MP Police Constable Salary: Pay Scale, Stipend and Promotion

Some websites list the level differently, but the pay scale of ₹19,500 - ₹62,000 is the same across recent notices. The Constable Radio Operator post may have a different scale, so check its row in the notice.

Madhya Pradesh pays many newly recruited State employees a stipend for the first three years. It is a percentage of the minimum of the pay scale:

This is why a new MP constable earns less in the first three years than a new constable in UP, Bihar or Delhi. The rule can be changed by the State, so confirm the current position in the notice or State order.

• Basic pay - ₹19,500 at the start of regular pay, rising with annual increments.
• Dearness Allowance (DA) - a percentage of basic pay, revised by the State government.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) - depends on the city of posting, if government housing is not given.
• Police allowances - such as uniform and duty-related allowances, as per State rules.

Deductions include the NPS contribution and small deductions like insurance. Coaching websites estimate the take-home pay after the stipend period at roughly ₹24,000 to ₹30,000 a month, but these are not official figures.

• Thana duty - guard duty, lock-up and daily station work.
• Patrolling and beat duty in towns and villages.
• Law and order at fairs, festivals like the Simhastha and elections.
• Escort duty for prisoners, cash and VIPs.
• Helping officers in raids, arrests and investigations.

Constables selected for the Special Armed Force (SAF) serve in armed battalions for security, riot control and duty in sensitive areas. Non-SAF constables serve in district police.

After the written exam, candidates face a Physical Efficiency Test and a Physical Measurement Test. In recent cycles the physical test has included an 800 m run, long jump and shot put, scored out of 100 marks.

The events, distances, marks and height standards have changed between cycles. Take the exact figures from the current MPESB notice.

Selected constables go through basic training at MP Police training schools. Training covers drill, weapons, physical fitness, basic law, police procedure and first aid. The stipend continues during training, as it is part of the first years of service.

After training, constables join district police or SAF battalions as per their cadre.

1. Constable - the starting post.
2. Head Constable - after experience and as per promotion rules.
3. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).
4. Sub-Inspector (SI) - through departmental promotion.
5. Inspector - over a long career.

State rules also give financial upgrades after set years of service if a regular promotion does not come in time. A graduate constable can also apply directly for the MP Police SI exam within the age limit.

MP and Rajasthan both pay less in the first years, but the gap narrows once full pay and DA start.

Madhya Pradesh government employees who joined after the State adopted the National Pension System are covered by NPS. The employee contributes a share of basic pay plus DA, and the State adds its share. Check the latest State rules for any change in the pension scheme.

1. Written exam - 100 questions on general knowledge, reasoning, intellectual ability, science and simple arithmetic.
2. Physical Efficiency Test - running and field events.
3. Physical Measurement Test - height and chest.
4. Document verification and medical examination.

The age limit in the 2026 notice has been reported as 18 to 33 years, with relaxations as per State rules. See our MP Police Constable exam guide for the full pattern.

1. MP GK - rivers, dams, districts, tribes, festivals and State schemes appear every cycle.
2. Reasoning and mental ability - practise daily with timed sets.
3. Science and arithmetic - revise Class 10 basics.
4. Physical practice - start running and jumps months before the test.

• A constable is the first point of contact for many people at the police station.
• Work includes guard duty, patrolling, crowd control and helping in investigations.
• Duty hours can be long during elections, big fairs and law and order situations.
• The job gives a secure government career, respect and a clear promotion path.

• Stipend or full pay - the biggest difference in the first three years.
• Place of posting - HRA depends on the city class.
• DA rate - it changes when DA is revised.
• Deductions - NPS contribution and other small deductions.

A new Pay Commission can also change the pay matrix in future, and States usually follow the Centre after some time.

• Class 10 certificate for date of birth.
• Marksheets and certificates of the qualifying exam (as asked for your post).
• Caste, EWS or non-creamy layer certificate in the State's format, where relevant.
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh, if you claim State reservation
• Photo identity proof, photographs and signature, as asked at document verification.

Make sure your name and date of birth match across all documents. A small spelling difference can delay your joining.

1. Expecting full pay from day one. The first three years carry a stipend.
2. Ignoring MP GK. It is a small, fixed list that decides close results.
3. Starting physical practice late. Running and jumps need months of work.
4. Using an old pattern. Follow the latest MPESB notice.

For other police pay guides, see the Rajasthan Police Constable salary, UP Police Constable salary and Bihar Police Constable salary pages.