MP Government Jobs 2026: MPPSC, MPESB, Vyapam — State Services, Police and Teaching Vacancies
Complete guide to Madhya Pradesh government jobs in 2026. Covers MPPSC State Services, MPESB (Vyapam) Group 2-4 posts, MP Police, MP TET, eligibility, exam patterns, and salary details.
Madhya Pradesh offers some of the best state government job opportunities in central India. Between MPPSC for gazetted posts and MPESB (the reformed Vyapam) for subordinate services, the state regularly fills thousands of positions across administrative, police, teaching, and technical categories. The combination of decent salary and one of the lowest costs of living among Indian states makes MP government jobs particularly attractive.
Major Recruiting Bodies in MP
| Body | Full Name | Posts Covered |
|---|---|---|
| MPPSC | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission | State Services (SDM/DSP), Forest Service, Medical Officer |
| MPESB | MP Employee Selection Board (formerly Vyapam) | Group 2, 3, 4 — Patwari, Sub-Engineer, Panchayat Secretary |
| MP Police | Professional Examination Board | Constable, SI, Head Constable |
| MPTET | MP Teacher Eligibility Test | Primary and Middle School Teacher eligibility |
MPPSC State Services Exam
The MPPSC State Services Examination is MP's equivalent of UPSC CSE. It recruits for the State Administrative Service (SAS) and allied services.
Posts Under MPPSC State Services
| Post | Service | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| SDM / Sub-Divisional Magistrate | State Administrative Service | Level 10 (₹56,100 basic) |
| DSP / Deputy Superintendent of Police | State Police Service | Level 10 |
| Naib Tehsildar | Revenue Service | Level 8 (₹47,600 basic) |
| Superintendent of Jail | Jail Service | Level 9 |
| District Registrar | Registration Service | Level 8 |
MPPSC Exam Pattern
Prelims:- Paper 1: General Studies — 100 questions, 200 marks
- Paper 2: General Aptitude (CSAT) — 100 questions, 200 marks (qualifying only — 33% needed)
- Duration: 2 hours each
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies I (History, Geography, Culture) | 300 |
| General Studies II (Constitution, Governance, Social Issues) | 300 |
| General Studies III (Science, Technology, Economy) | 300 |
| General Studies IV (Ethics, Philosophy, Decision Making) | 200 |
| General Hindi | 200 (qualifying) |
| Hindi Essay | 100 |
MPPSC Mains has no optional subject — it's entirely General Studies based. This actually simplifies preparation compared to UPSC or BPSC where optional subjects require dedicated study.
Eligibility
- Age: 21 to 40 years (General). 45 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST of MP. Very relaxed compared to many state PSCs.
- Education: Graduation from a recognised university
- Attempts: No limit for General (within age)
MPPSC Forest Service
MPPSC also conducts a separate State Forest Service exam for positions like:
- Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) — Level 10
- Range Forest Officer (RFO) — Level 8
MPESB — The Reformed Vyapam
MPESB (Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board) is the successor to Vyapam, which was renamed and reformed after the well-known controversy. The organisation now conducts transparent, CBT-based examinations.
Popular MPESB Posts
| Post | Eligibility | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Patwari | Graduation + Computer Diploma | Level 5 (₹29,200 basic) |
| Panchayat Secretary | Graduation | Level 5 |
| Revenue Inspector | Graduation | Level 5 |
| Sub-Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | Diploma in Engineering | Level 6 (₹35,400 basic) |
| Constable (through MPESB) | 12th pass | Level 3 (₹21,700 basic) |
| Forest Guard | 12th pass + physical fitness | Level 3 |
| Group 4 (Peon, Watchman) | 8th/10th pass | Level 1 (₹18,000 basic) |
MPESB Exam Pattern (Patwari example)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 40 |
| Reasoning and Mathematical Aptitude | 30 |
| Hindi Language | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 |
| Panchayati Raj and Rural Economy | 20 |
| Village-level Revenue Administration | 20 |
| Total | 150 |
MP Police Recruitment
MP Police recruitment is conducted through MPESB for constable-level posts and through MPPSC for SI-level posts:
| Post | Eligibility | Pay Level | Typical Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable (GD) | 12th pass + physical | Level 3 | 4,000–8,000 |
| Head Constable | 12th pass + physical | Level 4 | 1,000–3,000 |
| Police Sub-Inspector | Graduation | Level 6 | 500–1,500 |
MP TET — Teacher Eligibility
MP TET (now conducted as MP Primary School Teacher Eligibility Test and MP Middle School Teacher Eligibility Test) is the gateway to government teaching jobs in MP:
| Test | For Teaching | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Primary TET (Varg 3) | Class 1–5 | 12th (50%) + D.El.Ed |
| Middle School TET (Varg 2) | Class 6–8 | Graduation + B.Ed |
| High School Teacher (Varg 1) | Class 9–12 | Post-graduation + B.Ed (selected through MPPSC) |
Salary Overview — MP Government
| Post | Pay Level | Gross In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| SDM (MPPSC State Services) | Level 10 | ₹55,000–₹65,000 |
| DSP | Level 10 | ₹55,000–₹65,000 |
| Patwari | Level 5 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 |
| Sub-Engineer | Level 6 | ₹33,000–₹40,000 |
| Police Constable | Level 3 | ₹20,000–₹25,000 |
| Primary Teacher (Varg 3) | Level 5 | ₹25,000–₹30,000 |
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