MPESB & MPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 – Official Schedule Released
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) and the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) have officially released their respective tentative Exam Calendars for the year 2026[span_0](end_span). These documents provide a strategic roadmap for lakhs of candidates preparing for various government competitive examinations, eligibility tests, and entrance tests within the state of Madhya Pradesh. [span_1](start_span)The calendars outline critical dates for high-profile recruitments, including MP Police SI, Constable, Jail Prahari, and various Group-level joint examinations[span_1](end_span). Aspiring candidates can now synchronize their study plans with the proposed schedule to ensure a focused preparation journey for securing a prestigious administrative or technical career in the Madhya Pradesh government sector.
Detailed Analysis of the 2026 Schedule: The MPESB 2026 calendar highlights a significant recruitment surge in the police and technical education sectors. [span_5](start_span)Key highlights include the Subedar/Sub-Inspector (500 posts) starting in January, followed by ITI Training Officers (888 posts) in February[span_5](end_span). [span_6](start_span)Massive openings are also projected for health services (1287 posts) and jail departments (1426 posts) in March 2026[span_6](end_span). [span_7](start_span)Additionally, the latter half of the year is marked by the Middle and Primary School Teacher Eligibility Tests, concluding with the major Police Constable recruitment in October 2026[span_7](end_span). This dual-board schedule makes 2026 a crucial year for employment opportunities in MP.
(I) Important Links & Direct Downloads
(II) Key Recruitment Exams Schedule (MPESB 2026)
[span_9](start_span)The following recruitment tests are tentatively scheduled by MPESB for the year 2026[span_9](end_span):
| Exams Name | Estimated Posts | Proposed Exam Date | Result Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subedar/Sub Inspector Recruitment 2025 | 500 | 16 Jan 2026 | Feb 2026[span_10](end_span) |
| Group-02 Subgroup-03 Joint Recruitment | 454 | 23 Jan 2026 | Feb 2026[span_11](end_span) |
| Group-01 Subgroup-02 Recruitment | 429 | 10 Feb 2026 | March 2026[span_12](end_span) |
| ITI Training Officer (TO) Recruitment | 888 | 18 Feb 2026 | March 2026[span_13](end_span) |
| Jail Prahari / Asst Jail Supt Exam | 1426 | March 2026 | April 2026[span_14](end_span) |
| Health Services (Hospital Asst Grade 4) | 1287 | March 2026 | April 2026[span_15](end_span) |
| Group-02 Subgroup-04 Joint Recruitment | 500 | April 2026 | June 2026[span_16](end_span) |
| Assistant Grade-03 (Group-04) Recruitment | 200 | September 2026 | November 2026[span_17](end_span) |
| Police Constable Recruitment 2026 | — | October 2026 | December 2026[span_18](end_span) |
(III) Eligibility & Entrance Tests Schedule 2026
| Test Name | Type | Exam Month | Result Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANM Training Selection Test | Entrance | May 2026 | June 2026[span_19](end_span) |
| PNST / Nursing Selection Test | Entrance | June 2026 | July 2026[span_20](end_span) |
| Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) | Entrance | June 2026 | July 2026[span_21](end_span) |
| Middle School Teacher Eligibility (MSTET) | Eligibility | July 2026 | September 2026[span_22](end_span) |
| Primary School Teacher Eligibility (PSTET) | Eligibility | August 2026 | October 2026[span_23](end_span) |
*Dates are tentative and subject to change based on board requirements[span_24](end_span).
(IV) Career Path & High-Focus Sectors
[span_25](start_span)Aspirants should prepare according to these high-impact sectors dominating the 2026 calendar[span_25](end_span):
👮 MP Police Department
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- Subedar/SI exam starts the year in Jan[span_26](end_span). [span_27](start_span)
- Police Constable recruitment in Oct[span_27](end_span).
- Physical endurance is as critical as CBT.
🏫 School Education
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- MSTET scheduled for July 2026[span_28](end_span). [span_29](start_span)
- PSTET scheduled for August 2026[span_29](end_span).
- Qualifying these is mandatory for teaching roles.
🛠️ Technical & Health
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- 888 ITI Training Officer posts in Feb[span_30](end_span). [span_31](start_span)
- Over 1200 Hospital Assistant posts in March[span_31](end_span).
- Strong technical foundation required.
(V) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When will the MP Police SI exam be held in 2026?
[span_32](start_span)Ans: As per the tentative calendar, the Subedar/Sub-Inspector recruitment examination is proposed to start from 16 January 2026[span_32](end_span).
Q2: Where can I download the official MPPSC 2026 calendar?
Ans: You can download the official MPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (Dated 31.12.2025) directly from the link provided in the ‘Important Links’ section of this post.
Q3: When are the Teacher Eligibility Tests scheduled?
[span_33](start_span)Ans: Middle School Teacher Eligibility (MSTET) is in July 2026, and Primary School Teacher Eligibility (PSTET) is in August 2026[span_33](end_span).
Q4: When is the MP Police Constable exam starting?
[span_34](start_span)Ans: The recruitment exam for Police Constable is tentatively scheduled for October 2026[span_34](end_span).
Q5: How many ITI Training Officer posts are expected?
[span_35](start_span)Ans: There are approximately 888 posts expected for ITI Training Officers with exams starting in February 2026[span_35](end_span).
Q6: What is the result month for the SI exam?
[span_36](start_span)Ans: The first phase result of the Subedar/Sub-Inspector exam is expected in February 2026[span_36](end_span).
Q7: Are the dates in the 2026 calendar permanent?
[span_37](start_span)Ans: No, the dates are “tentative” (proposed) and MPESB/MPPSC reserves the right to modify the schedule based on administrative needs[span_37](end_span).
Q8: When will the Jail Prahari exam result be out?
[span_38](start_span)Ans: For the Jail Prahari exam in March 2026, the tentative result release month is April 2026[span_38](end_span).
Q9: Is there any nursing entrance test in the calendar?
[span_39](start_span)Ans: Yes, PNST/Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing tests are scheduled for June 2026[span_39](end_span).
Q10: Where is the MPESB office located?
[span_40](start_span)Ans: The MPESB office is located at Chayan Bhawan, Chinar Park (East), Main Road No. 1, Bhopal – 462011[span_40](end_span).