MP Police SI Syllabus 2025 is divided into a Prelims Exam (Qualifying) and a Mains Exam, with different subject requirements for Technical and Non-Technical posts.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is the conducting body, and you can generally find the official syllabus PDF on their official website: esb.mp.gov.in. Several exam preparation portals also provide the syllabus for download.
Here is a breakdown of the syllabus and exam pattern:
MP Police SI Selection Process 2025
The selection process generally involves the following stages:
- Preliminary Written Exam (Qualifying)
- Mains Written Exam
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Interview
- Document Verification
MP Police SI Prelims Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Prelims Exam is typically qualifying in nature, and its marks are not counted toward the final merit list.
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | No |
Prelims Syllabus Subjects
The Prelims syllabus assesses basic knowledge and aptitude across multiple topics:
- Hindi Language Comprehension (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Passage-based questions)
- English Language Comprehension (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Passage-based questions)
- General Knowledge/Civics (Indian Polity, Constitution, Governance, Rights, Duties, Indian History & Geography)
- Current Affairs (National & International Events, Government Schemes, Sports)
- Reasoning (Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning, Puzzles, Coding-decoding)
- Analytical Ability/Basic Computing Knowledge
MP Police SI Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2025
The Mains Exam marks are counted toward the final selection. It consists of two papers, each divided into parts.
Mains Exam Pattern Overview
| Paper | Part | Subjects | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Paper 1 | Part A | History and Indian Society | 150 | 2 hours (Total for Paper 1) | Yes (1/3 mark) |
| Part B | Governance, Constitution and Polity, Social Justice, and Legislations | 150 | |||
| Paper 2 | Part A | Current Affairs, Technology, Economic Development, Environment, and Internal Security | 150 | 2 hours (Total for Paper 2) | Yes (1/3 mark) |
| Part B | Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 150 | |||
| Total Marks | 600 |
Mains Syllabus Subjects (Detailed)
Paper 1: General Studies (300 Marks)
- Part A: History and Indian Society
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History of India.
- Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems, and remedies.
- Effects of globalization on Indian society.
- Part B: Governance, Constitution and Polity, Social Justice & Legislations
- Indian Constitution and Polity.
- Social Justice, Public Services, Welfare Schemes, and relevant Legislations.
Paper 2: General Studies (300 Marks)
- Part A: Current Affairs, Technology, Economy, Environment & Internal Security
- National, International, and MP-specific Current Events.
- Science & Technology, Economic Development, Environmental Science, and Internal Security.
- Part B: Reasoning and Data Interpretation
- Reasoning: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Problem-solving.
- Data Interpretation: Data handling and Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables), Basic Numeracy, Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation), Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Mensuration.
Technical Posts Specific Paper (Optional/Mandatory depending on notification)
Candidates applying for Technical Posts (like Radio, Finger Print, etc.) may have an additional paper covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, typically worth 100 marks. Always refer to the official notification for confirmation.
MP Police SI Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates qualifying the written exams proceed to the PET and Interview. The PET includes events like:
- 800 Metres Run
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
The PET is scored, and its marks (typically 100 marks) are added to the final merit list (Mains + PET + Interview).
The MP Police SI syllabus and exam pattern provide a clear roadmap for your preparation, covering general aptitude, language proficiency, advanced general studies, and physical fitness.
