MP Police Constable Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern: Subjects, Marks, No Negative Marking

Lokesh Rathore 📅 Published: 05 Jul 2026 🔄 Updated: 08 Jul 2026 ⏱ 9 min read

If you searched for the MP Police Constable syllabus, here is the short answer first. The MP Police Constable (Aarakshak, General Duty) written exam conducted by the MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB) under the Police Constable Recruitment Test (PCRT) is a single computer-based paper of 100 marks with 100 objective (MCQ) questions, and you get 2 hours to attempt it. There is NO negative marking, and every question is set at the level of Class 8 (8th standard) of the MP Board of Secondary Education. The 100 marks are divided into exactly three sections: (A) General Knowledge and Reasoning - 40 marks, (B) Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude - 30 marks, and (C) Science and Simple Arithmetic - 30 marks.

Two facts matter more than anything else for your strategy. First, because there is no negative marking, you should attempt all 100 questions and never leave a single one blank, since a wrong answer costs you nothing. Second, the whole paper stays at Class-8 difficulty, so you are not competing on advanced or degree-level content - you are competing on how solid your basics are and how carefully you manage time. This guide covers the official exam pattern, the three-section syllabus, an honest preparation list for each section, the no-negative-marking strategy, how the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) marks add to the final merit, and quick tips.

MP Police Constable exam pattern#

Selection happens in two stages. Stage 1 is the written exam (100 marks) and Stage 2 is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and the two are combined for the final merit list. The table below sums up the written-exam pattern as stated in the official MPESB rule book.

So the exam is short in structure but broad in coverage - one paper mixing general knowledge, reasoning, mental aptitude, science and simple arithmetic. Nothing goes above the Class-8 standard, so the paper simply tests whether your school-level basics and general awareness are strong and quick.

MP Police Constable syllabus (official sections)#

The rule book divides the 100-mark written paper into three sections only. It gives the section names and their marks - it does not publish a detailed topic list or topic-wise weightage inside each section. Here is exactly what is official.

That is the complete official syllabus - three section names, marks of 40/30/30, and the Class-8 difficulty level. Anything more detailed than this (the specific chapters and topics you will see below) is a preparation guide built around these official section names and the Class-8 standard, not a list printed in the rule book.

Section-by-section: what to prepare (study guide)#

The lists below are a preparation guide based on the three official section names and the Class-8 level. They reflect the kind of topics commonly asked in exams of this pattern. Treat them as "what to prepare", not as an official rule-book list, and do not expect an official topic-wise mark split inside any section - the rule book only fixes the three section totals.

(A) General Knowledge and Reasoning - 40 marks

This is the largest section, so it deserves the most attention. Commonly asked areas include:

• Madhya Pradesh GK - districts, history, culture, geography, rivers, national parks, festivals and state government schemes.
• National and international current affairs - recent events, awards, appointments, sports and important days.
• Indian history - ancient, medieval and modern, with freedom-struggle basics.
• Indian and world geography - physical and political basics.
• Indian polity and constitution basics - fundamental rights, Parliament, key articles at an introductory level.
• Economy basics and static GK - important facts, first-in-India type points, general awareness.
• Reasoning - analogies, series, coding-decoding, direction sense, blood relations, classification and simple non-verbal reasoning.

All of it stays at Class-8 level, so MP GK, daily current affairs and steady reasoning practice cover most of this 40-mark block.

(B) Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude - 30 marks

This section checks how quickly and logically you can think. Prepare:

• Mental ability and logical reasoning.
• Analytical aptitude and puzzles.
• Number patterns and figure patterns.
• Decision making and simple logical arrangements.
• Basic data interpretation - reading a small table or chart and answering.

These questions are about speed and accuracy rather than heavy formulas, so regular practice sets make the biggest difference, and everything stays at Class-8 standard.

(C) Science and Simple Arithmetic - 30 marks

This section mixes basic science with basic maths. Commonly asked areas include:

• General science - basic physics, chemistry and biology from around Class 8, plus everyday science.
• Simple arithmetic - number system, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, profit and loss, simple interest, time and work.
• Basic geometry and mensuration at an introductory level.

Because the maths is simple arithmetic, mastering Class 6 to 8 formulas and doing timed practice lets you solve most of these questions quickly.

No negative marking: what it means for your strategy#

This is the single most important scoring rule in the whole exam. You get +1 for each correct answer, and nothing is deducted for a wrong answer or for a question you leave unattempted. In simple terms, a blank answer and a wrong answer both score zero, but a guessed answer that happens to be right scores +1.

The practical takeaway is clear - attempt every single one of the 100 questions and never leave one blank. If you are unsure, eliminate the options you know are wrong and make your best choice, because a wrong answer carries no penalty. Unlike exams that punish wrong answers and make blind guessing risky, here an educated guess is always worth making.

Why the Class-8 level matters#

The rule book states that all questions are at the level of Class 8 (8th standard) of the MP Board of Secondary Education. This tells you the difficulty ceiling of the entire paper: you will not face degree-level science, advanced mathematics or complicated reasoning, just solid school-level basics.

So your preparation base should be strong NCERT and MP Board Class 6 to 8 concepts, a firm grip on Madhya Pradesh GK, and daily current affairs. If your fundamentals up to Class 8 are clear, the real competition comes down to accuracy, general awareness and time management.

How the PET adds to the written exam for final merit#

The written exam is Stage 1 and the PET is Stage 2. Based on the written-exam cut-off, candidates equal to 7 times (seven times) the number of advertised vacancies in each vertical category are called for the PET, so clearing the written cut-off is what gets you into the physical stage.

Crucially, the PET is not just a pass or fail gate - the PET marks are added to your written marks to build the final merit list. The final merit is calculated out of 200 marks: written exam (100) + PET (100) = 200. That means both stages count toward your rank, so do not treat the physical test casually. For the full PET and physical standard test details, see our guide on the MP Police Constable physical test (PET/PST). To check whether you qualify on height, age and qualification, read our MP Police Constable eligibility post, and to understand the pay, see the MP Police Constable salary guide.

MP Police Constable preparation tips#

• Build from the basics - revise NCERT and MP Board Class 6 to 8 science and maths, since the whole paper is Class-8 level.
• Give Madhya Pradesh GK dedicated time - it is a reliable, scoring area in the 40-mark general knowledge section.
• Read daily current affairs (national, international and MP state) to cover the current-events part of general knowledge.
• Practise reasoning and mental aptitude sets regularly - speed and accuracy here directly lift your score.
• Manage time - 100 questions in 120 minutes is a little over a minute per question, so keep a steady pace and do not get stuck on one item.
• Attempt all 100 questions - with no negative marking, leaving anything blank only wastes free marks.
• Take full-length computer-based mock tests to get used to the online interface and improve your timing.

Frequently Asked Questions#

What is the syllabus of MP Police Constable exam?

The MP Police Constable written exam has three official sections totalling 100 marks: (A) General Knowledge and Reasoning - 40 marks, (B) Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude - 30 marks, and (C) Science and Simple Arithmetic - 30 marks. The rule book gives only these three section names and marks, and states that all questions are at Class-8 level. It does not publish a detailed topic list or a topic-wise mark split inside a section.

What is the exam pattern of MP Police Constable?

It is a single computer-based paper with 100 objective MCQ questions (each having 4 options) for a total of 100 marks, and the duration is 2 hours. The medium is Hindi and English. You get +1 mark per correct answer, there is no negative marking, and every question is at Class-8 (8th standard) level of the MP Board.

Is there negative marking in the MP Police Constable exam?

No. There is no negative marking in the MP Police Constable written exam. You get +1 mark for each correct answer, and no marks are deducted for a wrong answer or for a question you leave unattempted. Because of this, you should attempt all 100 questions and never leave any blank.

What is the level/standard of MP Police Constable exam questions?

All questions are set at the level of Class 8 (8th standard) of the MP Board of Secondary Education. This means the paper tests solid school-level basics rather than advanced or degree-level content, so strong NCERT and MP Board Class 6 to 8 fundamentals along with MP GK and current affairs cover most of it.

How many questions are asked in the MP Police Constable written exam?

There are 100 questions in the written exam, each worth 1 mark, for a total of 100 marks. All are objective multiple-choice questions with 4 options each, and you have 2 hours (120 minutes) to attempt them.

How is the MP Police Constable final merit calculated?

The final merit is made out of 200 marks: written exam (100) plus Physical Efficiency Test (100) = 200. Candidates equal to 7 times the advertised vacancies per vertical category are called for the PET based on the written cut-off, and the PET marks are added to the written marks to prepare the final merit list. So both stages count toward your rank.

Last verified: 5 July 2026 (exam pattern and syllabus from the official MPESB Police Constable Recruitment Test rule book at esb.mp.gov.in). Exam schemes can be revised, so always confirm the pattern and syllabus in the latest official notification before you start preparing.

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About the Author

Lokesh Rathore

Lokesh Rathore is from Madhya Pradesh and has personally prepared for MP government exams such as MPESB (Vyapam) and MPPSC. He has been through the entire process himself - from filling the online form to the exam hall, answer keys and results - so he explains the practical side behind every notification: eligibility doubts, common mistakes, and the right preparation strategy. Through MP Rojgar Khabar, his goal is simple: to give every MP aspirant accurate, trustworthy guidance in one place.