Over 9 Lakh Apply for 7,500 MP Police Constable Posts — Engineers, MBAs, and PhDs Among Applicants

In an unexpected turn of events, over 9 lakh candidates have applied for just 7,500 police constable positions in Madhya Pradesh — even though the minimum qualification required is only a Class 10 (high school) certificate. Among the applicants are thousands of graduates, postgraduates, engineers, MBAs, and even PhD holders, revealing the state’s growing unemployment crisis.

According to official data, the Madhya Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2025 has received nearly 9.5 lakh applications for these limited posts. Shockingly, among them are 52,000 postgraduates, 33,000 graduates, 12,000 engineers, and more than 50 PhD holders — all competing for entry-level constable jobs.

The recruitment exam will be conducted on October 30, 2025, in two shifts — from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why Are Highly Educated Candidates Applying?

The overwhelming participation of highly qualified individuals for Class 10-level jobs underlines a deep employment crisis in the state. Many candidates say they are seeking job security over the nature of the work itself, given the scarcity of stable career opportunities in both public and private sectors.

Pallavi Chowkikar, an MBA graduate from Chhindwara, shared her struggle: “Despite having a degree, I couldn’t find a suitable job in Madhya Pradesh. I got an offer outside the state, but due to family responsibilities, I had to stay here. That’s why I decided to apply for this constable position.”

Similarly, Nidhi Dhote from Betul, who holds an MSc in Mathematics, said, “I had no choice but to apply for the constable recruitment after failing to find a job even after completing my MSc.”

For Vijay Verma from Sehore, who holds both a BSc and an MA, the motivation was different but no less pressing. “Getting a government job is a huge deal in my village. We can’t afford to ignore any opportunity that comes up. Even if I’m overqualified, a government job means stability and respect,” he said.

A Glimpse at the Widening Job Crisis

This situation reflects a worrying trend — rising competition for limited government jobs amid an overall decline in private sector opportunities. The massive turnout for constable posts exposes the mismatch between educational qualifications and employment availability in India’s job market.

Experts note that such patterns indicate a skills and opportunity imbalance, where even highly educated youth are settling for positions far below their qualifications due to a lack of alternatives. The ongoing unemployment issue in Madhya Pradesh mirrors a broader national employment challenge that India continues to grapple with.

As thousands of overqualified candidates prepare to sit for the MP Police Constable Exam, the recruitment drive has become a stark reminder of the urgent need for meaningful job creation, skill development, and economic diversification in the state.

The 2025 Madhya Pradesh Police recruitment process has thus evolved into not just a hiring drive, but a reflection of India’s pressing employment paradox — where education continues to rise, but jobs remain painfully scarce.