MPESB ASI Subedar Skill Test Admit Card 2026

Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has released the Skill Test Admit Card for ASI (Ministerial) and Subedar (Stenographer) Recruitment 2025. The admit card is available from 21 May 2026 on the TACS portal at esb.mp.gov.in. This is the second phase — candidates who cleared the Phase 1 written exam (December 2025, result declared 17 February 2026) are eligible for this skill test.

What Is the Skill Test?

The skill test is a proficiency assessment — not a written MCQ exam. For ASI (Ministerial), it tests computer operation and Hindi typing speed (measured via CPCT). For Subedar (Stenographer), it tests Hindi shorthand at 100 words per minute plus transcription accuracy. Candidates who already hold a valid CPCT certificate need to ensure they have it available for verification at the venue.

How to Download

1. Open esb.mp.gov.in
2. Navigate to TACS portal
3. Find ASI/Subedar Steno 2025 — Second Phase / Skill Test link
4. Enter Registration Number and Password
5. Download and print the Skill Test Admit Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I cleared the written exam but my CPCT score is old. Will it be accepted?

CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certificate Test) is conducted by MP Online. If your CPCT certificate is valid and meets the required score threshold specified in the MPESB notification, it should be accepted. Check the original recruitment advertisement for the minimum CPCT score requirement and validity period — if expired, check the MPESB notification for specific instructions on renewals.

Q: What is the speed requirement for Subedar Stenographer shorthand?

The notification specifies 100 words per minute (WPM) for Hindi shorthand. This is tested during the skill test with a dictation passage. Transcription accuracy also matters — not just speed. Practice both together in the days before your skill test date.

Q: Does the skill test result directly determine final selection?

For police recruitment exams in MP, the skill test is typically a qualifying stage — candidates must pass it to proceed. Final merit may be based on written exam marks only (or combined with skill test performance — check the official notification for the specific merit calculation method for this recruitment).