MPESB 2026 Recruitment: 2317 Nursing Posts Open

Key Highlights

Organisation	Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Posts	Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor
Total Vacancies	2,317 (Nursing Officer: 2,099 \| Sister Tutor: 218)
Notification Date	02 April 2026
Application Start	06 April 2026
Application Last Date	20 April 2026
Correction Window	Up to 25 April 2026
Tentative Exam Date	15 May 2026 onwards
Application Fee (General/UR)	₹500 + portal charges
Application Fee (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD – MP Domicile)	₹250 + portal charges
Selection Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT) only
Official Website	esb.mp.gov.in

Vacancy Details

MPESB has notified a total of 2,317 vacancies for this recruitment cycle: 2,099 posts for Nursing Officer and 218 posts for Sister Tutor. These positions are under the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification PDF on esb.mp.gov.in. Postings are across multiple districts including Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Neemach, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Sagar, Satna, Khandwa, Sidhi, and Rewa.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

For Nursing Officer: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB stream). They must hold a B.Sc. Nursing (4-year programme) or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, 2-year programme) with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates of MP domicile). A live (active) registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council is mandatory.

For Sister Tutor: Candidates must have passed Class 12 with PCB and hold B.Sc. Nursing or P.B.B.Sc. Nursing. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in the nursing field is required. Live registration with the MP Nurses Registration Council is mandatory for this post as well.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years for General/Unreserved category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and female candidates as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules. Refer to the official notification PDF for post-specific and category-specific relaxation details.

Salary and Pay

Selected candidates will be placed in the Madhya Pradesh Government Pay Matrix under the 7th Pay Commission. As per details reported from the official notification: Nursing Officer posts carry Pay Level-7 (entry pay ₹28,700 per month) and Sister Tutor posts carry Pay Level-9 (entry pay ₹36,200 per month). Applicable allowances — including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA) — will be paid as per state government norms. Exact in-hand figures are not disclosed in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection is made through a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) only. There is no interview round. Key details of the examination:

Mode: Online objective-type CBT
Total marks: 100
Tentative date: 15 May 2026 onwards (morning and evening shifts)
Merit list: Prepared on the basis of percentile obtained in CBT
Document verification follows for candidates shortlisted through the merit list

The final merit is based strictly on marks secured in the online examination. Syllabus and exam pattern details are available in the official rulebook on esb.mp.gov.in.

Important Dates

Notification Release	02 April 2026
Application Opens	06 April 2026
Application Closes	20 April 2026
Form Correction Window	Up to 25 April 2026
Tentative Exam	15 May 2026 onwards
Result	Not mentioned in the official notification

Application Fee

The application fee as stated in the official notification is as follows:

General / Unreserved candidates: ₹500 + MPOnline portal charges (₹60 via kiosk; ₹20 via self-registration)
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD candidates (MP domicile): ₹250 + portal charges

Fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or at an MPOnline kiosk. The fee is non-refundable. Keep the payment receipt for future reference.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step

Go to the official MPESB website: esb.mp.gov.in
On the homepage, locate and click the link for “Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Bharti Pariksha 2026” under the Online Application section.
Click “New Registration” and enter your name, mobile number, and email ID. An Aadhaar number verified by UIDAI is mandatory for registration.
Log in using the registration credentials and fill the application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details — exactly as per your original documents.
Upload a scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
Proceed to the fee payment page and pay using debit/credit card, net banking, or at an MPOnline kiosk.
Review the complete filled form carefully in the preview before final submission.
Click “Submit” and download or print the final application form PDF. Keep it safe for future reference.

Note: Offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Any corrections to the submitted form can be made only within the correction window (up to 25 April 2026).

Documents Required

Aadhaar card (UIDAI-verified; mandatory for registration)
Class 10 and Class 12 (PCB) mark sheets and certificates
B.Sc. Nursing or P.B.B.Sc. Nursing degree and mark sheets (with proof of minimum 45% / 40% marks as applicable)
Live registration certificate from the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council
Experience certificate of minimum 1 year (for Sister Tutor post only)
Category/caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates — must be MP domicile-issued)
PwD / Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
Recent passport-size photograph and signature (digital scanned copies)

Offer and Notice Verification — Scam Warning

MPESB communicates all updates — including notification PDFs, exam schedules, admit cards, results, and corrigenda — exclusively through esb.mp.gov.in. No other website, Telegram channel, WhatsApp group, or third-party portal is authorised to issue official notices or offer letters on behalf of MPESB.

If you receive any message claiming to offer selection, posting, or appointment through a link other than esb.mp.gov.in, treat it as fraudulent. MPESB does not conduct recruitment through agents, middlemen, or any paid referral. The board’s official helpline number is 18002337899 (toll-free) — use it to verify any communication you are uncertain about. Do not make any payment to any individual or unofficial portal claiming to facilitate your application or selection.

Official Links

Note: The direct PDF link for the official notification rulebook is hosted on esb.mp.gov.in. Navigate to the “Advertisement / Notification” section on the homepage to download it. As of 06 April 2026, the apply link is live.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When does the MPESB Nursing Officer 2026 application form close?

The last date to submit the online application is 20 April 2026. Corrections in the submitted form can be made up to 25 April 2026.

2. Is Aadhaar mandatory for applying to MPESB Nursing Officer 2026?

Yes. As per the official notification, Aadhaar number verified through UIDAI is mandatory for registration on the application portal. Applications cannot be submitted without this.

3. Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for these posts?

The notification requires MP Nurses Registration Council registration, which is a state-specific requirement. Candidates from outside MP may be eligible if they hold valid MP Nursing Council registration. Check the official notification for domicile-related conditions.

4. What is the selection process — is there an interview?

There is no interview. Selection is made entirely through a single Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 marks. The merit list is prepared on the basis of the percentile scored in the CBT, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.

5. What is the pay for Nursing Officer posts under MPESB 2026?

Nursing Officer posts are placed at Pay Level-7 (entry pay ₹28,700/month) and Sister Tutor posts at Pay Level-9 (entry pay ₹36,200/month) under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, along with state government allowances.

6. How will I know if my application is successfully submitted?

After submission, a confirmation and a downloadable PDF of the final application form will be generated on the portal. Candidates are advised to download and print this PDF. Any corrigendum or status update will be posted only on esb.mp.gov.in.