🔔 MP GOVT HEALTH RECRUITMENT 2026

MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 — 2317 Posts, Apply Online Before 20 April

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)  |  Directorate of Public Health & Medical Education, MP  |  Notification: 31 March 2026

The MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) for a total of 2,317 vacancies — comprising 2,099 Nursing Officer posts and 218 Sister Tutor posts — under the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh. This is one of the largest nursing recruitment drives in MP in 2026.

The online application process for MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026 is active from 06 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 April 2026 at the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in. A modification window is available till 25 April 2026 for corrections in the submitted form.

The MPESB Nursing Officer Exam 2026 will be held from 15 May 2026 onwards in two shifts at multiple cities across Madhya Pradesh. Selection is based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 100 marks, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. There is no interview for either post.

Important: All Nursing Officer posts (Post Codes 01–11) are reserved for female candidates only. Sister Tutor posts (Post Code 12) are open to both male and female candidates. Candidates must also note that a compulsory service bond of ₹5 lakh for 5 years is applicable upon joining. Read on for full details.

📅 MPESB Nursing Officer 2026 — Important Dates

The application window for MPESB Nursing Recruitment 2026 is extremely short — only 15 days from start to last date. Candidates are strongly advised to apply without delay. Note that the form modification deadline (25 April) is separate from the application deadline (20 April).

📋 MPESB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 — Post-Wise Details

A total of 2,317 vacancies have been announced under MPESB Nursing Recruitment 2026. Nursing Officer posts span Post Codes 01–11 across various government hospitals, district health centres, and autonomous medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh. Sister Tutor posts fall under Post Code 12 in government nursing colleges.

📌 Horizontal reservation provided for Women (35%), Ex-Servicemen (10% for Grade III), PwBD, and Contractual employees with 5+ years of continuous service. Sister Tutor post has 35% horizontal reservation for women. Category-wise vertical reservation as per MP Government norms.

✅ MPESB Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying for MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026, candidates must confirm they meet the educational qualification, registration, and age criteria as per the official rulebook. Candidates found ineligible at any stage will be disqualified without notice.

For Nursing Officer (Post Codes 01–11) — Female Candidates Only

• Passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as compulsory subjects from a recognised board.
• Completed 4-year B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2-year) from an INC/Indian Nursing Council-recognised institution.
• Minimum 45% marks in the nursing degree — relaxed to 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
• Valid live/active registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council is mandatory.
• Must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh with valid registration at the MP Employment Office.
• No prior work experience required for Nursing Officer posts.

For Sister Tutor (Post Code 12) — Male & Female

• Passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognised board.
• Completed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum required marks.
• Valid live registration with the MP Nurses Registration Council — mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in nursing is required for Sister Tutor posts.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age for General/EWS candidates is 40 years. Reserved category and women candidates from MP domicile are eligible up to 45 years. EWS candidates do not receive upper age relaxation beyond 40 years.

📌 Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh can apply but will be treated as General category and will not receive the benefit of MP reservation rules.

💳 Application Fee — MPESB Nursing Officer 2026

The application fee for MPESB Nursing Recruitment 2026 varies by category. An additional portal charge of ₹60 is included in the fee. Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or offline through an MPOnline Kiosk using e-Challan. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

💰 MPESB Nursing Officer Salary 2026

Candidates selected through MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026 will be paid as per the MP Government 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. The basic pay is supplemented by Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other applicable state government benefits.

🏆 MPESB Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection for MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026 is based on a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT). There is no interview for either post. Final selection is purely merit-based on CBT scores, subject to document verification and medical examination.

MPESB Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The MPESB Nursing CBT 2026 consists of 100 objective-type MCQ questions covering General Studies and Nursing / Technical subjects. The exam will be conducted in two shifts daily across 11+ cities in Madhya Pradesh.

📌 Candidates must select 4 preferred exam cities while applying. Centre allotment is random within preferred cities based on seat availability. MPESB reserves the right to change exam cities.

📝 How to Apply for MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply for MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026 through the official MPESB portal only. Important: Aadhaar registration is mandatory for login. You can submit only one application form covering all post preferences — choose your priority order carefully as it cannot be changed after the modification window closes on 25 April 2026.

1. Visit the official MPESB website: esb.mp.gov.in
2. Click on Citizen Services → Application → ESB and find the Nursing Officer / Sister Tutor recruitment link.
3. Click on New Registration and register using your Aadhaar number and mobile number (Aadhaar is mandatory).
4. Log in with the generated registration ID and password.
5. Fill in all personal details, educational qualifications, category, and post preference priority order carefully.
6. Upload your photograph, signature, educational certificates, MP Nursing Council registration certificate, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Select 4 preferred exam cities for the CBT.
8. Pay the application fee online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) or offline via MPOnline Kiosk (e-Challan).
9. Preview the complete application form, then click Submit.
10. Download and print the confirmation / acknowledgement form for records.

Documents Required at Application & Document Verification

• Aadhaar Card (mandatory for registration)
• Class 10th & 12th (PCB) Certificates and Marksheets
• B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree & Marksheets (with minimum 45% marks)
• Valid (live/active) MP Nurses Registration Council Certificate
• MP Domicile / Residence Certificate
• Category Certificate — OBC / SC / ST / EWS (as applicable)
• Experience Certificate — minimum 1 year (mandatory for Sister Tutor post)
• Contractual Service Certificate (if claiming contractual quota reservation)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

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