MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2317 Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the official recruitment notification for 2317 vacancies of Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor posts under the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh. Online applications are open from 6 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 April 2026 at esb.mp.gov.in.

This is a regular government appointment on a time-scale pay basis, not a contractual or temporary posting. Selected Nursing Officers will be placed at Government Hospitals and Medical Colleges, while Sister Tutors will be posted at Government Colleges of Nursing across Madhya Pradesh.

This article covers everything a candidate needs before applying: confirmed salary figures, post-wise eligibility, negative marking details (which differ from what most sites have reported), the service bond requirement, probation salary structure, and the full exam syllabus.

MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Department	Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, MP
Post Names	Nursing Officer, Sister Tutor
Total Vacancies	2317
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	06 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 April 2026
Correction Window	Up to 25 April 2026
Exam Date	From 15 May 2026 (Morning/Evening shifts)
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Official Website	esb.mp.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Posting Location	Gender Eligibility
Nursing Officer	2099	Government Hospitals and Medical Colleges	Primarily Female (Post Code 01). Check notification for specific post codes.
Sister Tutor	218	Government Colleges of Nursing	Both Male and Female (Post Code 12)
Total	2317

Important note for male candidates: Most Nursing Officer vacancies under Post Code 01 are reserved for female candidates. Male candidates should specifically check Sister Tutor (Post Code 12) and other post codes in the detailed notification. Review the official notification PDF on esb.mp.gov.in before applying to confirm post-code wise gender eligibility.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	02 April 2026
Online Application Opens	06 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 April 2026
Correction Window (with amendment fee)	Up to 25 April 2026
CBT Exam Starts	15 May 2026 (Tentative, Morning/Evening shifts)
Age Calculation Cut-off Date	01 January 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Nursing Officer:

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)
• B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
• Minimum 45% marks in the nursing degree
• Live registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (mandatory at the time of application)

Sister Tutor:

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)
• B.Sc. Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• Live registration with the MP Nurses Registration Council

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Category	Maximum Age
General / EWS	40 years
SC / ST / OBC (MP Domicile)	45 years
Female Candidates (MP Domicile)	45 years
Government Employees (MP)	45 years

Minimum age for all categories is 18 years. Note that EWS candidates do not receive any upper age relaxation beyond 40 years, unlike SC/ST/OBC candidates. Age is strictly calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / Candidates from Other States	Rs. 500
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD (MP Domicile only)	Rs. 250
Additional MPOnline Kiosk Portal Charge	Rs. 60
Additional Registered Citizen Login Charge	Rs. 20

Candidates from other states pay the General category fee of Rs. 500 regardless of their caste or category. The concession of Rs. 250 applies only to candidates with valid Madhya Pradesh domicile. Total fee including portal charges will be Rs. 560 (General) or Rs. 310 (MP reserved categories).

Selection Process

The selection process for MPESB Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor 2026 is a two-stage process.

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Stage 2: Document Verification

There is no interview. The merit list is prepared entirely on the basis of percentile scores obtained in the CBT. Document verification is conducted by the concerned department after the merit list is published.

CBT Exam Pattern

Section	Subjects	Marks
Part A – General	General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Science, General Aptitude	25
Part B – Nursing	Subject-specific nursing questions (B.Sc. Nursing curriculum)	75
Total		100

Duration: 2 hours

Question Type: Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty. Many sources have incorrectly stated there is no negative marking in this exam. The official notification confirms 0.25 negative marking, so candidates must avoid random guessing.

Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General / EWS	50% (50 out of 100)
SC / ST / OBC / PwD	40% (40 out of 100)

Exam Syllabus

Part A – General Section (25 Marks)

This section tests general academic knowledge and basic aptitude. Topics covered are General Knowledge and Current Affairs, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics (10+2 level arithmetic), General Science, and General Aptitude (reasoning and analytical ability). No advanced preparation is required for Part A; standard Class 12 level knowledge and basic current affairs are sufficient.

Part B – Nursing Subject Section (75 Marks)

This section covers the complete B.Sc. Nursing curriculum. Key subject areas include:

• Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• Nursing Foundation and Fundamentals
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing (OBG Nursing)
• Mental Health Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing
• Child Health Nursing (Paediatric Nursing)
• Nursing Research and Statistics
• Nursing Management and Education

The complete detailed subject-wise syllabus is available in Chapter 4 of the official notification PDF on esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates should download and study it carefully before beginning preparation.

Salary Structure

This is a regular appointment on the MP Government Pay Matrix under the 7th Pay Commission.

Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay	Estimated In-Hand (with DA, HRA, TA)
Nursing Officer	Level 7	Rs. 28,700 per month	Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month (approx.)
Sister Tutor	Level 9	Rs. 36,200 per month	Higher than Nursing Officer, varies by city

Probation Period Salary

Selected candidates will serve a 3-year probation period. During this period, salary is not paid at the full basic pay rate. The probation salary structure is as follows:

Probation Year	Salary Paid
1st Year	70% of minimum basic pay
2nd Year	80% of minimum basic pay
3rd Year	90% of minimum basic pay
After Probation Completion	Full pay scale

Service Bond Requirement

Before joining, every selected candidate must sign a mandatory service bond agreeing to serve under the Madhya Pradesh Public Health and Medical Education Department for a minimum of 5 years. The bond amount is Rs. 5,00,000 (Rs. 5 lakh). Candidates who leave service before completing the bond period will be required to pay this amount.

This is an important condition that candidates should be fully aware of before applying. If you are not prepared for a 5-year commitment in Madhya Pradesh, factor this into your decision.

How to Apply for MPESB Recruitment 2026

Applications can be submitted through the official MPESB portal at esb.mp.gov.in or through mponline.gov.in.

Step 1: Register your Candidate Profile
Visit esb.mp.gov.in and complete the Candidate Profile registration. Aadhaar registration is mandatory. Your Aadhaar number must be UIDAI-verified. Only Aadhaar-linked mobile number OTP will be accepted for registration.

Step 2: Login and Find the Recruitment Link
After registration, log in and go to Citizen Services, then Application, then ESB. Find the link for “Combined Recruitment Test 2026 for Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor.”

Step 3: Fill the Application Form
Enter all personal details, educational qualifications, category, and address exactly as per your documents. Select your preferred Post Codes in priority order (important for final placement preference).

Step 4: Upload Required Documents
Upload a recent colour photograph (white background, both ears visible, not older than 3 months), signature, and a two-line handwritten declaration in the prescribed format. Also upload 10th/12th marksheets and nursing degree certificate.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee
Pay online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or through an authorised MPOnline Kiosk. Save the payment receipt and application number.

Step 6: Submit and Download Confirmation
Review all entries before final submission. Download the confirmation receipt. This application number will be required for admit card and future correspondence.

Correction Window

If you make any errors in the application form, you can correct them up to 25 April 2026 by paying a prescribed amendment fee. This window is available from the date of application itself, so there is no need to wait until the last day to make corrections.

Important Instructions Before Applying

Aadhaar registration is compulsory. Applications without verified Aadhaar will not be processed. Multi-level biometric verification will be conducted at the exam centre before and during the examination on exam day.

Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh should note that they pay the full General category fee of Rs. 500 and do not receive any upper age relaxation beyond 40 years. The category-based concessions in both fee and age apply strictly to MP domicile holders only.

The exam will be held in multiple shifts starting 15 May 2026. Shift allocation will be indicated on the admit card. No re-evaluation or rechecking of answer sheets is permitted after results are declared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in MPESB Recruitment 2026?
There are 2317 total vacancies: 2099 for Nursing Officer and 218 for Sister Tutor, under the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh.

Can male candidates apply for MPESB Nursing Officer 2026?
Most Nursing Officer vacancies under Post Code 01 are for female candidates. Male candidates should check Sister Tutor posts (Post Code 12), which is open to both genders. Review the official notification for all available post codes.

Is there negative marking in the MPESB Nursing Officer exam?
Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty. Avoid blind guessing during the exam.

What is the salary for Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor posts?
Nursing Officer posts are at Pay Level 7 with a basic pay of Rs. 28,700 per month. Sister Tutor posts are at Pay Level 9 with a basic pay of Rs. 36,200 per month. In-hand salary for Nursing Officer, including DA, HRA and TA, is estimated between Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 42,000 per month after probation.

What is the service bond requirement?
Selected candidates must sign a service bond of Rs. 5 lakh agreeing to serve in the Madhya Pradesh Public Health and Medical Education Department for a minimum of 5 years before joining.

What is the salary during probation?
During the 3-year probation period, salary is paid at 70% in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year of the minimum basic pay. Full pay scale starts after successful probation completion.

What is the last date to apply for MPESB Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 20 April 2026. The correction window remains open until 25 April 2026 with a prescribed amendment fee.

Where will selected candidates be posted?
Nursing Officers will be posted at Government Hospitals and Medical Colleges across Madhya Pradesh. Sister Tutors will be posted at Government Colleges of Nursing under the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education.

For full notification details, syllabus PDF, and to apply, visit the official MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in. For more government job notifications, visit JobsRecruitments.com.

Recruitment Overview

Recruiting Body	Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Post Name	Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor
Total Vacancies	2317 Posts
Notification Date	2 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 April 2026
Age Limit
Apply Mode	Online at esb.mp.gov.in