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MPESB Invites Applications for 2,646 Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor Posts; Exam from May 15
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has issued a notification for the Combined Recruitment Examination–2026 to fill 2,646 vacancies for Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor positions under the state’s Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education. The online application process begins on April 6, 2026, and will close on April 20, 2026, with the examination scheduled to commence from May 15, 2026.
Vacancy Distribution
The recruitment includes 1,256 Nursing Officer posts in government hospitals, 954 posts in government medical colleges, and 218 Sister Tutor posts. All positions are regular, falling under third-grade government service with pay as per the state pay matrix.
Pay Structure
Nursing Officers will be placed at Pay Level 7 with a basic salary of ₹28,700 per month. Sister Tutors, categorized under Pay Level 9, will receive ₹36,200 per month. Both roles offer permanent, pensionable employment within the state health services.
Eligibility Criteria
For Nursing Officer posts, candidates must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with a B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree securing at least 45 percent marks (40 percent for reserved categories). Applicants must also hold valid registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nursing Council.
For Sister Tutor posts, candidates must meet the same educational requirements along with a minimum of one year of relevant professional experience.
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as of January 1, 2026. Aadhaar-based registration on the MPESB portal and valid employment registration are mandatory.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹500 for general category candidates and ₹250 for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and differently-abled applicants from Madhya Pradesh. Backlog vacancies are exempt from fees. Additional portal charges of ₹60 (kiosk) or ₹20 (self-login) apply.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 100 marks, followed by document verification. The exam will include 25 marks from general subjects such as General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, and Science, and 75 marks from nursing-specific subjects.
The examination will be conducted in two shifts daily: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Minimum qualifying marks are 50 percent for general category candidates and 40 percent for reserved categories.
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply online through the official MPESB portal by completing registration, filling out the application form, uploading required documents, and paying the prescribed fee. Offline applications will not be accepted.
Context
The recruitment comes amid ongoing concerns in the state’s nursing education system. Reports indicate that only a limited number of government nursing colleges currently hold valid recognition, while several institutions remain non-compliant. Additionally, thousands of candidates from previous entrance examinations are still awaiting counselling due to unresolved irregularities.
