MPESB Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026
MPESB has issued the combined recruitment rulebook for Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor posts under Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh.
About This Recruitment
This combined MPESB recruitment covers Nursing Officer posts in government health institutions and autonomous medical colleges, along with Sister Tutor posts in government nursing colleges. It is a professional health-sector recruitment and candidates must satisfy nursing education and registration rules.
The rulebook gives different post codes for Nursing Officer vacancies and a separate post code for Sister Tutor. Candidates should study the qualification section carefully because Sister Tutor requires nursing qualification with experience, while Nursing Officer requires PCB at 10+2 level, nursing qualification and live registration.
The examination is conducted online. Selection is not complete only by scoring in the test; documents, registration, category certificates and departmental verification are important before final appointment.
Recruitment Snapshot
Important Dates and Application Fee
Important Dates
- Notice / Rulebook DateRulebook 2026
- Application Start06 April 2026
- Last Date20 April 2026
- Fee Payment Last DateCheck official notification
- Correction Window06 April 2026 to 25 April 2026
- Exam DateFrom 15 May 2026
Application Fee
- UnreservedRs. 500/-
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD of Madhya PradeshRs. 250/-
- Direct recruitment backlog postsNo fee
- MP Online kiosk portal chargeRs. 60/-
- Registered citizen user portal chargeRs. 20/-
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 01 January 2026. The rulebook mentions 18 to 40 years for open direct recruitment and 18 to 45 years for eligible Madhya Pradesh SC, ST, OBC, women, PwD and specified service categories, subject to official rules.
| Category | Age / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Open direct recruitment | 18 to 40 years |
| MP SC / ST / OBC / women / eligible service categories | 18 to 45 years |
| EWS age relaxation | No separate age relaxation stated for EWS |
| Other relaxations | As per Madhya Pradesh government rules |
Vacancy Details
The rulebook lists Nursing Officer posts under post codes 01 to 11 and Sister Tutor under post code 12. Totals visible in the rulebook add up to 2317 posts.
| Post / Group | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer post codes 01-11 | 2099 |
| Sister Tutor post code 12 | 218 |
| Total | 2317 |
Nursing Officer posts are distributed across several government/autonomous medical institutions. The rulebook contains category-wise and 87 percent / 13 percent reservation tables; candidates should verify institution-wise distribution from the PDF.
Eligibility and Qualification
- Nursing Officer: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Nursing Officer: B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / General Nursing training as mentioned in the rulebook, with required marks and relaxation for reserved categories.
- Nursing Officer: live registration with Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council is required.
- Sister Tutor: 10+2 with PCB and B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Sister Tutor: one year experience after B.Sc. Nursing / P.B.B.Sc. Nursing as mentioned in the rulebook.
- Sister Tutor: live registration with Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council is required.
Selection Process
- Online examination conducted by MPESB.
- Merit / recommendation as per rulebook and reservation rules.
- Verification of nursing qualification, registration, experience and category documents.
- Medical fitness and appointment formalities by the concerned department/institution.
Exam Pattern
The online exam is for 100 marks. The rulebook shows 25 marks for general subjects and 75 marks for the concerned nursing subject. Negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer is mentioned in the examination rules.
| Section | Marks | Content |
|---|---|---|
| General section | 25 | General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Aptitude |
| Concerned subject | 75 | Nursing / relevant subject syllabus |
| Total | 100 | Online examination |
Physical Standards / Skill Test
No separate physical standard is indicated for these nursing posts in the extracted rulebook sections. Candidate fitness and document verification will be handled as per department rules.
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| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply through official website |
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Salary and Benefits
- Nursing Officer pay: Rs. 28700, Level 7.
- Sister Tutor pay: Rs. 36200, Level 9.
- Allowances and service benefits will apply according to Madhya Pradesh government and departmental rules.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Signature as per official instructions.
- 10th certificate for date of birth.
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets.
- Valid photo ID proof.
- Category, EWS, domicile or reservation certificate, if applicable.
- Employment registration / experience / NOC certificates wherever applicable.
- Other certificates mentioned in the official notification.
- Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council live registration proof.
- Experience certificate for Sister Tutor, if applicable.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB website.
- Open the Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor Recruitment Test 2026 link.
- Read the qualification, registration and experience rules carefully.
- Fill personal, educational, category and post preference details.
- Upload photograph, signature and required certificates as instructed.
- Pay the applicable examination fee and portal charge.
- Submit the form before the last date and keep the application number safe.
- Download or print the submitted application form.
Why Apply For This Recruitment
This recruitment is important for trained nursing candidates because it combines a large number of Nursing Officer vacancies with Sister Tutor opportunities. Candidates with proper nursing registration and subject preparation can use the clear 25+75 exam structure to plan focused preparation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MPESB Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026?
It is a combined MPESB recruitment for Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor posts under Madhya Pradesh health and medical education institutions.
How many posts are available?
The visible rulebook totals show 2317 posts: 2099 Nursing Officer and 218 Sister Tutor.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date mentioned is 20 April 2026.
When did applications start?
Applications started on 06 April 2026.
What is the exam date?
The rulebook mentions the exam from 15 May 2026.
What is the Nursing Officer qualification?
Candidates need 10+2 with PCB, nursing qualification as per rulebook and live registration with Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council.
What is the Sister Tutor qualification?
Sister Tutor requires 10+2 with PCB, B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, one year experience and live nursing registration.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs. 250 for eligible MP reserved/PwD categories, plus portal charges.
What is the exam pattern?
The exam has 100 marks: 25 marks general section and 75 marks concerned nursing subject.
What is the salary?
Nursing Officer pay is Rs. 28700 Level 7 and Sister Tutor pay is Rs. 36200 Level 9.
Disclaimer
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