MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1200 Posts
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MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 has been officially released by the Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board, Bhopal. This recruitment is taking place under the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education. The MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment will help in filling up the different positions under Grade IV categories and hence there will be an increase in the number of Government Medical Jobs in India. Those candidates who are eligible should apply for this post via the official website of MP Online. You should check all the eligibility criteria, including educational qualification and age limits, before applying for this recruitment. The competitive exam is the selection procedure and the date for the commencement of this selection process has been fixed as June 2026. Selected candidates will be posted in the respective health department in Madhya Pradesh.
Know About Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB)
Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) is the main agency that conducts the competitive examinations and selection tests for the recruitment of various departments of the Madhya Pradesh government. The board, based in Bhopal, oversees a fair and competitive recruitment process for state services. The board oversees the administration of competitive entrance exams, such as setting curricula, allocating examination centres and processing results. In this recruitment, the board is helping to appoint frontline hospital support services to enhance the state’s health infrastructure.
Vacant Roles for MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026
Post Name: Hospital Assistant (Grade IV)
| Category | Open Seats | Fem. Seats | Ex-Serv. | Contract Workers | No. of Posts |
| UR | 63 | 34 | 65 | 162 | 324 |
| EWS | 23 | 13 | 24 | 60 | 120 |
| SC | 38 | 20 | 38 | 96 | 192 |
| ST | 47 | 25 | 48 | 120 | 240 |
| OBC | 63 | 34 | 65 | 162 | 324 |
| Total Posts | 234 | 126 | 240 | 600 | 1,200 |
Key Dates to Remember
- Online Application Start Date: May 07, 2026
- Online Application Closing Date: May 21, 2026
- Window for Application Correction: May 07, 2026 to May 26, 2026
- Scheduled Examination Start Date: June 24, 2026
Education Criteria for MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026
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Age Limitations (as of Jan 01, 2026)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years
- Maximum Age for Unreserved (Open): 40 Years
- Maximum Age for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Govt Employees: 45 Years (includes 5 years relaxation)
- Maximum Age for Contractual Workers: 55 Years
Pay Scale Overview
- Official Pay Scale: Rs. 15,500/- to Rs. 49,000/- (Level 1).
- Probation Pay: As per the state rules, the probation pay of the selected candidates will be 70% of the minimum pay of the level in the first year, 80% in the second year and 90% in the third year.
- Normal Salary: Salary benefits as per the pay scale will apply after successful completion of the three years of probation.
Recruitment Procedure for MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Online Examination: Computer-based online test will include 100 objective type questions for these MP Govt. jobs.
- Type of Questions: 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Original Document Verification: Candidates selected on the basis of merit list will be required to physically report to the concerned department for verification of original certificates.
- Biometric Verification: Biometric (Aadhaar) verification is compulsory at the examination centre.
Application Fee Details
- General / Unreserved Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWD (MP Residents): Rs. 250/-
- Direct Recruitment (Backlog): No fee
- MP Online Portal Charges: Rs. 60/- (Kiosk) or Rs. 20/- (Registered Citizen User).
Preparation of Hospital Assistant Exam: Best Books
- General Hindi: NCERT Hindi Vyakaran (Class 9-10) and Lucent’s General Hindi.
- Mathematics: RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude and NCERT Mathematics (9-10) textbooks.
- Science: NCERT Exemplar for Science and Lucent’s General Science.
- Social Science: NCERT Social Science for 9 and 10 (History, Geography, Civics and Economics).
- General English: Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition.
Importance of Practicing Past Year Papers
- Pattern Recognition: Helps the candidate to understand the pattern and the significance of subjects like Science and Mathematics.
- Time Management: Practicing old papers enables the candidate to gain proficiency in managing time in the 2-hour examination format.
- Question Complexity: Provides insight into the level of complexity of the questions set for Grade IV positions in Madhya Pradesh.
- Self-Assessment: Old papers enable candidates to identify weak areas and improve their preparation for the June examination.
Application Procedure for MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal at www.mponline.gov.in
- Navigate to ‘Rulebook’ section to find the “Hospital Assistant Recruitment Test -2026” notification.
- Fill up the online form with personal, educational and contact information.
- Attach a recent colour photo (with name and date), signature and a handwritten statement.
- Select four exam cities from the list, prior to the MPESB exam date 2016.
- Pay the Exam Fees by Debit/Credit card or Net Banking.
- Keep the e-receipt of computerized application and the application number to download the Test Admit Card (TAC).
FAQs
Applicants must be High School (10th standard) pass-outs from a reputed board. They must be registered with the Madhya Pradesh State Employment Office. Candidates should be Indian nationals, and there are age relaxations for reserved categories and contractual workers.
Interested candidates can apply through the official MP Online website. Applicants will be required to enter their details, upload a recent photo along with signature and pay the required fee. Be sure to keep your receipt to download the admit card.
The recruitment process is through a 100-mark computer-based competitive test. This is an objective-type test with a negative mark of 0.25 for each incorrect answer. Candidates who qualify the merit cutoff undergo biometric and document verification by the health departments.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.esb.mp.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.mponline.gov.in |
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