MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board has released recruitment notifications for the position of Nursing Officer for the year 2026. The online application link for this recruitment was activated today, April 6, 2026. Detailed information regarding the online application process and the examination schedule has been provided comprehensively here.

 Primarily, recruitment has been announced for two specific posts: Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor, with a total of 2,317 vacancies available. Notably, women are participating in this recruitment drive with great enthusiasm. The facility to submit online applications is available from April 6 to April 20; additionally, candidates will be granted an extra five days to make corrections to their forms.

This correction window allows applicants to rectify any errors—such as incorrect details or issues with uploaded documents—while the window remains open. According to the official notification, the examination is scheduled to commence on May 15, 2026, and will be conducted online via a computer-based test.

MPESB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 overview 

MPESB Nursing Officer important date

• 06 April 2026 – Application Start
• 20 April 2026 – Last Date to Apply
• 06 April 2026 – Correction Start
• 25 April 2026 – Last Date for Correction
• 15 May 2026 – Exam Start (Tentative)

ESB Vacancy 2026 details

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Must have B.Sc. Nursing OR
• GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) diploma
• Must be registered with State Nursing Council
• Final year students are not eligible

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Age calculated as per notification date

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST / OBC (MP Domicile): +5 years
• Female candidates (MP): +5 years
• PwD candidates: As per government rules
• Government/Contract employees: Additional relaxation as per service years

Domicile

• MP domicile candidates get reservation benefits
• Other state candidates = General category only

Registration Requirement

• Must have valid Nursing Council registration
• Registration proof required at document verification

Experience (if applicable)

• Some posts may require relevant experience
• Contract employees get age relaxation benefit

Ineligibility Conditions

• Incomplete application form → Rejected
• Wrong information → Disqualification
• Not meeting eligibility → Not allowed in selection

Other Requirements

• Must fulfill all eligibility conditions before final selection
• Documents will be verified at later stage
• Selection is subject to merit + eligibility rules

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Written Examination (Online CBT)
• Merit List Preparation
• Document Verification
• Final Selection / Appointmen

Exam Pattern

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Syllabus

• Nursing Foundation
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Child Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Midwifery & Obstetrics (OBG) Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Nutrition & Dietetics
• Psychology & Sociology
• Nursing Management & Leadership
• Nursing Research & Statistics
• Environmental Science & Epidemiology
• Health/Nursing Informatics

How to Apply Online for MPESB Recruitment 2026

You can currently apply online for MPESB recruitment, as the application link has been activated. However, the online application process may appear slightly complex for some, as individuals who have not yet created a profile on the portal will first need to establish their 'Teacher Profile.' If you have already created a profile, you can simply log in directly and apply for the job. The steps required for this process are outlined below; please be sure to follow them carefully.

• To apply online for the mpesb Recruitment 2026, you need to visit the official website.
• After arriving here, a page like this will appear before you.
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• Here, you need to enter your online application number; after entering your date of birth and your profile password, simply fill in the CAPTCHA to log in with ease.
• However, if you do not have a profile number, or if you wish to retrieve your application number, you can search for it using the profile number by clicking on the location-type symbol visible on the side.
• However, if you are creating a profile for the first time, take a look here to see how to do it and where to find the relevant option.
• 
• As soon as you scroll down a little, you will also find the 'Candidate Profiling' option here—which can prove to be extremely useful for you.
• If you haven't created a profile yet, you can find the profile registration form here; you can create your profile from this page.
• The profile offers options to make improvements, change your password, upload documents, and complete e-KYC.
• In this manner, the applicant receives a profile registration number; you can then log in to apply for this job.
• However, to accomplish all of this, you simply need to possess the necessary documents and fill out a straightforward form.
• Once you apply, your application will be successfully submitted here after the application fee payment has been completed.
• It is worth noting that a pop-up appears on the official website, stating that if you have not yet completed your e-KYC, you must do so first; you can accomplish this by selecting the bottom-most option shown in the image provided above.
• You will be able to apply after that.

So, this is how you can apply online; however, if you are new to the process, it might seem a bit time-consuming.

Required Documents

• Class 10th Marksheet (Date of Birth proof)
• Class 12th Marksheet
• Nursing Degree / Diploma (B.Sc. Nursing / GNM)
• Nursing Council Registration Certificate
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature (scanned)
• Domicile Certificate (MP candidates)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate (if required)
• Employment / Service Certificate (for government/contract employees)

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