Board Name | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB / MPPEB), Bhopal |
Post Name | Hospital Assistant / Aspatal Sahayak (Non-Executive, Fourth Grade) |
Post Code | 01 |
Department | Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal |
Service | Madhya Pradesh Public Health and Medical Education Department Third Grade Service (Non-Clerical) Recruitment Rules, dated 18 July 2024 & Amendment dated 15 January 2026 |
Total Vacancies | 1200 Posts (including 72 PWD Posts) |
Pay Scale | Rs. 15,500 - 49,000/- (Level 1) |
Application Mode | Online only (via MP Online Portal - www.mponline.gov.in) |
Selection Mode | Online Written Examination (Objective MCQ type, 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours) |
Probation Period | As per Govt. of MP rules (70% pay in 1st year, 80% in 2nd year, 90% in 3rd year of probation) |
Official Website |
MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Opening of Online Application Portal | 07-05-2026 |
Last Date for Online Application Submission | 21-05-2026 (by 12:00 midnight) |
Opening Date for Application Correction/Amendment | 07-05-2026 |
Last Date for Application Correction/Amendment | 26-05-2026 |
Probable Examination Date | 24-06-2026 (Wednesday) onwards |
Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 1200 vacancies have been announced for the post of Hospital Assistant (Non-Executive, Fourth Grade). These are distributed across UR, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women within each category. 4% horizontal PwD reservation is applicable (18 posts each for VH, EH, LD, and MD categories = 72 PwD posts total).
Ex-Servicemen (10% for 4th Grade) and Contractual (Sanvida) employee reservations are also applicable as per Govt. rules. OBC 27% reservation is subject to Hon'ble High Court order (13% provisional/hypothetical).
Category | Total |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 324 |
EWS | 120 |
SC | 192 |
ST | 240 |
OBC | 324 |
Total | 1200 |
PwD (Divyangjan) Reservation - 72 Posts (Horizontal)
Sl. No. | Sub-Category of PwD Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
1 | VH (Visually Handicapped / Blindness and Low Vision) | 18 |
2 | EH (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) | 18 |
3 | LD (Locomotor Disability) | 18 |
4 | MD (Multiple Disabilities) | 18 |
Note: PwD posts are horizontal and subsumed within each category's open vacancies. The selected PwD candidate will be adjusted against their respective category.
MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date of online application submission. The qualification must be possessed on the date of application. Candidates whose qualifications are obtained after the closing date of application will not be considered for the advertised posts. Candidates must ensure they fulfill all prescribed eligibility criteria before applying, as their eligibility will be checked only provisionally at the online examination stage; final verification will be done at the time of document verification by the concerned department.
All applicants must have a live registration at the Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalay) of Madhya Pradesh State. Special Primitive Tribal Communities (Baiga, Saharia/Sahariya, and Bhariya tribes) should submit separate offline applications directly to the concerned department (not to the Board) before the closing date.
Qualification
Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Educational Qualification (Hospital Assistant - Direct Recruitment) | Minimum High School / Class 10th Pass is mandatory. |
Mandatory Registration | Live registration at the Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalay) of Madhya Pradesh State is mandatory for all applicants. |
Desirable | Knowledge of Hindi. Preference to candidates with relevant hospital/ward experience (for Sanvida employees - WardBoy, Ward Aaya, Darkroom Attendant, Dental Attendant). |
MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years and not more than 40 years of age as on 01-01-2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years (up to 45 years) for ST, SC, OBC, Women (reserved/unreserved), Government Employees (Govt./Corporation/Board/Autonomous Body/Home Guard), and Physically Handicapped candidates. EWS candidates are not eligible for age relaxation. Under no circumstances will the maximum age limit exceed 45 years for any category (except Sanvida employees and specific categories mentioned in Rule 13).
Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 18 to 40 years (as on 01-01-2026) |
SC / ST / OBC / Women (UR & Reserved) / Govt. Employees / PwD | 18 to 45 years (5 years relaxation) |
EWS | No age relaxation applicable |
Ex-Servicemen | Actual age minus total service period; resultant age should not exceed upper age limit by more than 3 years |
Retrenched Govt. Employees | Age minus temporary service period (max 7 years); resultant age should not exceed upper limit by more than 3 years |
Priority Category (Rule 13) Candidates | Maximum age limit of 55 years for candidates of categories listed in Rule 13 |
Sanvida (Contract) Employees | Age relaxation equal to period served on equivalent Sanvida post; maximum age not to exceed 55 years |
MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
Candidates applying for Hospital Assistant posts are required to pay a non-refundable examination fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the MP Online Portal (www.mponline.gov.in) via Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking, or through authorized MP Online Kiosks. Fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Candidates submitting incomplete applications or applications without fee will have their candidature rejected. No fee is payable for Direct Recruitment Backlog vacancy posts. Candidates applying through Kiosk must pay additional portal charges. Fee concession for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD is applicable only to domicile residents of Madhya Pradesh recognized as such by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
Category | Examination Fee | MP Online Portal Charge |
|---|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) Candidates | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 60/- (via Kiosk) / Rs. 20/- (self-login) |
MP Domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD Candidates | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 60/- (via Kiosk) / Rs. 20/- (self-login) |
Direct Recruitment Backlog Posts | NIL (No Fee) | - |
Application Amendment/Correction (per amendment) | Rs. 20/- | Rs. 40/- (portal charge per amendment) |
MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process for MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 consists of a single-stage Online Written Examination (Computer-Based Test) of 100 marks with 100 objective MCQ questions to be answered in 2 hours. The exam will be conducted in Hindi and English medium. Results will be prepared on the basis of the Percentile score (Normalised Equi-Percentile / NEP scaling technique) when the examination is held in multiple shifts.
The merit/panel list will be prepared category-wise based on the percentile score obtained by candidates. If candidates score equal percentile, the tie will be resolved first by proportionate marks, then by age (older candidate preferred). The waiting list (Pratiksha Suchi) will consist of 15% of the selected candidates' count and will remain valid for one year from the date of result declaration or until a new result is declared, whichever is earlier.
Online Written Examination Schedule
Shift | Exam Date | Reporting Time | Important Instructions Reading Time | Exam Time | Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First | 24-06-2026 (Wednesday) onwards | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM to 10:00 AM (10 minutes) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 2 Hours | 100 |
Second | 24-06-2026 (Wednesday) onwards | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM to 3:00 PM (10 minutes) | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 2 Hours | 100 |
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
Wrong Answer | -0.25 Mark (Negative Marking) |
Unattempted Question | No Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 50% of total marks |
SC / ST / OBC / PwD | 40% of total marks (10% relaxation) |
Tie-Breaking Rules
1st Tie-Break | Proportionate marks (higher proportionate marks preferred) |
2nd Tie-Break | Age (older candidate preferred) |
MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Exam Syllabus
The Online Written Examination consists of 1 paper with 100 objective MCQ questions of 1 mark each, to be answered in 2 hours. Questions are set at the Class 10th (High School) level in Hindi and English medium. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. The detailed subject-wise syllabus is as follows:
Paper - Hospital Assistant Selection Examination 2026 (100 Marks, 100 Questions of 1 Mark each)
Sl. No. | Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
1 | Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी) | Kavya Khand (Surdas, Tulsidas, Dev, Jaishankar Prasad, Nirala, Nagarjun); Gadya Khand (Swayam Prakash, Ramvriksha Benipuri, Yashpal, Mannu Bhandari); Grammar (Ras, Alankar, Sandhi, Samas, Lokoktiyan, Muhaware, Chhand - Doha/Chaupai, Kavi/Lekhak Parichay); Creative Writing (Letter, Essay, Unseen passage); Kritika Part 2 (Mata ka Anchal, George Pancham ki Naak, Sana-Sana Haath Jodi). |
2 | Mathematics (गणित) | Real Numbers, Polynomials, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics and Probability. |
3 | Science (विज्ञान | Chemical Reactions, Acids-Bases, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds, Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity, Light - Reflection, Human Eye, Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Our Environment. |
4 | Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान) | History: Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India; Geography: Resources, Forests and Wildlife, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals, Manufacturing Industries; Civics: Power Sharing, Federalism, Caste-Religion, Democracy; Economics: Development, Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalisation. |
5 | English | First Flight (Prose & Poetry), Footprints Without Feet, Grammar (Tenses, Modals, Determiners), Writing (Letters, Essays). |
How to Apply for MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the MP Online Portal at www.mponline.gov.in. No offline applications will be accepted. The online portal will be active from 07-05-2026 to 21-05-2026 (by 12:00 midnight). Candidates can apply either through self-login (using Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking for fee payment) or through authorized MP Online Kiosks (additional portal charge applicable).
Candidates must upload scanned copies of their color photograph (white background, front-facing, both ears visible, taken within 3 months), signature, and their own 2-line handwriting. Aadhar Card/Aadhar VID is mandatory to be filled in the application for biometric verification. Candidates must mention body identification marks and the photo ID details to be produced at the exam centre. Live employment office registration is mandatory. After fee payment, keep the application number safely as it will be required for downloading the Admit Card. A correction/amendment window is available from 07-05-2026 to 26-05-2026.
Documents to be Uploaded with Online Application:
Recent color passport-sized photograph (white background, front-facing, both ears visible; taken within 3 months)
Signature of the candidate (clear, full signature; not initials or capital letters)
Own handwriting (2 lines of Hindi/English text as declaration, self-written)
8th / 10th / 12th Marksheet (as proof of Date of Birth)
Caste/Category Certificate issued by competent authority (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
Disability Certificate issued by competent authority (for PwD candidates)
Guest Teacher Certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable)
Bonus/Priority Certificates (e.g., NCC Certificate and others, if applicable)
For any application-related queries, contact MP Online Helpdesk at: 0755-6720200
For exam-related complaints: complaint.esb@mp.gov.in or Toll-Free: 18002337899
Apply Online at: https://www.mponline.gov.in
Important Instructions for MP ESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 Candidates
Aadhar registration is mandatory; only UIDAI-verified e-Aadhaar will be accepted. Multi-level biometric verification is compulsory at the examination centre.
Candidates must bring their original photo ID proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, or Passport) to the exam centre - e-Aadhaar printout is not accepted as photo ID.
All electronic devices including mobile phones, calculators, digital watches, Bluetooth devices, recording devices, and scientific calculators are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
Latecomers will not be allowed entry after the reporting time; no candidate may leave the examination hall after the exam begins until it is over.
Special Primitive Tribal Communities (Baiga, Saharia/Sahariya, and Bhariya) candidates must submit separate offline hard copy applications directly to the concerned department (not to the Board) before the closing date.
Women's reservation (35%) is applicable only to domicile residents of Madhya Pradesh; female candidates from other states will be considered under the unreserved/open category.
Candidates from other states (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) will be considered under the unreserved (open) category and will not get reservation, age relaxation, or fee concession benefits.
OBC Creamy Layer candidates are not eligible for reservation, age relaxation, or any other OBC category benefits.
A candidate can give preferences for multiple posts in one application - all preferred posts' eligibility documents must be uploaded. Candidates not marking preferences for all eligible posts will not be considered for those posts.
No re-evaluation/re-checking of answer scripts is available after results are declared. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
All disputes regarding exam conduct will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
For any suspicious activity or corrupt practices related to the examination, candidates must immediately report to the Board office with complete details.
MPESB Hospital Assistant Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here