MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 | 1200 Vacancies

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification with 1200 vacancies across Madhya Pradesh, The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal, commonly known as MPESB or ESB - conducts this recruitment on behalf of the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh. This recruitment is for the post of Hospital Assistant (Class IV/ Non-executive) under the MP Public Health and Medical Education Department. The application process will be conducted online, starting from May 7, 2026 and closing on

Educational Qualification Higher Secondary (10+2): Must have passed 12th class under the 10+2 system with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Certificate/Diploma: Must possess a valid certificate in Hospital Management or a related paramedical field from a recognized institute (as specified in the rulebook for specific posts). Employment Registration: Must have a live registration in the Madhya Pradesh District Employment Office. Age Limit (UR)18 to 40 yearsSC / ST / OBC / Women / Government Employees / Homeguard18 to 45 yearsEWS18 to 40 years (no age relaxation) Note: In no case will the maximum age exceed 45 years for any category (except contractual employees covered under Rule 13). Special Provisions for Tribal Groups: Candidates belonging to the Saharia, Baiga, or Bharia primitive tribes from designated districts in MP are eligible for Direct Recruitment (offline application to the department) without appearing for the written examination, provided they meet the minimum educational qualifications.

Unreserved (UR) Candidates: ₹500 SC/ST/OBC/PWD Candidates (MP Residents only): ₹250 Backlog Recruitment: No fee Portal Fee: ₹60 for MP Online Kiosk users; ₹20 for registered citizen users.

Color passport-size photograph (recent, white background) Signature and two-line handwriting sample (scanned) Class 8th / 10th / 12th marksheet (for date of birth proof) Caste/Category certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS) Disability certificate (for Divyang candidates) Permanent identification mark details Photo ID card number (Voter ID / PAN / Aadhaar / Driving License / Passport)

The exam is conducted in online (CBT) mode with objective-type questions. Shift 1: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (reporting by 9:00 AM) Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (reporting by 1:00 PM) Candidates must read important instructions on screen from 9:50–10:00 AM (Shift 1) and 2:50–3:00 PM (Shift 2).

The exam covers Class 10th level topics from five subjects. 1. Hindi 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 Real numbers, polynomials, linear equation Quadratic equations, arithmetic progressions Triangles, coordinate geometry, trigonometry Circles, surface area, volume, statistics, probability 3. Science Chemical reactions, acids and bases Metals and non-metals, carbon compounds Life processes, reproduction, heredity Light reflection, human eye, electricity Magnetic effects, our environment 4. Social Science History: Nationalism in Europe and India Geography: Resources, forests, water, agriculture, minerals, manufacturing Political Science: Power sharing, federalism, caste, democracy Economics: Development, Indian economy, money, globalisation 5. English Grammar: Tenses, Modals, Determiners Writing: Letters, essays Marking Scheme and Result Method Correct answer: +1 mark Wrong answer: –0.25 marks Unattempted: No deduction Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, results are prepared using the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) Scaling Technique. This ensures fairness across all shifts. The final merit list is based on percentile scores, not raw marks. Tie-breaking is done first by proportionate marks, then by date of birth (older candidate gets priority). Minimum Qualifying Marks CategoryMinimum Required ScoreGeneral / UR50% (50 out of 100)SC / ST / OBC / PwD40% (40 out of 100)EWS40% (10% relaxation provided)

A Hospital Assistant (Class IV) works as ground-level support staff in government hospitals and medical facilities across Madhya Pradesh. The role is non-executive and non-clerical in nature. Daily duties typically include ward cleaning and sanitation, carrying medical supplies and equipment between departments, assisting nursing and medical staff in patient care settings, managing patient transport within the hospital premises, setting up examination rooms, and maintaining basic hygiene standards in wards and OPDs. In larger hospitals, Hospital Assistants may also be assigned to specific departments like emergency, maternity, or surgery wards. They play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare environments remain clean, organized, and functional. This post comes under the MP Public Health and Medical Education Department. You are a permanent government employee from day one of joining. The nature of work is physically active, requiring strength, punctuality, and basic communication skills. It is an entry-level post with clear government service protections, regular pay revisions, and departmental promotion possibilities over time.

New joiners serve a probation period during which salary is paid as: 1st Year: 70% of minimum pay scale 2nd Year: 80% of minimum pay scale 3rd Year: 90% of minimum pay scale After successful completion of probation, the full pay scale of ₹15,500 – ₹49,000 (Level 1) is applicable.

Working as a Hospital Assistant under the MP government brings several long-term advantages beyond just the monthly salary. You get Dearness Allowance (DA) which is revised periodically. Government health insurance benefits and access to CGHS or state health schemes are available. You are entitled to Provident Fund (GPF) and gratuity benefits at retirement. Paid annual leaves, medical leaves, and casual leaves are part of the service rules. Job security is unmatched compared to private sector roles. After years of service, departmental promotions can improve your grade and pay. Family pension is provided in case of death in service. Government housing may be available depending on posting location.

Women Reservation: 35% of direct recruitment posts are reserved horizontally for women (excluding Forest Department). This applies category-wise. Contractual employees: Those who have worked on contract for at least 5 years in an equivalent post are eligible for up to 50% of the vacancies reserved for contractual workers, subject to conditions. Inter-caste marriage incentive: Candidates covered under this scheme get age relaxation up to 5 years. Vikram Award athletes: Up to 5 years age relaxation is available for state-level sports awardees.

After joining as a Hospital Assistant, your growth journey in the government health sector could look like this: Year 1–3: Probation period, learn hospital systems and departmental norms. Year 3–5: Confirmation, gain seniority, apply for departmental examinations. Year 5–10: Eligible for promotion to higher Grade IV or administrative support roles based on performance and vacancies. Year 10+: Senior positions, supervisory roles, or transfer to district/state headquarters. The MP government's planned health infrastructure expansion — including new hospitals, medical colleges, and AYUSH centers — ensures demand for health support staff will keep growing steadily for the next decade.

Based on previous MPESB recruitment trends and competition levels, here is a rough expected cutoff range for 2026: Category Expected Cutoff (out of 100) General (UR)60–70OBC55–65SC45–55ST40–50EWS50–60 These are estimates only. The actual cutoff depends on total applicants, difficulty level, and available vacancies per category. With 1200 posts and likely lakh-plus applicants, competition will be moderate to high. Candidates scoring above 65 in the general category have a strong chance of making the merit list.