MPESB Group 5 Recruitment 2026 — 373 Vacancies

📢 CORRIGENDUM: MPESB has revised this notification — total vacancies increased from 291 to 373 after adding posts at Dr. Laxminarayan Pandey GMC Ratlam and Shyam Shah Medical College Rewa. Application start date revised to 16 March 2026 and last date extended to 30 March 2026.

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the Group 5 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 notification, opening the door for 373 paramedical and nursing positions across 9 government departments in the state. If you hold a relevant diploma or degree in nursing, pharmacy, lab technology, or allied health sciences, this is your chance to secure a permanent government role in Madhya Pradesh's healthcare system.

Revised Post-Wise Vacancy Table (373 Total)

Key Highlights

• Total 373 vacancies (revised from 291 via corrigendum) spread across medical colleges, district hospitals, AYUSH departments, and state insurance services in Madhya Pradesh
• 82 new posts added at Dr. Laxminarayan Pandey GMC Ratlam (~62 posts) and Shyam Shah Medical College Rewa (~20 specialist technician posts)
• Online exam begins 15 April 2026 in two shifts -- morning (8:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and afternoon (1:00 PM to 2:00 PM)
• Only one question paper with 100 questions worth 100 marks -- 25 marks for General Knowledge and 75 marks for technical/trade-specific questions
• Candidates from SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories (MP domicile only) pay a reduced fee of just Rs. 250
• Correction window available from 16 March to 1 April 2026 -- you can modify your application after submission by paying the modification fee

Important Dates (Revised)

Selection Process

The selection process is straightforward -- a single online written examination followed by document verification. There is no interview stage, which means your exam score is what matters most. The Board will prepare a merit list based on marks obtained, and candidates scoring the minimum qualifying marks (50% for unreserved, 40% for reserved categories) will be considered for appointment.

Preparation Tips

1. Focus on the 75-mark technical section -- three-quarters of your paper covers trade-specific knowledge, so revise your diploma/degree syllabus thoroughly
2. Do not ignore General Knowledge -- the 25-mark GK section covers Hindi, English, Maths, Science, and General Aptitude, which can make or break your final score
3. Practice with previous year papers -- MPESB Group 5 exam patterns have remained consistent, so solving past papers gives you a real edge
4. Complete your eKYC early -- MPESB now mandates eKYC verification in your profile before you can fill the application form, so do not leave it for the last day

• Provide nursing care, administer medications, and monitor patient health in government hospitals and medical colleges across Madhya Pradesh
• Dispense medicines, maintain drug inventory, and ensure proper storage as per pharmacy regulations
• Conduct laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and maintain lab equipment in diagnostic and pathology departments
• Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, or Unani medicines under the supervision of registered practitioners
• Assist doctors during medical procedures, dress wounds, and maintain medical records
• Operate radiographic, anesthesia, or other medical equipment as per post requirements