MPESB Nursing Officer / Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)2,317 vacancies
Official Notification (PDF)
Verified from esb.mp.gov.in
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released the answer key for the combined Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor recruitment examination, whose probable start date in the rule book was 15 May 2026. Every Nursing Officer post code in the rule book's reservation tables is advertised for women candidates only, and the qualification is 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus a four-year B.Sc Nursing or a two-year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with at least 45 percent marks; Sister Tutor additionally requires one year of experience, and both posts require live registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council and with a state employment exchange. The examination fee was Rs 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs 250 only for Madhya Pradesh domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates, with no fee on backlog posts, while MPOnline charges Rs 60 at a kiosk or Rs 20 through a registered citizen login on top. The paper carried 100 questions for 100 marks, 25 from general subjects and 75 from the relevant nursing subject, with a qualifying bar of 50 percent for unreserved and 40 percent for reserved candidates, after which the Board publishes a percentile-based merit and waiting list and the department verifies certificates.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Age Limit
Age Limits As On 01 January 2026
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details (Nursing Officer posts are advertised for women candidates only)
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | 2099 |
| Sister Tutor | 218 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the MPESB Nursing Officer posts open to male candidates?
No. Every Nursing Officer post code in the rule book's reservation tables is headed 'for women candidates only'. Chapter 1 invites applications from male or female candidates 'as applicable', and for Nursing Officer the applicable category is women.
What qualification is required for Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor?
Both need 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and live registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council. Nursing Officer needs a four-year B.Sc Nursing or a two-year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing after General Nursing with at least 45 percent marks, relaxed by 5 percent for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Sister Tutor needs B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing plus one year of experience.
What was the application fee?
Rs 500 for unreserved candidates and for every candidate from outside Madhya Pradesh, and Rs 250 only for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates who are original residents of Madhya Pradesh. Backlog posts carry no fee. MPOnline's portal charge of Rs 60 at a kiosk or Rs 20 through a registered citizen login is payable in addition; it is a service charge, not a form correction charge.
What is the age limit?
18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026. The ceiling rises to 45 years only for Madhya Pradesh domicile SC, ST and OBC candidates, serving government, corporation, board and autonomous body employees, home guards, PwD candidates and women. EWS candidates get no age relaxation, and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh get none either.
Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply?
Yes, but only against unreserved or open vacancies. They receive no reservation benefit and no age relaxation, and they pay the full Rs 500 fee regardless of category.
What was the exam pattern and the qualifying mark?
One computer based paper of 100 questions for 100 marks, 25 marks from general knowledge, Hindi, English, mathematics, science and aptitude and 75 marks from the relevant nursing subject. The minimum qualifying mark is 50 percent for unreserved candidates and 40 percent for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates.
What happens after the answer key?
The Board publishes a merit and waiting list based on the percentile obtained by successful candidates, and a waiting list of 15 percent of the available posts. The Public Health and Medical Education Department then verifies degrees, certificates and experience certificates - the Board itself does not verify candidate documents, so eligibility at the exam stage is provisional. Selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs 5.00 lakh to serve at least 5 years.
What is the last date to apply for MPESB Nursing Officer / Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 20 April 2026. Applications received after this date are not considered.
When did the online application form for MPESB Nursing Officer / Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026 open?
The online application window opened on 06 April 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal until the last date.
How many vacancies are there in MPESB Nursing Officer / Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026?
2,317 vacancies are notified in the MPESB Nursing Officer / Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026 recruitment. The category-wise breakup is published in the official notification.
What is the educational qualification required for MPESB Nursing Officer / Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026?
Candidates must have Graduate or 12th Pass. Refer to the official notification for post-wise eligibility details.