MPESB Hospital Assistant Answer Key 2026
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)1,200 vacancies
Official Notification (PDF)
Verified from esb.mp.gov.in
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board is recruiting 1,200 Hospital Assistant (Class IV) posts for the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Bhopal. The rulebook splits the 1,200 vacancies as 324 unreserved, 324 OBC, 240 ST, 192 SC and 120 EWS, with 72 posts reserved horizontally for Divyangjan. A High School (Class 10) pass is the minimum qualification, a live registration with a Madhya Pradesh employment exchange is compulsory, and the age limit is 18 to 40 years, or 45 years for SC, ST, OBC, women, serving government employees, Home Guards and Divyangjan, reckoned as on 01 January 2026. Selection is one online test of 100 questions and 100 marks covering General Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science, with merit drawn on normalised percentile scores; the pay scale is Rs 15,500 to Rs 49,000 (Level 1).
Important Dates
Application Fee
Age Limit
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hospital Assistant - Unreserved (UR) | 324 |
| Hospital Assistant - EWS | 120 |
| Hospital Assistant - Scheduled Caste (SC) | 192 |
| Hospital Assistant - Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 240 |
| Hospital Assistant - OBC | 324 |
| Total | 1200 |
| Of which reserved for Divyangjan (horizontal) | 72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the extended last date to apply for MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026?
The rulebook set 21 May 2026 as the last date to submit the online form, and MPESB's date-change notice of 21 May 2026 extended it to 23 May 2026. The correction window runs from 07 May 2026 to 26 May 2026.
What is the educational qualification required?
The rulebook requires at least a High School (Class 10) pass. A live registration in a Madhya Pradesh employment exchange (Rojgar Karyalay) is also compulsory for every post.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years, rising to 45 years for SC, ST and OBC candidates, serving employees of departments, corporations, boards, commissions and autonomous bodies, Home Guards, women (reserved and unreserved) and Divyangjan. Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026, EWS candidates get no age relaxation, and 45 years is the ceiling for every category.
How many vacancies are there and how are they split?
1,200 posts in total: 324 unreserved, 324 OBC, 240 ST, 192 SC and 120 EWS. Of these, 72 posts are reserved horizontally for Divyangjan candidates (18 VH, 18 EH, 18 LD and 18 MD).
When is the MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026 exam date?
The rulebook gives 24 June 2026 (Wednesday) as the tentative start date, with the exam running in two shifts a day. Reporting for the first shift is 08:00 to 09:00 and the answering time is 10:00 to 12:00; for the second shift, reporting is 13:00 to 14:00 and answering 15:00 to 17:00.
What is the salary for Hospital Assistant?
The rulebook prints a pay scale of Rs 15,500 to Rs 49,000 (Level 1). For the first three years of probation, 70, 80 and 90 per cent of the minimum of the pay scale is payable, and the full pay scale starts after probation is completed.
What is the selection process?
One online Computer-Based Test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, covering General Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Qualifying marks are 50 per cent for unreserved candidates and 40 per cent for SC, ST, OBC and disabled candidates. Merit and waiting lists are drawn on normalised percentile scores, and the recruiting department (not MPESB) examines documents before issuing appointment orders.
How do I apply online for MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026?
Applications are filed online through the MP Online portal, either at a kiosk (portal charge Rs 60) or by logging in as a registered citizen user (portal charge Rs 20). Aadhaar registration is compulsory and the e-Aadhaar is accepted only once verified by UIDAI.
What is the application fee for MPESB Hospital Assistant Answer Key 2026?
Application fee: Unreserved candidates (including candidates from other states): Rs 500; Madhya Pradesh domiciled SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Divyangjan: Rs 250; Direct recruitment - backlog posts: No fee; MPOnline portal charge (kiosk): Rs 60. Fees are paid online through the official application portal.
Which organization is conducting MPESB Hospital Assistant Answer Key 2026?
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is the conducting/recruiting authority for this notification.