Hospital Assistant MPESB
Job Description
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, is conducting this recruitment drive for 1200 regular posts of Hospital Assistant (Class-IV, Non-Executive) in the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh. The selection is based on a single written objective-type exam.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Educational Qualification
Must have passed at least High School / 10th Class (as on the last date of application).
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India or Nepal.
Residency: Reservations and age relaxations apply primarily to permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh. Non-residents can apply only for unreserved (Open) posts without any relaxation benefits.
Registration: Must have a live registration with any Employment Office of Madhya Pradesh.
Marital Status: Marriage must be legally registrable. A second marriage while the spouse is living is not permitted.
Category-wise Vacancies
Post-wise Vacancies
Post Details – Post Code & Eligibility
Post Details Section-wise
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Code | 01 |
| Post Name | Hospital Assistant (अस्पताल सहायक) |
| Classification | Class-IV (चतुर्थ श्रेणी), Non-Executive (अकार्यपालिक) |
| Department | Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level 1 (Rs. 15,500 - 49,000) |
| Probation Period Salary | 1st Year: 70%, 2nd Year: 80%, 3rd Year: 90% of minimum pay |
| Special Note for Contract Employees | Contract employees working as Ward Boy, Ward Aaya, Darkroom Attendant, or Dental Attendant are eligible to apply for these regular posts. |
Post Details – Posts & Eligibility
Horizontal Reservation-wise Vacancies (Within Above Categories)
| Reservation Type | Total Reserved Posts |
|---|---|
| Women (35% of total posts) | 420 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10% for Class-IV posts) | 120 |
| Contract Employees (50% of eligible posts) | 120 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) - 6% | 72 |
| • VH (Visually Handicapped) | 18 |
| • EH (Hard of Hearing) | 18 |
| • LD (Locomotor Disability) | 18 |
| • MD (Multiple Disability) | 18 |
Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee | MP Online Portal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 60/- (Kiosk) / Rs. 20/- (Online) |
| MP Native: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 60/- (Kiosk) / Rs. 20/- (Online) |
| Backlog Posts | Nil | As applicable |
Age Limit
Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 18 Years | 40 Years | No relaxation applicable. |
| MP Residents: SC/ST/OBC/EWS, Women, Govt. Employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwD | 18 Years | 45 Years | 5 years relaxation in upper age limit. |
| Priority Categories (e.g., Ex-Servicemen, Excess Employees, NCC C-Certificate holders) | 18 Years | 55 Years | As per GAD circular dated 06.04.2023. |
| Contract Employees (with 5 years continuous service) | 18 Years | 55 Years | Full contract service period deducted from actual age; maximum cannot exceed 55 years. |
| Overall Maximum Age Cap (Excluding Contract & Priority categories) | - | 45 Years | No candidate shall exceed this limit after combining all permissible relaxations. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 07-05-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 21-05-2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 07-05-2026 to 26-05-2026 |
| Exam Date | 24-06-2026 |
| Shift 1 Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Shift 2 Timing | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM |