Name of Post:MPESB Group 5 Staff Nurse and Paramedical Answer Key 2026
Post Date / Update:24 April 2026 | 08:33 PM
Short Info:The 2026 Group 5 recruitment conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board, which aims to fill 291 vacancies for staff nurses and paramedical staff. It highlights that the official answer key is now accessible for candidates who participated in the examinations that commenced in mid-April. Applicants between the ages of 18 and 40 were required to possess specific educational qualifications, such as diplomas or degrees, to be eligible for these professional roles. The document also specifies the application fees for different categories and provides a timeline of important administrative dates from the initial registration to the release of results. Prospective employees are encouraged to use the official portal to verify their performance and review the comprehensive recruitment guidelines.

Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB)

MPESB MP Group-5 Staff Nurse , Paramedical and Other Post Combined Recruitment Test 2026

MPESB Group 5 Exam 2026 : Short Details of Notification

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MPESB Group 5 Recruitment 2026: Comprehensive Guide

Recruitment Overview

Detail

Information

Post Name

Staff Nurse and Paramedical Staff

Organization Name

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)

Advertisement Type

Combined Recruitment Test - 2026

Job Location

Madhya Pradesh

This recruitment is for Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, and other equivalent roles.

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board is the official body managing the process.

The hiring covers various government medical colleges and health institutions.

The board is based in Bhopal and handles state-level medical workforce hiring.

 


Important Event Dates

Event

Date

Application Start Date

16 March 2026

Last Date to Apply

30 March 2026

Fee Payment Deadline

30 March 2026

Form Correction Last Date

04 April 2026

Exam Start Date

15 April 2026

Answer Key Release

24 April 2026

The online application window opens in mid-March.

Candidates have exactly 15 days to complete their registration.

Any mistakes in the application can be fixed until the first week of April.

Tests are conducted in multiple shifts starting from April 15.

The official answer key is published shortly after the exams are finished.

 


Application Fee Details

Category

Fee Amount

General / Other State

₹500

SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Residents)

₹250

Direct Recruitment (Backlog)

Nil (No Fee)

MP Online Portal Charge

₹60

Registered Citizen User Fee

₹20

General category candidates must pay five hundred rupees per application.

Reserved categories from Madhya Pradesh pay a reduced fee of two hundred and fifty rupees.

Backlog posts do not require any examination fee payment.

Using a Kiosk for the portal incurs an extra sixty-rupee charge.

Applying via a registered citizen login costs only twenty rupees for portal use.

 


Candidate Eligibility and Qualifications

Requirement

Details

Education

10+2 Intermediate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Technical Degree

Diploma or Degree in the relevant field

Registration

Valid registration with the MP State Council

Residency

Must have a live registration in the MP Employment Office

Applicants must have finished their higher secondary education with science subjects.

A professional degree like GNM, B.Sc Nursing, or B.Pharma is mandatory for specific posts.

Registration with the State Nursing or Paramedical Council is required.

Live registration in the state employment exchange is compulsory for all candidates.

Qualifications must be completed before the date of application submission.

 


Age Limit Criteria

Age Category

Age Range

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age (UR)

40 Years

Maximum Age (Reserved/Female)

45 Years

Age Calculation Date

01 January 2026

The lower age limit for all applicants is eighteen years.

General category males can apply up to the age of forty.

SC, ST, and OBC candidates get an extra five years of relaxation.

All female candidates are allowed to apply until they reach forty-five years.

Age is calculated based on the status as of the first day of the recruitment year.

 


Vacancy and Post Details

Post Category

Number of Vacancies

Staff Nurse

131 Posts

Pharmacist Grade-2

47 Posts

Lab Technician / Assistant

52 Posts

Other Paramedical Posts

61 Posts

Total Vacancies

291 Posts

The total number of available positions for this cycle is 291.

Staff Nurses have the highest number of openings among all categories.

Vacancies are divided into direct recruitment and backlog categories.

Roles include OT Technicians, Radiographers, and Refractionists.

Specific posts are reserved for disabled candidates and ex-servicemen.

 


Selection Process Steps

Stage

Process

Stage 1

Written Examination (CBT)

Stage 2

Merit List Preparation

Stage 3

Document Verification

Stage 4

Medical Fitness Test

The first step is a computer-based objective test with 100 questions.

A merit list is created based solely on the marks scored in the exam.

Successful candidates must show original certificates for verification.

Final joining depends on passing a standard medical fitness examination.

There is no interview stage for these Group 5 positions.

 


Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Subject Part

Topics Covered

Marks

Part A: General

GK, Hindi, English, Math, Science, Reasoning

25 Marks

Part B: Technical

Subject-specific professional knowledge

75 Marks

Total Duration

2 Hours (120 Minutes)

100 Marks

The exam has a total of 100 multiple-choice questions.

Every correct answer earns one mark.

There is no negative marking for choosing the wrong answer.

The technical section focuses heavily on nursing or pharmacy subjects.

General subjects test basic school-level knowledge and logic.

 


Salary and Benefits

Salary Feature

Details

Pay Level

Level 7 (Staff Nurse)

Basic Pay Scale

₹28,700 – ₹91,300

In-Hand Salary

₹45,000 – ₹62,000

Allowances

DA, HRA, and NPA

Staff Nurses start at a pay level defined by the 7th CPC.

The base salary begins at twenty-eight thousand seven hundred rupees.

Nurses receive a special Nursing Practice Allowance due to their work nature.

Allowances for house rent and dearness are added based on the city of posting.

Selected candidates receive full state government job security and benefits.

 


Important Links

Portal Name

Link / URL

Online Application

Click Here

Admit Card Download

Click Here

Answer Key Portal

Click Here

Sewayojan Tools

Click Here

Official Website

Click Here

All official notifications are posted on the main MPESB board site.

Registration and fee payment must be done through the MP Online portal.

Results and merit lists are released on the board's official results page.

Candidates should check the portal regularly for date changes or updates.

 


Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Is there any negative marking in the MPESB Group 5 exam?  

No, there is no penalty for wrong answers, so you can attempt all 100 questions freely.

Q. What is the total time given to complete the test?  

Candidates are given a total of 120 minutes or 2 hours to finish the examination.

Q. Do I need to be a resident of Madhya Pradesh to apply?  

While outsiders can apply for open category seats, only MP residents get reservation benefits and age relaxations.

Q. What is the minimum qualifying score for the general category?  

General category candidates must score at least 50% to be considered for the merit list.

Q. Can I fix mistakes in my application after submitting it?  

Yes, a correction window is provided until April 4th, but a small correction fee will be charged.

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