
MPESB Group 5 Staff Nurse Application Form 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has released the official notification for the Group 5 Staff Nurse and Paramedical Combined Recruitment Test 2026. This exam is conducted to recruit eligible candidates for various Grade-3 posts in government medical colleges and health departments. Interested candidates can apply online through the MP Online portal between March 13 and March 27, 2026. The selection involves a single-stage written examination followed by document verification.
Direct Link: MPESB Group 5 Application Form 2026
The MPESB Group 5 exam is a state-level recruitment for specialized medical staff in Madhya Pradesh. It serves as a single window for multiple departments to fill their technical vacancies.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Group 5 Staff Nurse, Paramedical Staff & Other Equivalent Post Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Conducting Body | MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, and other Paramedical posts |
| Vacancies | 7 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.esb.mp.gov.in |
| Notification Release Date | December 2025 (Ref: Gauri GMC letter date) |
| Last Date to Apply | March 27, 2026 |
| Exam Date | Starting from April 15, 2026 |
Candidates must adhere to the following schedule to ensure their application is processed successfully. Late submissions or modifications after the deadline will not be accepted.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | December 2025 |
| Application Start Date | March 13, 2026 |
| Application End Date | March 27, 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | April 01, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | April 15, 2026 (Starts) |
| Result Date | To be announced |
To apply for the Group 5 posts, candidates must meet specific requirements regarding residency, age, and professional education.
Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India and a resident of Madhya Pradesh for reservation benefits.
Employment Registration: A valid "Live Registration" in the Madhya Pradesh State Employment Office is mandatory.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates need to keep scanned copies of these documents ready for the online application:
Passport size photograph: Recent color photo with the candidate's name and date of photo printed at the bottom.
Signature: Scanned signature in the specified template.
Handwritten Declaration: Two lines written by the candidate in their own handwriting.
Educational Certificates: 10th and 12th mark sheets for DOB and qualification proof.
Category Certificate: Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate for reservation.
Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card (mandatory for biometric), PAN, or Voter ID.
The fee must be paid online via MP Online Kiosk or through Credit/Debit card and Net Banking.
| Category | Fee (Per Paper) |
| General (Unreserved) | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (MP Residents only) | ₹250 |
| Direct Recruitment (Backlog) | No Fee |
Portal Fee: ₹60 (Kiosk) or ₹20 (Registered Citizen User) extra.
Follow these steps to complete your registration on the MP Online portal:
Visit the official website: www.esb.mp.gov.in or www.mponline.gov.in.
Click on the "Group 5 Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026" link under the "Citizen Services" section.
Register by creating a profile (if not already done) and obtain a Profile ID.
Fill in the application form, choosing your preferred post codes and departments.
Upload the scanned template containing your photo, signature, and handwriting.
Pay the application fee and portal charges online.
Submit and download the confirmation page (Application Number) for future use.
The selection is purely based on merit determined through a technical competitive exam.
Written Exam: A single paper of 100 marks (25 marks General Awareness/Aptitude + 75 marks Technical Subject).
Merit List: MPESB releases a result based on normalized marks/percentile.
Document Verification: The respective department (e.g., medical college or health directorate) performs the final verification of original certificates.
Final Merit List: Appointment orders are issued by the departments within three months of the list release.