MP ESB Hospital Attendant Recruitment 2026: 1200 Posts
📅 Posted: 30/04/2026 📝 Updated: 01/05/2026
Total Vacancy1200
SalaryLevel-1 (₹15,500 - ₹49,000) [Approx. ₹22k-₹26k/Month]
LocationMadhya Pradesh
Last Date21/05/2026
Short Information: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB) is hiring 1200 Hospital Attendants (Aspatal Sahayak) for the Directorate of Public Health & Medical Education across MP government hospitals. If you have just passed 10th class (Matriculation), this is one of the very few Class-IV permanent government jobs where you don't need a 12th certificate, ITI, or any technical diploma. The pay scale is Level-1 (₹15,500 - ₹49,000), which translates to a starting in-hand of roughly ₹22,000-₹26,000 per month including DA and HRA, plus full government benefits, NPS pension, and medical cover for your family. Online applications open on 07 May 2026 and close on 21 May 2026, with corrections allowed until 26 May 2026. The computer-based exam is scheduled to begin from 24 June 2026 in two shifts across 11 cities including Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Ujjain. The exam fee is ₹500 for unreserved candidates and ₹250 for MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD applicants. Backlog post applicants pay no fee. Age must be between 18-40 years (relaxed up to 45 for MP-domicile reserved categories, women, and government employees) as on 01/01/2026. Live registration with the MP State Employment Exchange is mandatory. The selection is based on a single 100-mark objective paper covering Hindi, English, Maths, Science, and Social Science of 10th-class level.
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MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates
| Notification Released | 30/04/2026 |
| Application Begin | 07/05/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Form Correction | 26/05/2026 |
| Exam Date | 24/06/2026 |
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹500 |
| MP SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD | ₹250 |
| Backlog Posts (All) | ₹0 |
| MP Online Kiosk Portal Fee | ₹60 |
| Registered Citizen User Portal Fee | ₹20 |
Payment: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / MP Online Kiosk)
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Recruitment 2026: 1200 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18-40 Years (as on 01/01/2026)
(MP-domicile SC / ST / OBC: 5 Years (Maximum age 45), Women (Reserved/Unreserved, MP domicile): 5 Years (Maximum age 45), Government / Corporation / Board / Autonomous Body Employees: 5 Years, Nagar Sainik (Home Guard) / PwD: 5 Years, Ex-Servicemen: As per MP Civil Services (Ex-Servicemen Reservation) Rules, 1985, EWS Category: No age relaxation, Maximum age cap including all relaxations: 45 Years (Contractual employees up to 55 Years separately))
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Attendant (Aspatal Sahayak) | 1200 | 10th Pass (High School / Matriculation) | 10 |
| Total Vacancy | 1,200 | 10 | |
| Note: Total includes 72 posts horizontally reserved for PwD (18 each for VH, EH, LD & MD) absorbed within open/non-reserved seats of each category. | |||
Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy (Main 87% Reservation Table)
| Category | Nil- Open | Nil- Female | Ex- Servicemen- Open | Ex- Servicemen- Female | Contract- Open | Contract- Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 63 | 34 | 42 | 23 | 105 | 57 | 324 |
| EWS | 23 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 39 | 21 | 120 |
| SC | 38 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 62 | 34 | 192 |
| ST | 47 | 25 | 31 | 17 | 78 | 42 | 240 |
| OBC (14%) | 32 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 54 | 29 | 165 |
| Total | 203 | 109 | 135 | 73 | 338 | 183 | 1,041 |
| Note:OBC vacancies shown at 14% as per current applicable reservation. Provisional/Notional 13% OBC + UR seats are shown in the next table, subject to High Court decision. | |||||||
Recruitment Table: Provisional/Notional Reservation (13% — Subject to High Court)
| Category | Nil- Open | Nil- Female | Ex- Servicemen- Open | Ex- Servicemen- Female | Contract- Open | Contract- Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC (Provisional) | 31 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 51 | 28 | 159 |
| UR (Notional) | 31 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 51 | 28 | 159 |
| Total | 62 | 34 | 42 | 22 | 102 | 56 | 318 |
| Note:These 159+159 = 318 seats are provisional/notional and will be filled as per the final High Court decision on OBC reservation in MP. | |||||||
Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (Women / Ex-Servicemen / PwD)
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Women (35% Horizontal) | 420 |
| Ex-Servicemen (20% for Class-IV) | 240 |
| PwD (6% — VH/EH/LD/MD 1.5% each) | 72 |
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have passed 10th Class (High School / Matriculation) from a recognised board.
- Candidate must be a citizen of India (Nepal citizens eligible with required certificate as per MP Civil Services Recruitment Rules, 1961).
- Live registration with the Madhya Pradesh State Employment Exchange (Rojgar Karyalaya) is MANDATORY for all candidates.
- Reservation, fee concession and age relaxation benefits are available ONLY to MP-domicile candidates with valid certificate from competent authority.
- Candidates not domiciled in MP can apply only against Unreserved (Open) posts with no reservation or age relaxation.
- Aadhaar registration is mandatory; e-Aadhaar accepted only if verified by UIDAI.
- Candidate must be mentally and physically fit for duties as per medical examination.
- Candidates with more than two living children (one born on or after 26 January 2001) are not eligible as per MP Civil Services (General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1961.
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure
| Post Name | Salary Level |
|---|---|
| Hospital Attendant | Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹15,500 - ₹49,000) |
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps
- Computer-Based Online Written Examination (100 Marks, 100 Questions, 2 Hours)
- Document Verification by Directorate of Public Health & Medical Education, MP
- Medical Examination (as prescribed by Government / Appointing Authority)
- Final Merit List based on Normalised Percentile Score (NEP scaling for multi-shift exam)
- Probation: First year 70%, Second year 80%, Third year 90% of minimum pay scale; full pay after successful completion of probation
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026Detailed Exam Pattern
Recruitment Details: Exam Overview
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Medium: Hindi / English (Hindi text is standard for all subjects except Science where English text is standard)
- Question Type: Objective / Multiple Choice (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer
- Shifts: Two shifts daily — Morning 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Afternoon 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- Scoring: Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling will be applied across shifts
- Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR; 40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD; 40% for EWS
Recruitment Table: Subject Wise Question Paper Structure
| Subject | Approx. Questions | Approx. Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Science | 20 | 20 |
| Social Science | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Recruitment Table: Exam Cities (11 Centres across MP)
| S. No. | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhopal |
| 2 | Indore |
| 3 | Jabalpur |
| 4 | Khandwa |
| 5 | Neemuch |
| 6 | Ratlam |
| 7 | Rewa |
| 8 | Sagar |
| 9 | Satna |
| 10 | Sidhi |
| 11 | Ujjain |
Recruitment Table: Minimum Qualifying Marks by Category
| Category | Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50% |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
Recruitment Table: Form Correction Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Each correction (Board fee) | ₹20 |
| Each correction (Portal fee) | ₹40 |
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics
The standard of questions will be of 10th Class (Matriculation / NCERT) level covering Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
📚 General Hindi (हिंदी)
- Kavya Khand: Surdas ke Pad, Tulsidas (Ram-Lakshman-Parshuram Samvad), Dev, Jaishankar Prasad, Nirala, Nagarjun
- Gadya Khand: Swayam Prakash (Netaji ka Chashma), Ramvriksha Benipuri (Balgovind Bhagat), Yashpal (Lakhnavi Andaaz), Mannu Bhandari (Ek Kahani Yeh Bhi)
- Vyakaran: Ras, Alankar, Sandhi, Samas, Lokoktiyan, Muhavare, Chhand (Doha/Chaupai), Kavi/Lekhak Parichay
- Rachnatmak Lekhan: Patra Lekhan, Nibandh, Apathit Gadyansh/Padyansh
- Kritika Bhag-2: Mata ka Aanchal, George Pancham ki Naak, Sana-Sana Haath Jodi
📚 English
- First Flight (Prose & Poetry)
- Footprints Without Feet (Supplementary Reader)
- Grammar: Tenses, Modals, Determiners, Subject-Verb Agreement
- Writing Skills: Letters (Formal/Informal), Essays, Paragraph Writing
- Reading Comprehension (Unseen Passages)
📚 Mathematics (गणित)
- Real Numbers, Polynomials
- Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Progressions
- Triangles, Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometry (Introduction & Applications)
- Circles, Areas Related to Circles
- Surface Areas and Volumes
- Statistics and Probability
📚 Science (विज्ञान)
- Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids-Bases-Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and its Compounds
- Biology: Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity
- Physics: Light - Reflection and Refraction, Human Eye and Colourful World, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Environment: Our Environment, Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
📚 Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान)
- History: Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India
- Geography: Resources and Development, Forest and Wildlife, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals and Energy Resources, Manufacturing Industries
- Political Science: Power Sharing, Federalism, Caste-Religion-Gender, Democracy
- Economics: Development, Sectors of Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalisation
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026How to Apply
- Visit the MP ESB official website at www.esb.mp.gov.in or MP Online portal at www.mponline.gov.in.
- Register / Login through Citizen Services → Application → ESB section.
- Read the rulebook carefully and click on 'Continue' to proceed to the application form.
- Fill all personal, educational, and category details exactly as per documents.
- Upload scanned colour photo (white background, less than 3 months old), signature, and a 2-line handwriting sample in JPG format.
- Upload 10th marksheet, caste/EWS/PwD certificate, and any priority/bonus certificates (NCC etc.) if applicable.
- Pay the application fee online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking, or through MP Online Kiosk.
- Submit the form and download the application receipt with application number.
- Use the application number on www.esb.mp.gov.in to download Admit Card 4-5 days before exam.
- Carry printed Admit Card, ball-point pen, and original photo ID (Voter ID / PAN / Aadhaar / Driving Licence / Passport) on exam day.
Recruitment Note: About MP Employees Selection Board (ESB)
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB), formerly known as Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB or Vyapam), is the apex recruitment agency of the Madhya Pradesh state government for filling Group-B, Group-C, and Group-D non-gazetted posts under various departments. Headquartered at Chayan Bhavan, Chinar Park (East), Bhopal, the Board was reconstituted as ESB to bring greater transparency, biometric security, and percentile-based normalisation to its examinations. ESB conducts more than 20 large-scale recruitment and entrance examinations every year, including Group-2 Sub-Group-4, Patwari, Police Constable, Forest Guard, Sub-Engineer, Primary School Teacher (PSTET), and various medical and paramedical posts. The Board serves the recruitment needs of departments like Public Health and Medical Education, Police, Revenue, Forest, School Education, and Tribal Welfare, processing applications from over 10 lakh candidates annually. ESB exams are now conducted in fully computer-based online mode with multi-layer biometric verification at exam centres.
Recruitment Note: About the Recruiting Department — Directorate of Public Health & Medical Education, MP
The Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh, headquartered at JP Hospital Campus, Bhopal, is the apex body administering all government medical colleges, district hospitals, civil hospitals, community health centres, and primary health centres across MP's 55 districts. The department employs over 80,000 personnel and runs 14 government medical colleges along with the largest network of public health institutions in central India. Hospital Attendants form the backbone of patient-care logistics in this network, ensuring that wards, OPDs, operation theatres, and emergency units run smoothly day and night. This 1200-post recruitment is one of the largest Class-IV permanent recruitment drives by the department in recent years.
Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Hospital Attendant (Aspatal Sahayak)
As a Hospital Attendant in the MP Public Health & Medical Education Department, you will work as a Class-IV (non-executive) regular government employee in district hospitals, civil hospitals, medical college hospitals, CHCs, and PHCs. Day-to-day duties include assisting doctors and nurses in patient handling, shifting patients between wards/OT/X-ray departments, maintaining ward cleanliness and hygiene, transporting medical samples and reports, helping in stretcher and wheelchair movement, assisting in basic first-aid setup, managing linen and ward supplies, and supporting nursing staff during emergencies. The role involves rotational shift duties (day, evening, and night shifts) including weekends and public holidays. After confirming probation (3 years), Hospital Attendants are eligible for departmental promotion to higher Class-III posts like Ward Boy/Senior Attendant subject to seniority and service rules.
Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary
Selected Hospital Attendants receive a comprehensive benefits package over and above the Level-1 pay scale: Dearness Allowance (DA) revised twice yearly as per state government notifications; House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on city classification; Medical reimbursement for self and dependents under MP Government Servants Medical Attendance Rules; New Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution by employer; Gratuity on retirement; Group Insurance coverage; Earned Leave, Casual Leave, Medical Leave, and Maternity/Paternity Leave; Festival Advance; Annual increments; Children's Education Allowance for school-going children; Uniform and washing allowance; Leave Travel Concession (LTC) periodically; and post-retirement medical benefits. Female employees additionally get child care leave and special protections under MP Civil Services rules.
Recruitment Note: Probation Period & Initial Pay Structure
As per GAD Circular dated 12 December 2019, selected candidates will receive 70% of the minimum pay scale in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year of probation. Full Level-1 pay scale (₹15,500 - ₹49,000 plus all allowances) will be granted only after successful completion of the 3-year probation period. This stipendiary structure during probation is standard for all MP government direct recruitments under current rules.
Recruitment Note: Photo, Signature & Handwriting Guidelines
The uploaded colour photograph must have a plain white background, both ears clearly visible, no dark glasses, and must not be older than 3 months from application date. Polaroid photos are not accepted. Signature must be clear, in lower case (not all capitals), and must match across the application form, admit card, and exam-day attendance sheet. A 2-line handwriting sample in your own writing is mandatory. Any mismatch, blurriness, missing photo/signature, or poor quality will lead to outright rejection of the application without intimation.
Recruitment Note: Special Provision for Baiga, Sahariya & Bhariya Tribes
Candidates from MP's Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) — Sahariya/Saharia (from Sheopur, Morena, Datia, Gwalior, Bhind, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar), Baiga (from Mandla, Dindori, Shahdol, Umaria, Balaghat, Anuppur), and Bhariya (from Chhindwara, Seoni) — who meet the minimum 10th-pass qualification can be appointed without the recruitment exam under MP Gazette dated 31 May 2018. They must submit a separate hardcopy application in Format-2 directly to the Directorate of Public Health & Medical Education, JP Hospital Campus, New Building, Bhopal before 21/05/2026. Applications sent to the Board will be rejected.
Recruitment Note: Tie-Breaking Rule
When two or more candidates secure the same percentile score at the cut-off, the tie will be broken in this order: (1) Higher proportionate marks in the exam, then (2) Older candidate based on date of birth (older candidate gets preference). Note: It is not necessary that all candidates with the same percentile/marks at the final cut-off will be brought into the selection list.
MP ESB Hospital Attendant Online Form 2026Important Official Links
| Apply Online Application Window: 07/05/2026 to 21/05/2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Form Correction Correction Window: 07/05/2026 to 26/05/2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Notification Letter No. 2/Avi/Cell-2(Bharti)/2026/356-H dated 06/03/2026 & 542-I dated 16/04/2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.
Quick Overview
🚀 Recruitment Overview
Quick Summary of the Notification
| Organization |  MP ESB |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Hospital Attendant |
| Total Vacancy | 1200 |
| Salary | Level-1 (₹15,500 - ₹49,000) [Approx. ₹22k-₹26k/Month] |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 21/05/2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Website ↗ |
💡 Expert Tip
Two strategy points most candidates miss for this exam. First — there is a 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer, but the syllabus is locked to NCERT Class 10 (Kshitij, Kritika, First Flight, Footprints). Don't waste time on competitive-level books; finish NCERT cover-to-cover first, then practice MP ESB previous-year papers. Second — your MP State Employment Exchange registration must be alive on the date of application; renew it through the MP Rojgar portal before 21 May 2026, otherwise the department can reject your candidature at the document verification stage even after you clear the exam. Also, scan your 10th marksheet and caste/EWS certificate in advance — corrections to category after the deadline are allowed only with extra fees and the discount portion is non-refundable.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for MP ESB Hospital Attendant? ▼
Ans: The post falls under Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹15,500 - ₹49,000). During the 3-year probation, you receive 70%, 80%, and 90% of the minimum pay in years 1, 2, and 3 respectively. After probation, with DA, HRA, and medical allowance, the starting in-hand salary works out to approximately ₹22,000 to ₹26,000 per month, rising further with annual increments and DA revisions.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for MP ESB Hospital Attendant 2026? ▼
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 21 May 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight). Application form correction is allowed until 26 May 2026 with applicable correction fees. After the correction deadline, no changes will be accepted by MP ESB under any circumstances, so candidates should fill the form carefully and verify all details before final submission.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the MP ESB Hospital Attendant exam? ▼
Ans: Yes, there is negative marking. As per Section 3.8 of the rulebook, 0.25 marks will be deducted from your total for every wrong answer. Each correct answer carries 1 mark in the 100-question, 100-mark paper. Therefore, candidates should attempt only those questions they are reasonably confident about and avoid blind guessing on this exam.
Q.4 What is the age limit for MP ESB Hospital Attendant 2026? ▼
Ans: The minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years for unreserved candidates as on 01/01/2026. MP-domicile SC, ST, OBC, women, government employees, Home Guards, and PwD candidates get a 5-year relaxation, making the upper limit 45 years. EWS candidates do not get any age relaxation. The maximum age cap including all relaxations is 45 years (55 years separately for contractual employees).
Q.5 How to download the MP ESB Hospital Attendant Notification PDF? ▼
Ans: Visit the official MP ESB website at www.esb.mp.gov.in. On the homepage, look for the latest notifications section or 'Recruitment Test' tab. Click on 'अस्पताल सहायक भर्ती परीक्षा - 2026' (Hospital Attendant Recruitment 2026) and download the rulebook PDF (Niyam Pustika). The PDF contains all 31 pages including departmental rules, reservation table, exam syllabus, and application formats.
Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Hospital Attendant? ▼
Ans: The minimum educational qualification is High School / 10th Class (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board. No higher qualification, ITI, diploma, or technical certificate is required. The qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application (21/05/2026). Live registration with the MP State Employment Exchange is also mandatory along with a valid caste/category certificate for reservation claims.
Q.7 What is the selection process for MP ESB Hospital Attendant? ▼
Ans: Selection is based on a single-stage Computer-Based Online Test of 100 marks (100 questions, 2 hours) covering Hindi, English, Maths, Science, and Social Science of 10th level. Qualifying marks are 50% for UR and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD. Final merit is prepared using Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling across shifts. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification by the department followed by a medical fitness test before appointment.
Q.8 Is MP ESB Hospital Attendant a permanent government job? ▼
Ans: Yes, this is a regular permanent Class-IV government post under the MP Public Health & Medical Education Department, governed by MP Civil Services rules. After successful completion of the 3-year probation period (with stipendiary pay of 70%, 80%, 90% of minimum scale in years 1, 2, 3), candidates are confirmed as permanent government employees with full pay scale, NPS pension, medical benefits, and all standard government service privileges.
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