MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2317 Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Posts

Quick Highlights - MP Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026

Important Dates - MP Nursing Officer Online Form 2026

Application Fee

Note: Fee concessions for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates apply only to MP domicile candidates. Candidates from other states will be treated as unreserved/general category.

Vacancy Details - MP Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Posts 2026

The total vacancy is spread across government health institutions and government nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh. Only female candidates are eligible for all posts. The grand total is 2317 posts (2099 Nursing Officer + 218 Sister Tutor).

Post Code-wise Vacancy Summary

Category-wise Reservation (Post Code 01 - Nursing Officer, 1256 Posts)

Note: 75 posts out of 1256 are reserved for Divyang (PwD) candidates: 19 VH, 19 EH, 19 LD, and 18 MD.

Sister Tutor (Post Code 12) - 218 Posts

Note: 35% horizontal reservation for women is applicable across all categories for all posts. Divyang reservation of 13 posts (03 VH, 03 EH, 04 LD, 03 MD) is applicable for Sister Tutor posts.

Pay Scale / Salary

Probation Salary: 70% in 1st year, 80% in 2nd year, 90% in 3rd year of probation period. Full salary starts after successful completion of probation.

Eligibility Criteria - MP Nursing Officer 2026

Educational Qualification

For Nursing Officer (Post Code 01-11):

• Must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) subjects.
• Must have completed 4-year B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council or the Indian Nursing Council with minimum 45% marks.
• Alternatively, candidates with GNM qualification can apply if they have completed Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years) with minimum 45% marks.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates get a 5% relaxation in minimum marks.
• Candidate must have live registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council.

For Sister Tutor (Post Code 12):

• Must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) subjects.
• Must have completed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in B.Sc. Nursing / P.B.B.Sc. Nursing after qualification.
• Live registration with Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council is mandatory.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Note: In no case will the maximum age limit exceed 45 years (except contractual workers as per Rule 13). EWS candidates do not get any age relaxation.

Nationality / Domicile

• Candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
• Non-MP domicile candidates can apply only for unreserved/open category posts and will not get reservation or age relaxation benefits.
• Live registration with MP Employment Office is mandatory for all candidates.

Other Important Conditions

• Only female candidates are eligible for all posts.
• Candidates must not have more than 2 living children born after 26 January 2001 (with certain exceptions as per rules).
• Successful candidates must execute a bond to serve under the department for at least 5 years after joining. Bond amount is Rs. 5 lakh.
• Aadhaar registration is mandatory. UIDAI-verified Aadhaar will be accepted.

Selection Process - MP Nursing Officer Sister Tutor 2026

The selection process for MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

• Online Written Exam: Computer-based objective type exam with 100 questions (100 marks) to be completed in 2 hours.
• Merit List: Prepared based on Percentile Score (Normalised Equi-Percentile method for multi-shift exams).
• Document Verification: To be conducted by the concerned department after result declaration.
• Final Appointment: Department issues appointment orders within 3 months of merit list publication.

Qualifying Marks: Unreserved/General category candidates must score minimum 50%. SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates need minimum 40% (10% relaxation from 50%).

Exam Pattern - MP Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Syllabus 2026

Key Exam Rules

• All questions are objective type (MCQ) with 4 options each.
• Correct answer: +1 mark
• Wrong answer: -0.25 marks (negative marking)
• No deduction for unattempted questions.
• Exam duration: 2 hours per shift.
• Medium: Hindi and English (Hindi text is standard; for science/technical subjects, English text is standard).

Nursing Syllabus (Part B) - Key Topics

• Applied Anatomy and Applied Physiology
• Nursing Foundation I and II
• Applied Microbiology and Infection Control
• Adult Health Nursing I and II with Pathophysiology
• Pharmacology I and II & Pathology
• Child Health Nursing I and II
• Mental Health Nursing I and II
• Community Health Nursing I and II
• Midwifery / Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) Nursing I and II
• Nursing Management and Leadership
• Nursing Research and Statistics
• Applied Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics
• Applied Sociology and Applied Psychology
• Health/Nursing Informatics and Technology
• Educational Technology / Nursing Education (for Sister Tutor)

Exam Cities - MP Nursing Officer Exam Centers 2026

The online exam for MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 will be held at the following cities in Madhya Pradesh:

Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Neemuch, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sidhi, Ujjain

Candidates must select 4 preferred exam cities in priority order while filling the application form. The board will try to allot centers based on preference and seat availability. The board reserves the right to change exam cities.

Documents Required for MP Nursing Officer Online Application 2026

• Recent color passport-size photograph (white background, clicked within last 3 months)
• Signature in the prescribed format
• Handwritten declaration in Hindi (self-attested)
• 8th/10th/12th marksheet (for date of birth proof)
• B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing marksheets
• MP Nurses Registration Council Registration Certificate (live registration)
• Caste/Category Certificate from competent authority (SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
• Disability Certificate (PwD candidates)
• MP Domicile Certificate
• Live registration certificate from MP Employment Office
• Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
• Contractual service certificate (minimum 5 years, if claiming contractual reservation)

How to Apply for MP Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official MP Online portal at mponline.gov.in and go to the Citizens Services section. Find the ESB link for the Nursing Officer recruitment application form.
2. Read all instructions and the exam rule booklet (Niyam Pustika) carefully before proceeding. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria including educational qualifications, age limit, and registration with MP Nurses Registration Council.
3. Click the Continue button and fill in all required details in the online application form accurately including personal information, educational details, post preferences with priority order, and identity proof details.
4. Scan and upload the required documents including a recent color photograph (white background, taken within 3 months), your signature, and a two-line handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
5. Upload all supporting documents such as 8th/10th/12th marksheet for date of birth proof, caste/category certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and B.Sc. Nursing marksheets.
6. Select your preferred post codes in priority order. You must mark preferences for all posts for which you are eligible. Posts not selected as a preference will not be considered even if you score high marks.
7. Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. The fee is Rs. 500/- for General candidates and Rs. 250/- for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates. Additionally, pay the MP Online portal fee of Rs. 60/- (kiosk) or Rs. 20/- (self-registration).
8. Review all filled information carefully before submitting. Once submitted, note down and save your application form number safely. Download and keep the application receipt. You can make corrections during the modification window from 06 April to 25 April 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Only online applications will be accepted. Offline applications will be rejected.
• Aadhaar registration and UIDAI verification is mandatory for all candidates.
• Candidates must bring original photo ID (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, or Passport) to the exam hall. E-Aadhaar is accepted only if UIDAI-verified.
• Multi-level biometric verification (fingerprint/iris) is mandatory at the exam center during entry and during the exam.
• Candidates who arrive after the reporting time will not be allowed entry into the exam center.
• Electronic devices including mobile phones, calculators, digital watches, Bluetooth devices, and scientific calculators are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• Candidature is purely provisional until final document verification. If any information is found incorrect at any stage, candidature will be cancelled.
• The admit card / Test Admit Card (TAC) must be downloaded from the MPPEB website using the application form number. Admit cards will not be sent by post.
• Candidates must register with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (live registration mandatory).

Reservation Policy Highlights

• ST: 20%, SC: 16%, OBC: 27% (subject to court order - 14% OBC reservation applied for 87% posts; remaining 13% is provisional pending court decision), EWS: 10%
• Women Reservation: 35% horizontal reservation for women across all categories (except Forest Department).
• PwD (Divyang): 4 categories each getting 1.5% reservation (VH, EH, LD, MD).
• Ex-Servicemen: 10% horizontal reservation for Class III posts.
• Contractual workers with minimum 5 years continuous service are eligible for 50% reservation of direct recruitment posts (or up to 50% of vacant posts, whichever is less).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 2317 vacancies in MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. This includes 2099 posts of Nursing Officer (Post Code 01 to 11) across government health institutions and 218 posts of Sister Tutor (Post Code 12) in Government Nursing Colleges of Madhya Pradesh.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for MP Nursing Officer Online Form 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form for MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 20 April 2026. However, candidates can make corrections or modifications in the submitted application form up to 25 April 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for MP Nursing Officer 2026?

For the Nursing Officer post, candidates must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), and must have completed B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years after GNM) with a minimum of 45% marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates get a 5% relaxation. Additionally, candidates must have live registration with the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council.

Q4. What is the application fee for MP Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026?

For general/unreserved category candidates, the application fee is Rs. 500/-. For MP domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Divyang (PwD) candidates, the fee is Rs. 250/-. Candidates applying for backlog posts under direct recruitment pay no fee. Additionally, a portal fee of Rs. 60/- (via kiosk) or Rs. 20/- (via registered citizen user login) is payable to MP Online.

Q5. What is the age limit for MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years as on 01 January 2026 for general/unreserved category candidates. For SC, ST, OBC, government employees, and female candidates who are domicile of Madhya Pradesh, the upper age limit is 45 years. In no case will the maximum age exceed 45 years (except for contractual workers mentioned under Rule 13).

Q6. What is the exam pattern for MP Nursing Officer Sister Tutor Exam 2026?

The online exam consists of a single paper with 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The paper is divided into two parts: Part A covers General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Science, and General Aptitude (25 marks), and Part B covers subject-specific nursing questions (75 marks). Duration is 2 hours. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Q7. What is the salary/pay scale for MP Nursing Officer 2026?

The pay scale for the Nursing Officer post is Rs. 28,700/- (Pay Matrix Level 7). For Sister Tutor posts, the pay scale is Rs. 36,200/- (Pay Matrix Level 9). During the probation period, salary is payable at 70% in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year.

Q8. Where can I apply for MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online for MP Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 through the official MP Online portal at mponline.gov.in. The application form can also be submitted through authorized MP Online kiosk centers. The online application window is open from 06 April 2026 to 20 April 2026. No offline applications will be accepted.

Official Source

This article is based entirely on the official exam rule booklet (Pariksha Sanchaln Niyam Pustika) released by the MP Employee Selection Board (MPPEB), Bhopal for the Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor Recruitment Exam 2026.

• Official Website: esb.mp.gov.in

Important Note: Candidates must read the complete official Niyam Pustika (rule booklet) available at esb.mp.gov.in before filling the application form. All details in this article are sourced from the official notification PDF.