MPESB Hospital Assistant Bharti 2026: A Big 10th-Pass Opening in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (MPESB, formerly MP Vyapam) has released a fresh recruitment notification for 1,200 Hospital Assistant (Aspatal Sahayak) posts under the Directorate of Public Health & Medical Education. This is a Class IV state government job and one of the largest 10th-pass vacancies on GovtJobsAlert.in this month, with a regular Pay Matrix Level 1 scale of ₹15,500 to ₹49,000 plus DA and allowances.
Applications open at the MP Online portal from 7 May 2026 and close on 21 May 2026. The exam is tentatively scheduled to begin on 24 June 2026 in 11 cities across MP. If you have just passed High School and are looking for a stable, on-roll hospital job in your home state, this could be your moment. Below is everything you need — vacancies, fees, dates, salary and the full step-by-step apply process.
Key Highlights — MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026
MPESB is the central recruiting agency for non-gazetted state government posts in MP. The Hospital Assistant cadre supports the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education across district hospitals, civil hospitals and community health centres. Posting will be across MP based on roster and category.
- Post Name: Hospital Assistant (Aspatal Sahayak), Class IV
- Total Vacancies: 1,200 posts
- Salary / Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level 1 — ₹15,500 to ₹49,000 per month
- Eligibility: 10th (High School) pass — see 10th pass govt jobs
- Job Location: Across Madhya Pradesh
- Last Date to Apply: 21 May 2026
MPESB Hospital Assistant Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 1,200 posts are distributed category-wise as per MP government reservation rules. 35% horizontal reservation is provided for women across all categories, and 72 posts (6%) are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) — split equally across VH, EH, LD and MD.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 324 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 324 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 240 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 192 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 120 |
| Total | 1,200 |
OBC reservation in MP is currently sub-judice in the High Court at 27%; an additional provisional list will follow if the court allows. PwBD candidates from Baiga, Sahariya and Bhariya tribal communities apply offline directly to the Department.
MPESB Hospital Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Minimum High School (Class 10) pass from a recognised board
- No higher qualification required — but candidates with higher degrees can still apply
- Live employment exchange registration is mandatory at the time of application
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Maximum age: 40 years for general category candidates
- Maximum age: 45 years for MP-domicile SC / ST / OBC, government employees, corporation/board staff, Home Guards, women (all categories) and PwBD candidates
- EWS category — no age relaxation
- Cap of 45 years applies overall (55 for contract workers under priority groups)
What is the Salary for MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026?
The Hospital Assistant post sits at Pay Matrix Level 1 of the 7th Pay Commission, giving a basic pay scale of ₹15,500 to ₹49,000 per month plus all admissible state allowances.
- Basic Pay: ₹15,500 per month at entry level
- Pay Scale Maximum: ₹49,000 per month
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Medical Allowance as per MP rules
- Other Benefits: Pension under New Pension Scheme, Provident Fund, Leave Travel Concession
Probation pay is 70% of minimum pay in year 1, 80% in year 2 and 90% in year 3 — full scale starts after successful probation.
In-hand salary at entry typically falls in the range of ₹19,000 to ₹22,000 per month after DA and HRA, which is a strong package for a 10th-pass class IV post in MP.
What is the Selection Process for MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026?
Selection is purely through a single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) — no interview, no skill test. The exam will run in two shifts per day from 24 June 2026 onwards.
- Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 100 objective MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours duration
- Document Verification — by the Department for short-listed candidates
- Medical Examination — final fitness check before joining
Exam Pattern
- Subjects: General Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark for every wrong answer
- Qualifying marks: 50% for UR, 40% for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD
- Multi-shift normalisation as per NEP percentile-based scaling
- Exam centres: 11 cities including Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Ujjain, Rewa and Satna
For practice questions, candidates can browse previous papers and the full exam calendar.
How to Apply Online for MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026?
Follow these steps carefully — applications are accepted only through the MP Online portal.
- Visit the official MP Online portal at the apply link in Essential Links below
- Complete one-time profile registration with Aadhaar, mobile and email verification
- Open the Hospital Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026 form
- Fill personal, educational and category details exactly as in your documents
- Upload scanned photo, signature and required certificates in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online or through MP Online kiosk
- Submit the form and download the application acknowledgement
- Use the correction window from 7 to 26 May 2026 if any change is needed
Important Dates — MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 7 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 May 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 26 May 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | 24 June 2026 onwards |
| Admit Card | A few days before exam |
MPESB Hospital Assistant Application Fees 2026
The fee is non-refundable and includes a separate MP Online portal charge of ₹60 (kiosk) or ₹20 (registered citizen user).
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / Other States | ₹500 |
| MP-Domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD | ₹250 |
| Direct Recruitment Backlog Posts | NIL |
Payment can be made online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or at any authorised MP Online kiosk.
Essential Links — MPESB Hospital Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for MPESB Hospital Assistant 2026
- Visit MPESB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Madhya Pradesh Govt Jobs
If you live in MP, this 10th-pass opening is one of the biggest of 2026 — fill the form in the first week itself so you get your preferred exam centre and avoid last-day server issues. Check out more MP government jobs and stay updated on result alerts only on GovtJobsAlert.in.