MPESB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2025 – ~464 Posts for Healthcare Roles
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has commenced its Group‑5 Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2025, offering vacancies across multiple paramedical healthcare roles under the Public Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education Department. This includes positions such as Physiotherapist, Counselor, Pharmacist Grade‑2, Ophthalmic Assistant, and others—totaling approximately 464 dedicated posts, within the broader pool of vacancies.
Important Dates
Application Start: 28 July 2025
Last Date to Apply: 11 August 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
Qualifications Required
Physiotherapist: Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) plus current registration with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council
Counselor: Master of Social Work (MSW) with a PG Diploma in Counseling & Family Therapy
Pharmacist Grade‑2: 10+2 (PCB subjects) along with D.Pharm or B.Pharm/M.Pharm and registration with the MP Pharmacy Council
Ophthalmic Assistant (Eye Assistant / Lab Assistant): 10+2 (Science stream) plus Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistance/Optometry and registration as required
Age Limits
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years for general category
Relaxation: Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC), females, ex-servicemen, PWD, MP state employees – up to 45 years
Salary Structure
Physiotherapist: ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 per month
Ophthalmic Assistant: ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 per month
Counselor & Pharmacist Grade‑2: ₹25,300 – ₹80,500 per month
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 2‑hour examination split into:
General Section (25 marks) covering GK, MP-specific affairs, language, logic, basic science, and reasoning
Technical Section (75 marks) tailored to each specific post (e.g. anatomy, rehabilitation for physiotherapists, pharmacology for pharmacists, counseling theory for counselors, refraction principles for eye assistants)
Document Verification post‑CBT
Merit-Based Shortlisting
Final Appointment via department-specific merit lists
Qualifying Marks: 50% for general category; 40% for reserved categories
How to Apply
Register and apply online through esb.mp.gov.in (MPESB portal).
Pay the application fees: ₹500 for general candidates; ₹250 for SC/ST/OBC (MP residents); online kiosk charges ₹60; citizen portal ₹20.
Submit scanned documents: photograph, signature, handwritten declaration, educational certificates, registration certificates, category proof.
Summary Table
Post Vacancies (approx) Qualification Age Limit Salary Range (₹)
Physiotherapist ~41 BPT + MP Council reg. 18–40 yrs 36,200 – 1,14,800
Counselor ~10 MSW + Diploma 18–40 yrs 25,300 – 80,500
Pharmacist Grade‑2 ~85 10+2 + D.Pharm/B.Pharm 18–40 yrs 25,300 – 80,500
Ophthalmic Assistant ~87 10+2 + Ophthalmic Diploma 18–40 yrs 28,700 – 91,300
Final Tips for Aspiring Applicants
Read the official MPESB notification thoroughly to confirm exact seat allocations and eligibility criteria.
Ensure you have valid council registrations (e.g. MP Medical or Pharmacy Council).
Apply early before the 11 August 2025 deadline to avoid last-minute problems.
Start revision based on exam pattern: focus both on general aptitude and post-specific technical topics.
Monitor your registered email and MPESB portal dashboard for admit card release and further instructions.