MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026 OUT (18 May): Download Response Sheet, Raise Objections by 21 May @ esb.mp.gov.in

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment Test 2026 Answer Key on 18 May 2026, just three days after the Computer-Based Test was conducted on 15 May 2026. Candidates who appeared for the 2,317 Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor posts across various Madhya Pradesh health institutions can now log in to esb.mp.gov.in using their application number, TAC code, and date of birth to download the provisional answer key, their own response sheet, and the question paper.

MPESB has also opened the online objection window from 18 May to 21 May 2026 — a tight four-day window in which candidates can challenge any question or answer they believe is incorrect, by uploading supporting documents and paying the prescribed objection fee. After reviewing all objections, MPESB will release the Final Answer Key, which forms the basis for declaring the Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Result. In this guide, we walk you through how to download the answer key, calculate your expected score, raise objections correctly, and what to do next while you wait for the result.

1. Answer Key — Quick Overview 📊

The MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment Test 2026 is one of the largest healthcare recruitments conducted by Madhya Pradesh this year, with 2,317 vacancies across Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor cadres in various government hospitals, nursing colleges, and health institutions. The CBT was held on 15 May 2026 in multiple shifts, and MPESB has now uploaded the provisional answer key along with each candidate's response sheet within just three days of the exam — a quick turnaround that gives aspirants ample time to verify answers and submit objections before the 21 May deadline.

Today's release is the provisional answer key, not the final one. The Final Answer Key will be published only after MPESB evaluates every objection submitted between 18 May and 21 May. The Final Answer Key — and not the provisional one — will be used to compute the final result and merit list. Candidates should therefore treat the score they calculate from the provisional answer key as an indicative estimate, not a confirmed mark.

📌 Table 1: MPESB Nursing Officer Answer Key — Key Facts

2. Important Dates & Recruitment Timeline 📅

Here is the complete chronology of the MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor 2026 recruitment cycle. Bookmark this for tracking every milestone up to the final result.

📌 Table 2: Recruitment Timeline (Verified)

3. How to Download Answer Key (Step-by-Step) 🪜

The MPESB answer key portal requires login credentials including a TAC code (issued with your admit card). The portal also lets you simultaneously download your own response sheet — the actual answers you marked — making it easy to compare them with the official key. Follow these steps:

1. Visit Official Portal: Open esb.mp.gov.in on a desktop browser for the best experience.
2. Locate the Link: Under "Latest Updates," look for: "Online Question / Answer Objection Link — Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment Test 2026."
3. Click & Redirect: Clicking will take you to a separate login portal hosted by MPESB's objection tracking system.
4. Enter Credentials: Provide Application Number, TAC Code, Date of Birth, and the displayed Captcha.
5. Click Sign In: The portal loads your candidate dashboard.
6. Download Items: You can download (a) the Question Paper, (b) your Response Sheet, and (c) the Provisional Answer Key.
7. Cross-Verify Carefully: Match each question's correct answer (from the answer key) against your response (from the response sheet).
8. Save Everything: Download PDFs and take screenshots — multiple backups (cloud + email + USB).

4. Marking Scheme & Score Calculation 🧮

MPESB applies a uniform marking scheme across the Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor question paper. There is negative marking, so accuracy matters as much as attempts. Use the formula in the table below to compute your expected score from the provisional answer key.

📌 Table 3: Marking Scheme

Expected Score Formula:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Incorrect Answers × 0.25)

💡 Example: If you got 75 correct, 15 incorrect, and left 10 unattempted in a 100-question paper: Score = (75 × 1) − (15 × 0.25) = 75 − 3.75 = 71.25 marks.

5. How to Raise Objections (18–21 May) ⚖️

If, after comparing your response sheet with the provisional answer key, you genuinely believe a particular question's answer is wrong, ambiguous, or has multiple correct options, MPESB allows you to raise an online objection through the same portal. Objections must be backed by valid supporting evidence — citations from authoritative nursing textbooks, official guidelines (ICMR, MoHFW, INC), or peer-reviewed medical literature.

Step-by-Step Objection Process

1. Log in to the same portal: "Online Question / Answer Objection Link — Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment Test 2026."
2. Click the "Objection" tab in your dashboard.
3. Select the specific question number you want to challenge.
4. Choose the reason: Wrong Answer / Out of Syllabus / Multiple Correct / Typographical Error.
5. Upload supporting documents (PDF / JPG) — textbook page, guideline excerpt, study link.
6. Pay the objection fee online (Debit / Credit / Net Banking) as per the official notice.
7. Submit objection and download the acknowledgement receipt.
8. Repeat for additional questions (each question = separate objection + separate fee).

📌 Table 4: Objection Window — Key Rules

📎 Note: Please verify the exact per-question objection fee from the official notice on esb.mp.gov.in before paying. Fees vary across MPESB exam cycles and are subject to revision.

6. Vacancy Details — Post-Wise Breakdown 🪪

The 2,317 vacancies are split between two distinct cadres — Nursing Officer and Sister Tutor — with the bulk of the openings being in the Nursing Officer role across various government hospitals and health centres in Madhya Pradesh. Sister Tutor positions are based at government nursing colleges and training institutions and require additional teaching-side qualifications.

📌 Table 5: Post-Wise Cadre Overview

Category-wise reservation (UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST) and horizontal reservation (Women / Ex-Servicemen / Divyang) applies as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules. Specific post-wise category breakdowns are listed in the official MPESB notification PDF.

7. Expected Cut-Off Trends 📈

The final cut-off for Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor 2026 will be announced only after the Final Answer Key and merit list. Until then, the trend from MPESB nursing-side recruitments and other state-level Nursing Officer cycles offers a directional view. Cut-offs typically depend on three factors: number of vacancies, difficulty level of the paper, and number of applicants.

📌 Table 6: Expected Cut-Off Range (Indicative — for Reference Only)

⚠️ The numeric cut-off for this cycle will be released by MPESB along with the result. The table above shows the directional pattern only. Refer to esb.mp.gov.in for confirmed figures.

8. After Answer Key — What's Next ➡️

The next ~3 weeks are critical. Here's a clear action sequence from today (18 May) through the result:

1. Today (18 May) – Day 1: Download answer key, response sheet, and question paper. Calculate your raw score using the +1 / −0.25 formula.
2. 19 May – Day 2: Identify questions with disputed/wrong answers. Compile authoritative textbook references (Brunner & Suddarth, Lewis, Park's PSM, INC guidelines, etc.).
3. 20 May – Day 3: Submit your online objections one by one with supporting PDFs / images uploaded. Pay the objection fee for each.
4. 21 May – Day 4 (Last Day): Final review — make sure no eligible objection is missed. The portal closes by 11:59 PM (verify exact closing time on the notice).
5. 22 May onwards: Wait for MPESB to publish the Final Answer Key after evaluating objections.
6. After Final Answer Key: Result and merit list will be released; document verification follows for shortlisted candidates.
7. Parallel: Start preparing documents (10th/12th certificates, B.Sc. / GNM nursing certificates, INC registration, domicile, caste certificate, etc.) for document verification.

9. 7 Mistakes to Avoid While Raising Objections ⚠️

Filing objections incorrectly can waste your money and damage your chances. Avoid these common pitfalls:

1. Filing Without Evidence: Just saying "I think this is wrong" without a textbook citation will get the objection rejected.
2. Citing Unauthorised Sources: Random YouTube videos, coaching notes, or social media posts are not accepted. Use only standard nursing/medical textbooks and official guidelines.
3. Submitting on the Last Day: Server load spikes on 21 May. Submit at least 24 hours in advance to avoid payment failures.
4. Mass-Filing Objections: Don't object to every question you got wrong. Object only where you have rock-solid evidence — frivolous objections drain fees.
5. Ignoring the Acknowledgement: Always download/screenshot the objection submission receipt. Without it, you can't prove submission later.
6. Wrong Question Number: Set IDs differ across shifts. Verify the exact question number from your own question paper PDF, not someone else's.
7. Expecting Mark Inflation: Final Answer Key changes are minimal — usually 1–4 questions out of the total. Plan your career path realistically based on the provisional score.

10. Frequently Asked Questions ❓

Final Word 🎯

The MPESB Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Answer Key 2026 is your single most important checkpoint between the exam and the result. Use the next four days strategically — calculate your expected score honestly, identify genuinely disputable questions, gather solid textbook evidence, and submit only well-supported objections. Avoid the temptation to flood the system with frivolous challenges — final answer keys rarely change more than a handful of questions, and the time spent on weak objections takes away from preparing for document verification.

Bookmark this page — we'll update it the moment the Final Answer Key and Result are released. Join our WhatsApp and Telegram channels for instant push notifications on the result, document verification schedule, and the final merit list. Best wishes for the next stage of your nursing career! 🌟

📌 Disclaimer: All information is based on the MPESB Answer Key Notice dated 18 May 2026 for the Nursing Officer & Sister Tutor Recruitment Test 2026. Candidates must verify the latest information directly on esb.mp.gov.in. Sarkari Nokrii is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with MPESB or the Government of Madhya Pradesh.