MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

Earn up to Rs. 1,77,500 per month — the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is hiring 130 Ayurveda Medical Officers for the state's Ayush Department, and this is your chance to serve in a gazetted government position with a competitive pay scale. This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 31/2025 for the post of Ayurveda Chikitsa Adhikari (Rajpatrit Dwitiya Shreni).

Who Can Apply?

Before you fill the form, check if you meet all three requirements below. Missing even one can disqualify your application.

• You must hold a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree from a university established by law and recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM).
• You must be registered with the Rajya Ayurvedic Board Parishad Madhya Pradesh (State Ayurvedic Board, MP).
• Your internship must be completed on or before the application closing date of 12 April 2026, and you must hold a permanent live registration with the MP Ayurvedic Unani Prakritik Chikitsa Board.

Freshers with a BAMS degree are welcome — no prior work experience is required. Candidates from other states will be treated as unreserved (General) category regardless of their caste certificate.

Age Limit

Your age is calculated as on 01 January 2026. You must have completed 21 years and must not have completed 40 years on that date. The absolute upper age limit after any relaxation is 45 years — no candidate above 45 is eligible under any circumstances.

Note: All age relaxations apply only to MP state domicile candidates. Candidates from other states are treated as General category with no age relaxation.

How Many Posts Are There?

There are 130 Ayurveda Medical Officer posts in total. Here is the category-wise breakdown:

Women from MP domicile have reserved posts within the above category counts: UR-18, SC-4, ST-15, OBC-7, EWS-2. Divyangjan (PwD) reserved posts: Visually Handicapped (VH)-12, Hearing Handicapped (HH)-18, Multiple Disabilities (MD)-5.

Important: OBC vacancies are subject to pending court cases (SLP 8764/2023, WP 5596/2024). OBC vacancies are split as 87% main list and 13% provisional list as per MP government orders. Final OBC selection results will be governed by court orders.

Salary Details

This is a gazetted post with a solid pay scale. Here is what your monthly earnings will look like:

Your actual take-home salary will depend on DA, HRA, and other allowances applicable at the time of joining as per MP Government rules. Deductions like NPS (National Pension System) contribution and income tax will also apply. The pay scale goes up to Rs. 1,77,500 as you move through higher pay levels with promotions and increments.

Selection Process

Selection happens in three stages. You need to clear each stage to move to the next:

1. Written Exam (OMR-based): An objective-type written examination using OMR answer sheets. Negative marking applies.
2. Interview: Candidates scoring in the top 3 times the number of advertised posts (category-wise) in the written exam will be called for an interview. Document verification happens at this stage.
3. Final Merit: Final selection is based on the combined marks of written exam and interview.

The exam will be held offline (OMR-based, read by optical scanner) at four centers: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. MP domicile candidates can choose 2 preferred centers. Candidates from other states will be assigned Indore only.

Exam Pattern

The exam is objective type (MCQ) and OMR-based. The detailed exam plan (Pariksha Yojana) and syllabus (Pathyakram) will be published separately on the official MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in. Keep checking that page for updates.

• Exam type: Objective type (MCQ), OMR-based
• Exam mode: Offline
• Negative marking: Yes — applicable
• Number of questions, total marks, time duration, and subjects: To be published on mppsc.mp.gov.in

Last Date to Apply: 12 April 2026 (by 12:00 midnight). Make sure you submit your application before this date. Late applications will not be accepted at the standard fee.

Application Fee: Standard fee details are given in Appendix 3 of the official notification — check mppsc.mp.gov.in for the exact amount. Late fee after 12 April 2026 is Rs. 3,000 (up to 19 April 2026) and Rs. 25,000 (up to 13 May 2026). Pay online via credit/debit card or internet banking, or through MP Online authorized kiosks. Bank drafts and cheques are not accepted.

Preparation Tips for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer Exam

• Download the official exam plan and syllabus from mppsc.mp.gov.in as soon as it is published — the notification confirms these will be released separately.
• Since this is an Ayurveda Medical Officer post, expect the exam to heavily cover BAMS subjects — Ayurvedic principles, clinical subjects, and related sciences. Revise your BAMS coursework thoroughly.
• The exam has negative marking, so do not guess randomly. Attempt only those questions you are reasonably confident about.
• Practice with previous year MPPSC question papers to understand the question style, difficulty level, and time management requirements.
• Keep an eye on the official MPPSC website for admit card release (expected 28 May 2026) and any exam pattern notifications before the exam on 07 June 2026.
• Take at least 5-10 full-length mock tests before the exam to improve your speed and accuracy on OMR-based MCQ papers.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website: mppsc.mp.gov.in or mponline.gov.in
2. Find the Ayurveda Medical Officer 2025 recruitment notification and click on the apply link.
3. Register with your basic details to get a login ID and password.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and other details.
5. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, qualification certificates, etc.) in the specified format.
6. Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card, internet banking, or at an MP Online authorized kiosk.
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.

If you need to correct any errors in your submitted form, you can do so between 18 March 2026 and 14 April 2026. Each correction carries a fee of Rs. 50.

Important Dates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary of Ayurveda Medical Officer in MPPSC?

A. The salary for Ayurveda Medical Officer in MPPSC is Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month. The starting basic pay is Rs. 56,100, and your gross salary will be higher once DA, HRA, and other allowances are added as per MP Government rules.

Q. What is the last date to apply for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer 2026?

A. The last date to apply for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer 2026 is 12 April 2026 by 12:00 midnight. You can apply online through mppsc.mp.gov.in or mponline.gov.in.

Q. What is the age limit for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer?

A. The age limit for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer is 21 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026. SC, ST, OBC, Women, PwD, and other eligible categories get 5 years of age relaxation, making the maximum age 45 years. No candidate above 45 years is eligible under any category.

Q. How many vacancies are there in MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer 2026?

A. There are 130 vacancies for Ayurveda Medical Officer in MPPSC 2026, spread across UR (50), SC (12), ST (42), OBC (19), and EWS (7) categories.

Q. What is the qualification needed for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer?

A. You need a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree from a university recognized by CCIM (Central Council of Indian Medicine), along with registration with the Rajya Ayurvedic Board Parishad Madhya Pradesh and completion of internship by 12 April 2026.

Q. Is there negative marking in the MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer exam?

A. Yes, there is negative marking in the MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer written exam. The detailed negative marking scheme will be published along with the exam plan on mppsc.mp.gov.in.

Q. What is the exam pattern for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer?

A. The exam is objective type (MCQ) and OMR-based, conducted offline. The detailed exam plan including number of questions, total marks, time duration, and subjects will be published separately on the official MPPSC website. The exam is scheduled for 07 June 2026.

Q. How to apply for MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer 2026?

A. You can apply online at mppsc.mp.gov.in or mponline.gov.in between 13 March 2026 and 12 April 2026. Register on the portal, fill the application form, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit before the deadline.

• Provide medical consultation and treatment to patients in the field of Ayurveda
• Diagnose ailments using Ayurvedic principles and prescribe appropriate medicines and therapies
• Maintain proper medical records and reports of patients under care
• Follow all protocols, guidelines, and regulations issued by the MP Ayush Department
• Coordinate with other healthcare staff to ensure quality patient care at the assigned facility