Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) Pharmacist Grade-2 Recruitment 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), formerly known as Vyapam, is a premier government agency under the Directorate of Technical Education, Madhya Pradesh. As a self-financed, autonomous body, MPESB conducts examinations for professional courses and government recruitment. It invites applications for 313 Pharmacist Grade-2 positions, offering a competitive salary and a structured recruitment process.

Job Overview

Position: Pharmacist Grade-2
Total Vacancies: 313
- Unreserved (UR): 85
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 31
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 50
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 63
- Other Backward Class (OBC): 84
Pay Scale: 7th Pay Scale (Level-6): Rs. 25,300 – Rs. 80,500
Probation Pay Structure:
- Year 1: 70% of minimum pay scale
- Year 2: 80% of minimum pay scale
- Year 3: 90% of minimum pay scale
- Full pay scale post-probation (approved by Commissioner of Health)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Higher Secondary (12th) in 10+2 system with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Diploma in Pharmacy, B.Pharma, or M.Pharma from a recognized university or institution approved by the State Government.
Live registration as a Pharmacist with the Madhya Pradesh Pharmacy Council.

Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025)

General: 18-40 years
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/Government servants/Women/Divyangjan/Home Guards, MP natives): 18-45 years
EWS: No age relaxation (per circular 73/104/2022/A.P./2021, dated 02.02.2022)
Physically Handicapped/Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per General Administration Department guidelines
Maximum Age Limit: Not to exceed 45 years for any category (except contract workers and specific categories under Rule No. 13)
Note: Candidates must have live registration in an MP employment office.

Citizenship and Residence

Candidates must be Indian citizens or Nepalese citizens with certification per MP Civil Services Recruitment Rules 1961.
Non-MP residents can apply only for unreserved posts and are ineligible for reservation or age relaxation benefits.

Application Process

Application Period: July 28, 2025 – August 11, 2025
Correction Window: July 28, 2025 – August 16, 2025
Application Method: Online via MPESB website (https://esb.mp.gov.in/)
Fees:
- Unreserved: Rs. 500 per question paper
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan (MP natives): Rs. 250 per question paper
- Backlog (Direct Recruitment): No fee
- MPOnline Portal Fee: Rs. 60 (kiosk), Rs. 20 (registered citizen user)
Fee Reimbursement: Available for SC/ST/OBC per General Administration Department guidelines.

Category	Fee (Rs.)	Portal Fee (Rs.)
Unreserved	500	60 (kiosk) / 20 (citizen user)
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan (MP natives)	250	60 (kiosk) / 20 (citizen user)
Backlog (Direct Recruitment)	0	60 (kiosk) / 20 (citizen user)

Examination Details

Exam Start Date: September 27, 2025 (Saturday)
Syllabus:
- Pharmaceutics: Dosage forms, pharmacopoeias, size reduction, sterilization, tablet/capsule processing, immunological products.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Acids, bases, buffers, gastrointestinal agents, antioxidants, topical agents, quality control.
- Pharmacognosy: Drug classification, adulteration, therapeutic effects of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, crude drugs.
- Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, pathology of blood and urine.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cell structure, tissues, blood composition, body systems.
- Health Education & Community Pharmacy: Health concepts, disease prevention, first aid, microbiology, communicable diseases.
- Dispensing Pharmacy: Prescriptions, incompatibilities, posology, suspensions, emulsions, ointments, parenteral products.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry II: Organic compounds, nomenclature, properties, formulations.
- Pharmacology and Toxicology: Drug administration, absorption, metabolism, classifications (CNS, cardiovascular, etc.).
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence: Legal aspects of pharmacy.

Important Notes

Aadhar Requirement: Mandatory registration, verified by UIDAI.
Identification: Original photo ID (voter ID, driving license, or passport) and Aadhar card required at exam center.
Biometric Verification: Mandatory at entry and during the exam.
Prohibited Items: Electronic devices (mobiles, calculators, etc.) are not allowed.
Admit Card: Available online via application number.
Eligibility Verification: Candidates must ensure eligibility; discrepancies may lead to cancellation.
Special Tribal Communities: Baiga, Sahariya, Bharia candidates must submit hard-copy applications (Format-2) with certificates by the deadline.