MPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer 2026: Complete Guide for 130 AMO Posts in Madhya Pradesh AYUSH Department
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 31/2025 for recruitment of Ayurveda Medical Officer (AMO) in the AYUSH Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. A total of 130 vacancies are available with 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-10 salary. If you are a BAMS graduate registered with the MP State Ayurvedic & Unani Board and looking for government jobs in Madhya Pradesh, this is a prime opening.
The online application window closed on 12 April 2026. If you applied, shift your focus fully to preparation — the written exam is scheduled on 7 June 2026 at Indore only, and admit cards are expected around 28 May 2026. This article covers every important detail — qualification, age limit, category-wise vacancies, salary, selection process, and important dates for the written exam and final selection.
Key Highlights — MPPSC Ayurveda MO Recruitment 2026
- Post Name: Ayurveda Medical Officer (AMO), Class-II
- Total Vacancies: 130
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-10)
- Department: AYUSH Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
- Job Location: Madhya Pradesh (State Ayurveda dispensaries / hospitals)
- Application Mode: Online (MP Online portal)
- Application Last Date: 12 April 2026 (CLOSED)
- Exam Date: 7 June 2026
- Exam Centre: Indore only
MPPSC Ayurveda MO 2026 Vacancy Breakdown by Category
Due to pending OBC reservation litigation in MP, the 130 posts are split into a Main portion (87%) and a Provisional portion (13%). The full category-wise distribution per the notification is shown below.
| Category | Total Posts | Main / Provisional Split |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 50 | 50 Main / 0 Provisional |
| EWS | 7 | 7 Main / 0 Provisional |
| SC | 12 | 12 Main / 0 Provisional |
| ST | 42 | 42 Main / 0 Provisional |
| OBC | 19 | 10 Main / 9 Provisional |
| Total | 130 | 121 Main / 9 Provisional |
Horizontal Reservation (included within totals): Posts are reserved for MP-native women candidates (UR: 18, SC: 4, ST: 15, OBC: 7, EWS: 2) and for MP-native PwBD candidates (VH: 0, HH: 12, MD: 18, Multiple: 5). All reservations (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Female/PwBD) apply only to bonafide MP residents. Candidates from other states in these categories must apply under Unreserved (UR).
Eligibility Criteria — MPPSC Ayurveda MO 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold:
- B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) degree from a university or institute recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) / National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
- Permanent live registration with the Madhya Pradesh State Ayurvedic & Unani Board
- Internship completed by the last date of application (12 April 2026)
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years (completed)
- Maximum Age: 40 years (not completed)
- Overall Upper Age Cap (with all relaxations): 45 years
Age Relaxation: 5 years for MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Govt employees/Women; Ex-servicemen as per MP Rules 1985; 5 years for Inter-Caste Marriage Awardees and Vikram Award sportspersons. Relaxations apply ONLY to bonafide MP residents.
Salary & Pay Scale
Selected Ayurveda Medical Officers will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission with a scale of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (entry basic pay ₹56,100). DA, HRA, Medical Allowance and other applicable MP Government allowances as per Gazetted Class-II State Civil Service rules are also payable.
Application Fee
- MP-native SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD: ₹250
- All Others (UR / General & candidates from outside MP): ₹500
- Portal Charge: ~₹40 (MP Online)
- Correction Fee: ₹50 per correction per session
Selection Process — MPPSC Ayurveda MO 2026
Selection is through a two-stage process: Written Examination + Interview. Final merit = Written Exam marks + Interview marks combined. Re-evaluation is not permitted.
Stage 1 — Written Exam (Offline, OMR-based):
- Mode: Pen-and-paper OMR objective type
- Language: Hindi + English (bilingual; Hindi prevails in case of discrepancy)
- Negative Marking: Applicable (exact ratio in detailed exam scheme)
- Exam Centre: Indore only
Stage 2 — Document Verification + Interview: Shortlisted candidates up to 3× advertised vacancies per category will be called.
Typical BAMS syllabus coverage: Ayurveda fundamentals (Padarth Vijnan, Sharir), Samhita, Rog Nidan, Dravyaguna, Rasashastra, Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya, Shalakya, Stri Roga & Prasuti, Kaumarbhritya, Swasthavritta, General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh and Current Affairs.
Important Dates — MPPSC Ayurveda MO 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 13 March 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 12 April 2026 (CLOSED) |
| Age Calculation Reference Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release (Tentative) | 28 May 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 7 June 2026 |
Essential Links — MPPSC Ayurveda MO 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal | MPPSC Home |
| MP Online Portal | MP Online |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | |
| Join Telegram Channel | Telegram |
Conclusion
The online application window for MPPSC Ayurveda MO 2026 closed on 12 April 2026, so if you have already applied, shift your focus to preparation — the written exam is scheduled for 7 June 2026 and admit cards will be released on 28 May 2026. Revise your BAMS syllabus thoroughly (Ayurveda fundamentals, Samhita, Rog Nidan, Dravyaguna, Panchakarma) along with General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for the admit card release, answer key, and result updates on this recruitment — and for more MP government job and medical recruitment notifications.