MPPSC Prelims 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission State Service Examination

MPPSC conducts the State Service Examination for recruitment to Madhya Pradesh Administrative Service, Police Service, and other state civil services. Prelims (2 papers), Mains (6 descriptive papers), and Interview.

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Age Limit

21-40 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)

Fee

₹500

Salary Range

₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Pay Level

Pay Level 8-13

Salary Range (Monthly)

₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Key Posts

Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, Naib Tehsildar, and other Group A & B posts in MP state services

State-level competitive examination for recruitment to various State Civil Services under Madhya Pradesh GovernmentMP State Civil Service & MP Police Service & MP Revenue Service & MP Finance Service & And other state servicesState-level — liable to be posted anywhere within Madhya Pradesh

Pay Levels & Salary

Pay Level	Monthly Range
Level 10 (SDM, DSP)	₹₹56,100 - ₹₹1,77,500
Level 8 (BDO, Tehsildar)	₹₹47,600 - ₹₹1,51,100
Level 7 (Naib Tehsildar, etc.)	₹₹44,900 - ₹₹1,42,400

Application Fee

₹500

General/OBC

Free

SC/ST/Women

Free

PwBD/ESM

Tie-Breaking Rules

Higher marks in Main Examination
Higher marks in Interview
Older candidate placed higher

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Age Limit

21-40 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
General	No relaxation
SC/ST	+5 years
OBC (NCL)	+3 years
PwD	+10 years
Ex-Servicemen	+5 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹500
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen	₹250

Exam Pattern

Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)

100 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 200-0.67 per wrong

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Studies	100	200	120 min

Prelims - Paper 2 (CSAT)

100 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 200-0.67 per wrong

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Aptitude	100	200	120 min

Syllabus

History of India & MP
Geography of India & MP
Indian Polity & Constitution
Economy of India & MP
General Science & Technology
Current Affairs
MP Specific GK

Posts & Pay Levels

Vacancies

NaN

Tentative Total

Nationality & Citizenship

✓Citizen of India

Educational Qualification

All Posts (General)

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent

Age Limits & Relaxation

Age cutoff date: January 1 of the year of examination

Age Bands

Age Band	DOB Not Earlier Than	DOB Not Later Than
21-40 years

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST (MP domicile)	5 years (up to 45 years)
OBC (MP domicile)	5 years (up to 45 years)
PwBD	10 years
Women (MP domicile)	5 years (up to 45 years)
Ex-Servicemen	3 years + military service

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules

Sons/Daughters/DependentsNot eligible

Non-Graduate ESM for Group BNot eligible

Category Certificate Rules

OBC Creamy LayerOBC candidates must not belong to creamy layer

⚠ Candidature cancelled and legal action

How to Apply

Apply viaOnline at https://mppsc.mp.gov.in

Photo Rules

• Recent passport size photograph
• Signature scan

Application Fee

₹500

General

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Women

₹250

SC/ST

₹250

PwBD

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ESM

Payment: Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

Non-refundable

Correction Window

Opens

Closes

₹

1st Correction

₹

2nd Correction

Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.

Admission Certificate & Exam Day

Admit CardDownload As notified on MPPSC website before exam

PrintoutRequired

Accepted Photo IDs

Aadhaar Card / printout of E-AadhaarVoter ID CardDriving LicensePAN CardPassportID Card issued by University/College/SchoolEmployer ID Card (Govt./PSU)Any other photo-bearing ID issued by Central/State Government

Preliminary — Paper 1 — General Studies

100 Questions200 Marks120 min

+2 per correct−0.33 per wrongNo sectional time limitObjective, Multiple ChoiceHindi and English

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs — with MP focus)	100	200	2
Total	100	200	2

Preliminary — Paper 2 (CSAT) — General Aptitude Test

100 Questions200 Marks120 min

Objective, Multiple ChoiceHindi and English

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision Making, Problem Solving, General Mental Ability, Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation, Hindi (Class 10 level)	100	200	2
Total	100	200

Main Examination — Descriptive Written Examination

Descriptive / Essay typeHindi and English (Hindi paper in Hindi only)

Answer Key Policy

Tentative KeyReleased for candidate review

Fee RefundableNo

Final KeyUsed for result calculation

Normalization & Re-evaluation

Re-evaluationNot allowed

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Stage	UR	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/Others
mains
prelims Paper1
prelims Paper2

Shortlisting & Merit Rules

Prelims To Mains

Based on Paper 1 marks only — CSAT is qualifying at 33%

Final Merit Basis

Mains + Interview combined marks

Mains To Interview

Based on Mains aggregate score

Post Preference Rules

Taken ViaDuring Mains registration / preference form

EditableNo

Scribe & Compensatory Time

Extra Time20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates

Own ScribeAllowed

Opt-inMust opt during application form

Auto-eligible for Scribe

✓PwBD blindness
✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
✓PwBD cerebral palsy

Scribe Requirements

• Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
• Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
• Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
• Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
• Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted

Additional Rules

• Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
• No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall

Document Verification

Conducted ByMPPSC at the time of interview/appointment

Required Documents

Graduation degree and mark sheets
10th and 12th certificates
MP Domicile certificate (Mool Niwasi Praman Patra)
Caste certificate if applicable
EWS certificate if applicable
PwBD certificate if applicable
Character certificate
Valid photo ID

Tie-Breaking Rules

1Higher marks in Main Examination
2Higher marks in Interview
3Older candidate placed higher

Misconduct & Debarment

Post-exam Analysis Methods

Log analysisPhotograph verificationBiometric verificationCCTV review

Offense	Debarment
Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper	Permanent debarment / 3-7 years
Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person	7 years / permanent
Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall	3-5 years
Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall	1-3 years
Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure	1-2 years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries	2-3 years
Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination	3 years
False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information	1-5 years
Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof	3-5 years
Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force	7 years
Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material	7 years
Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN	7 years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems	7-10 years
Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration	3-5 years

⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.

Public Disclosure Policy

Disqualification Rule

Candidates with false claims or criminal record are liable to be disqualified.

Important Warnings

⚠MPPSC has no optional subject in Mains — unlike UPSC and UPPSC. All papers are GS-based.

⚠MP-specific content is heavily tested in both Prelims and Mains.

⚠General Hindi and Hindi Essay are counted in merit — good Hindi writing skills essential.

⚠No limit on attempts — only age limit applies.

⚠MP domicile required for reservation benefits.

⚠CSAT Paper 2 is qualifying at 33% — focus on Paper 1 for ranking.

2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline

Year2025

⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Vacancies

Total350

Per-post breakdown not yet published.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

No cut-off data available yet.