📘 MPPSC 2026 (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) – State Service Prelims & Mains Syllabus, Pattern & Complete Guide
Exam Name: MPPSC State Service Examination 2026 (Prelims + Mains + Interview)
Conducting Body: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Purpose: Recruitment for State Civil Services, Police Service, Revenue, Forest, District Administration & other Group A & B posts in MP Government
Exam Stages: Prelims (Screening) → Mains (Written) → Interview (Personality Test)
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper based) for Prelims & Mains
Language: Hindi/English (as per official pattern, mostly Hindi)
Conducting Body: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Purpose: Recruitment for State Civil Services, Police Service, Revenue, Forest, District Administration & other Group A & B posts in MP Government
Exam Stages: Prelims (Screening) → Mains (Written) → Interview (Personality Test)
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper based) for Prelims & Mains
Language: Hindi/English (as per official pattern, mostly Hindi)
📅 Important Dates (Expected – 2026)
- Notification Release: February – March 2026 (Expected)
- Application Start: March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: April 2026
- Admit Card Release: May – June 2026
- MPPSC Prelims Exam: July 2026 (Tentative)
- Prelims Result: August 2026 (Expected)
- MPPSC Mains Exam: October – November 2026 (Expected)
- Mains Result: December 2026
- Interview (Personality Test): Early 2027
✔ Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a citizen of India and a domicile of Madhya Pradesh.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Final year students may apply (subject to passing before document verification).
- Age Limit: Generally 21–40 years (age relaxations for reserved categories as per MPPSC rules).
- Good character certificate and domicile proof at document verification stage.
📊 MPPSC Exam Pattern (2026)
📝 Prelims (Screening Test)
- Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs)
- Total Marks: 200
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: Usually 1/3 mark for wrong answers
- Paper Composition:
- General Studies – I (150 marks)
- General Studies – II (40 marks) – usually CSAT type
- Optional/Language Test – 10 marks (varies)
📝 Mains (Written Examination)
MPPSC Mains is descriptive/written format with multiple papers:
| Paper | Subject/Section | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies – I | 200 |
| Paper II | General Studies – II | 200 |
| Paper III | General Studies – III | 200 |
| Paper IV | General Studies – IV | 200 |
| Paper V | Optional Subject – Paper I | 200 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject – Paper II | 200 |
Total Mains Marks: 1,200 (excluding Interview)
📘 MPPSC Prelims Syllabus – Detailed
🔹 General Studies – I (Prelims)
- History of India & Indian National Movement
- Geography of India & Madhya Pradesh
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Economy & Development – India & MP
- Science & Technology
- Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity
- Current Affairs – National & International
🔹 General Studies – II (Prelims)
- Comprehension
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
- Decision Making
- Basic Numeracy & Quantitative Aptitude
- Language/Hindi Comprehension
📗 MPPSC Mains Syllabus – Paper Wise
📍 General Studies – I
- History, Culture & Heritage of India
- History, Culture & Heritage of Madhya Pradesh
- Geography of India & Madhya Pradesh
- Indian Constitution & Political System
- Social Issues & Public Policy
📍 General Studies – II
- Governance, Administration & Public Services
- Public Policy Growth & Development Issues
- Economics – India & MP Economy
- Science & Technology Advances
📍 General Studies – III
- International Relations & Security
- Environmental issues & Disaster Management
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
- Social Justice & Welfare Schemes
📍 General Studies – IV
- Risk Analysis
- Policy Implementation Issues
- Administrative Ethics & Governance
- Case Studies on Contemporary Issues
📘 Optional Subjects (Mains)
MPPSC allows choice of one optional subject (2 papers). Common options include:
- History
- Geography
- Political Science & International Relations
- Sociology
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Anthropology
- Agriculture
- Law
🎯 Preparation Tips – MPPSC 2026
- Start with NCERT class 6–12 basics for History, Geography, Polity & Economy.
- Refer to MPPSC recommended books for subject depth.
- Follow daily current affairs from newspapers & monthly magazines.
- Practice previous year MPPSC question papers.
- Take timed mocks and analyze performance regularly.
🔗 Important Links
- Official MPPSC Website: https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
- Download MPPSC 2026 Notification & Syllabus PDF
- MPPSC Application & Admit Card Portal
- Recommended Reference Books & Mock Tests
❓ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. MPPSC 2026 Prelims kab hoga?Ans: MPPSC Prelims 2026 is expected around July 2026 (Exact date to be notified by MPPSC). Q2. MPPSC Mains me kitne papers hote hain?
Ans: Mains me typically 6 papers including 4 general studies + 2 optional papers (each optionally 200 marks). Q3. MPPSC Syllabus officially kahan milta hai?
Ans: Official MPPSC syllabus PDF MPPSC official website me available rehta hai.
⚠ Disclaimer
Yeh MPPSC 2026 syllabus & exam pattern guide official MPPSC notification aur authoritative syllabus sources ke basis par tayyar ki gayi hai. Final aur updated details ke liye candidates official MPPSC notification/syllabus PDF ko check karein.
