The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is one of the most competitive exams in Madhya Pradesh. It conducts the State Services Examination, the most prestigious exam for selecting candidates for Gazetted positions in the state. These positions include roles in the State Civil Services, such as the State Police Services and Naib Tehsildar. The MPPSC headquarters is in Indore, and the current chairman is Shri (Professor) Bhaskar Choubey. The commission is crucial in recruiting officers for administrative positions and other vital roles in the state government.

Latest Updates:

• MPPSC Mains Exam 2025 has been postponed, with new dates to be announced soon.
• The State Services Prelims were conducted on 16th February 2025 in two shifts.
• A total of 158 vacancies have been announced for various posts under the 2025 recruitment cycle.
• In the previous cycle, 60 vacancies were released for different positions in the MPPSC State Services Exam.

MPPSC Notifications

The primary duty of MPPSC is to select suitable candidates to run administrations for various divisions. MPPSC works to maintain the legal functioning of state undertakings, too. For candidates from the state of Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the most well-liked tests. This is a fantastic opportunity for those hoping to work in state government. There are 88 positions, out of which 60 posts are for the State Service and the other 28 are for the Forest Service. Preliminary, Main, and Interview rounds make up the three stages of the MPPSC hiring process.

MPPSC Overview

Organization	Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Post Name	State Service / Forest Service
Vacancy	158
Exam Date	Must have qualified for a Bachelor’s degree
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline
Recruitment Process	Preliminary Exam Mains Exam Interview
Education Qualification	Must have qualified a Bachelor’s degree
Age Limit	21 years – 40 years
Salary	INR 9300 – INR 177500
Official website	Click here

MPPSC Exam Date

The official recruitment announcement for the MPPSC Prelims and MPPSC Mains exam date 2025 has been released. The notification PDF has all the details regarding the exam. The board has issued a notification for 158 vacant positions in the different Group A and Forest Service Departments. Check out the table for important dates related to the 2025 MPPSC exam.

Important events	Date
MPPSC Notification 2025	1st January 2025
Registration Start	3rd January 2025
Registration Ends	17th January 2025
MPPSC Admit Card release	11th February 2025
MPPSC Exam Date	Prelims: 16th February 2025 Mains: 9th to 14th June 2025 (Postponed)
MPPSC Prelims Answer Key	17th February 2025
MPPSC Prelims Result	5th March 2025
MPPSC Score Card	Prelims – 5th March 2025 Mains – To be updated

MPPSC Vacancy

Per the MPPSC guidelines 2025-26, the MPSC has released 158 vacancies. 60 posts are for the State Service, and the other 28 are for the Forest Service. Besides this, the Madhya Pradesh PSC publishes job notices on its official website for various other positions yearly. Eligible candidates are selected based on their performance in different exams.

List of Exams Conducted by MPPSC

• Assistant Fisheries Development Officer Exam
• Assistant Geologist Exam Assistant (Farmer Welfare and Development Department) Exam
• Assistant Horticulture Officer Exam
• Assistant Officer (Social Justice Department) Exam
• Scientific Officer Exam
• State Engineering Service Exam
• State Forest Service Exam
• State Service Exam
• Sub-Inspector Exam

MPPSC Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants who want to serve in the MP Authoritative Administration must clear all the recruitment stages. The process is designed to select the best candidate through exams. Candidates must adhere to specific qualifications to appear in this test.

Age Limit

The Madhya Pradesh PSC age criteria for the 2025 exam must be the prescribed age as of 01^st January 2025. The table below shows the probable MPPSC 2025 age limit. It is for applicants interested in taking the test.

Criteria	Age limit
Non-uniformed Posts	21 years – 40 years
Uniformed Posts	21 years – 33 Years

MPPSC provides certain age relaxation as well. The category-wise age relaxation is mentioned in the table below-

Category	Age Relaxation on Maximum age limit
All the female candidates, irrespective of their domicile	10 years
Physically-handicapped Applicants	5 years
Applicants from the SC/ST/OBC category of Madhya Pradesh	5 years
Defence Services Personnel	3 years
Female Applicants (Widow, divorcee, or abandoned at the time of her first appointment)	5 years
Green card holder Applicants under the Family Welfare Program	2 years
Sportspeople – Vikram Award honoured, as per MPPSC General AD Memo	5 years

Candidates need to have original documents when applying for age relaxation. The documents must be produced as and when asked for verification purposes.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must satisfy the minimal requirements to be eligible to sit for the test. The Madhya Pradesh PSC 2025 educational qualification requirement is provided below –

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum grade point average of 40%. Candidates must have studied Hindi in the 10th and 12th grades. Candidates who studied 12^th with Hindi medium are eligible for MPPSC 2025.
• The test is open to applicants in their last year of a bachelor’s degree program. However, the final year mark sheet is required if the candidate reaches the final stage of the exam, i.e., the interview process.

Physical Qualification

In addition to the educational qualifications, candidates must meet specific physical qualifications per the requirements of the positions applied for.

Criteria	Male	Female
Height	168 cm	155 cm
Chest (with expansion)	89 cm	NA
Chest (without expansion)	84 cm	NA

Nationality/Citizenship

The following are the MPPSC 2025 nationality criteria to be adhered to by the applicants:

• The candidates should be Indian citizens, or
• Candidates must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.

MPPSC Application

The 2025 session for the MPPSC exam has already started. The application process commenced on 3rd January 2025 and will end on 17th January 2025. Applicants who apply for this session must check out the procedure below.

Applications Fees

Candidates must complete the online application and pay the necessary application fees to be considered for the MPPSC Exam Recruitment. Various categories have various application fees for the State Service examination. For more information, please see the table below.

Categories	Application fee
SC/ ST, OBC, PwD of residents of Madhya Pradesh	INR 250
Other Categories	INR 500

A separate fee is charged to the candidates to register for the main exam. Also, for every correction done by the candidates, they have to pay a charge of INR 50 when the correction window is opened. The main registration fee is as follows:

Categories	Application fee
General	INR 500
SC/ ST, OBC, PwD of residents of Madhya Pradesh	INR 250

How To Apply For the MPPSC Application?

To apply for the MPPSC 2025 exam, candidates must follow these steps:

• The application form is available online on the official website of MPPSC. Once you are on the website, click on Apply Now before the MPPSC’s last date of the exam.
• The online registration link will appear. Applicants will click on the new user sign-up to register on that portal.
• Provide the required information asked for there. Then, click on the Create User tab, and you will have your user registration.
• The next step is to click here to apply.
• The candidates need to provide the required details. Starting with the educational qualification, address, and then other essential details, etc.
• Complete the previous steps. Upload the scanned image of the signature and photograph as per the guidelines.
• Click the complete button.
• Complete the entire MPPSC Application form fill-up process successfully.
• Then, candidates need to submit the fee. Applicants can use debit cards/credit cards/net banking.

MPPSC Admit Card

Applicants can download their admit cards from the official MPPSC website. They will receive a notification about the admit card release on their registered email. The admit card, available after logging in with the User ID and password, is essential for entry to the exam center. It contains important details such as the applicant’s information and registration details. The admit card for the Preliminary exam was released on 11th February 2025. Note that separate admit cards will be issued for the Prelims and Main exams. Candidates must bring the admit card to the exam center; without it, they will not be allowed to take the exam.

Steps to download the Madhya Pradesh PSC 2025 Admit Card are as follows:

• Go to the MPPSC official website.
• You will now see the link ‘download admit card. ‘ Click on this link, which will redirect you to the next page.
• Once the website has loaded, enter your login credentials.
• Enter the user ID and the password. Click the ‘login’ button.
• You must be able to see the admit card on the screen.
• To download, press the download option.
• Take a printout of the same to carry to the exam hall.

Remember to keep a copy of your MPPSC admission card for future reference. The admit card is an important document containing the candidate’s vital details. The candidate needs to carry the same to the exam hall.

Admit Card Details

The MPPSC admit card is considered to be the most important document. The admit card contains important details about the exam and the applicant. The details present in the MPPSC 2025 Admit card include:

• Name of the applicant
• Applicant’s enrollment number
• Applicant’s contact number
• Venue of the exam
• Time slot for the exam
• Applicant’s father’s name
• Signature of the applicant
• Applicant’s photo
• Instructions to be followed by the applicant

The applicant must ensure that the details on the admit card are correct and true in all aspects. Any issue with the card must be reported to the concerned authority. Failure to correct the wrong details can lead to rejection of candidature at further processes.

MPPSC Exam Centre

Candidates are given a choice to pick their exam centers. Candidates are asked to enter four exam center preferences. Candidates must give the first preference as the most suitable exam center for the candidate. The exam centers must be chosen correctly by the candidates, as changes in the exam center later will not be considered. The centers are allotted based on availability. The list of exam centers for the MPPSC exam 2024 is listed below.

Code	City	Code	City
01	Indore	27	Mandsor
02	Ujjain	28	Muraina
03	Amariya	29	Ratnam
04	Katni	30	Rajghar
05	Khandwa	31	Raisen
06	Khargon	32	Riva
07	Gwalior	33	Videshi
08	Guna	34	Shehdol
09	Chattarpur	35	Shajapur
10	Chindwara	36	Shivpuri
11	Jabalpur	37	Shyopur
12	Jhabua	38	Satna
13	Tikamgar	39	Sagar
14	Datiya	40	Sivani
15	Damoh	41	Sodhi
16	Devas	42	Sihore
17	Dhar	43	Harda
18	Narsinghpur	44	Hoshgabad
19	Neemach	45	Ashok nagar
20	Panna	46	Burhanpur
21	Banvani	47	Dindori
22	Balaghat	48	Anuppur
23	Baitul	49	Alirajpur
24	Bhind	50	Singhroli
25	Bhopal	51	Agar Malwa
26	Mandla	52	Nivadi

MPPSC Exam Pattern

The MPPSC exam pattern contains information about the exam’s overall structure. The marking method, total marks, number of sections, and time limit. Applicants must extensively review the MPPSC exam pattern before commencing their studies. Applicants need to understand how to use their time to achieve a high score. The process takes place in three stages:

• Preliminary examination
• Mains examination
• Interview process

Prelims Exam Pattern

Name of Paper	Total number of questions and Marks	Duration
Paper 1- General Studies	100 Questions & 200 Marks	2 hours
Paper 2- Aptitude Test	100 Questions & 200 Marks	2 hours

MPPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Name of paper	Paper wise marks	Duration
Paper 1: General Studies Paper-1	300 Marks	3 hours
Paper 2: General Studies Paper-2	300 Marks	3 hours
Paper 3: General Studies Paper-3	300 Marks	3 hours
Paper 4: General Studies Paper-4	200 Marks	3 hours
Paper 5: Hindi in Devanagari Script	200 Marks	3 hours
Paper 6: Essay	100 Marks	2 hours
Total Marks	1400 marks

MPPSC Interview

The MPPSC Personality Test / Interview awards 175 points. The final merit list, which also includes the results from the Mains, will be updated to reflect the marks obtained at this stage. The candidates’ outcomes will be determined by their final score. The final merit is determined by combining all of the candidates’ scores from the main exam and the interview.

30-Day MPPSC SSE Preparation Plan (Day-Wise)

Week	Day	Subjects & Topics
Week 1: History & Culture (High-Scoring Basics)	Day 1	Ancient India – Indus Valley & Vedic Period
	Day 2	Maurya & Gupta Empires – Administration & Achievements
	Day 3	Medieval India – Delhi Sultanate (Focus on Delhi & Rajasthan)
	Day 4	Mughal Empire – Administration, Art & Architecture
	Day 5	Modern India (1757–1857) – British Expansion & Revolt of 1857
	Day 6	Freedom Struggle (1857–1905) – Key Movements & Leaders
	Day 7	Weekly Revision + 20 MCQs Practice
Week 2: Polity & Governance	Day 8	Indian Constitution – Preamble, Features, Fundamental Rights
	Day 9	Fundamental Duties & Directive Principles of State Policy
	Day 10	Union Government – President, PM & Council of Ministers
	Day 11	State Government – Governor, CM & Legislature
	Day 12	Judiciary – Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review
	Day 13	Local Governance – Panchayati Raj & Urban Local Bodies
	Day 14	Weekly Revision + 20 MCQs Practice
Week 3: Geography & Economy	Day 15	Physical Geography – Earth Structure, Landforms, Climate
	Day 16	Rivers, Mountains, Soils & Vegetation
	Day 17	Economic Geography – Agriculture, Industries, Resources
	Day 18	Indian Economy – Planning, Budget & Key Schemes
	Day 19	Banking & Finance – RBI, Monetary Policy, Inflation
	Day 20	Science & Tech – Space, IT, Energy & Environment
	Day 21	Weekly Revision + 20 MCQs Practice
Week 4: Current Affairs, Science & Reasoning	Day 22	Current Affairs – National Events, Awards & Sports
	Day 23	Current Affairs – International Events & Organizations
	Day 24	Science – Physics Basics (Mechanics, Electricity, Light)
	Day 25	Science – Chemistry & Biology (Daily Life Applications)
	Day 26	Reasoning – Analogies, Classification & Series
	Day 27	Reasoning – Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions
	Day 28	Weekly Revision + 20 MCQs Practice
Week 5: Final Revision & Mock Tests	Day 29	Full Revision – History, Polity & Geography
	Day 30	Full Revision – Economy, Science, Current Affairs & Reasoning
	Bonus	Attempt 1–2 Full-Length Mock Tests for speed & accuracy

MPPSC Syllabus

The MPPSC 2025 syllabus is in the official attachment to the recruitment notification. MPPSC defines a prospectus for the evaluation of candidates. The selection cycle is divided into preliminary, mains, and interview. The program covers a massive amount of material for the MPPSC 2025 test. Aspiring candidates should have a specific understanding of the Madhya Pradesh syllabus of PSC and the Exam Pattern. The syllabus structure is necessary for them to design their technique. It will assist applicants in excelling in the test and leaving lasting impressions.

MPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025

Subject	Syllabus
General Education	India’s history and democratic movement, Economic and social growth – sustainable advancement, Fundamental science, Mental Ability, Language comprehension skills in English (Class X level), Analytical and logical thinking skills
Aptitude Test	Conflict-solving and decision-making Comprehension Number sense (numbers and their correlations, orders of magnitude, and so forth) (Class X level). Class X level data analysis (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.)

MPPSC Mains Syllabus 2025

Subject	Syllabus
General Studies-I	Human needs and motivation Ethics, in addition to Values in Public Administration: Ethical elements in governance—integrity, accountability, and transparency. Ethical Reasoning and Moral Dilemmas Conscience is a source of ethical guidance. Social workers/Reformers Mahavir, Buddha, Kautilya, Plato, Aristotle, Gurunanak, Kabir, Tulsidas, Swami Vivekanand, etc. • Attitude: Besides, applicants’ subjective knowledge attitude is also tested. • Content, Elements, Function Formation of attitude. Attitudinal change, persuasive communication. • Prejudice and discrimination. Stereotypes in the Indian context • Aptitude – Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service.
General Studies-II	Human needs and motivation Ethics in addition to, Values In Public Administration: Ethical elements in governance – integrity, accountability, and transparency. Ethical Reasoning and Moral Dilemmas Conscience is a source of ethical guidance. Social workers/Reformers Mahavir, Buddha, Kautilya, Plato, Aristotle, Gurunanak, Kabir, Tulsidas, Swami Vivekanand, etc. • Attitude: Besides, applicants’ subjective knowledge attitude is also tested. • Content, Elements, Function Formation of attitude. Attitudinal change, persuasive communication. • Prejudice and discrimination. Stereotypes in the Indian context • Aptitude – Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service.
General Studies-III	Human needs and motivation Ethics, in addition to Values in Public Administration: Ethical elements in governance—integrity, accountability, and transparency. Ethical Reasoning and Moral Dilemmas Conscience is a source of ethical guidance. Social workers/Reformers Mahavir, Buddha, Kautilya, Plato, Aristotle, Gurunanak, Kabir, Tulsidas, Swami Vivekanand, etc. • Attitude: Besides, the subjective knowledge attitude of applicants is tested as well. • Content, Elements, Function Formation of attitude. Attitudinal change, persuasive communication. • Prejudice and discrimination. Stereotypes in the Indian Context • Aptitude – Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service.
General Studies-IV	Basics of the Hindi Language
Hindi	Basics of Hindi Language
Hindi Essay	Write on any recent topic in Hindi

MPPSC Result and Cutoffs

The results of the MPPSC 2025 preliminary exam will be available soon. Candidates must visit the MPPSC official website to view their results. Initial and main exam results will be released separately on the official website. The MPPSC Candidates can check their results and cut-off marks online. However, applicants can follow the processes outlined below. Each year, the MPPSC administers an exam. It allows the recruitment of administration officers to different posts in the state.

MPPSC Result 2025

Applicants can follow these easy steps to download the result-

• Visit the MPPSC official website.
• Then, from the home page, go to the ‘results’ link.
• The candidates must next select the ‘Screening test’ link option to view the preliminary exam results.
• Aspirants must go to the next page and search for their preliminary results. Download the PDF copy of the Madhya Pradesh PSC Result.

MPPSC Cutoffs 2025

The cut-offs for the prelims and mains are released separately. The MPPSC has not declared the cut-off scores for the mains exam 2025. The Preliminary exam is simply a screening test. The preliminary exam result will only be used for screening (shortlisting) purposes. The preliminary exam result will not be utilized in the final merit list.

The information regarding the cut-off marks of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) will be announced in three stages: prelims, mains, and interviews. Check out the MPPSC previous year’s cut-off scores:

Category	Gender	Cut-off Marks
UR	Open	140
	Female	138
SC	Open	130
	Female	128
EWS	Open	132
	Female	1380
ST	Open	120
	Female	118
OBC	Open	132
	Female	130

MPPSC Selection Process

Here’s an overview of the selection process for the MPPSC Exam:

• Preliminary Examination: This is typically an objective-type multiple-choice question paper including topics such as General Studies, Essays, and an optional subject.
• Main Examination: Candidates who pass the Preliminary Examination are qualified to take the main examination, which typically comprises descriptive-type examinations on subjects such as General Studies, an optional subject, and additional papers unique to the exam.
• Interview: Candidates who pass the Main Examination are invited to a personal interview to assess their personality, communication skills, and topic knowledge.
• Final Merit List: The final merit list is created using the combined marks from the Mains Examination and the Interview/Personality Test.

MPPSC Salary

MPPSC’s salary structure comprises grade pay, base pay, and dearness allowances. The decision to increase the salary lies in the hands of the exam-conducting body. Besides this generous pay, Madhya Pradesh PSC officers are entitled to several benefits and allowances:

• Travel Allowances
• Accommodation facilities
• Medical Services
• Electricity and water bill compensation
• Employee discounts
• Take a Study Break
• Household Assistants and Security

The MPPSC 2025 pay scale for various positions is provided below.

Name of the Post	Pay scale (Basic pay)	Grade Pay
State Administrative Service Deputy District President	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Deputy Superintendent of Police GD	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Commercial Tax Officer	INR 9300 – INR 34800	INR 3600
WCD Officer	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
District Registrar	INR 56100 – INR 177500	NA
Assistant Director	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Assistant Commissioner & Assistant Registrar	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Labor Officer	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Chief Municipal Officer	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Chief Executive Officer Janpad Panchayat	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Development Block Officer	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Naib Tehsildar	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 3600
Assistant Labor Officer	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Chief Municipal Officer – Group C	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Commercial Tax Inspector	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Sub Registrar	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
Cooperative Extension Officer	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400
MP Subordinate Account Service	INR 15600 – INR 39100	INR 5400

8 Things to Carry to the MPPSC Exam Centre

• Admit Card/Hall Ticket: This document must be brought to the exam center. It includes vital information such as your roll number, exam center address, and more instructions.
• Valid photo ID Proof: As specified in the guidelines, bring a valid photo ID proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, or any other government-issued ID.
• Pen/Pencil: Bring two or three blue or black ballpoint pens and pencils for rough work.
• Transparent Water Bottle: You may be allowed to bring a transparent water bottle to the exam center, but please verify the instructions first.
• Dress Code: Follow the dress code mentioned in the instructions, which is usually formal clothes.
• Mask and Sanitizer: Carry a face mask and hand sanitizer for your safety and hygiene.
• Wristwatch: You may be permitted to carry a simple wristwatch, but please check the instructions for any restrictions on digital or smart timepieces.
• Other Documents: Bring any additional documents indicated in the instructions, such as proof of identification, address, or any other relevant documents.

MPPSC Preparation Tips

A candidate must correctly plan and prepare to pass the exam. You can do it easily by using the advice and strategies listed below.

• The first step is to obtain a copy of the curriculum and keep it with you at all times. Begin by marking the concepts that are important to the MPSSE syllabus. As well as make notes on the various sections for the prelims and mains examinations.
• Arrange the study plan pleasingly as per your suitability. This keeps track of how much you know and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
• Aspirants should practice reading comprehension, logical thinking, and English grammar for the aptitude exam prelims paper. The questions from these categories are asked more in the majority of aptitude exams.
• Follow the previous year’s question papers for the Reading Comprehension segment.
• For conceptual clarity, read NCERT books. Do in-depth studies of important themes from the classic books mentioned above.
• Regularly reading newspapers and magazines will help you keep up with current events in economic, political, and social issues, as well as policy changes. Any newspaper can be followed for this. The Tribune is a highly recommended newspaper.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)