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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
The Madhya Pradesh PSC age criteria for the 2025 exam must be the prescribed age as of 01st 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.
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 –
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 |
The following are the MPPSC 2025 nationality criteria to be adhered to by the applicants:
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.
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 |
To apply for the MPPSC 2025 exam, candidates must follow these steps:
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 will be released on 20th April 2024. 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:
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.
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:
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.
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 |
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:
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
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.) |
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 |
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.
Applicants can follow these easy steps to download the result-
The cut-offs for the prelims and mains are released separately. The MPPSC has not declared the cut-off scores for the mains exam 2024. 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 |
Here’s an overview of the selection process for the MPPSC Exam:
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:
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 |
A candidate must correctly plan and prepare to pass the exam. You can do it easily by using the advice and strategies listed below.
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Ans. There are 88 openings released for the MPPSC 2025 exam. According to the MPPSC Notification 2025, several vacancies are released for different posts and different categories. The number of vacancies varies every year.
Ans. Candidates are advised to stay in touch with the official website of MPPSC. The recent news regarding job notifications and other events will be updated there. The notification PDF for the 2025-26 MPPSC exam is available on the official website.
Ans. As per the MPPSC guidelines, candidates can apply any number of times till the maximum age limit defined for the specific exam.
Ans. The MPPSC Prelims Result 2024 will be announced on the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. The dates are, however, not yet confirmed by the officials. The answer key for the Prelims exam has been released, and the result will also be released in the upcoming months.
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