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About MP PCS

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) conducts the State Service Examination (SSE), commonly known as MP PCS, to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative posts in the state government, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Commercial Tax Officer.

Headquartered in Indore, the MPPSC is responsible for selecting candidates through a rigorous three-stage process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. The MP PCS exam is highly competitive and serves as the primary gateway to the state's civil services, with a strong emphasis on Madhya Pradesh-specific history, geography, culture, and current affairs.

MP PCS Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Objective):

Paper I: General Studies (100 questions, 300 marks).
Paper II: General Aptitude (CSAT) (100 questions, 300 marks).
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer awards 3 marks. There is a penalty of 1 mark for every wrong answer (3R - W).
Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature. Only Paper I marks are considered for the Mains merit list.
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General category, 30% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD in each paper.

Main Examination (Descriptive):

Papers: General Studies I-IV (History & Geography; Polity & Sociology; Economy, Science & Health; Philosophy, Psychology & Public Administration), General Hindi & Grammar, and Hindi Essay & Draft Writing.
Total Merit Marks: 1500 marks.
Interview: 185 marks.
Final Merit: Mains (1500) + Interview (185) = 1685 marks.

MP PCS Syllabus Overview

Prelims: The General Studies paper covers History of India and MP, Geography of India and MP, Constitutional System, Economy, Science & Environment, Current Events, ICT, and detailed study of Tribes of MP. The CSAT paper covers comprehension, reasoning, decision making, and basic numeracy.

Mains: The syllabus is divided across four General Studies papers with dedicated MP-specific sections. GS Paper I covers MP Dynasties (Holkar, Scindia, Gondwana) and MP Geography. GS Paper II covers MP Administration and Tribes of MP. GS Paper III covers MP Economy and Science & Technology. GS Paper IV covers Philosophy, Psychology, and Public Administration.

Previous Year Papers

Solving previous year papers is crucial for understanding the MPPSC exam trends, the specific focus on Madhya Pradesh-related topics, and the evolving question patterns.

How to access:

Visit the official MPPSC website (mppsc.mp.gov.in).
Navigate to the "Examination" or "Downloads" section.
Look for question papers from previous years' Prelims and Mains exams.

Papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, and earlier years are available on various educational portals, including Drishti IAS and PW Live. For a curated collection of solved papers, please visit the Aadhar Foundation resource library.

MP PCS Exam Calendar 2026

Based on the official MPPSC notification released on 31 December 2025, here is the schedule for the 2026 recruitment cycle:

Notification Date: 31 December 2025
Application Window: 10 January to 9 February 2026
Prelims Admit Card: 16 April 2026
Prelims Exam Date: 26 April 2026
Total Vacancies: 155 posts (including Deputy Collector, DSP, CTO, and others)

Note: The commission may revise dates. Always check the official MPPSC website for the latest updates.

About Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, literally "Central Province," is a state in central India. It was formed on November 1, 1956, and is often called the "Heart of India" due to its geographical location.