MPPSC

About MPPSC

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), headquartered in Indore, is the state recruitment agency for civil services and other Group A and Group B posts in Madhya Pradesh. Its flagship State Service Examination (SSE) fills posts such as Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent of Police.

What is MPPSC?

• State Public Service Commission of Madhya Pradesh, based in Indore.
• Conducts the State Service Examination (SSE) every year as per vacancies.
• Also recruits for posts such as Assistant Professor, Medical Officer and other departmental posts.
• Selects candidates through written examinations and an interview.

MPPSC Highlights

MPPSC Exam Pattern

• Prelims: Paper I General Studies (200 marks) and Paper II General Aptitude Test (200 marks, qualifying) — both objective.
• Prelims marks only shortlist candidates for the Mains; they do not count in the final merit.
• Mains: six descriptive papers for 1,400 marks — General Studies papers, General Hindi and a Hindi Essay.
• Interview: 175 marks. The final merit is prepared from the Mains and the Interview.

MPPSC Eligibility

• Citizen of India.
• A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; final-year students may apply.
• Age: 21–40 years for non-uniformed posts and 21–33 years for uniformed posts, as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation for Madhya Pradesh domicile reserved categories and women as per state rules.
• Some posts need a specific qualification — see the post-wise table in the notification.

MPPSC Selection Process

• Preliminary examination (screening).
• Main examination (descriptive).
• Interview / personality test.
• Document verification, and physical or medical standards for certain posts.
• Final merit list and post allotment by rank and preference.

How to Apply for MPPSC

• Visit mppsc.mp.gov.in and open the online application (MP Online portal).
• Register or log in and fill the application with your post preferences.
• Upload your photograph and signature.
• Pay the fee online — ₹500, or ₹250 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh, plus the portal charge.
• Submit and print the confirmation page.

How to Prepare for MPPSC

• Cover the General Studies syllabus with a strong focus on Madhya Pradesh history, geography, economy and culture.
• Solve previous years' Prelims papers to learn what the Commission actually asks.
• Prepare General Hindi and Hindi essay writing for the Mains.
• Keep up with national and Madhya Pradesh current affairs.