MPPSC
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Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) — conducts the State Service Examination civil services and other recruitment exams for Madhya Pradesh.
MPPSC — Key Facts at a Glance
| Latest cycle | State Service Exam 2026 (Prelims 26 Apr 2026; Mains 7-12 Sep 2026; result awaited) |
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Explore MPPSC
- MPPSC EligibilityAge limit, qualification and attempts
- MPPSC Application FormHow to apply, fee and last date
- MPPSC Admit CardDownload steps and exam city slip
- MPPSC Exam Pattern & SyllabusTopics, marks and exam pattern
- MPPSC Best BooksRecommended preparation books
- MPPSC Answer KeyProvisional and final keys, objections
- MPPSC ResultResult, scorecard and merit list
📅 MPPSC Important Dates
| Notification | SSE 2026: Released 31 Dec 2025 (Advt. 29/2025; 156 posts after corrigendum of 20 May 2026) |
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| Application Window | SSE 2026: 10 Jan - 09 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | SSE 2026 Prelims: 26 Apr 2026 (held) | Mains: 07-12 Sep 2026 (scheduled) |
| Result | SSE 2026 Prelims: Declared 22 May 2026 | Mains: Awaited |
| SSE 2025 Mains | Scheduled 08-13 Aug 2026 (after High Court order of 18 Jun 2026); result awaited |
Checked against official notices · updated 27 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them. See all upcoming exam dates →
MPPSC — the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, Indore — is the state commission that recruits for the Madhya Pradesh civil services and a wide range of other posts. It conducts several examinations each year; the most sought-after are set out below.
Major MPPSC exams
| Exam | Recruits for | Selection |
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| State Service Exam (SSE) | Deputy Collector, DSP, Naib Tehsildar, BDO and other Class I/II posts | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| State Forest Service (SFS) | Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) and Forest Range Officer | Prelims → Mains → Interview → Physical & Medical |
| State Engineering Service (AE) | Assistant Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) across MP departments | Written exam → Interview |
MPPSC also conducts the Medical Officer, Assistant Professor, Civil Judge and various other technical and teaching recruitments. Each exam has its own notification, eligibility and schedule.
On this page you will find the eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus of the major MPPSC exams, and how the application, admit card, answer key and result work — with a direct link to the official site for the current dates and downloads. For the flagship exam in full, see the MPPSC State Service Exam page.
Official website
All MPPSC applications and downloads are on mppsc.mp.gov.in.
MPPSC Eligibility
Eligibility for MPPSC exams differs by the post, but a few conditions are common: Indian nationality (with the state's domicile rules for reserved seats), and an upper age limit that is relaxed for reserved categories. The qualification is what changes most from exam to exam.
Eligibility at a glance
| Exam | Educational qualification | Age (general) |
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| State Service Exam (SSE) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline | 21–40 years (21–33 for uniformed posts), as on 01.01.2026 |
| State Forest Service (SFS) | Bachelor's degree with a science subject, or in Agriculture / Forestry / Engineering | 21–40 years |
| State Engineering Service (AE) | Engineering degree in the relevant branch (or AMIE) | 21–40 years |
Age relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxed for SC, ST, OBC, women, PwD and ex-servicemen candidates as per the state rules, and the age is reckoned on the date fixed in each exam's official notification. Always confirm the exact limit and relaxation in the notification you are applying against.
Notes
Some technical, medical and teaching posts require a specific degree — check the post-wise requirement in the relevant notification. Final-year candidates can usually apply, subject to producing proof of passing. For the flagship exam in detail, see the MPPSC State Service Exam eligibility page.
MPPSC Application Form
Every MPPSC application is made online at mppsc.mp.gov.in. You register on the MPPSC online portal and then apply to each exam from your account. Every exam has its own notification, application window and fee.
How to apply
- Register / log in on the MPPSC portal and complete your profile.
- Open the notification for the exam you want and start its application.
- Fill your details and post preferences, upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format, and pay the fee online.
- Submit and keep a printout of the completed application.
The exact application dates and fee are set in each exam's notification. ➜ Apply and check the current notification on the official website: mppsc.mp.gov.in.
MPPSC FAQs
How many stages are there in MPPSC?
Three stages: a Preliminary examination (objective), a Main examination (descriptive), and an Interview or Personality Test.
What is the educational qualification for MPPSC?
A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students can usually apply for the Preliminary exam, subject to the notification.
What is the age limit for MPPSC?
The upper age limit is generally around 40 years for the general category, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per the Madhya Pradesh government rules and the official notification.
Is there negative marking in MPPSC?
The Preliminary examination has negative marking (generally one-third of a mark per wrong answer). The Main examination is descriptive and has no negative marking.
Who conducts MPPSC?
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) conducts the examination and prepares the final merit list based on the Main exam and Interview.
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Official website: mppsc.mp.gov.in
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