MPPSC
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore
🏢 State PSC
📍 Madhya Pradesh
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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 Important Dates
| Notification | SSE 2026: Released 31 Dec 2025 (Advt. 29/2025, 155 posts) |
|---|---|
| Application Window | SSE 2026: 10 Jan - 09 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | SSE 2026 Prelims: 26 Apr 2026 (held) | Mains: 07-12 Sep 2026 (held) |
| Result | SSE 2026 Prelims: Declared 22 May 2026 | Mains: Awaited |
| SSE 2025 Mains | Held 08-13 Aug 2026; result pending a High Court order |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
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.