About MPPSC :
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, publicly known as MPPSC is a state government-led
agency of Madhya Pradesh state. It was constituted under the state and Union Public Service Commission
Article-315, responsible for conducting civil services examinations and competitive examination. It makes direct recruitments to various civil services and departmental posts at state level.
The history of MPPSC begins with the former state commission Madhya Bharat Commission which was working from 1954-1956. Following the reorganization of Madhya Pradesh state, the new commission came into existence on 1 November 1956 under the Article 315 and Section 118 (3) of States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Exam Pattern :
The MPPSC Exam (State Service Exam) is held in three stages.The MPPSC Exam Pattern for both the
State Service Exam Prelims and Mains 2023 is in the table below :
Name of the Exam |
Question Papers |
Time |
Marks |
MPPSC Prelims |
Paper 1. General Studies-Objective
Paper 2. General Aptitude Test- Objective
|
2 hr
2 hr
|
200
200
|
MPPSC Mains |
Paper 1. General Studies-I [(A) History - (B) Geography]
Paper 2. General Studies-II [(A)Political Science - (B) Sociology]
Paper 3. General Studies-III [(A) Economic - (B) Science, Technology & Public Health]
Paper 4. General Studies-IV [(A) Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration & Case Study - (B) Entrepreneurship, Management, Personality Develpoment & Case Study]
Paper 5. General Hindi & Grammar
Paper 6. Hindi Essay & Writing
|
3 hr
3 hr
3 hr
3 hr
2 hr
2:30 hr
|
300
300
300
300
200
100
|
MPPSC Interview |
Personality Test
|
|
175
|
Educational Qualification :
The qualification required for the MPPSC exam is a graduation degree from a recognized university. The final-year candidates can also apply
for the exam but they need to get the degree before the date mentioned in the notification.
MPPSC Age limit :
The age limit for the MPPSC exam is 21 to 40 years for the general category. Aspirants of other categories get relaxation
from the upper age limit till they are 45 years. Any candidate with an age beyond 45 is not eligible for the exam irrespective of their category.
Eligibility :
To fulfill the eligibility for the MPPSC exam candidates must have a graduate degree from any recognized university and must be within the age limit
of 21-40 years to apply for the MPPSC exam.