MPPSC Exam

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY

The candidates can apply for MPPSC by filling up an online form available on the official website of MPPSC. The selection of the students is based on their performance in the online test and followed by an interview.

• Apply online on website www.mponline.gov.in
• Click on Citizen Services.
• Click on MPPSC under Application.
• Read the instructions carefully before filling up the form and click on "APPLY ONLINE."
• Read the agreement, select the check box of I Agree and click on Accept.
• Fill the form, Accept and attach the photograph, do read all the instructions and steps to attach the photograph.
• Check the form carefully before submission and click on "Submit" button.
• Check the form once again, note down the application number and click on Payment, if any changes need to be made click on back.
• Select the mode of payment and click on Go. 

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Selection Process

MPPSC State Service Examination will consist of two successive stages –
(i) MPPSC State Service (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination; and
(ii) MPPSC State Service (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts.
Applications are now invited for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination only.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen or India.

Age Limit

Age Limit

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 1st January next following the date of commencement of the competitive examination. 

*Age Relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Educational Qualification

Educational qualification

Degree of any of the universities recognized by the government of Madhya Pradesh. Professional and technical qualifications which are recognized by the State Government as equivalent to professional and technical.

Syllabus

MPPSC State Service Examination Preliminary Syllabus 2019

FIRST PAPER: GENERAL STUDIES

1. General Science and Environment

Questions on general science and Environment (Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change) will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of every day observation and experience as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.

2. Current Events of National & International Importance

In current events knowledge of significant National and International level will be tested.

3. History of India and Independent India

In History, questions of general knowledge related to social, economic and political aspects will be asked. Also, there will be questions on Indian National Movement and Development of Independent India.

4. (a) Geography of India

There will be questions of general knowledge relating to Physical, social and economic geography. It will also include questions on Indian Agriculture and Natural resources. There will be questions pertaining to demography and census of India.

(b) General Geographical awareness of world.

5. Indian Polity and Economy

Political system and constitution of the country, Panchayati Raj, social system, sustainable economic development, elections, political parties, plans, industrial development, foreign trade and economic and financial institutions.

6. Sports

Important games and sports tournaments, Awards, personalities and Renowned Sports Institutions of M.P., India, Asia and World.

7. Geography, History and Culture of M.P.

There will be questions related to the development of Mountains, rivers, climate, Flora and Fauna, Minerals transportation in the Geography of Madhya Pradesh . It will also have questions relating to important dynasties of M.P., Contribution of important dynasties in the Histroy & Culture of Madhya Pradesh, There will be questions on Tribals, Arts, Architecture, Fine Arts and Historical personalities of M.P.

8. Polity and Economy of M.P.

Political system, Political parties and elections, Pachyati Raj, Social system and sustainable economic development of M.P.. This will also include questions on Industry, Plans, Economic programmes, business, demography and census of M.P.

9. Information and Communication Technology

Questions pertaining to characteristics, uses, and terminologies such as website, online, search engine, e-mail, video mail, chatting, video conferencing, hacking, cracking, virus and cyber crime.

10. Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) 1989 (No.33 of 1989) and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (No. 22 of 1955)

11. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

SECOND PAPER : GENERAL APTITUDE TEST

1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skill including communication skill
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
4. Decision making and problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitude ect.-Class X level) Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.-Class X level)
7. Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level)

Note:- Question relating to Hindi Language Comprehension skill of Class X level will be tested through passages from Hindi language only without providing English Translation thereof in the question paper.

Exam Pattern

MPPSC State Service Preliminary Examination Pattern

MPPSC State Service Mains Examination Pattern

MPPSC State Service Main Examination Pattern:-

Written Examination - The Written examination will consist of seven papers of conventional essay type questions as given below: -

(a) Compulsory Papers

Paper I General Studies - 3 hrs. - 300 Marks
Paper II General Studies - 3 hrs. - 300 Marks
Paper III General Hindi - 3 hrs. - 300 Marks

Optional Papers -

Paper IV
Paper V
Paper VI
Paper VII

Any two subjects are to be selected (from the list) each subject will have two papers.

Duration - 3 hrs.

300 Marks for each paper