MPPSC State Service Exam 2026 — Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
MPPSC State Service Exam (SSE) recruits for SDM, DSP, Tehsildar, and other Group A/B state civil service posts of Madhya Pradesh. Group B/C recruitment (including MP Police Constable) is handled separately by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB — the body formerly known as MPPEB/Vyapam, renamed in 2022).
MPPSC Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| MPPSC SSE Notification | Released annually — check mppsc.mp.gov.in for the current cycle |
| Prelims Exam | As per MPPSC schedule |
| Mains Exam | Post Prelims result |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | 2 objective papers, 200 marks each — General Studies paper & General Aptitude Test |
| Mains | 6 compulsory descriptive papers, 1500 marks — GS I–IV, qualifying General Hindi, Hindi Essay. No optional subject paper, unlike UPSC |
| Interview | 185 marks — final merit is Mains + Interview only (Prelims is qualifying/screening) |
Syllabus
General Studies
- History of India & Madhya Pradesh
- Geography of India & MP
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Indian & MP Economy
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs
- MP-specific GK & Government Schemes
Frequently Asked Questions — MPPSC
What is MPPSC State Service Exam?+
MPPSC SSE is Madhya Pradesh's flagship civil services exam, recruiting for SDM, DSP, Tehsildar, and other Group A/B administrative posts through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. Unlike UPSC, MPPSC Mains has no optional subject paper.
Who recruits for MP Police Constable and other Group B/C posts?+
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) — formerly known as MPPEB or Vyapam, renamed in 2022 — handles Group B/C recruitment including MP Police Constable, separately from MPPSC's civil services exam.