NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
MPPSC State Service Examination Guide
MP State Service Examination
2026 examination cycle · Madhya Pradesh PSC (MPPSC)
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Advertisement
29/2025 dated 31 December 2025
Vacancies
155
Application window
10 January–9 February 2026
Preliminary examination
26 April 2026
Current stage
Post-Prelims; Main scheme updated
Conducting body
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
2026 cycle tracker
- Advertisement31 December 2025
- Applications10 January–9 February 2026
- Preliminary examination26 April 2026
- Main-scheme update31 July 2026
- Result and Main scheduleRecheck official pagesYou are here
- Interview/final selectionAfter Main qualification
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Exam Resources
About MPPSC SSE
What is MPPSC SSE?
MPPSC notified the State Service Examination 2026 through Advertisement 29/2025 dated 31 December 2025 with 155 State Service vacancies.
Applications were accepted from 10 January to 9 February 2026 and the Preliminary examination was scheduled and held on 26 April 2026 in two sessions.
MPPSC published a notice on 31 July 2026 concerning the State Service Main examination scheme for the 2025 and 2026 examinations. The accessible official pages reviewed did not establish a current result date or complete Main timetable, so those fields remain on recheck.
Latest MPPSC State Service Examination Updates
Verified updates, newest first
MPPSC State Service Examination Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Current cycle | State Service Examination 2026 |
| Vacancies | 155 |
| Application | Closed |
| Preliminary stage | Completed |
| Main scheme | Update published 31 July 2026 |
| Result/schedule | Official recheck required |
MPPSC State Service Examination 2026 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement date | Published | |
| Application opening | Closed | |
| Application deadline | Closed | |
| Preliminary examination | Completed | |
| Main-scheme notice | Published |
MPPSC State Service Examination Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The 2026 application window closed on 9 February 2026. Do not reuse that deadline for a later cycle.
MPPSC directed applicants through MP Online and its own website. Use only the official advertisement and portal for any later Main-stage process.
Late and correction arrangements in the advertisement were cycle-specific; they are not a continuing application route.
| Item | Verified position |
|---|---|
| Preliminary application fee | Use Advertisement 29/2025; the application window is closed |
| Main fee or submission | Follow the official notice issued after the result |
- No unreadable OCR amount has been converted into a claimed current fee.
MPPSC State Service Examination Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Educational qualification
Current advertisement controls
- Confirm the recognised degree/equivalent condition in Advertisement 29/2025.
- Check whether a selected service carries an additional requirement.
Age and category
Post-specific
- Uniformed and non-uniformed posts may not share one age ceiling.
- Apply only the relaxation documented for the current cycle and category.
Claims and documents
Verification required
- Category, domicile and qualification claims must match supporting evidence.
- Read result/Main instructions for the submission stage.
MPPSC SSE Admit Card Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The 2026 Preliminary stage is complete; any Main admission document must come from a later official notice.
Do not present an expired Preliminary admit-card route as current.
MPPSC State Service Examination Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Preliminary examinationTwo sessions held on 26 April 2026
- Main written examinationUse the 31 July 2026 scheme notice and later schedule
- Interview and final selectionAfter Main qualification and document checks
MPPSC State Service stages
| Stage | Format | Current position |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary examination | Two papers in separate sessions | Held 26 April 2026 |
| Main examination | Written papers under the updated scheme | Scheme notice published 31 July 2026 |
| Interview | Personality assessment | After Main result |
- Use the official syllabus and scheme pages for exact paper marks and qualifying rules.
Preliminary examination-day schedule
| Paper | Time |
|---|---|
| Paper I | 10:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Paper II | 2:15 PM–4:15 PM |
- These timings describe the completed 26 April 2026 examination.
MPPSC State Service Examination Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Use MPPSC's Syllabus and Scheme page and the State Service Examination 2026 syllabus linked there.
- Separate Preliminary objective revision from Main descriptive preparation after checking the 31 July scheme update.
- Build Madhya Pradesh-specific notes only against the official topic list and paper structure.
Preliminary Paper I
General-studies screening paper; use the official 2026 syllabus.
Preliminary Paper II
Second objective session; verify the notified syllabus and qualifying treatment.
Main written scheme
Read the 31 July 2026 notice before mapping papers and answer-writing practice.
Madhya Pradesh topics
Study state-specific themes in the proportions set by the official syllabus.
MPPSC SSE Answer Key Recheck
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: A definitive current final-key status was not established from the official pages reviewed.
Use MPPSC's Answer page and the exact State Service 2026 document when available.
MPPSC SSE 2026 Result Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The accessible official material reviewed did not establish the State Service 2026 Preliminary result.
Check the MPPSC Results page; do not infer qualification from an answer-key score.
MPPSC SSE Cut-off Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No official State Service 2026 cut-off was verified in the reviewed result material.
An older State Service cut-off is historical context, not the current threshold.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
The State Service examination recruits across multiple Madhya Pradesh services. Advertisement 29/2025 controls the 155-vacancy roster and post-specific eligibility.
- Read the vacancy table service by service.
- Check different requirements for uniformed and non-uniformed posts.
- Use the final preference and allocation rules in the current notice.
MPPSC State Service vacancy context
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Total State Service vacancies | 155 |
| Post-wise distribution | Use the official advertisement table |
| Service-specific conditions | Check each selected post |
MPPSC State Service Examination Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Download the 2026 syllabus and the 31 July Main-scheme notice before building the written plan.
- Use the official previous-paper archive to separate recurring concepts from cycle-specific current affairs.
- Keep a result-stage checklist ready, but do not assume a Main date until MPPSC publishes it.
- Verify every service preference against its current eligibility and physical requirements.
MPPSC State Service Examination Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
MPPSC maintains an official Previous Year Question Papers page and a separate Sample Question Answer Booklets page.
MPPSC State Service Examination Frequently Asked Questions
How many MPPSC State Service vacancies were notified for 2026?
Advertisement 29/2025 lists 155 State Service vacancies.
When was the MPPSC SSE 2026 Preliminary exam?
It was held on 26 April 2026 in two sessions.
Is the 2026 application still open?
No. The regular window ran from 10 January to 9 February 2026.
Has MPPSC published a Main scheme update?
Yes. MPPSC published a notice dated 31 July 2026 for the 2025 and 2026 State Service Main scheme.
Is the Preliminary result published?
It was not established from the accessible official material reviewed; check the live Results page.
What is the selection route?
Preliminary examination, Main written examination and interview/personality assessment under the current scheme.
Where are official MPPSC previous papers?
Use the MPPSC Previous Year Question Papers page.
Can one age limit be used for every MPPSC State Service post?
No. Read the current advertisement because uniformed and non-uniformed posts can have different conditions.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
Related State Service Examinations
Compare current official notices, stage status and service-specific eligibility.
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