2nd January 2025, by Mangala
MPPSC State Civil Service Examination 2026 – State Services & Forest Services | Group A & B Posts | Apply Online
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for conducting the MPPSC State Civil Service Examination 2026 for recruitment to prestigious Group-A and Group-B gazetted posts under the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Through this combined examination, MPPSC will fill administrative, revenue, police and allied service posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Assistant Director, Commercial Tax Officer, Naib Tahsildar and other state services positions. The recruitment process follows a three-stage selection system comprising Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview, followed by document verification. Candidates selected through this examination will be appointed on a regular and permanent basis, drawing salary as per the 7th Pay Commission, along with DA, HRA and other admissible allowances.
🔹 Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Examination Name | State Civil Service Examination 2026 |
| Post Category | Group-A & Group-B (Gazetted) |
| Job Type | State Government |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31.12.2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10.01.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31.01.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 14.06.2026 |
| Main Examination | As per MPPSC schedule |
| Interview | As per MPPSC schedule |
| Final Result | After interview stage |
📊 Vacancy Details
The MPPSC State Civil Service Examination 2026 is conducted to fill multiple vacancies in Group-A and Group-B services under various departments of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Vacancies are notified post-wise and category-wise as per the state reservation policy.
Major Posts under State Services
| Post Name | Group |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | Group-A |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Group-A |
| Assistant Director | Group-A |
| Commercial Tax Officer | Group-A |
| Chief Municipal Officer | Group-B |
| Naib Tahsildar | Group-B |
| Cooperative Inspector | Group-B |
| Other Allied Services | Group-B |
Note: Exact post-wise and category-wise vacancy numbers will be released by MPPSC separately. Vacancies may increase or decrease depending on administrative requirements.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date specified in the notification.
Educational Qualification
| Examination | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| State Civil Services | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age (General) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age (MP Reserved Categories) | 45 years |
Age Relaxation:
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
Domicile Requirement
- Reservation benefits are applicable only to domiciles of Madhya Pradesh
- Non-domicile candidates may apply under unreserved category, where permitted
🧠 Selection Process (Detailed)
The selection process consists of three mandatory stages:
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination
- Mode: Objective (MCQs)
- Papers: 2 Papers
- Total Marks: 400
- Nature: Screening only (marks not counted in final merit)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 200 |
| Paper-II | General Aptitude Test | 200 |
Stage 2 – Main Examination
- Mode: Descriptive
- Papers: 6 Papers
- Total Marks: 1400
- Marks counted for final merit
Stage 3 – Interview / Personality Test
- Total Marks: 175
- Assesses leadership qualities, administrative aptitude, decision-making ability and general awareness
Final Merit List
- Prepared on the basis of Main Examination + Interview marks
- Subject to Document Verification
💰 Salary and Benefits
| Post Group | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Group-A | Level-10 to Level-12 |
| Group-B | Level-8 to Level-9 |
Salary includes Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official MPPSC website
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if applicable
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay the prescribed application fee
- Submit the application and download confirmation page
📌 Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to rejection
- Candidates must carefully check eligibility before applying
- MPPSC reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process
❓ FAQs – MPPSC State Civil Service Examination 2026
Q1. Are the application and exam dates officially announced?
Yes. MPPSC has clearly notified the application dates and Preliminary Examination date.
Q2. When will the Main Examination be conducted?
The Main Examination will be conducted after declaration of Prelims result, as per MPPSC’s official schedule.
Q3. Are Prelims marks counted in final merit?
No. Prelims is qualifying in nature.
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| MPPSC Official Website | Click here |
| Official WhatsApp Channel | Click here |
| Official Telegram Channel | Click here |