MPPSC State Services Exam 2026 — 155 Posts | Prelims Done, Mains in September
MPPSC SSE 2026 for 155 Group A & B posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, Naib Tehsildar. Prelims held 26 April 2026. Mains exam scheduled September 2026.
155
Total Posts
Pay Level 12–14 (₹44,900 – ₹2,14,100/month) depending on post
Salary
21–40
Age (yrs)
Madhya Pradesh
Location
Timeline
31 Dec 2025
10 Jan 2026
3 Apr 2026
Extended twice
26 Apr 2026
7 Sept 2026 – 12 Sept 2026
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About This Notification
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) released the State Services Examination 2026 notification on 31st December 2025 for 155 vacancies across various Group A and Group B gazetted posts in Madhya Pradesh government departments.
MPPSC SSE is the premier state-level civil services exam in MP, equivalent to the UPSC Civil Services for state-level administration. Selected candidates serve as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Naib Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, State Tax Inspector, Labour Officer, and other prestigious posts.
Key 2026 Changes: New marking scheme — each question carries 3 marks; negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer introduced for the first time.
Key Details
Organization
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Name
State Services Examination (Rajya Sewa Pariksha) 2026
Total Posts
155
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam (7 papers) → Interview
Official Website
https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University. Some posts may require specific qualifications. Candidates appearing in final year exams are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit
General Category: 21–40 years
As per MP government norms:
SC/ST (MP): 5 years | OBC (MP): 5 years | PwBD: 10 years
Important Dates
Notification Released
31 Dec 2025
Application Started
10 Jan 2026
Application Closed
3 Apr 2026
Extended twice
Preliminary Exam (Done)
26 Apr 2026
Prelims Result
—
Expected May–June 2026
Mains Examination
7 Sept 2026 – 12 Sept 2026
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 31 Dec 2025 | — |
| ✓Application Started | 10 Jan 2026 | — |
| ✓Application Closed | 3 Apr 2026 | Extended twice |
| ✓Preliminary Exam (Done) | 26 Apr 2026 | — |
| Prelims Result | — | Expected May–June 2026 |
| ✓Mains Examination | 7 Sept 2026 – 12 Sept 2026 | — |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 155
Deputy Collector / Naib Tehsildar
38Pay Scale: Pay Level 12–13 (₹78,800–2,09,200)
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
22Pay Scale: Pay Level 14 (₹1,44,200–2,18,200)
Block Development Officer (BDO / CEO, Janpad)
18Pay Scale: Pay Level 12 (₹78,800–2,09,200)
State Tax Inspector (Commercial Tax Officer)
31Pay Scale: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500)
Labour Officer
12Pay Scale: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500)
Other Group A & B Posts
34Pay Scale: Pay Level 8–14
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector / Naib Tehsildar | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 12–13 (₹78,800–2,09,200) |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 14 (₹1,44,200–2,18,200) |
| Block Development Officer (BDO / CEO, Janpad) | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 12 (₹78,800–2,09,200) |
| State Tax Inspector (Commercial Tax Officer) | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) |
| Labour Officer | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) |
| Other Group A & B Posts | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 8–14 |
| Total | 155 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online via MP Online / Net Banking / Card
Preliminary — Exam Pattern
General Studies Paper I (Objective)
Questions
100
Marks
200
Duration
120 min
Negative
1 mark per wrong
General Aptitude Test (Paper II — qualifying)
Questions
100
Marks
200
Duration
120 min
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I (Objective) | 100 | 200 | 120 min | 1 mark per wrong | offline |
| General Aptitude Test (Paper II — qualifying) | 100 | 200 | 120 min | No | online |
| Total | 200 | 400 | |||
Each question = 3 marks | Negative = 1 mark
Mains — Exam Pattern
General Studies 1 (History, Geography, Polity)
Marks
300
Duration
180 min
General Studies 2 (Science, Technology, Economy)
Marks
300
Duration
180 min
General Studies 3 (MP Specific)
Marks
300
Duration
180 min
General Hindi
Marks
200
Duration
180 min
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies 1 (History, Geography, Polity) | — | 300 | 180 min | No | offline |
| General Studies 2 (Science, Technology, Economy) | — | 300 | 180 min | No | online |
| General Studies 3 (MP Specific) | — | 300 | 180 min | No | online |
| General Hindi | — | 200 | 180 min | No | online |
| Total | — | 1100 | |||
Interview — Exam Pattern
Personality Test / VIVA
Marks
175
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personality Test / VIVA | — | 175 | — | No | online |
Step 1: Prelims Result Check
If you appeared in prelims on 26 April 2026, check the result on mppsc.mp.gov.in when announced. Cutoff will be released category-wise.
Step 2: Prepare for Mains
Mains has 7 papers including 3 General Studies papers, Hindi, Essay, and optional subject. Start serious preparation immediately.
Step 3: Answer Writing Practice
Mains is written — practice answer writing in Hindi. Structure answers with introduction, body, and conclusion. 300-word answers per question.
Step 4: Interview Preparation
Personality Test carries 175 marks. Focus on current affairs, MP government schemes, and your educational background.
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