Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is to conduct the Madhya Pradesh State Services (Rajya Sewa Pariksha) & Forest Services Prelims Exam 2026 on 26th April 2026 in two shifts. Thousands of candidates who appeared for the exam and many candidates who are preparing for next year’s exam must be looking for the MPPSC Question Paper to know which questions were asked this year. MPPSC Prelims Question Papers 2026 pdfs for Paper-I for General Studies has been shared and Paper-II for the General Aptitude Test will be shared after the exam is over at 4:15 pm.
MPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026 Out
By solving the MPPSC 2026 question papers, the students who are planning for the upcoming MPPSC PCS Exams can learn to manage their time efficiently and work on improving their speed and accuracy. The exam consists of 2 papers (General Studies and CSAT) with 200 marks each paper. The paper 1 is scheduled from 10 am to 12 noon while Paper 2 is from 2:15 to 4:15 pm.
MPPSC Question Paper 2026 (GS Paper 1)
Shift 1 for the MPPSC Prelims 2026 exam concluded at 12 noon, and for Paper 1, MPPSC has prepared 4 sets of papers. There were 200 multiple-choice questions from General Studies and 200 multiple-choice questions from the General Aptitude Test. There will be no negative marking in the MPPSC PCS Prelims exam. Below we have shared the MPPSC Prelims Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 for Paper 1 in both English & Hindi medium.
MPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026 GAT Paper 2
Paper 2 of MPPSC Prelims is the General Aptitude Test (GAT) which is of 200 marks and scheduled from 2:15 to 4:15 pm. Qualifying paper is compulsory; however, marks will not be counted in preparing the merit list for the selection of Mains exam. MPPSC Prelims Paper 2 Question Paper 2026 pdf will be shared shortly here after the completion of the exam.
MPPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026
Based on candidate feedback collected from exam centres on 26 April 2026: The MPPSC Prelims 2026 for paper 1 is moderate, consistent with the commission’s recent pattern of balancing static knowledge with current affairs.
| Papers | Difficulty Level |
| Paper 1 | Moderate |
| Paper 2 | — |
General Studies (Paper I)
- Questions from Madhya Pradesh GK and current affairs featured prominently
- History and Polity questions were present in good numbers
- Science and Environment questions were straightforward
- Candidates found the paper competitive but fair
MPPSC Prelims Exam Structure 2026
Unlike some state PSC exams that spread papers across days, the MPPSC Prelims packs both papers into a single day. Here is how the two papers are structured:
Paper I — General Studies (Morning Shift)
This is the merit-deciding paper — the one that actually determines your rank in the Prelims. Every mark here counts toward the shortlist for Mains.
- Number of Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 200 (2 marks per correct answer)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Medium: Hindi and English (Bilingual)
- Negative Marking: ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer
Paper I tests candidates across a wide canvas of subjects — History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Environment, and crucially, Madhya Pradesh-specific General Knowledge, which carries significant weightage and is often the differentiator between candidates.
Paper II — General Aptitude Test / CSAT (Afternoon Shift)
This paper is qualifying in nature only. Marks scored here do not contribute to the merit list — but you must cross the minimum threshold to be considered at all.
- Number of Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 200 (2 marks per correct answer)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Medium: Hindi and English (Bilingual)
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum 33% (i.e., 66 out of 200)
- Negative Marking: ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer
Important Note: In 2026, MPPSC removed the topic “Lifestyle and Counter Force” from the CSAT syllabus. Candidates who prepared from older material should take note of this change
MPPSC Prelims 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has set a minimum qualifying marks for MPPSC Prelims 2026 on to ensure that candidates meet a basic level of proficiency.
- For the General Category, candidates must secure at least 40% in each paper.
- For other Categories (OBC, SC, ST), candidates are required to score a minimum of 30% in each paper.
How to Use MPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026 for Future Preparation?
For candidates who appeared this year and plan to improve, or for future aspirants, the 2026 question paper is a valuable resource. Here’s how to make the best use of it:
- Analyse Topic-wise Weightage- Identify which subjects had more questions to prioritise them in future preparation.
- Identify Difficulty Trends- Understand which topics are asked at a deeper level versus surface level.
- Practice Under Timed Conditions- Solve the paper again as a mock test to build accuracy and speed.
- Compare with Previous Years- Spot recurring topics and themes across years to predict important areas.
- Review Mistakes- Cross-check every wrong answer with the official answer key to learn the correct concept.
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