Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has come up with a total of 155 vacancies for the State Service posts in different ministries/departments of the state. As per the detailed MPPSC 2026 Notification PDF, the online registration process for the MPPSC Exam 2026 will begin on 10th January 2026 at https://mppsc.nic.in/. Graduate candidates who aspire to secure reputed posts in the prestigious state services of Madhya Pradesh have a good opportunity to apply online for the MPPSC examination.
MPPSC 2026 Notification PDF
The official MPPSC Notifications 2026 for State Services (Rajya Sewa Pariksha) Examination 2026 have been released on 31st December 2025 at the official website of https://mppsc.nic.in/. The detailed notification PDF consists of the complete eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process, vacancy distribution, post-wise educational qualification, age limit, and other details. Click on the notification PDF links and check the details about the MPPSC PCS Exam 2025.
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MPPSC 2026 Exam Summary
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has invited an online application process for various posts at the State Services (Rajya Sewa Pariksha) Department. Candidates interested in the MP State Services Examination 2026 (MPPSC SSE 2026) must go through the overview table to know more details.
| MPPSC State Service Exam 2026- Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Exam Name | MP State Services Examination 2026 |
| Post Name | State Services (Rajya Sewa Pariksha) posts |
| Vacancy | 155 |
| Registration Dates | 10th January to 9th February 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
| Exam Type | State Level Exam |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://mppsc.nic.in/ |
MPPSC 2026 - Important Dates
The online registration schedule for MPPSC 2026 has been released by MPPSC along with the official MPPSC Notification 2026 pdf. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for MPPSC 2026 from 10th January to 9th February 2026. Check all important dates for MPPSC PCS 2026 from the table-
| MPPSC 2026 - Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| MPPSC 2025 Notification Release Date | 31st December 2025 |
| MPPSC Application Form 2026 Available | 10th January 2026 |
| Closing Date of MPPSC Application form 2026 | 9th February 2026 |
| MPPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026 | 16th March 2026 |
| MPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 26th March 2026 |
MPPSC PCS Vacancy 2026
Under the MP State Services Examination 2026, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced a total of 155 vacancies for various State Service Posts. Check the vacancy distribution from the table below.
| MPPSC PCS Vacancy 2026 | |||||||
| Post Name | Department & Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| State Administrative Service Sub District | General Administration Department | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | Home (Police) Department | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| Commercial Tax Officer | Commercial Tax Department | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | 03 |
| Cooperative Department | Assistant Commissioner Cooperative and Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies | 01 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 01 |
| Urban Development and Housing Department | Chief Municipal Officer Category B | -- | -- | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Panchayat and Rural Development Department | Internal Assistant Development Commissioner (Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
| -- | Development Block Officers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Public Relations Department | Assistant Director | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Department of Tribal Affarirs | District Coordinator/ Assistant Project Administor | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | 2 |
| Food, Civil Suplies and Consumer Protection Department | Assistant Director, Sadayijela Civil Supply Officers | -- | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 1 |
| Women and Child Development Department | District Women and Child Development Officer Assistant Director | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 |
| -- | Child Development Project Officer (Junior Second Grade) | -- | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- | 4 |
| -- | Development Block Women Empowerment Officer | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 39 |
| Revenue Department | Naib Tehsildar | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- | 4 |
| -- | Excise Sub Inspector | -- | 2 | 1 | 7 | -- | 10 |
| -- | Sub Registrar | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2 |
| Cooperative Department | Cooperative Inspector | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| Labor Department | Assistant Labor Officer | -- | -- | -- | 1 | -- | 01 |
| Urban Development and Housing Department | Chief Municipal Officer | -- | -- | 1 | -- | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 40 | 19 | 30 | 39 | 16 | 155 | |
MPPSC PCS Online Form 2026
The online application window for accepting the MPPSC PCS Online Form 2026 will begin on 10th January 2026 at the official website https://mppsc.nic.in/. Candidates interested in 155 vacancies can fill out their online application till 9th February 2026. If you have been looking forward to this opportunity, do not miss out and submit your application now. The direct link to apply online for the MPPCS exam 2026 will be provided below once activated by the MPPSC.
Steps to Apply Online for MPPSC Recruitment 2026
The candidates can follow the below steps to fill out their MPPSC 2025 Application Form.
Step 1: Visit the official website of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission @mpsc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on “Online Facilities>>Apply Online>>Online Application Form for State Service Examination 2026”.
Step 3: Click on User Registration.
Step 4: Enter your personal & education details asked in the application form correctly.
Step 5: Upload the documents as per the required dimensions & size.
Step 6: Pay the MPPSC 2025 Application Fee as per your category.
Step 7: Submit your MPPSC PCS Application form much before the last date.
MPPSC PCS Application Fee 2026
The candidates have to pay the required application fee online while applying for the MPPSC PCS 2026 Exam. The non-refundable fee will be accepted only through online mode i.e. Debit/Credit/Net Banking/Wallet. The fee will not be accepted through any other mode of payment.
| MPPSC PCS Application Fee 2026 | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/OBC | Rs. 250/- |
MPPSC PCS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
MPPSC eligibility determines whether or not you are eligible to take the MPPSC 2025 exam. The eligibility for MPPSC PCS 2026 can be found below.
MPPSC 2026 General Criteria
- The applicants must be citizens of India.
- Male applicants with more than one (current) wife are ineligible to take the exam.
- Female applicants who are in a relationship with a married man will not be considered for this position.
MPPSC 2025 Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Only one concession will be given to applicants who claim age relaxation or reservation in more than one category for the Exam. The student’s minimum age ranges is 21, with a maximum age limit of 40 years.
| Non-Uniformed Post | |
| Minimum age | Maximum age |
| 21 years | 40 years (Candidates should not have completed 40 years) 45 years – Women (UR, PwBD), Men, Women (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) |
| Uniformed-Post | |
| Minimum age | Maximum age |
| 21 years | 33 years (Candidates should not have completed 33 years) 38 years – Women (UR), Men, Women (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) |
MPPSC Age Relaxation
The MPPSC mentioned the age relaxation for different categories for the State Service exam.
| Category | MPPSC Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| All women candidates irrespective of their domicile | 10 years |
| Physically-handicapped | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC Domiciles of MP | 5 years |
| Burma, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam’s Bonafide repatriate of Indian origin holding Indian Passport | 3 years |
| Personnel from Defence Services | 3 years |
| Widow, divorcee, or abandoned at the time of her first appointment. | 5 years |
| Green card holders under the Family Welfare Programm. | 2 years |
| Vikram Award- honored sportsmen, as per MPPSC General AD Memo | 5 years |
| Defense Services Personnel | 3 years |
MPPSC Educational Qualification
The candidate who has completed their graduation or is in the final year of their education (and is awaiting their graduation results) is eligible to apply for the MPPSC State Services Examination. The applicant must have a valid graduation degree from a government-recognized institute, according to the MPPSC Eligibility.
MPPSC Physical Requirements
MPPSC positions such as the Home (Police) Department, Sub-Inspector, and others have a minimum height and chest girth requirement. Applicants are advised to go through these.
| Post | Height | Chest Girth (in cms) | |
| Without Expansion | Fully Expanded | ||
| Home (Police) Department | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
| District Excise Officer | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
| Superintendent, District Jail | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
| Transport Sub-Inspector | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
MPPSC 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the MPPSC State Services & Forest Services posts consists of multiple stages: such as Prelims, Mains, Interview and the selected candidates will called for Physical Ability Test and Medical Test. The final merit list will be based on the marks obtained in the mains and interview round.
- Preliminary test
- Mains
- Interview
- Physical Ability Test
- Medical Test
MPPSC 2026 Exam Pattern
MPPSC Exam Pattern 2026 explains the pattern of the MPPSC State Service Examination. The exam pattern includes the pattern of both prelim and main exams. Candidates can find all the details regarding the Exam patterns below.
MPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
- General Studies and General Aptitude Test. Both are objective (MCQs) types of paper.
- Both the papers consist of 200 marks each, and candidates are allotted 120 minutes or 2 hours for each paper.
- There will be no negative marking in MPPSC (State Service Exam) Prelims exam for wrong answers.
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Time |
| Paper-1 | General Studies | 200 marks | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 | Aptitude test | 200 marks | 2 hours |
MPPSC Syllabus 2026
The candidates must prepare according to the subject-wise MPPSC Syllabus 2026 to score good marks in the MPPSC Exam.
| General Studies- Objective | General Aptitude Test |
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MPPSC PCS Salary 2026
MPPSC offers lucrative & attractive salaries along with various perks & allowances to the selected candidates. For some of the MPPSC State Services posts, the salary along with its Grade Pay has been tabulated below-
| Post | Grade Pay | Pay Scale |
| State Administrative Service and Deputy Collector | Rs 5,400/- | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- |
| State Police Service and Deputy Superintendent of Police | Rs 5,400/- | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- |
| Finance Department | Rs 5,400/- | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- |
| Public Relations Department | Rs 5,400/- | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- |
| Food, Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs Department | Rs 5,400/- | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- |
| School Education Department | Rs 5,400/- | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- |
| Social Justice & Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Rs 5,400/- | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- |
| Revenue Department | Rs 3,600/- | Rs 9,300/- Rs 34,800/- |
| Finance Department | Rs 3,600/- | Rs 9,300/- Rs 34,800/- |
