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. 

MPPSC PCS Notification 2026- Download PDF

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 BodyMadhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Exam NameMP State Services Examination 2026
Post NameState Services (Rajya Sewa Pariksha) posts
Vacancy155
Registration Dates10th January to 9th February 2026
Selection ProcessPrelims-Mains-Interview
Exam TypeState Level Exam
Job LocationMadhya Pradesh
Official Websitehttps://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
EventsDates
MPPSC 2025 Notification Release Date31st December 2025
MPPSC Application Form 2026 Available10th January 2026
Closing Date of MPPSC Application form 20269th February 2026
MPPSC Prelims Admit Card 202616th March 2026
MPPSC Prelims Exam Date 202626th 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 NameDepartment & Post Name  UR  SC  ST  OBC  EWS  Total
State Administrative Service Sub DistrictGeneral Administration Department4345117
Deputy Superintendent of PoliceHome (Police) Department5155218
Commercial Tax OfficerCommercial Tax Department------1203
Cooperative Department Assistant Commissioner Cooperative and Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies01--------01
Urban Development and Housing Department Chief Municipal Officer Category B----2114
Panchayat and Rural Development Department Internal Assistant Development Commissioner (Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat4234215
--Development Block Officers111115
Public Relations DepartmentAssistant Director102014
Department of Tribal AffarirsDistrict Coordinator/ Assistant Project Administor11------2
Food, Civil Suplies and Consumer Protection DepartmentAssistant Director, Sadayijela Civil Supply Officers----1----1
Women and Child Development DepartmentDistrict Women and Child Development Officer Assistant Director1--------1
--Child Development Project Officer (Junior Second Grade) --111--4
--Development Block Women Empowerment Officer126810339
Revenue Department  Naib Tehsildar1111--4
--Excise Sub Inspector--217--10
--Sub Registrar 2--------2
Cooperative Department Cooperative Inspector4235216
Labor DepartmentAssistant Labor Officer ------1--01
Urban Development and Housing DepartmentChief Municipal Officer----1--45
Total4019303916155

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
CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralRs. 500/-
SC/ST/OBCRs. 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

  1. The applicants must be citizens of India.
  2. Male applicants with more than one (current) wife are ineligible to take the exam.
  3. 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 ageMaximum age
21 years40 years (Candidates should not have completed 40 years)
45 years – Women (UR, PwBD), Men, Women (SC, ST, OBC, etc.)
  
Uniformed-Post
Minimum ageMaximum age
21 years33 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.

CategoryMPPSC Age Relaxation
All women candidates irrespective of their domicile10 years
Physically-handicapped5 years
SC/ST/OBC Domiciles of MP5 years
Burma, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam’s Bonafide repatriate of Indian origin holding Indian Passport3 years
Personnel from Defence Services3 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 Memo5 years
Defense Services Personnel3 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.

PostHeightChest Girth (in cms)
Without ExpansionFully Expanded
Home (Police) DepartmentMale – 1688489
 Female – 155NANA
District Excise OfficerMale – 1688489
 Female – 155NANA
Superintendent, District JailMale – 1688489
 Female – 155NANA
Transport Sub-InspectorMale – 1688489
 Female – 155NANA

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.

  1. Preliminary test
  2. Mains
  3. Interview
  4. Physical Ability Test
  5. 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

  1. General Studies and General Aptitude Test. Both are objective (MCQs) types of paper.
  2. Both the papers consist of 200 marks each, and candidates are allotted 120 minutes or 2 hours for each paper.
  3. There will be no negative marking in MPPSC (State Service Exam) Prelims exam for wrong answers.
PaperSubjectsMarksTime
Paper-1General Studies200 marks2 hours
Paper-2Aptitude test200 marks2 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- ObjectiveGeneral Aptitude Test
  1. General Science and Environment.
  2. Current Events of National & International Importance.
  3. History of India and Independent India.
  4. Indian Polity and Economy.
  5. Sports.
  6. Geography. History and Culture of M.P.
  7. Polity and Economy of M.P.
  8. Information and Communication Technology.
  1. Comprehension.
  2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
  3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
  4. Decision making and problem-solving.
  5. General mental ability.
  6. Basic numeracy.
  7. Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level).

MPPSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click Here

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- 

PostGrade PayPay Scale
State Administrative Service and Deputy CollectorRs 5,400/-Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
State Police Service and Deputy Superintendent of PoliceRs 5,400/-Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- 
Finance Department Rs 5,400/-Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- 
Public Relations DepartmentRs 5,400/-Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- 
Food, Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs DepartmentRs 5,400/-Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- 
School Education DepartmentRs 5,400/-Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- 
Social Justice & Department of Empowerment of Persons with DisabilitiesRs 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/-
MPPSC PCS 2026: FAQs

Ans. A total 155 vacancies for State Services Posts are released under MPPSC PCS Notification 2026.

Ans. The MPPSC PCS 2026 prelims exam was scheduled for.24th April 2025 (Sunday).

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