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MPPSC SSE
MPPSC SSE Mains exam began 7 Sept 2026; Shishya's tracker has no announced date for the next exam yet. Official site: mppsc.mp.gov.in.
MPPSC State Service Exam (SSE) Prelims
MP PSC State Service Prelims — Paper 1 (GS, 100 Qs, 200 marks) + Paper 2 (CSAT, 100 Qs, 200 marks). 2 hours each.
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MPPSC SSE eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 40 years (General)21-40 for General. MP-domicile candidates and reserved categories often get 45. Reference date is 1 January of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi proficiency tested at Mains. Domicile required for state-specific reserved posts.
MPPSC SSE cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks (Paper 1; Paper 2 / CSAT qualifying)| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~115 – 122 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~108 – 115 |
| 2023 | EWS | ~104 – 112 |
| 2023 | SC | ~95 – 105 |
| 2023 | ST | ~85 – 95 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
MPPSC SSE salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Deputy Collector / DySP (MPPSC SSE)
Pay Level 12 (MP)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹82,000 – ₹93,000 (Bhopal/Indore, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
198 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
120 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2021
18 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200)
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General Studies Paper 1
81 QsMadhya Pradesh — Special Knowledge
73 QsGeneral Aptitude Test (Paper 2)
43 Qs
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Top 1-2% — Elite service allocation
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent Prelims foundation, among top state service aspirants
- •Deputy Collector with premium postings (Bhopal, Indore divisions)
- •DSP in coveted postings — CID, Special Branch, or capital units
- •High probability of first preference in service/cadre allocation
- •Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) — Group A administrative
- •Treasury Officer (Group A) — MP Treasury & Accounts Service
- •Strong position for interview merit and final service selection
Top tier — Premium Group A posts
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong contender for top Group A services with good Mains score
- •Deputy Collector (direct Group A) — administrative cadre, district-level authority
- •DSP (Group A) — MP Police Service, executive/investigation roles
- •Additional District Magistrate track — subject to overall merit in Mains
- •Assistant Commissioner (Excise) — Group A enforcement & revenue
- •State Service officer postings in secretariat/commissionerate
- •Realistic chance at preferred district/department allocation
Safe Prelims clearance — Group A contenders
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortable Prelims qualification, strong foundation for Mains
- •Deputy Collector (Group A track) — administrative service, pay level 10
- •State Tax Officer (Group A) — MP Commercial Tax Department
- •Assistant District Magistrate positions — subject to Mains rank
- •Employment Officer (Group B) — MP Employment & Training Department
- •District Industries Officer — Group B industrial development cadre
General category qualifying range
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Likely Prelims qualification for General category
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (Group A) — MP Police Service, pay level 10
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Group A taxation cadre
- •Block Development Officer — rural development cadre, district postings
- •Deputy Collector (Revenue) — Group B, revenue administration
- •Naib Tehsildar positions — Group B revenue service
Borderline — Reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Possible qualification for OBC/SC/ST candidates (cut-offs vary 35-48%)
- •Deputy Collector (Group B) — subject to Mains performance
- •Assistant Grade-3 positions — various MP state departments
- •Tehsildar (Group B revenue cadre) — district postings across MP
- •Requires strong Mains preparation to secure final selection
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued admit cards for the State Service Mains Examination scheduled from September 7-12, 2026. Candidates can download from the official portal.
MPPSC has announced the State Service Preliminary Examination 2026 result. Candidates qualified for the Mains examination can check their roll numbers on the official website.
MPPSC published the provisional answer key for the State Service Preliminary Examination 2026 held on April 26, allowing candidates to raise objections.
MPPSC announced the State Service Examination 2026 with 155 vacancies across Group A and Group B posts including Deputy Collector and DSP positions.
Important dates
Mains application window end
passedWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Reportedutkarsh.comMains admit card released
passedTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Officialmppsc.mp.gov.in ↗For Mains examination scheduled September 7-12, 2026
📍Mains Exam (Day 1-6)
passedMon, 7 Sept, 2026
Officialmppsc.mp.gov.in ↗Main examination conducted from Sept 7 to Sept 12, 2026 · no key published for this stage
Syllabus
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General Studies Paper 1
Madhya Pradesh — Special Knowledge
History of Madhya Pradesh
Mauryan/Gupta links, Avanti, Ujjain, Bundelkhand kingdoms, Malwa Sultanate, Gond kingdoms (Garha-Mandla, Deogarh).
Medieval & Maratha-era MP
Mughal Malwa, Holkars (Indore), Scindias (Gwalior), Bhonsles, Peshwa influence.
MP's Contribution to Freedom Movement
Tatya Tope, Rani Lakshmibai (Jhansi-Gwalior), Tantya Bhil, Chandrashekhar Azad, Shankar Shah-Raghunath Shah.
Major Events & Dynasties of MP
Paramaras (Dhar), Chandelas (Khajuraho), Kalachuris, Bagheli rulers, formation of MP 1956 and 2000 split (Chhattisgarh).
Arts & Sculpture of MP
Khajuraho temples, Bhimbetka rock paintings, Sanchi stupa, Bagh caves, Gwalior fort sculpture.
Tribes of Madhya Pradesh
Bhil, Gond, Baiga, Korku, Sahariya, Bharia — distribution, customs, PVTGs.
Dialects of MP
Bundeli, Bagheli, Malvi, Nimadi, Chhattisgarhi (historical), Gondi tribal language.
Festivals, Folk Music & Literature
Lokrang, Tansen Samaroh, Khajuraho Dance Festival; folk forms — Maanch, Gangaur, Pandwani; literature.
Important Tribal Personalities
Birsa Munda links, Tantya Bhil, Shankar Shah, Raghunath Shah, Bhima Naik.
Physical Geography of MP
Malwa plateau, Bundelkhand, Vindhyan range, Satpura range, Chambal ravines; major peaks (Dhupgarh).
Rivers of MP
Narmada (lifeline), Tapi, Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Sone, Mahanadi origin, Godavari tributaries.
MP Forests & Wildlife
MP has India's largest forest cover; tiger reserves — Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna, Satpura; Ratapani.
MP Climate & Mineral Resources
Tropical climate, monsoon patterns; diamond (Panna), coal (Singrauli), bauxite, manganese, limestone.
MP Transport Systems
Major highways, railways, airports (Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior), Bhopal-Indore metros.
Irrigation & Power Projects of MP
Sardar Sarovar (Narmada), Indira Sagar, Bargi, Rani Avantibai Lodhi Sagar; thermal/hydel/solar projects.
MP Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Soybean (largest producer), wheat, gram, paddy; Malwa wheat, mustard; livestock and dairy.
Polity of MP
Governor, CM, Vidhan Sabha (230 seats), MPPSC, State Election Commission, Lokayukta.
Economy of Madhya Pradesh
GSDP, sectoral composition, agriculture-led economy, industrial corridors (Pithampur, Mandideep, Malanpur).
MP-specific Schemes
Ladli Behna Yojana, Ladli Laxmi Yojana, Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan, Sambal Yojana.
MP Tourism & Heritage Sites
Khajuraho, Sanchi, Bhimbetka, Mandu, Orchha, Ujjain (Mahakal), Omkareshwar, Gwalior fort, Pachmarhi.
Famous Personalities of MP
Tansen, Raja Bhoj, Rani Durgavati, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Shankar Dayal Sharma, Kumar Gandharva, Lata Mangeshkar (Indore-born).
MP Current Affairs
Recent state policies, Global Investors Summit, Simhastha Kumbh (Ujjain), elections, awards specific to MP.
General Aptitude Test (Paper 2)
Comprehension
English passage-based questions on main idea, vocabulary, inference.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Communication, empathy, etiquette, conflict-resolution scenarios.
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Syllogism, statement-conclusion, seating arrangement, blood relations, coding-decoding, pattern recognition.
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Administrative scenario judgement, evaluating options, practical solutions.
General Mental Ability
Analogy, classification, series, direction sense, Venn diagrams, alphabet test.
Basic Numeracy
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs, statistical information — calculation-based questions.
Hindi Language Comprehension (Class X level)
हिन्दी अपठित गद्यांश, व्याकरण, शब्द-ज्ञान, मुहावरे, अशुद्धि-शोधन।