# Mizoram PSC Civil Services Prelims (Mizoram PSC) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: MZ
- Questions: 100 · Total marks: 100 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 21–35 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline
- Approximate annual vacancies: 33
- Note: Mizo language proficiency mandatory for final appointment (can be acquired within 2 years); domicile or permanent resident status in Mizoram required
- Official portal: https://mpsc.mizoram.gov.in (Mizoram Public Service Commission)

## Key dates
- 2026-07-28 — Jr. Grade MHS Combined Competitive Examination (exam day)
- 2026-08-14 — Preliminary examination results
- 2026-08-19 — MCS Prelims application window (expected)
- 2026-09-03 — Preliminary notification expected
- 2026-09-03 — MCS Prelims exam (tentative based on annual cycle) (exam day)
- 2026-09-08 — Mains examination notification
- 2026-09-18 — Application window opening
- 2026-09-24 — Prelims admit card download opens

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (weight 1)
Current Events of National and International Importance · International Affairs · National Affairs · Economic and Social Development · Indian Economy · Poverty and Inclusion · Sustainable Development · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · Biodiversity · Climate Change · Ecology · Indian and World Geography · Economic Geography · Geography of India · Physical Geography · History of India and Indian National Movement · Ancient India · Indian National Movement · Medieval India · Modern India · Indian Polity and Governance · Constitution of India · Panchayati Raj and ULBs · Union and State Government · General Science · Basic Science · Science and Technology

### Mizoram — Society, Culture and Heritage (weight 1.4)
Bamboo Economy · Culture and Heritage of Mizoram · Christianity in Mizoram · Cheraw and Folk Dances · Festivals · Mizo Language and Literature · Mizo Society and Tlawmngaihna · Zawlbuk — Bachelors' Dormitory · Economy of Mizoram · Act East and Border Trade · Handloom and Puan · Jhum Cultivation and NLUP · Geography of Mizoram · Climate and Rainfall · Districts of Mizoram · Flora and Fauna · Physical Features · History of Mizoram · British Annexation · Mizo Insurgency 1966-86 · Mautam Famine and MNF · Mizo Migration and Chieftainship · Mizo Accord 1986 · Statehood 1987 · Mizoram Polity · Autonomous District Councils · Article 371G · Mizoram Legislative Assembly

### Aptitude Test (weight 0.5)
Analytical Ability · Numerical Ability · Problem Solving · Reasoning

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 62-68 marks (62-68%) |
| OBC | 58-64 marks (58-64%) |
| SC | 52-58 marks (52-58%) |
| ST | 48-55 marks (48-55%) |
| PwD | 45-52 marks (45-52%) |

**Guidance:**

- **Category differential**: General category typically requires 4-6 marks more than OBC, and 10-14 marks higher than ST categories. Given Mizoram's significant tribal population, ST cutoffs remain competitive but moderately relaxed.

- **Cutoff drivers**: Vacancy-to-candidate ratio, paper difficulty, and performance distribution primarily influence annual variations. Cutoffs may shift ±3-5 marks year-over-year based on question complexity and overall candidate performance.

- **Qualification threshold**: These cutoffs reflect **Prelims qualification** levels to reach Mains. Final selection cutoffs for specific service groups (A/B/C) are determined after Mains and Interview, with significantly higher combined scores needed for premium state service positions.

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