Uttar PradeshUsual cycle
UPPSC PCS
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination
- Age
- 21–40
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Usually
- Notified around January–March
MPPSC State Service Examination
MPPSC SSE · also known as MPPSC
Overview
Recruits Deputy Collectors, DSPs and other Group A/B officers for Madhya Pradesh.
Posts: Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, Assistant Director and others.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | December–February |
|---|---|
| Applications | January–March |
| Exam | June (Prelims), October–December (Mains) |
| Result | Next year |
Eligibility
Age
21–40 years. MP domiciled candidates: 21–40 (more for women and reserved groups). Others: 21–33.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40 years | No limit |
| EWS | 40 years | No limit |
| OBC | 45 years (+5) | No limit |
| SC | 45 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 45 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 55 years (+15) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. Final-year students can usually apply for the Prelims.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Prelims
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | — |
| General Aptitude (qualifying, 40%) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | — |
2. Mains
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six papers: GS I–IV, Hindi, Hindi essay | — | 1,400 in total | — | — |
3. Interview
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 175 | — | — |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Main topics
- History and culture of India and MP
- Geography of India and MP
- Constitution, governance, economy
- Science, technology, environment
- Current affairs, MP schemes
Selection process
Prelims → Mains (1,400) → interview (175).
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Pay Level 10–12 (approx.).
Vacancies: About 100–450 posts a year.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates from other states apply?
Usually yes, but reservation and age relaxation apply only to the state's own domiciled reserved-category candidates; others apply as General.
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on mppsc.mp.gov.in before applying.