MPPSC 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
MPPSC 2026 Overview
MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) State Service Exam recruits Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, and other Group A/B posts in Madhya Pradesh.
MPPSC 2026 has approximately 110 vacancies. Selection includes Prelims, Mains (6 papers), and Interview. MPPSC follows a pattern similar to UPSC CSE with state-specific GS.
MPPSC officers start at Pay Level 10 with in-hand salary of ₹50,000–₹70,000/month plus state government benefits.
MPPSC 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 2 October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://mppsc.mp.gov.in |
MPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from recognized university
Age Limit
21–40 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +5 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
MPPSC Selection Process
Prelims — General Studies + CSAT
Mains — 6 descriptive papers
Interview — 175 marks
MPPSC Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| CSAT (qualifying) | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 180 | 400 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Papers | 4 | 900 |
| Total | 4 | 900 |
MPPSC Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete MPPSC topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
MPPSC Posts — Which is Best?
MPPSC offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Service Examination As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
MPPSC Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
MPPSC Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →MPPSC 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
MPPSC Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management