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MPPSC SSE 2026 – Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination, 155 Vacancies

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission — Government of Madhya Pradesh
📋 155 Vacancies 💰 Pay Level 10+ (7th CPC) for Group A posts — Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & MP state allowances: approx. Rs. 65,000–80,000/mon 📍 Madhya Pradesh 👁️ 20 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 10 Jan 2026
Application End Date 09 Feb 2026
Exam Date 2026-09-07
Admit Card 16 Apr 2026

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 155
Category-wise Vacancies

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) released the notification for the Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination (SSE) 2026 on December 31, 2025, with 155 vacancies for Group A and Group B state service posts. The Preliminary Exam (combined with State Forest Services Exam — 191 total vacancies) was held on April 26, 2026.

PostVacancies
Women and Child Development Officer39
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)18
Deputy Collector17
CEO Janpad Panchayat (BDO-equivalent)15
Other Group A/B posts66
Total SSE155
Pay Scale Pay Level 10+ (7th CPC) for Group A posts — Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & MP state allowances: approx. Rs. 65,000–80,000/mon
Location Madhya Pradesh
Department Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Ministry Government of Madhya Pradesh

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university. No minimum percentage is mandated for the degree.

For certain posts such as Deputy SP or forest-cadre posts, the notification specifies additional physical or medical standards that candidates must meet at the time of appointment.
Age Limit 21 – 40 years
Age Relaxation General/EWS: 21–40 years (as on January 1, 2026). Uniformed posts (DSP): max 33 years. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Women (MP domicile): upper limit extended to 45 years (+5 years). PwD: up to 55 years from base limit. Age as on January 1 of the advertisement year.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹500
SC / ST / PH ₹250
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Examination (April 26, 2026, qualifying): Two papers — Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (CSAT). Each carries 300 marks. New pattern: 3 marks per correct answer, minus 1 for wrong. Total 600 marks; used only for shortlisting, marks not counted in merit.
  2. Main Examination (September 7–23, 2026, merit-based): Six descriptive papers covering GS Paper I–IV and two language papers (General Hindi and Hindi Essay/Drafting). Total = 1,500 marks. Mains marks form the basis of final merit.
  3. Interview / Personality Test: 185 marks, conducted for Mains-qualified candidates. Assesses administrative aptitude and suitability for state service roles.
  4. Final Merit: Mains (1,500) + Interview (185) = 1,685 marks total. Post-allotment as per merit and post preferences.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in for the current or upcoming notification.
  2. Register on the MPPSC online portal using your email address and mobile number.
  3. Fill in the SSE application form with personal details, educational qualifications, category, and exam centre preference.
  4. Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed dimensions and file size.
  5. Pay the application fee: Rs. 500 + Rs. 40 portal charges (General/other states); Rs. 250 + Rs. 40 (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD of MP). Payment via online banking or debit card.
  6. Submit the form and save the reference number. Application corrections were allowed for a limited period after the initial deadline.
  7. Admit cards for Prelims were available for download from mppsc.mp.gov.in approximately 10 days before the exam date.

📊 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (600 marks, qualifying):

PaperQuestionsMarksDurationMarking
Paper I — General Studies1003002 hours+3 / –1
Paper II — CSAT (qualifying)1003002 hours+3 / –1

Main Examination (descriptive, 1,500 marks):

PaperSubjectMarks
GS IHistory, Culture, Heritage300
GS IIGeography, Natural Resources300
GS IIIPolity, Constitution, Governance300
GS IVScience, Technology, Environment300
General Hindi & GrammarHindi language paper200
Hindi Essay & DraftingEssay / letter drafting100
Total Mains1,500

Interview: 185 marks. Grand total for merit = 1,685 marks.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://mppsc.mp.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

MPPSC SSE 2026 has 155 vacancies for State Services (SSE). The Preliminary Exam was conducted in combination with the State Forest Services Exam (SFSE) which has 36 additional vacancies, making the combined exam for 191 total posts. The SSE covers posts like Deputy Collector, DSP, Women & Child Development Officer, and CEO Janpad Panchayat.

MPPSC SSE Prelims has 2 papers of 100 questions each (300 marks each, +3 per correct / -1 per wrong) and is only qualifying. The Mains has 6 descriptive papers totalling 1,500 marks (GS I–IV at 300 each, Hindi papers at 300 combined). The Interview carries 185 marks, making the final total 1,685 marks.

The MPPSC State Services Examination Mains 2026 is scheduled from September 7 to September 23, 2026. The Preliminary Examination was held on April 26, 2026. Results of Prelims will determine who is eligible to sit for the Mains exam.

Officers recruited through MPPSC SSE are placed under the 7th Pay Commission matrix. Group A posts like Deputy Collector have a Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100 per month (Level 10). With DA, HRA, and Madhya Pradesh state allowances, the gross salary is approximately Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month at entry level.

The application fee for MPPSC SSE 2026 is Rs. 500 plus Rs. 40 portal charges for General and out-of-state candidates. SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates who are MP domicile pay Rs. 250 plus Rs. 40 portal charges. Fee was paid online during the application window (January 10 – February 9, 2026).

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MPPSC SSE 2026 – Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination, 155 Vacancies
Vacancies
155
Last Date
09 Feb 2026
Pay Scale
Pay Level 10+ (7th CPC) for Group A posts — Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & MP state allowances: approx. Rs. 65,000–80,000/mon
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