The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced the State Service Examination 2026 to recruit 191 candidates for various key administrative and executive posts under the Madhya Pradesh Government. This examination offers a prestigious career opportunity for graduates who aspire to serve in state civil services such as Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Block Development Officer, and other important positions. The recruitment process is conducted through a structured selection system designed to assess candidates’ knowledge, leadership ability, and administrative skills, making it one of the most competitive and respected examinations in the state.
Important Dates
Candidates must carefully note all important events related to the MPPSC State Service Examination 2026 to avoid missing deadlines.
- Notification Release Date: 31 December 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 10 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 09 February 2026 (up to 12:00 noon)
- Correction Window Opening Date: 15 January 2026
- Correction Window Closing Date: 11 February 2026
- Correction Fee Payment Period: 10 February 2026 to 16 February 2026 (up to 12:00 noon)
- Final Submission Period: 17 February 2026 to 01 April 2026 (up to 12:00 noon)
- Admit Card Availability: 16 April 2026
- Preliminary Examination Date: 26 April 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Application Fees
Applicants are required to pay the examination fee according to their category. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Category-wise Application Fee
- Unreserved / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500
- SC / ST / PwD Candidates of Madhya Pradesh: ₹250
- Portal Charges: ₹50 (applicable to all categories)
Additional Fee Details
- Correction Fee: Applicable during the correction window
- Final Submission Fee: Applicable if the form is submitted during the final submission period
- Mode of Payment: Online payment only
- Refund Policy: No refund will be provided once the fee is paid
Candidates must keep proof of payment for future reference.
Vacancy Details
A total of 191 vacancies have been notified under the MPPSC State Service Examination 2026. These vacancies are distributed across multiple administrative and departmental posts.
Post-wise Vacancy Distribution
- Deputy Collector: 57 posts
- Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Development: 37 posts
- Block Development Officer: 01 post
- District Employment Officer: 01 post
- Police Sub Inspector: 01 post
- Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies: 30 posts
- Labour Officer: 05 posts
- Inspector, Employees State Insurance: 01 post
- Planning Officer: 02 posts
- Assistant Conservator of Forest: 06 posts
- Forest Ranger: 30 posts
- Various Other Posts: 20 posts
Reservation Policy
- 87% of posts are reserved for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates
- 13% of posts are open for candidates from other states
- Reservation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Women, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen categories as per state government rules
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility requirements before applying for the MPPSC State Service Examination 2026.
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Degree must be awarded by a university recognized by UGC or equivalent authority
- Knowledge of Hindi at Class 10 level is mandatory
- Candidates must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit at matriculation or higher level
Additional Requirements
- Valid domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh is required for reserved category candidates
- For certain posts, specific educational qualifications may be required as per departmental norms
- Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with office software is desirable
Experience
- No prior experience is mandatory for most posts
- Fresh graduates are eligible to apply
- Relevant administrative or government experience may be considered an added advantage
Age Limit
Age eligibility is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Prescribed Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC Candidates: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Women Candidates: Relaxation varies by category
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual service period plus additional relaxation as per rules
- Widowed / Divorced / Separated Women: Maximum age limit up to 48 years
Age relaxation is applicable only as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms.
Salary Scale
Candidates selected through the MPPSC State Service Examination 2026 will receive an attractive salary package along with multiple allowances.
Pay Scale Details
- Deputy Collector: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
- District Employment Officer: ₹56,200 – ₹1,77,500 per month
- Assistant Commissioner / BDO / Police Sub Inspector: ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with applicable Grade Pay
- Assistant Registrar Cooperative: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay
- Labour Officer: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay
Additional Benefits
- Dearness Allowance as per government norms
- House Rent Allowance depending on posting location
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities
- Leave Travel Concessions
- Pension and retirement benefits
Selection Process
The MPPSC State Service Examination 2026 selection process consists of three stages, designed to assess candidates thoroughly.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Objective type examination
- Two papers conducted on the same day
- Paper I: General Studies
- Paper II: General Aptitude Test (Qualifying)
- Negative marking applicable
- Marks of prelims are not counted in the final merit list
Stage 2: Main Examination
- Descriptive written examination
- Multiple papers covering various subjects
- Marks obtained in the main examination are counted for final merit
Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test
- Conducted for candidates qualified in the main examination
- Assesses leadership qualities, communication skills, and administrative aptitude
- Final merit list prepared based on combined marks of mains and interview
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online by following the step-by-step process carefully.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official MPPSC application portal
- Register as a new user with basic personal details
- Generate login credentials
- Log in using registration ID and password
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details accurately
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents
- Select examination center preferences
- Verify all details before submission
- Submit the application form
- Proceed to online payment of application fee
- Confirm successful payment
- Download and print the application form and payment receipt
Candidates should regularly check official notifications for updates regarding admit cards and examination schedules.
