MPPSC Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern (State Service Exam)

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) State Service Examination is the state's most prestigious exam for recruitment to various administrative posts like Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and other gazetted positions. To succeed in this challenging three-stage exam, a thorough understanding of the comprehensive syllabus and the latest exam pattern for the Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages is the first and most crucial step.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the MPPSC syllabus and the exam structure for all stages to help you create a winning preparation strategy for 2025.

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MPPSC 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The MPPSC selection process is a three-stage journey. The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks obtained in the Main (Written) Exam and the Interview.

Preliminary Exam Pattern (Qualifying)

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies	100	200	2 Hours
Paper II	General Aptitude Test	100	200	2 Hours

Key Points for Prelims:

Nature of Papers: Paper I (General Studies) is the merit-deciding paper for shortlisting for Mains. Paper II (General Aptitude) is **qualifying in nature** (minimum 33% for non-forest services).
Negative Marking: There is **No Negative Marking** for incorrect answers.
Nature of Exam: Objective type (MCQs).

Main Exam Pattern (Merit Deciding)

The Main Exam consists of six papers, all of which are subjective (descriptive) in nature.

Paper	Subject	Max Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies-I (History and Geography)	300	3 Hours
Paper II	General Studies-II (Polity, Economics and Sociology)	300	3 Hours
Paper III	General Studies-III (Science and Technology)	300	3 Hours
Paper IV	General Studies-IV (Philosophy, Psychology & Public Administration)	200	3 Hours
Paper V	General Hindi and Grammar	200	3 Hours
Paper VI	Hindi Essay and Draft Writing	100	2 Hours

Interview Stage

Candidates who qualify the Main exam are called for the final stage, the Personal Interview. The interview carries **175 marks**.

Final Merit List: The final selection will be based on the total marks obtained in the **Main Examination (1400 Marks) + Interview (175 Marks)**, for a total of 1575 marks.

Syllabus for other exams: UPPSC Syllabus MPPSC FSO Syllabus

MPPSC Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

Success in the MPPSC exam depends on a deep understanding of every topic, with a special emphasis on the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject / Exam Stage	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
Prelims: General Studies - I	History, Culture and Literature of Madhya Pradesh: Major events, dynasties, contribution of MP in the freedom movement, major arts, tribes, dialects, folk literature, major personalities. History of India: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern history. Geography of Madhya Pradesh: Forests, rivers, mountains, climate, minerals, energy resources, major irrigation projects. Geography of World and India: Physical, social, and economic geography. Polity & Economy of MP and India: Constitutional system of MP (Governor, Cabinet), Panchayati Raj, demographic census, economic development of MP. Science & Technology: Basics of science, environment, nutrition, health policies. Current Affairs: National and international events, famous personalities, sports awards. Information and Communication Technology. National and Regional Constitutional/Statutory Bodies.
Prelims: General Studies - II (Aptitude)	Comprehension. Interpersonal skills including communication skills. Logical reasoning and analytical ability. Decision making and problem-solving. General mental ability. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitude, etc. - Class X level). Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables - Class X level). Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level).
Mains: Paper I (History & Geography)	Part A - History: Indian History (Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural history from Harappan to 18th Century), Princely states of MP (Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia & Bhopal State). Part B - Geography: World Geography, Indian Geography, Geography of MP, Water and disaster management.
Mains: Paper II (Polity, Economics & Sociology)	Part A - Polity: Constitution of India, Federalism, Judiciary, Political Thinkers (Kautilya, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel), Public Administration. Part B - Economics & Sociology: Indian Economy, Issues of Development, Economy of MP, Sociology, Health, Education, and Social sectors.
Mains: Paper III (Science & Technology)	Work, Energy and Power, Units and Measurement, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, Chemistry (Acids, Bases, Salts), Biology (Cells, Micro-organisms), Computers, Mathematics, Health, Environment, Geology.
Mains: Paper IV (Ethics)	Philosophy, Psychology & Public Administration: Philosophers/Thinkers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Mahavir, Buddha, Tulsidas), Attitude, Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence, Corruption, Case Studies.

Related Resources: UPPSC Syllabus Overview JPSC Syllabus

Download Official MPPSC Syllabus 2025 PDF

(Candidates are advised to download the official syllabus PDF from MPPSC's website for complete details.)

FAQs: MPPSC Syllabus 2025

Q1: Is there negative marking in the MPPSC Preliminary exam?

Ans: No, as per the established pattern, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the MPPSC Preliminary examination.

Q2: What is the role of the Prelims GS Paper II (Aptitude)?

Ans: The GS Paper II is qualifying in nature. A candidate must score the minimum qualifying marks (33% for general services) in this paper. Its marks are not counted for the Prelims cut-off, which is based solely on the score of GS Paper I.

Q3: How important is the knowledge of Madhya Pradesh for this exam?

Ans: It is extremely important. There are dedicated units on MP in the Prelims GS Paper I. In the Mains exam as well, a significant portion of the History, Geography, Polity, and Economy papers includes questions specifically related to Madhya Pradesh.

Q4: What is the nature of the Mains exam papers?

Ans: All six papers of the MPPSC Main Examination are subjective and descriptive in nature, requiring candidates to write detailed, structured answers.

Q5: What is the weightage of the Interview in the final selection?

Ans: The final merit list is prepared out of a total of 1575 marks (1400 for Mains + 175 for Interview). The interview carries a weightage of 175 marks, making it a very crucial stage for securing a high rank.