MPPSC State Service Exam 2026 – Complete Official Guide | Eligibility, Dates, Salary

MPPSC State Service Exam 2026: Complete Official Guide

मध्य प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग (MPPSC) द्वारा State Service Examination 2026 की आधिकारिक अधिसूचना जारी कर दी गई है। यह परीक्षा राज्य की सबसे प्रतिष्ठित Class-I एवं Class-II Government Services में नियुक्ति का मुख्य माध्यम है।


📌 MPPSC State Service Exam 2026 – Overview

  • Exam Authority: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
  • Exam Name: State Service Examination 2026
  • Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen & Paper)
  • Selection Stages: Prelims → Mains → Interview
  • Job Location: Madhya Pradesh

🗓️ Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release31 December 2025
Online Application Start10 January 2026
Last Date to Apply09 February 2026
Correction Window15 February 2026
Preliminary Exam16 April 2026
Main Examination26 April 2026

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidate must possess a Graduation Degree from a recognized university. Final year students are not eligible unless degree is completed before the cutoff date.

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years
  • Age Relaxation applicable as per MP Government Rules

🧑‍⚖️ Posts & Salary Structure

State Service Examination 2026 recruits candidates for high-authority administrative positions including:

  • Deputy Collector
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
  • Commercial Tax Officer
  • Block Development Officer
  • Nayab Tehsildar
  • Cooperative Inspector

Pay Scale: ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹4,200 / ₹5,400 (7th Pay Commission)


📝 Application Process

  1. Visit MP Online / MPPSC official portal
  2. Complete One-Time Registration
  3. Fill State Service Exam 2026 application form
  4. Upload photograph & signature
  5. Pay application fee
  6. Download confirmation receipt

Important: Incorrect details may lead to rejection or permanent debarment.


💳 Application Fees

  • General / Other State Candidates: ₹500
  • SC / ST / OBC (MP): ₹250
  • Correction Fee: ₹50 per correction
  • Portal Charges: Extra

🧠 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

  • Paper I – General Studies
  • Paper II – CSAT
  • Objective Type (MCQs)
  • Negative Marking Applicable

Main Examination

  • Descriptive Papers
  • Hindi, Essay, General Studies, Optional Subject

Interview

Personality Test assessing administrative aptitude, ethics, and decision-making ability.


⚖️ Legal & Disciplinary Rules

  • Multiple applications lead to cancellation
  • False information may cause permanent debarment
  • Electronic devices strictly prohibited
  • Identity mismatch results in disqualification

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Last-minute form submission
  • Incorrect category selection
  • Ignoring correction window
  • Not reading official instructions carefully

✅ Final Words

MPPSC State Service Exam 2026 is not merely an examination but an entry into administrative authority, constitutional responsibility, and long-term public power. Success demands discipline, legal awareness, and strategic preparation.

Source: Official MPPSC State Service Exam 2026 Notification

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