MPPSC 2024: SFS Registration Extended, PCS Exam Postponed

MPPSC 2024 exam for two posts has been postponed ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, i.e., MPPSC State Service Preliminary Examination 2024 and State Forest Service Examination 2024. The prelims exam for these posts was earlier scheduled for Apr 28, 2024. However, now it will be held on Jun 23, 2024. The MPPSC PCS admit card 2024 shall be available from Jun 12, 2024.

Additionally, the commission has also extended the registration date for the State Forest Service (SFS) Mains 2023 exam. The MPPSC mains exam 2023 is scheduled to be held on Jun 30, 2024. Registration for the same shall be held from Apr 25- May 14, 2024. The MPPSC SFS Admit Card 2024 shall be out on Jun 23, 2024.

Candidates will be required to enter their MPPSC login details to access the MPPSC admit card 2024 from mppsc.nic.in. Applicants must make sure to carry their call letters to the exam hall.

Also Read: MPPSC Prelims Expected Cutoff 2023: General SC, ST, OBC

MPPSC 2024 active recruitments are mentioned below.

• MPPSC Main Exam Admit Card: The State Services Mains exam was held on Mar 11 - 16, 2024.
• MPPSC Taxation Assistant: The result shall be out soon.
• MPPSC Assistant Professor 2023- The admit card will be issued to the registered candidates soon.
• MPPSC Librarian, Sports Officer, Assitant Officer 2022- Admit card out on Jan 21, 2024. Exam on Jan 28, 2024.
• MPPSC Medical Officer 2023- The exam date will be announced soon.
• MPPSC Food Analyst and Drug Analyst 2023- The exam date will be announced soon.
• MPPSC State Engineering Service (SES) 2023- The exam date will be published soon.
• MPPSC Assistant District Prosecution Officer (ADPO) 2023- The exam dates for 2023 will be announced soon.
• MPPSC Computer Programmer 2023- The result will be released soon.
• MPPSC Principal Grade- I/Deputy Director and Principal Grade II/ Assistant Director (Technical) 2023- The exam date will be announced soon.
• MPPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon 2023- The result will be released soon.
• MPPSC Assistant Registrar 2023- The result will be announced soon.
• MPPSC Assistant Registrar 2023- The result will be released soon.

Table of Contents

• MPPSC SFS Registration Date Extended 2024
• MPPSC PCS, Forest Services Exam Postponed
• MPPSC 2024 Admit Card
• MPPSC 2024 Notifications
• MPPSC 2024 Application Form
• MPPSC 2024 Eligibility
• About MPPSC Exam
• MPPSC 2024 Exam Date
• MPPSC 2024 Exam Pattern
• MPPSC 2024 Reference Books
• MPPSC 2024 Syllabus
• MPPSC Result 2022
• MPPSC 2024 Answer Key
• MPPSC 2024 Result
• MPPSC 2024 Cut Off
• MPPSC Cut Off 2022
• MPPSC 2024 Vacancy
• MPPSC 2024 Salary
• MPPSC 2024 Contact Details

MPPSC SFS Registration Date Extended 2024

The commission has extended the MPPSC registration date 2024 for the State Forest Service (SFS) Mains 2023 exam. The MPPSC SFS Mains Exam 2024 shall be held on Jun 30, 2024,. The registration for the MPPSC mains exam 2023 shall be done from Apr 25- May 14, 2024. Applicants will be able to download the MPPSC SFS Admit Card 2024 from Jun 23, 2024.

The UR category candidates will be required to pay INR 800, while scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), other backward classes (OBC) (non-creamy layer) and economically weaker section (EWS) category must pay INR 400, for the application. The application correction window for the same will remain open from May 2-16, 2024.

Additionally, the candidates will have the opportunity to register for the MPPSC SFS Mains 2023 with a late fee of Rs 3,000/- from Jun 15- 22, and from Jun 24- 30, 2024 with a late fee of Rs 25,000/-

MPPSC PCS, Forest Services Exam Postponed

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has postponed the exam for the MPPSC State Service Preliminary Examination 2024 and the State Forest Service Examination 2024. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held on Apr 28, 2024. However, now it will be held on Jun 23, 2024. The MPPSC PCS admit card 2024 shall be available at mppsc.mp.gov.in. from Jun 12, 2024 for download.

The MPPSC PCS Exam 2024 has been cancelled due to the Lok Sabha elections, to be held from April 19- May 13, 2024. Find the revised schedule in the sections below:

Event	Date
MPPSC PCS Prelims Date	June 26
MPPSC Forest Services Prelims Date	June 26
MPPSC Admit Card Release Date	June 12, 2024

MPPSC Admit Card 2024

MPPSC admit card 2024 for the State Services Mains Examination was released on Mar 5, 2024. The exam was held from Mar 11-16, 2024. Find the relevant details in the sections below.

Candidates can refer to the below table for the MPPSC 2024 admit card dates.

MPPSC 2024 Admit Card Dates

Events	Dates
MPPSC State Services Mains Admit Card 2024 Release Date	Mar 5, 2024.
Last Date to Download MPPSC Admit Card 2024	Mar 11, 2024

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) releases the admit cards for various exams. The candidate's admit card will be available to download on the official website – mppsc.nic.in.

Steps to Download MPPSC 2024 Mains Admit Card

The candidates can download the admit cards by following the steps below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website- mppsc.mp.gov.in.
• Step 2: In the notification section click on the 'Admit Card' link.
• Step 3: Enter the login credentials provided at the time of registration.
• Step 4: View the admit card and download it.
• Step 5: Take a printout of the same for future reference.

Also Read: MPPSC Admit Card 2024

MPPSC 2024 Notifications

MPPSC 2024 exam notification includes exam schedules and vacancies for different posts. Candidates are advised to go through the notice carefully. MPPSC 2024 notification has been tabulated below for the candidate's reference.

MPPSC 2024 Notice Links

Events	Links
MPPSC 2024 Exam Notification	Download PDF
MPPSC 2023 Librarian Post Exam Notice	Click here

MPPSC 2024 Application Form

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) registration is ongoing for SSE. The last date to register was Feb 18, 2024.

• MPPSC Main exam registration will take place from Feb 15 - 21, 2024, and exam is scheduled from Mar 11 - 16, 2024.
• MPPSC 2024 application form for SSE released on Jan 19, 2024 and the last date to register was Feb 18, 2024. The correction window was active from Jan 22 - Feb 20, 2024. 
• Candidates interested in applying for MPPSC PCS 2024 should visit the official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in. 

MPPSC Application Form 2024 Links

Candidates can refer to the below table for the MPPSC 2024 application form links.

MPPSC 2024 Application Form Dates

MPPSC 2024 application form for the State Service exam was released on Jan 19, 2024. The last date to register was Feb 18, 2024. MPPSC form correction window was active from Jan 22 - Feb 20, 2024.

MPPSC 2024 application form important dates are mentioned below.

MPPSC 2024 Application form Dates

Events	Dates
MPPSC 2024 Form Correction Window	Jan 22 - Feb 20, 2024
MPPSC 2024 State Service Exam Application Form	Jan 19 - Feb 18, 2024
MPPSC Mains Exam Registration Date	Feb 15 - 21,2024

MPPSC 2024 Registration

Candidates can register themselves for MPPSC 2024 examination after making sure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The steps of the registration process are given below.

• Step 1: Students must visit the official website- mppsc.mp.gov.in.
• Step 2: In the notification section, they must click on the “Registration” link.
• Step 3: Enter all their basic information carefully.
• Step 4: Provide the valid email address, and contact information and submit.
• Step 5: Make a note of the provisional registration number and password displayed on the screen.

MPPSC 2024 Application Form Details

After successful completion, the registered candidates can fill in the application form. Candidates need to fill in all the necessary information like educational details, residential address, category, etc. Candidates are also required to provide options for the examination center.

• Candidates have to upload scanned documents, photographs, and signatures.
• The size of the photograph and signature is limited to 50KB.
• The formats accepted are png, jpeg, jpg.
• The signature is instructed to be done using a black pen on a white background and not capital letters.
• The dimensions of the passport size photograph are 3.5 cm * 1.5 cm.

Documents Required for MPPSC 2024 Application Form

Documents required for filling out the application form are mentioned below.

• 10th marks card
• 12th marks card
• Graduation certificate
• Caste certificate
• Scanned photograph and signature

MPPSC 2024 Application Fee

The application fee can be paid using a credit/ debit card or net banking. Candidates must download the “Payment Acknowledgment Receipt” after the successful payment of the application fee.

The revised MPPSC 2024 application fees are displayed in the table below.

MPPSC 2024 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
SC/ ST/ OBC	INR 250
General	INR 500

MPPSC 2024 Application Correction Window

From Jan 22, 2024 to Feb 20, 2024 the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission launched the MPPSC State Service Exam 2024 application edit window. Candidates who wish to make revisions to their application form may do so through the MPPSC's official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in. 

MPPSC PCS Exam 2024: Application Editing

Candidates can make changes to the application form by following the processes outlined below.

• Step 1: Students must visit the MPPSC's official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in.
• Step 2: On the home page, they need to click the Apply online option.
• Step 3: A new page will appear with a link to the MPPSC State Service Exam 2024.
• Step 4: When you click on the link, the edit application form will appear.
• Step 5: Fill out the MPPSC 2024 form by clicking the link provided.
• Step 6: Your MPPSC 2024 application will be shown.
• Step 7: Make your modifications in the application and then click the submit button.
• Step 8: Download the confirmation page and save a physical copy for future reference.

The conducting authority will allow the candidates to change MPPSC 2024 application form details for a certain period of time. However, the applicants should pay a fee of INR 50 to edit the details. Candidates can make the necessary changes carefully as the conducting body will not provide another chance.

MPPSC 2024 Exam Date

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced the dates for various exams. According to the schedule, the last date to fill up the form was Feb 18, 2024 and the correction window was active from Jan 22 - Feb 20, 2024. 

MPPSC Main exam registration will take place from Feb 15 - 21, 2024 and the Mains exam is scheduled from Mar 11 - 16, 2024.

MPPSC SSE Preliminary exam is scheduled to be held on Apr 28, 2024. The test will be administered in two shifts from 12 PM to 2:15 PM and 2.15 PM to 4:35 PM. MPPSC SSE admit card will be released on Apr 20, 2024. Registered candidates can download from the official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in.

MPPSC 2023 exam for State Service and State Forest Service was conducted on Dec 17, 2023. The final answer key released on Jan 18, 2024.

The important dates related to MPPSC 2024 exams are given below.

MPPSC 2024 Exam Dates

Event	Date
MPPSC Main Exam Registration Date	Feb 15 - 21, 2024
MPPSC Main Form Correction Window	Feb 17 - 23, 2024
MPPSC Mains Admit Card	Mar 5, 2024
MPPSC Main Exam	Mar 11 - 16, 2024
MPPSC State Service Exam 2024	Apr 28, 2024
MPPSC Admit Card 2024	Apr 20, 2024
MPPSC State Service Exam Form Correction Window 2024	Jan 22 - Feb 20, 2024
MPPSC State Service Exam Application Form 2024	Jan 19 - Feb 18, 2024
Past Event
State Service and State Forest Service- MPPSC 2023 Final Answer Key	Jan 18, 2024
MPPSC 2022 Librarian, Sports Officer, and Assitant Officer (8 subjects)	Jan 28, 2024
MPPSC 2022 Librarian, Sports Officer, and Assitant Officer (8 subjects) Admit Card	Jan 21, 2024

About MPPSC Exam

MPPSC is a government body that conducts state-level recruitment exams for recruiting candidates for several positions into Madhya Pradesh state government departments.

MPPSC 2024 Exam Highlights

Exam Name	MPPSC
Full Form	Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Level	State-Level
Qualification Requirement	Undergraduate Degree
Exam Mode	Offline Mode
Medium	English, Hindi
Frequency	Depends on No. of Vacancies
Official Website	mppsc.mp.gov.in
Similar Exams	APPSC/ TSPSC/ UPPSC/ TNPSC

MPPSC 2024 Eligibility

There is a specific eligibility criterion set by MPPSC 2024 for the state service exam, in regards to age limit, qualification, and rules of domicile. The eligibility criteria for the state service exam 2024 are given below

• The minimum age of eligibility is 21 years (as of Jan 1, 2019)
• The maximum age of eligibility is 40 years (as of Jan 1, 2019)

Eligibility Rules

The eligibility rules for MPPSC 2024 exam are as follows.

• The Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Male candidates with more than one wife (living) are not eligible.
• Female candidates married to a person with more than one wife (living) are not eligible
• Candidates can claim age relaxation or reservation in one category, depending on which is more beneficial

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for the MPPSC 2024 state service exam is given below. Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to appear for the exam.

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 40% as their aggregate
• Candidates must have studied Hindi as one of the subjects in the 10th or 12th standard
• Candidates who have completed the 12th standard with Hindi as the medium of instruction are eligible.

Domicile Rules

The domicile rules for the state service exam have largely remained unchanged over the last couple of years. Below, are the domicile rules for the MPPSC 2024 state service exam.

• Candidates must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh
• Candidates should have completed their 10th and 12th classes in Madhya Pradesh

MPPSC 2024 Physical Requirements for Police Service (DSP)

The physical requirements for MPPSC 2024 Police service exams are listed in the table below.

MPPSC 2024 Physical Requirements for Police Service (DSP)

Post	Gender	Height (in cms)	Chest Girth Without Expansion (in cms)	Chest Girth Fully Expanded (in cms)
State Police Service (Deputy Superintendent, Police)	Male	168	84	89
	Female	155	Not required	Not required
District Commandant, Home Servicess	Male	165	84	89
	Female	155	Not Required	Not Required
District Excise Officer (Male)	Male	163	84	89
Superintendent, District Jail	Male	168	84	89
	Female	155	Not Required	Not Required
Excise, Sub-Inspector	Male	165	81	86
	Female	152.4	Not Required	Not Required
Assistant Jailor	Male	165	84	89
	Female	158	Not Required	Not Required
Transport Sub		165	81 (un-expanded)

MPPSC 2024 Exam Pattern

Candidates who appeared for the MPPSC 2024 exam had to go through a 3-fold process; preliminary exam, Mains exam, and interview. The Prelims examination consists of 2 papers while the Mains exam will consist of 6 papers. Candidates who will qualify for the Mains exam will be shortlisted for the interview.

Every right answer carried 2 marks. There was no negative marking in the Prelims exam. Candidates can take the exam in either English or Hindi. An OMR sheet was provided to mark the answers.

MPPSC 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern

The Prelims exam consisted of two papers; a General Studies paper and a General Aptitude test. The table below shows the marks awarded for each paper along with the duration of each exam.

MPPSC 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern

Name of the Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I (General Studies)	200	2 Hours
Paper-II (General Aptitude Test)	200	2 Hours

There is a cutoff percentage for candidates to qualify for the Mains exam:

• The cut-off General category was 40%
• The cut-off for SC/ ST/ OBC was 30%

MPPSC 2024 Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains exam will consist of six papers. The subjects for the Mains exam are History & Culture, Geography, Constitution and Governance, Political and Administrative Structure, Economics and Sociology, Science and Technology, Philosophy, Psychology and Public Administration.

MPPSC 2024 Mains Exam Pattern

Name of the Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I (General Studies I)	300	3 Hours
Paper-II (General Studies II)	300	3 Hours
Paper III (General Studies III)	300	3 Hours
Paper IV (General Studies IV)	200	3 Hours
Paper V (General Hindi)	200	3 Hours
Paper VI (Hindi Essay)	100	2 Hours

MPPSC 2024 Reference Books

Candidates can use reference books to get detailed information about difficult topics. Some of the books that will help in the preparation process are listed below.

MPPSC 2024 Reference Books

Name of the Book	Author / Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams	RS Aggarwal
Madhya Pradesh Ek Parichay	McGraw-Hill
Fast track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
A new approach to reasoning, verbal, nonverbal and analytical	Arihant

MPPSC 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus for MPPSC 2024 is separate for the Prelims and Mains exams.

MPPSC 2024 Exam Prelims Syllabus

The syllabus for the Prelims exam consisted of two papers:

Paper I: General Studies

• History, Culture, and Literature of Madhya Pradesh
• Major events and Major dynasties in the history of Madhya Pradesh
• Contribution of Madhya Pradesh to the freedom movement.
• Major arts and Sculpture of Madhya Pradesh
• Major Tribes and Dialects of Madhya Pradesh
• Major festivals, Folk music, Folk arts, and Folk literature of Madhya Pradesh
• Important Literature of Madhya Pradesh and their literature
• Religious and tourist places of Madhya Pradesh
• Important Tribal Personalities of Madhya Pradesh
• History of India
• Major features, Events and their administrative, Social and Economical Systems of Ancient and Medieval India
• Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th century
• Independence Struggle and the Indian National Movement for Freedom
• Integration and Reorganization of India After Independence
• Geography of Madhya Pradesh
• Forest, Forest Produce, Wildlife, Rivers, Mountains and Mountain ranges of Madhya Pradesh
• The climate of Madhya Pradesh
• Natural and Mineral Resources of Madhya Pradesh
• Transport in Madhya Pradesh
• Major Irrigation and Electrical Projects in Madhya Pradesh
• Agriculture, Animal husbandry and Agriculture based industries in Madhya Pradesh
• Geography of the World and India
• Physical Geography:- Physical features and Natural regions
• Natural Resources:- Forest, Mineral resources, Water, Agriculture, Wildlife, National Parks/ Sanctuaries/ Safari
• Social Geography:- Population-related Demography (Population growth, Age, Sex ratio, Literacy)
• Economic Geography: - Natural and Human resources (Industry, Modes of Transport)
• Continents/Countries/Oceans/Rivers/Mountains of the world
• Natural Resources of the World
• Conventional and Non-conventional Energy Resources

Constitutional System of Madhya Pradesh

• Constitutional System of Madhya Pradesh (Governor, Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court)
• The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj and Urban Administration in Madhya Pradesh

The Economy of Madhya Pradesh

• Demography and Census of Madhya Pradesh
• Economic Development of Madhya Pradesh
• Major Industries of Madhya Pradesh
• Castes of Madhya Pradesh, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Madhya Pradesh and Major Welfare Schemes of State
• Constitution Government and Economy of India
• Government of India Act 1919 and 1935
• Constituent Assembly
• Union Executive, President and Parliament
• Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Citizens and Directive Principles of State Policy
• Constitutional Amendments
• Supreme Court and Judicial System
• Indian Economy, Industrial Development and Foreign Trade, Import and Export
• Financial Institutions- Reserve Bank of India, Nationalised Banks, Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), National Stock Exchange (NSE), Non-Banking Financial Institutions
• Science and Technology
• Basic Principles of Science
• Important Indian Scientific Research Institutions and Their achievements, Satellite and Space technology
• Environment and Biodiversity
• Ecological System
• Nutrition, Food and Nutrients
• Human Body
• Agricultural Product Technology
• Food Processing
• Health Policy and Programmes
• Pollution, Natural Disasters and Management
• Current International and National Affairs
• Important Personalities and Places
• Major Events
• Important Sports Institutes, Sports Competitions and Awards of India and Madhya Pradesh
• Information and Communication Technology
• Electronics, Information and Communication Technology
• Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
• E-Governance
• Internet and Social Networking Sites
• E-commerce
• National and Regional Constitutional / Statutory Bodies
• Election Commission of India
• State Election Commission
• Union Public Service Commission
• Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
• Comptroller and Auditor General
• NITI Aayog
• Human Rights Commission
• Women Commission
• Child Protection Commission
• Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission
• Backward class Commission
• Information Commission
• Vigilance Commission
• National Green Tribunal
• Food Preservation Commission etc.

Paper II General Aptitude Test

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skill
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Decision-making and Problem-solving
• General Mental Ability
• Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation
• Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X Level)

MPPSC 2024 Mains Exam Syllabus

MPPSC Main Exam Syllabus is divided into six papers:

Paper I

General Studies I (Part A) - 1. HISTORY AND CULTURE

UNIT I: Indian History:- Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from Harappan civilization to 10th Century A.D.

UNIT II

• Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from 11th to 18th Century A.D.
• Mughal rulers and their administration, the Emergence of composite culture
• Impact of British Rule on Indian Economy and Society

UNIT III

• Reactions of Indians against British Colonial Rule: Peasant and Tribal revolts, The First Struggle of Independence
• Indian Renaissance: National Freedom Movement and its leaders
• The emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States, Formation of Madhya Pradesh
• Major events of the post-independence period

UNIT IV

• Independence Movement in Madhya Pradesh
• Indian Cultural Heritage (with special reference to Madhya Pradesh): Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, Festivals & Architecture from ancient to modern times
• World Heritage Sites in Madhya Pradesh and Tourism

UNIT V

• Dynasties of Madhya Pradesh: - Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia and Bhopal State (From the beginning till independence). * Within Geographic reference of Present Madhya Pradesh

General Studies I (Part B) - 2. GEOGRAPHY

UNIT I: World Geography

• Major Physical Features:- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers
• Major Geographical Phenomena:- Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanicity, Cyclone
• World Climate:- Climate and seasons, distribution of rainfall and climatic regions, Climate change and its effects

UNIT II: Geography of India

• Major physical features:- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers
• Physiographic Division of India
• Climate:- Origin of Monsoon, El Nino, Climate and Seasons, Distribution of rainfall and climatic regions
• Natural Resources:- Types and their uses

• (A) Water, forest, soil
• (B) Rocks and minerals

• Population:- Growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy, migration, rural and urban population
• Food Processing and Related Industries:- Scope and significance, Localization of industries, requirements for forward and backward linkages for industries, demand-supply and chain management

UNIT III: Geography of Madhya Pradesh

• Major Geomorphic Regions with special reference to Narmada Valley and Malwa Plateau
• Natural vegetation and climate
• Soil:- Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, soil formation process, problems of soil erosion and soil degradation, problem soil and methods of its reclamation, soil conservation planning on a watershed basis
• Mineral and Energy Resources:- Types, distribution and uses
• Major Industries: Based on agricultural produce, forests and minerals
• The Tribes of State with particular reference to vulnerable tribes

UNIT IV: Water and Disaster Management

• Drinking Water:- Supply, factors of impurity of water and quality management
• Water management
• Groundwater and water conservation
• Natural and Man-made disasters, Concept and scope of disaster management, specific hazards and mitigation
• Community planning: Resource mapping, relief and rehabilitation, preventive and administrative measures, safe construction. Alternative communication and survival efficiency

UNIT V: Advanced Techniques in Geography

• Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components, types of satellite, Application of remote sensing
• GIS(Global Information System): Components of GIS, and its applications
• GPS (Global Positioning System): Basic concepts of GPS and its applications

Paper II

General Studies II (Part A): Constitution, Governance, Political and Administrative Structure

UNIT I

• Constitution of India:- Its Foundation, characteristics, Basic Structure and important amendments
• Conceptual elements:- Objectives, fundamental rights and duties, the directive principle of state policy
• Federalism, Central:- State Relations, Supreme Court, High Court, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Lok Adalat and Public Interest Litigation

UNIT II

• Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Union Public Service Commission, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission and NITI Aayog
• Role of caste, religion, class, ethnicity, language and gender in Indian politics, Political parties and voting behaviour in Indian politics, civil society and Public movement, National integrity and security issues

UNIT III

• Public participation and local government (concerning the 73rd and 74th amendment to the Constitution)
• Accountability and Rights:- Competition Commission, Consumer Forum, Information Commission, Women's Commission, Human Rights Commission, SC / ST / OBC Commission, Central Vigilance Commission
• Features of democracy:- Political Representations, Participation of Citizens in the Decision-making Process
• Community-based organizations (CBO), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Self-help groups (SHG)
• Role of Media and Problems (Electronic, Print and Social)

UNIT IV

• Indian Political Thinkers Kautilya, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Ram Manohar Lohia, Dr B.R.Ambedkar, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Jayaprakash Narayan

UNIT V

• Administration and Management:- Meaning, nature and significance, Role of public administration in the developed and developing societies, Development of Public Administration as a subject, Modern Public Administration, Principles of Public Administration
• Concepts:- Power, Authority, Responsibility and Delegation
• Theories of organization, steps and area of control and unity of command
• New dimensions of public management, management of change and development administration

General Studies II (Part B): Economics and Sociology

UNIT I

• Issues and initiatives in the field of agriculture, industry and services in India
• Measurement of national income in India
• Functions of Reserve Bank of India and commercial banks, financial inclusion, monetary policy
• Characteristics of a good taxation system- Direct tax and indirect taxes, subsidies, cash transactions, fiscal policy
• The public distribution system, current trends and challenges of the Indian economy, poverty, unemployment and Regional imbalances
• India's international trade and balance of payment, the role of Foreign capital, multi-national companies, Foreign direct investment, import-export policy, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, World Trade Organization, ASIAN, SAARC, NAFTA AND OPEC

UNIT II: (Concerning Madhya Pradesh)

• Major crops, holdings and cropping patterns, Social and physical environmental impact on production and distribution of crops, Issues and challenges related to quality and supply of seeds and manure, farming practices, Issues and challenges of horticulture, poultry, dairy, fisheries and husbandry etc. Problems and challenges related to agricultural produce, transportation, storage and marketing
• Welfare Schemes of Agriculture
• Contribution to Service Sector
• Infrastructure and resources of Madhya Pradesh
• The demographic scenario of Madhya Pradesh and its impacts on the economy of Madhya Pradesh
• The industrial sector, growth, trends and challenges
• Availability of skilled human resources, employability and productivity of human resources, Different trends of employment

UNIT III: Human Resource Development

• Education:- Elementary education, Quality of Higher, Vocational, Technical and Medical Education. Issues related to girl's education
• Issues related to the following social classes and their welfare programmes:- Differently abled classes, Senior Citizens, Children, Women, Underprivileged classes and Displaced groups arising out of developmental projects

UNIT IV

• Elements of social harmony, the concept of civilisation and culture. Features of Indian Culture. Rituals: Various references, the Caste system. Ashram, Purushartha, Chatushtya, Religion and sect influence society and methods of marriage
• Community Development Programme, Extension Education, Panchayati Raj, Role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Community Development. Recent trends in the Voluntary sector regarding Rural Development, Family Court

UNIT V

• Population and Health Problems, Health Education, and Empowerment, Family Welfare Programmes, Population Control
• Status of Tribes in Madhya Pradesh, Social Structure, customs, Beliefs, Marriage, Kinship, Religious Beliefs and Traditions, Festivals and Celebrations in Tribes
• Women's Education, Family Health, Vital Statistics, Causes and effects of malnutrition, Government Programmes of supplementary nutrition, Technological inventions in the field of Immunology, Remedies (Treatment and Cure) of communicable and non-communicable diseases
• World Health Organization:- Objectives, Structure, Functions and Programmes

Paper III

General Studies III - Science and Technology

UNIT I

• Work, Power and Energy- Gravitational Force, Friction, Atmospheric Pressure and Work
• Units and Measurement, Example from daily life
• Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
• Sound:- Definition, Medium of Propagation, Audible and Inaudible sound, Noise and Music. Terminology related to Sound:- Amplitude, WaveLength, Frequency of Vibration
• Electricity:- Different types of Cell, Circuit
• Magnet:- Properties, preparation and uses of the artificial magnet
• Light:- Reflection, Refraction, Mirrors and Lenses, Image Formation
• Heat: Measuring Temperature, Thermometers, Transformation of Heat

UNIT II

• Element, Compound and Mixture:- Definition, Chemical Symbols, Properties, Availability on the Earth
• Material:- Metals and Non-Metals, Periodic Table and Periodicity
• Atom, Atomic Structure, Valency, Bonding, Nuclear Fusion and Fission
• Acids, Bases and Salts. pH Value Indicators
• Physical and Chemical Changes
• Chemistry in daily life

UNIT III

• Micro-organism and Organic Farming
• Cell – Structure and Function, Classification of Animals and Plants
• Nutrition in plants, animals and human beings, Balanced Diet, Vitamins, Deficiency Diseases, Hormones
• Body Organs of Human Beings, Structure and Functioning
• Respiration in Organisms
• Transportation in Animals and Plants
• Reproduction in Animals and Plants
• Health and Hygiene and Diseases

UNIT IV

• Types of Computers, Characteristics and Generation
• Memory, Input and Output Devices, Storage Devices, Software and Hardware, Operating systems, Windows, Uses of Microsoft Office
• Computer Languages, Translators, Compilers, Interpreters and Assemblers
• Internet, E-mail
• Social Media
• E-Governance
• Different useful Portals, Sites and Web Pages

UNIT V

• Numbers and their type, Methods of Unit Measurement, Equations and Factors, Profit loss, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio Proportion
• Statistics:- Probability, Measurement of Central Tendency (Mean, Mode, Median) and Variance, Types of Sampling

UNIT VI

• Communicable diseases and their Prevention
• National Vaccination Programme
• Primary Knowledge of AYUSH - Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy
• Health-Related Important Welfare Schemes of Central and State Government
• Major Health Organizations of Central and State Governments

UNIT VII

• Effects of Development on Human Life, Limitations of Indigenous Technologies
• History of Remote Sensing, Remote Sensing in India
• Indian Space Research Organization] (ISRO)
• Raja Ramanna Center for Atomic Technology (RRCAT)
• Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) Sriharikota
• Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
• Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
• National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Tirupati
• Liquid Propulsion System Center (LPSC), Bengaluru
• Space Application Center (SAC), Ahmedabad
• Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN)
• Ramanagara, Indian Space Science Data Center(ISSDC), Ramanagara
• Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
• National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC), Hyderabad
• Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun
• Generations of Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicles
• Biotechnology: Definition, uses in Sector of Health and Medicine, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Industry and Environment
• Clones, Robots and Artificial Intelligence
• Patents and Rights of Intellectual Property (Trips, Trims)
• Contribution of Indians in the field of Science and Technology: Chandrashekhar Venkata Raman, Hargovind Khurana, Jagdish Chandra Basu, Homi Jahangir Bhabha, M. Vishveshraiya, Srinivas Ramanujan, Vikram Sarabhai, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Satendra Nath Bose. Raja Ramanna, Prafulla Chandra Roy
• National and International Awards in the field of Science

UNIT VIII

• Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources of Energy: Meaning, Definition, Examples and Differences
• Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Organizational Integration, Energy Management in Operational Functions, Energy Purchase, Production, Production Planning and Control, Maintenance
• Issues and Challenges related to Energy Strategies
• Alternate Sources of Energy: Present scenario and future possibilities. Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Oceanic Energy, Geothermal Energy, Biomass Energy, Biofuel Energy etc.

UNIT IX

• Definition, Scope and Dimensions of Environment:– Physical, Economic, Cultural, Educational, Psychological etc, Concepts of Environment in the Indian context, Concepts of Environment in the Modern World
• Effect of human activities on Environment, Ethics and Values related to Environment; Biodiversity, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Changes
• Issues and Challenges Related to Environment, Causes and Effects of Environmental Degradation
• Environmental Education:- Programmes for Mass Awareness, Environmental Education and its relationship with Health and Safety
• Eco-friendly Technologies, Conservation of Energy, Constitutional provisions related to the Environment and its Protection. Environmental Protection Policies and Regulatory Framework

UNIT X

• Definition and importance of Geology, Earth- Crust, Mantle, Core Lithosphere, Hydrosphere
• Origin and Age of Earth
• Geological Time Scale, Rock-Definition
• Types of Rocks-Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rock
• Minerals and Ores, Fossils
• Weathering and Erosion, Formation of soil
• Groundwater
• Natural Coal, Natural Oil and Gas

Paper IV

General Studies IV: PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

UNIT I: Philosophers/Thinkers, Social Reformers

• Socrates, Plato
• Aristotle
• Mahavir
• Buddha
• Acharya Shankar
• Charvak
• GuruNanak
• Kabir
• Tulsidas
• Ravindra Nath Tagore
• Raja Ram Mohan Roy
• Savitribai Phule
• Swami Dayanand Saraswati
• Swami Vivekanand
• Maharishi Arvind
• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

UNIT II

• Attitude: Content, Elements, Function Formation of Attitude, Attitudinal Change, Persuasive Communication, Prejudice and Discrimination, Stereotypes Orthodox in the Indian context
• Aptitude - Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to public service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker sections
• Emotional Intelligence- Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, their utilities and application in Administration and Governance
• Individual differences

UNIT III: Human Needs and Motivation

• Ethics and Values in Public Administration:- Ethical elements in governance –
• Integrity, Accountability and Transparency
• Ethical Reasoning and Moral Dilemmas
• Conscience as a source of ethical guidance
• Code of Conduct for Civil Servants
• Implementation of Higher values in governance

Paper V

Paper V will be a General Hindi paper consisting of 3 sections.

Paper VI

Paper VI will be a Hindi Essay paper consisting of 3 sections.

MPPSC 2024 Answer Key

MPPSC 2023 final answer key was released on Jan 18, 2024. MPPSC State Service and State Forest Service preliminary answer key was released on Dec 20, 2023. MPPSC 2023 answer key objections was active till Dec 27, 2023. If a candidate has an objection to the MPPSC answer key, the candidate is able to submit it along with certified references (name of the reference texts, author of the book, corresponding page/document of the reference book).

Candidates were instructed to submit an online objection together with the stipulated examination fee within 7 days of the link being made accessible on the Commission's website mppsc.mp.gov.in. MPPSC 2023 answer key links are tabulated below.

• MPPSC Provisional Answer Keys of all 4 sets of General Studies and Civil Engineering question paper: Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D.
• Provisional MPPSC Answer Keys of all 4 sets of General Studies and Electrical Engineering question papers: Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D.
• Provisional Answer Keys of all 4 sets of General Studies and Agricultural Engineering question paper: Set A, Set B, Set, C, and Set D.

MPPSC Answer Key Dates 2024

MPPSC 2024 answer key will be announced after the completion of the exam. MPPSC 2023 answer key for the various exams was released on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the MPPSC 2023 answer key pdf from the official website seven days from the date of issue of the answer key. Candidates can refer to the answer keys and cross-check them with their answers to get a brief idea about the possible score. 

Candidates can raise objections against the SES answer key till seven days from the date of release of MPPSC 2023 answer key.

MPPSC 2023 answer key dates are tabulated below.

MPPSC 2024 Answer Key Dates

Events	Dates
State Service and State Forest Service- MPPSC 2023 Final Answer Key	Jan 18, 2024

Steps to Download MPPSC 2024 Answer Key

Follow the steps below to download MPPSC final answer key 2024.

• Step 1: Visit the official website- mppsc.mp.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click on the link ‘Answer Key’ in the ‘What’s New’ section of the page.
• Step 3: The link will directly open MPPSC 2024 answer key pdf.
• Step 4: Download MPPSC answer key pdf for future reference.

MPPSC 2024 Result

isMPPSC 2024 result for SSE is likely to be out in Apr 2024. On May 18, 2023, the State Services Exam Main result 2019 was released. Candidates can follow the steps given below to view their results, once it is declared.

Steps to Check MPPSC 2024 Result

• Step 1: Visit the official website- mppsc.mp.gov.in
• Step 2: In the notification section click on the “Results” link.
• Step 3: Enter the login credentials provided at the time of registration.
• Step 4: View the result displayed and download the same.
• Step 5: Take a printout of the copy for further usage.

Read More: MPPSC Result 2024

MPPSC Result 2022

MPPSC Result 2022 for the State Service and State Forest Service preliminary exam was released on Jul 12, 2023. The recruitment is being conducted for a total of 457 vacancies. Candidates can download the preliminary exam results at mppsc.mp.gov.in. The candidates who have qualified for the exam will now participate in the State Service and State Forest Service Mains exam. 

Candidates can refer to the below table for the MPPSC 2022 result links:

Events	Links
MPPSC 2022 State Service and State Forest Service Preliminary Exam Result	Download Here
Vigyapti Regarding Caveat on State Service Preliminary Result	Download Here

MPPSC 2024 Cut Off

The expected MPPSC 2024 cutoff for various categories is given below

MPPSC 2024 Cut Off

Category	Cut Off Marks
General	140 - 145
OBC	135 - 140
SC	125 - 130
ST	115 - 120

Read More: MPPSC Cut Off 2023

MPPSC Cut Off 2022

MPPSC Cut Off 2022 for State Service preliminary exam was released on Jul 12, 2023. Candidates who took part in the exam can check the cut off at mppsc.mp.gov.in. Only those candidates who cleared the cut off for the preliminary exam are qualified to participate in the MPPSC 2022 State Service Mains exam.

Candidates can refer to the below table for MPPSC cut off 2022 links:

Events	Links
MPPSC 2022 State Service and State Forest Service Preliminary Exam Cut Off	Download Here

MPPSC 2024 Vacancy

As per the recent MPPSC notification, the exam conducting body is aiming to fill 60 vacancies for which the exam is conducted across states. The application form was available on the official website till Feb 18, 2024. Candidates can also go through the MPPSC 2024 vacancy available for the different post is tabulated below.

MPPSC 2024 Vacancy

Department	Vacancy
Revenue Department	71
Finance Department (Subordinate Account Service)	88
Finance Department	30
School Education Department	60
State Police Service	22
State Administrative Service	27
Public Relation Department	11
Social Justice and PH Welfare Department	19
Food and Civil Supply Department	2
Total	330

MPPSC 2024 Salary

MPPSC 2024 pay range, in general, is given below.

• Salary: INR 15,600 - INR 39,100
• Grade Pay: INR 5,400

MPPSC 2024 Contact Details

Candidates can use the contact details provided below to address queries related to MPPSC 2024 exam.

Address:
Residency Area Dally College Road,
Indore, Madhya Pradesh - 452001

Phone Number: 0731-2702979

Fax: 0731-2701079

Official Website: mppsc.gov.in

Email Address: secretarypsc-mp@nic.in