MPPSC State Service Previous Year Question Paper Pattern
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission — State Services Examination
Conducted by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC). Last verified: 2026-06-05. Always match this with the latest official notification before final preparation.
Prelims — Paper I (General Studies)
Marks
200
Time
120 min
Negative
None
100 questions × 2 marks each = 200 marks. No negative marking. Topics: MP & Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science, Technology, Current Affairs. MP-specific topics carry significant weight.
Prelims — Paper II (General Aptitude — qualifying)
Marks
200
Time
120 min
Negative
None
100 questions, 2 marks each. Qualifying in nature — verify minimum marks from official notification.
Mains (Descriptive)
Marks
1400
Time
As notified
Negative
None
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | - | 300 |
| General Studies Paper II | - | 300 |
| General Studies Paper III | - | 300 |
| General Studies Paper IV (Ethics) | - | 200 |
| General Hindi | - | 200 |
| Hindi Essay | - | 100 |
Interview: 175 marks. Total: 1575 marks. Verify latest paper structure from official notification.