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MPPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Madhya Pradesh State Service Exam (MPPSC SSE) — Preliminary + Mains

Sections
4
Topics
30
Sub-topics
252
Stages
4

The MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh State Service Exam (MPPSC SSE) — Preliminary + Mains) syllabus is organised into 4 sections: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 30 topics and 252 sub-topics, tested in MPPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I, MPPSC Mains Paper II (Madhya Pradesh-specific — UNIQUE), MPPSC Mains Paper III and 1 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

MPPSC conducts Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to Madhya Pradesh Administrative Service, Madhya Pradesh Police Service, and other Group A/B services. Per official MPPSC notification: Preliminary (GS — Objective) + Mains (GS Paper I, GS Paper II — Madhya Pradesh-specific, General Hindi, General English, Optional Subject) + Interview. Subjects: General Studies (Indian), General Studies (Madhya Pradesh-specific — UNIQUE), General Hindi, General English, Optional.

Exam pattern: Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — MPPSC Combined Competitive Exam

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  • Indian History (Madhya Pradesh PSC)

    Ancient, Medieval, Modern (1857), Freedom Struggle, Post-Independence, Madhya Pradesh's Contributions, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Geography (Madhya Pradesh PSC)

    Physical, Climate, Resources, Agriculture, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Polity & Constitution (Madhya Pradesh PSC)

    Preamble, FRs, DPSPs, Parliament, Judiciary, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Economy (Madhya Pradesh PSC)

    Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Banking, Tax, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • General Science (Madhya Pradesh PSC)

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Environment, Per Official Notification

    ~3 marks
  • Current Affairs National & International (Madhya Pradesh PSC)

    Events, Schemes, Awards, Per Official Notification

    ~3 marks
  • Indian History

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Geography

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Polity & Constitution

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Economy

    ~2 marks
  • General Science

    ~2 marks
  • Current Affairs

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — MPPSC Combined Competitive Exam

High-weightage MPPSC topics

  1. 1Madhya Pradesh History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~5 marks
  2. 2Indian History (Madhya Pradesh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  3. 3Indian Geography (Madhya Pradesh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  4. 4Indian Polity & Constitution (Madhya Pradesh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  5. 5Indian Economy (Madhya Pradesh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  6. 6Madhya Pradesh Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks
  7. 7Madhya Pradesh Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks
  8. 8Madhya Pradesh Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks

MPPSC section-wise syllabus

Paper I

MPPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I · 12 topics · 102 sub-topics

  • Indian History (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • Indian Geography (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • Indian Economy (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • General Science (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • Current Affairs National & International (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • Indian History
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science
  • Current Affairs
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper II

MPPSC Mains Paper II (Madhya Pradesh-specific — UNIQUE) · 6 topics · 42 sub-topics

  • Madhya Pradesh History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Madhya Pradesh Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Madhya Pradesh Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Madhya Pradesh Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Madhya Pradesh Culture & Heritage (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Madhya Pradesh General Knowledge & Landmarks (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
Full Paper II syllabus

Paper III

MPPSC Mains Paper III · 9 topics · 78 sub-topics

  • Reasoning & Mental Ability (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Madhya Pradesh PSC)
  • General Hindi (Madhya Pradesh PSC Qualifying)
  • General English (Madhya Pradesh PSC Qualifying)
  • English Grammar
  • English Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • English Vocabulary
  • English Comprehension Skills
Full Paper III syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the MPPSC syllabus?

The MPPSC syllabus has 4 sections: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 30 topics and 252 sub-topics.

What is the MPPSC exam pattern?

Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — MPPSC Combined Competitive Exam. Stages: MPPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I, MPPSC Mains Paper II (Madhya Pradesh-specific — UNIQUE), MPPSC Mains Paper III, MPPSC Domain Test.

How many questions come from each MPPSC section?

Paper I: 100 questions (200 marks); Paper II: 100 questions (200 marks); Paper III: 100 questions (200 marks); Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which MPPSC topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Madhya Pradesh History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (Paper II, ~5 marks), Indian History (Madhya Pradesh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Geography (Madhya Pradesh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Polity & Constitution (Madhya Pradesh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Economy (Madhya Pradesh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks).

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Is this the official MPPSC syllabus?

It is compiled from the official MPPSC notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.