Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
MPPSC SSE is the premiere civil services examination conducted for executive public administration in Madhya Pradesh. It features zero negative marking in Prelims, and comprehensive Mains papers covering General Studies, Hindi, Ethics, and Hindi Essay.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 1685 Marks (Mains 1500 + Interview 185)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims Paper 1: General Studies | 100 MCQs (MP History, Geography, Economy, Polity, ICT) | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Prelims Paper 2: CSAT (Qualifying) | 100 MCQs (Comprehension, Reasoning, Math) | 200 Marks (Need 40% to qualify) | 2 Hours |
| Mains: GS 1 to 4 + General Hindi + Essay | 6 Conventional Written Papers | 1500 Marks | 6 Days |
| Personality Test (Interview) | Board Interview | 185 Marks | 30 Minutes |
Prelims has zero negative marking (+2 for correct). Mains evaluated out of 1500 marks. Total 1685 Marks for final merit.
Negative Marking Rule: No negative marking in MPPSC Prelims
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Prelims Paper 1 cutoff typically hovers around 156-162 marks out of 200 (78-81 questions).
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in MPPSC Prelims?
No, there is currently no negative marking in the MPPSC State Service Preliminary examination.
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