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The official notice for the MPPSC, or the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission examinations has been released. The State Civil Service Examination held by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has vacant posts for candidates who want to apply.
MPPSC PCS 2022 Notification Overview
Check out the below table to get an overview of the MPPSC PCS examination.
| Particulars | Details |
| Post Name | MPPSC State Service |
| Vacancy | 346 |
| Mode Of Exam | Online |
| Selection Process | Preliminary and Mains |
| Salary Scale | 15000-39000 |
| Official Website | MPPSC PCS |
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MPPSC PCS 2022 Exam Dates
Here is a table providing all the details regarding the important dates for the examination:
| Events | Dates |
| MPPSC 2022 Notification Release Date |
22nd December 2021
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| MPPSC Application Form 2022 Starts |
10th January 2022
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| Closing Date of MPPSC Application form 2022 |
09th February 2022
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| Edit Application Form |
15th January to 11th February 2202
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| MPPSC Admit Card 2022 |
15th April 2022
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| MPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2022 |
24th April 2022
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| MPPSC Preliminary Result Date |
to be announced soon
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| Exam date of MPPSC Mains 2022 |
to be announced soon
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| MPPSC Mains 2022 Result Date |
to be announced soon
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| MPPSC Interview 2022 Date |
to be announced soon
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A total of 346 State Services (Rajya Sewa Pariksha) & Forest Services vacancies will be recruited through MPPSC PCS 2022 Exam.
| Name of the Posts | Vacancies |
| MPPSC State Service Vacancy 2022 | |
| Total Vacancies | 283 |
| MPPSC Forest Services 2022 | |
| Post | Vacancies |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest | 8 |
| Range Forest officer | 40 |
| Project Forest officer | 15 |
| Total Vacancies | 346 |
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MPPSC PCS 2022 Salary Scale
The salary scale for the MPPSC PCS posts are given below for you to check:
| Post | Grade Pay | Pay Scale |
| State Administrative Service and Deputy Collector | Rs 5,400/- |
Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
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| State Police Service and Deputy Superintendent of Police | Rs 5,400/- |
Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
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| Finance Department | Rs 5,400/- |
Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
|
| Public Relations Department | Rs 5,400/- |
Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
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| Food, Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs Department | Rs 5,400/- |
Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
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| School Education Department | Rs 5,400/- |
Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
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| Social Justice & Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Rs 5,400/- |
Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/-
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| Revenue Department | Rs 3,600/- |
Rs 9,300/- Rs 34,800/-
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| Finance Department | Rs 3,600/- |
Rs 9,300/- Rs 34,800/-
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MPPSC PCS 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The details for the eligibility criteria is given below for candidates who want to apply for the various posts of MPPSC PCS 2022Exam.
Age
| Post Type | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
For women (UR, PwD), Men, Women, (SC,ST,OBC)
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| Non-Uniformed Post | 21 years | 40 years | 45 years |
| Uniformed-Post | 21 years | 33 years | 38 years |
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Educational Qualification
The candidate who has completed their graduation or is in the final year of their education is eligible to apply for the MPPSC State Services Examination. The applicant must have a valid graduation degree from a government recognized institute, according to the MPPSC Eligibility.
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Start Learning!MPPSC PCS 2022 Application Form
The very first step to an examination is filling up the form. One should be clear about the process of applying for the exam.
Steps to Apply Online for MPPSC PCS Examination is given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission @mpsc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on “Online Facilities>>Apply Online>>Online Application Form for State Service & State Forest Service Preliminary Examination 2021”.
Step 3: Click on User Registration.
Step 4: Enter your personal & education details asked in the application form correctly.
Step 5: Upload the documents as per the required dimensions & size.
Step 6: Pay the MPPSC 2022 Application Fee as per your category.
Step 7: Submit your MPPSC PCS Application form much before the last date.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees Amount |
| General | Rs. 500/- |
| Reserved (ST/SC/OBC) | Rs. 250/- |
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MPPSC PCS 2022 Exam Pattern
The MPPSC 2022 Exam will be conducted in three stages. Check out the below table to get details about the exam pattern:
| Exam Name | Type of Exam | Marks |
| MPPSC Prelims Exam | General Studies-Objective (2 Hours) General Aptitude Test- Objective (2 Hours) |
200 200 |
| MPPSC Mains Exam | General Studies-I (3 hours) General Studies-II (3 hours) General Studies-III (3 hours) General Studies-IV (3 hours) Hindi (3 Hours) Hindi Essay (2 hours) |
300 300 300 200 200 100 |
| MPPSC Interview | Personality Test | 175 |
Under the Prelims examination, there are two main papers – General Studies and General Aptitude Test.
- Both are objective (MCQs) types of paper.
- Both the papers consist of 200 marks each, and candidates are allotted 120 minutes or 2 hours for each paper.
- There is no negative marking in MPPSC (State Service Exam) Prelims exam for wrong answers.
Under the MPPSC Mains Mains examination, there are five main papers –
- General Studies I
- General Studies II
- General Studies III
- General Studies IV
- Hindi
- Hindi Essay
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MPPSC PCS 2022 Syllabus
The exam has prelims, mains and interviews. Here is the syllabus you need to check:
Prelims Syllabus
The prelims have 2 papers –
General Studies – Objective
- General Science and Environment.
- Current Events of National & International Importance.
- History of India and Independent India.
- Indian Polity and Economy.
- Sports.
- Geography. History and Culture of M.P.
- Polity and Economy of M.P.
- Information and Communication Technology.
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Science and Environment |
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. |
| Constitution Government |
Government 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. |
| History of India & Independent India |
Major events and Major dynasties in the history of Madhya Pradesh.
Contribution of Madhya Pradesh in 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 Literator of Madhya Pradesh and their literature. Religious and tourist places of Madhya Pradesh. Important Tribal Personalities of Madhya Pradesh. 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 centuries. 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 World |
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 World. Conventional and Non-conventional Energy Resources. |
| Current International & National Affairs |
Important Personalities and Places.
Major Events. Important Sports Institutes, Sports Competitions and Awards of India and Madhya Pradesh. |
| Information & 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. |
General Aptitude Test
- Comprehension.
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Decision making and problem-solving.
- General mental ability.
- Basic numeracy.
- Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level)
Mains Syllabus
Check the syllabus below for the Mains exam:
General Studies I
History & Culture World History Indian History Moguls and their administration Impact of British Rule on Indian economy and society, Indian ‘Renaissance: Emergence of India as a Republic. Indian Culture, Heritage, Geography Water Management, Disaster & its Management
| Paper – I History | |
| Units | Topics |
| Unit-I |
Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from Harappan civilization to 10th Century A.D.
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| Unit-II |
Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from 11th to 18th Century A.D.
Mughal rulers and their administration, 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 |
Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia and Bhopal State (From the beginning till independence).
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| Paper-II Geography | |
| Unit-I |
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 |
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, Requisites for forwarding and backward linkages for industries, demand supply and chain management. |
| Unit-III |
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 |
| Unit-IV |
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 |
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. |
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General Studies II
- Constitution, the Political and Administrative Structure of Governance.
- Security issues: External and Internal.
- Social & Some important Legislation
- Social Sector – Health, Education & Empowerment
- Education systems
- Human resource development
- Welfare programs
- Public Services
- Public Expenditure and Accounts
- International Organizations
General Studies III
- Science
- Reasoning and Data Interpretation
- Technology
- Emerging Technologies
- Energy
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Indian Economy
General Studies IV
- Human needs and motivation
- Philosophers/Thinkers, Social workers/Reformers
- Aptitude
- Emotional intelligence
- Corruption
- Case studies
| Units | Topics |
| Unit-I |
Philosophers/Thinkers, Social Reformers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Mahavir, Buddha, Acharya Shankar, Charwak, GuruNanak, Kabir, Tulsidas, Ravindra Nath Tagore, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Savitribai Phule, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekanand, Maharshi Arvind and Sarvpalli Radhakrishnan.
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| 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 |
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.
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| Unit-IV |
Corruption: Types and Causes of Corruption, Effects of corruption, Approaches to minimizing corruption, Role of society, Media, Family and Whistleblower, United Nation Convention on Corruption, Measuring corruption, Transparency International, Lokpal and Lokayukta.
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| Unit-V |
Case Studies: Based on the contents of the syllabus.
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MPPSC PCS 2022 Selection Process
Candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of the cutoff in the Prelims exam will have to appear for the Mains exam. A cutoff will be specified by MPPSC for the state service mains exam 2022, and the candidates shall be shortlisted for the interview on the basis of the cutoff.
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