MPPSC Prelims Answer Key for GS Paper 1 & CSAT Paper 2 has been released. The Prelims exam was successfully conducted on 21st May 2023. It is one of the most popular exams among aspirants belonging to the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a golden chance for candidates aspiring for government jobs in the state. Recently the Madhya Pradesh Commission had increased the number of vacancies from 427 to 456. The MPPSC recruitment process is divided into three stages - Prelims, Mains, and Interviews.
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting the State Services Examination for the State. The MPPSC exam is the most prestigious exam held in the state to appoint candidates to the gazetted posts. A large number of candidates apply for these State Civil Services, including the State Police Services, and posts like Naib Tehsildar.
MPPSC exam 2023 is held in three stages - Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Application is the first and foremost step in the recruitment process. It is advisable to check eligibility before filling out the MPPSC application to ensure success in the further process.
MPPSC exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for the various civil service posts in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Qualifying each stage to move forward in the selection process is important. Only a hand full of candidates get through the exam due to high competition.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the State Civil Service exams for various posts every year. The recruitment cycles for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 are also simultaneously ongoing. For some, the Mains examination was recently held in 2023 and for others, the final result is pending. The 2023 exam cycle has also begun and therefore candidates applying this year must be aware of the MPPSC 2023 recruitment process.
MP State Commission has announced the official MPPSC answer key 2023 on the website after the exam was successfully conducted on 21st May, 2023 (Sunday). Candidates can check the Prelims answer key for Papers 1 and 2 from the direct links which have been provided here for the ease of the candidates.
Candidates who appeared in the MPPSC exam held on 21st May 2023, and those who are planning to appear in the next cycle, can check the questions and their respective answers from the available answer keys. All answers have been confirmed after due verification by the subject experts. Therefore, candidates can refer to these answer keys without any concerns until the official ones are released.
Madhya Pradesh Public Services Commission released the MPPSC 2023 notification on 30th December 2022 for all the candidates who want to appear for the state civil service exam. Through recruitment, several vacancies are filled for the posts of State Administrative Services, Deputy District President, District Registrar, Chief Municipal Officer, and other posts in various departments of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission.
Download: MPPSC Notification 2023 PDF
The selection for the MPPSC SSE is through a three-stage exam consisting of Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. As per a recent notice, candidates can also apply for the State Forest Service exam along with the State Service Exam. There will be a combined exam for State Forest and State Service at the Prelims stage. Although the notification for the State Forest Service exam has been released separately.
The Commission releases the MPPSC exam date 2023 along with the notification PDF. Candidates can check the exam and online application dates below. Applicants should be well aware of the entire timeline of events that will be conducted throughout the recruitment cycle.
| MPPSC 2023 Exam Date | |
| Particulars | Dates |
| MPPSC Notification 2023 Release Date | 30th December 2022 |
| Online Application Dates | 10th January - 16th February 2023 |
| Prelims Admit Card Download Date | 14th May 2023 |
| MPPSC Exam Date 2023 for Prelims | 21st May 2023 |
| Prelims Answer Key Release | 24th May 2023 |
| Mains Exam Date | To be notified |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
MPPSC is the State Service Exam (SSE) of Madhya Pradesh. It examines candidates to recruit them for State Services (Rajya Seva Pariksha) & Forest Services. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission invites candidates to join the State Service Examination every year for the posts of Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Commercial Tax Officer, etc. The selection of the candidates is done through three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Here is a brief description of the important details of the MPPSC exam. Aspirants must check the exam details before proceeding with the application and preparation.
| MPPCS 2023 | Details |
| Exam Name | MPPSC State Services Exam |
| Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Mode of the examination | Online |
| Exam Stages | Three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
| Language of the exam | English & Hindi |
MPPSC eligibility helps aspirants to know whether they are eligible to apply for the exam or not. The eligibility criteria include nationality, educational qualification, and age limit. In addition to this, a candidate must also fulfill the physical requirements given for candidates who apply for the post of Home (Police) Department, Sub-Inspector, etc,
According to the recent criteria mentioned by the Madhya Pradesh Commission under the MPPSC Eligibility, the applicant must be a citizen of India.
Falling under the required age bracket is very important for exam applicants. The candidates willing to apply for the MP PCS exam must be between 21- 40 years. MPPSC age limit varies for different types of posts and categories. The age limit guidelines differ for women as well.
| Post Type | Minimum age | Maximum age | For Women (UR, PwD), Men, Women (SC, ST, OBC, etc) |
| Non-Uniformed Post | 21 years | 40 years | 45 years |
| Uniformed-Post | 21 years | 33 years | 38 years |
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission mentioned the age relaxation for different categories for the State Service exam in its official notification.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| All women candidates, irrespective of their domicile | 10 years |
| Physically-handicapped | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC Domiciles of MP | 5 years |
| Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Burma, Vietnam's bonafide repatriate of Indian origin holding an Indian Passport | 3 years |
| Personnel from Defence Services | 3 years |
| Defense Services Personnel | 3 years |
| Divorcee, Widow, or abandoned at the time of her first appointment. | 5 years |
| Test Series holders under the Family Welfare Programme. | 2 years |
| Vikram Award-winning sportsman, as per MPPSC General AD Memo. | 5 years |
Any candidate possessing a Graduate degree is eligible to apply for the MP PCS exam. Candidates in the final year of graduation (waiting for his/her result) are also eligible to apply for the MP State Services Examination. As per the MPPSC Eligibility, the candidate must have a valid Graduation degree from a Government recognized institute.
For MPPSC posts like Home (Police) Department, Sub-Inspector, etc, there is a physical requirement of Minimum Standard For Height and Chest Girth. Check the details below.
| Post | Height | Chest Girth (in cms) | |
| Without Expansion | Fully Expanded | ||
| Home (Police) Department | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
| District Excise Officer | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
| Superintendent, District Jail | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
| Transport Sub-Inspector | Male – 168 | 84 | 89 |
| Female – 155 | NA | NA | |
MPPSC vacancy 2023 is announced along with the notification PDF, where the candidates can check the department-wise and category-wise MPPSC SSE vacancies. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission had earlier announced 427 vacancies with the release of the notification.
In a recent notification, the Commission announced an addition of 29 vacancies to the list. Therefore, the current number of vacancies is 456. This gives an advantage to aspiring candidates to work hard and nail the competition.
The MPPSC State Services Exam 2023 online application was released on 10th January 2023. The online application window was open from 10th January - 16th February 2023. Candidates must follow the steps for the application for a hassle-free experience.
The online application fees is important to check before filling out the application. Applications without the fee are rejected in the first scrutiny.
Category | Fees |
SC/ST/OBC/PWD of Madhya Pradesh | 250/- |
Others | 500/- |
The MPPSC Selection Process is meant for selecting eligible candidates for the released vacancies across various departments. The MP State Services Examination consists of three phases-
All candidates who apply for the MP PCS recruitment are supposed to appear in all three levels of the selection process. Candidates who will be able to clear the Prelims exam will only be called for Mains. Those who will be able to crack the Mains exam will have to sit for a Personal Interview.
The first important step before starting the preparation is to refer to the exam pattern. It explains the entire exam schedule including the paper pattern, medium, time duration, subjects, etc for MP State Services Examination. As per the MPPSC exam pattern, both Prelims and Mains exams will be held in offline mode which is the pen and paper mode.
As per the MPPSC Exam Pattern for Prelims, it comprises two compulsory papers of objective type with two sections, i.e. General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2/CSAT Paper/Aptitude Paper. There is no negative marking in the examination.
Paper | Subjects | Marks | Time |
Paper-1 | General Studies | 200 marks | 2 hours |
Paper-2 | Aptitude test | 200 marks | 2 hours |
As per the MP PSC Mains Exam Pattern, the exam consists of 6 papers. Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks in all the sections to move to the next stage of the Interview.
Paper | Subjects | Time | Marks |
Paper-1 | General Study-I | 03 Hours | 300 |
Paper-2 | General Study-II | 03 Hours | 300 |
Paper-3 | General Study-III | 03 Hours | 300 |
Paper-4 | General Study-IV | 03 Hours | 200 |
Paper-5 | General Hindi | 02 Hours | 200 |
Paper-6 | Essay writing | 02 Hours | 100 |
The MPPSC Personality Test / Interview comprises 175 marks. The marks secured in this stage will be added to the final merit list including the Mains scores. The final score will determine the candidates' final result. The final merit is calculated by adding all marks obtained in the Main and Interview Examination by the Candidates. i.e.
MPPSC syllabus is informed to the candidates along with the exam notification. The syllabus gives candidates clarity about the important topics and subjects that are asked in the exam. The syllabus of the MP PCS exam is divided into Prelims and Mains syllabi. Each of them contains different sections which include questions based on the History, Culture, and Literature of Madhya Pradesh.
The MP State Commission has notified a detailed syllabus for the Preliminary exam, yet there are several topics in the subject where the number of questions asked is more than the rest. We have analyzed those topics in conjunction with the MPPSC syllabus, and applicants should review them several times before taking the final exam.
| Sections | Topics |
| 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 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 Major Features, Events, and 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 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, Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Madhya Pradesh, and Major Welfare Schemes of State |
| Constitution Government and Economy of India | 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 |
| 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. |
| Subject | Topics |
| General Aptitude | Comprehension Interpersonal skills, including communication skill Logical reasoning and analytical ability Decision-making and problem-solving General mental ability Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, the order of magnitude, etc.-Class X level) Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.-Class X level) Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level) |
The Mains syllabus of the MPPSC exam consists of 6 papers with different topics and sub-topics that need to be covered. Candidates are required to score well in each section to score decent marks so that they are able to get through the Mains and reach the stage of the interview. Broadly, the MPPCS Mains syllabus is as follows:-
| Paper | Subjects |
| GS 1 | History, Geography |
| GS 2 | Constitution, Security, Social Issues, Economics, International Organization |
| GS 3 | General Science, Environment & Sustainable Development, Science & Technology, Reasoning & Data Interpretation |
| GS 4 | Philosophers/Thinkers, Social workers/Reformers, Human needs and Motivation, Aptitude, Corruption, Emotional intelligence, Case studies |
| GS 5 | General Hindi & Grammar |
| GS 6 | Hindi Essay |
The popularity of the MP PCS exam among candidates is mainly because of the salary offered for the posts. Various posts in recruitment come with one of the most handsome salaries for any state job. Given below is the MPPSC salary for various posts in the organization.
Candidates will also be entitled to various other benefits, perks and allowances along with the attractive salary provided by the Madhya Pradesh government.
| Post | Pay Scale |
| State Administrative Service and Deputy Collector | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs 5,400/-) |
| State Police Service and Deputy Superintendent of Police | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs 5,400/-) |
| Finance Department (लेखाधिकारी,सहायक संचालक इत्यादि) | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs 5,400/-) |
| Public Relations Department | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs 5,400/-) |
| Food, Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs Department | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs 5,400/-) |
| School Education Department | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs 5,400/-) |
| Social Justice & Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Rs 15,600/- Rs 39,100/- (Grade Pay Rs 5,400/-) |
| Revenue Department (नायब तहसीलदार) | Rs 9,300/- Rs 34,800/- (Grade Pay Rs 3,600/-) |
| Finance Department (मध्य प्रदेश अधीनस्थ लेखा सेवा) | Rs 9,300/- Rs 34,800/- (Grade Pay Rs 3,600/-) |
Preparing for one of the most popular and prestigious government exams is surely not going to be easy. Cracking a tough exam requires sincerity, dedication, and a goal-based approach. The MP PCS exam preparation requires a well-planned MPPSC study plan, expert guidance, and regular revision for the exam.
Read in detail How to Prepare for MPPSC 2023? We have mentioned some of the most useful study resources required for comprehensive exam preparation.
A candidate must solve the previous year's question paper of the MP PCS exam. Solving MPPSC Previous Years Paper gives candidates knowledge about the questions that were asked in previous years.
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MP PCS cut-off is the minimum mark the candidates must score to qualify for the exam. Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission releases the MPPSC cutoff along with the result. Candidates can check out the previous year's cut-off marks for their knowledge and analyze well.
MPPSC Prelims Cutoff Marks 2020
| Category | Gender | Cut-off Marks |
| UR | Open | 140 |
| Female | 138 | |
| SC | Open | 130 |
| Female | 128 | |
| ST | Open | 120 |
| Female | 118 | |
| OBC | Open | 132 |
| Female | 130 | |
| EWS | Open | 132 |
| Female | 1380 |
MPPSC Prelims Cutoff 2018
Categories | Cutoff |
UR (Male) | 138 |
UR (Female) | 128 |
SC (Male) | 126 |
SC (Female) | 122 |
ST (Male) | 118 |
Female | 114 |
OBC (Male) | 134 |
OBC (Female) | 132 |
The admit card for the MP PCS exam is released on the official website for the Prelims, Mains, and Interviews separately. The MPPSC Admit Card for Prelims has already been released by the MP Commission on 14th May 2023. Candidates can download their call letter till 21st May 2023.
All details regarding the exam venue, reporting time, and exam instructions are mentioned in the admit card. To download the admit card, candidates are required to use their application number and password and enter the captcha.
MPPSC Result 2023 shall be announced in three stages, Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. Candidates can check the MP Civil Service result through the direct link that shall be updated once each stage's results are released.
Candidates can read the MPPSC Exam Analysis to gain insight into the exam. Candidates get the Prelims question paper and answer key by downloading them. The following information is included in the Prelims exam analysis:
MPPSC refers to the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. The exam is annually conducted as State Services Exam (SSE). The selection for this exam is done through Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. A candidate needs to qualify at each stage to be eligible for an appointment into the service for the gazetted posts such as Deputy District President, District Registrar, about Officer, etc., in various departments of the Madhya Pradesh Commission.
MPPSC notification 2023 PDF was released by the Commission on its website on 30th December 2022. The notification pdf consists of vital exam information such as exam date, syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern, etc. Every PCS exam aspirant must download and go through the notification to get good clarity on the exam by clicking on the link that is given below:
The exam date for Prelims is released by the commission along with the MPPSC 2023 notification PDF. The Prelims exam is scheduled for two shifts on 21st May 2023. Candidates can check the dates of the Mains exam after the official release of the same.
Earlier the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission had announced 427 vacancies for different posts. Recently it has increased the number to 456. The candidates shall be appointed as gazetted officers in various departments of MPPSC, such as the Dept. of General Administration, Commercial Tax Dept, Home Police Dept, Urban Development and Environment Dept, Finance Department, etc.
Any Graduate or students in their final year of graduation (waiting for his/her result) are eligible to apply for the MP PCS exam 2023. In addition to educational qualifications, a candidate should also be between the age of 21 to 40 years. Candidates can check out the MPPSC eligibility to know more about it.
The best way to prepare for MPPSC 2023 exam is to first gain knowledge about the MPPSC syllabus and exam pattern. Then, candidates can check out the important books to assist them in their preparation.
MPPSC 2023 syllabus for Prelims consists of General Studies and Aptitude Tests that are objective in nature. There is no negative marking in the Prelims exam. The important topics for the MPPSC syllabus for Prelims are the History, Culture, and Literature of Madhya Pradesh, the Geography of Madhya Pradesh, the Economy of Madhya Pradesh, Hindi Language Comprehension Skills, etc.
Read: MPPSC Syllabus in Hindi
A candidate can appear as many times for the MP PCS exam until the maximum age limit exceeds. The MPPSC age limit for the exam is 21- 40 Years. for the General category of candidates.
The full form of MPPSC is Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. MPPSC is a state-level organization that conducts recruitment Exams in Madhya Pradesh. MP PCS is the most prestigious and highly anticipated exam in the state.
The difference between UPSC and MPPSC is that the Union Public Service Commission or UPSC conducts a national-level exam while Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission or MPPSC conducts a state-level exam.
The full form of MPPSC in Hindi is मध्य प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग है। MPPSC एक राज्य स्तरीय संगठन है जो मध्य प्रदेश में भर्ती परीक्षा आयोजित करता है।
An MPPSC officer is entitled to various benefits apart from the basic salary for a lifetime. The officers enjoy the benefits such as House rent allowance, peon, domestic servant, driver, travel allowance, official vehicle, etc.
The fundamental difference between MPPSC Officers and IAS officials is that IAS officers work in the Indian Government's administrative department, whilst MPPSC officers work in the State Government's administrative departments.
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