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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: MPPSC State Service Exam

100

Questions per Prelims Paper

MPPSC / Drishti IAS

300

Marks per Prelims Paper

MPPSC 2026 pattern

3 marks

Marks per Question (2026)

MPPSC 2026 notification

1/3

Negative Marking per Wrong Answer

MPPSC 2026 pattern

33%

CSAT Qualifying Threshold

MPPSC

Rs. 500

General Application Fee

MPPSC

The MPPSC State Service Examination (Rajya Seva) is Madhya Pradesh's civil-services recruitment test. Its Prelims has two same-day objective papers — GS Paper I and CSAT Paper II — each with 100 questions worth 300 marks in two hours. From 2026, each question is 3 marks with one-third negative marking, and Paper II is qualifying at 33%. The General fee is Rs. 500.

Sample MPPSC State Service Practice Questions

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1Which dynasty made Ujjain (Avantika) a major political and cultural centre in ancient Madhya Pradesh and was associated with the legendary King Vikramaditya?
A.The Paramara dynasty
B.The Chandela dynasty
C.The Kalachuri dynasty
D.The Holkar dynasty
Explanation: The Paramara dynasty ruled the Malwa region from Dhar and Ujjain, and the legendary Vikramaditya is traditionally linked with Ujjain (Avantika). King Bhoja of the Paramaras was a noted patron of learning. MPPSC Prelims regularly tests Madhya Pradesh's medieval dynasties.
2The Khajuraho group of temples in Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built primarily by which dynasty?
A.The Chandela dynasty
B.The Paramara dynasty
C.The Tomar dynasty
D.The Bundela dynasty
Explanation: The Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela rulers of Bundelkhand between roughly the 10th and 12th centuries CE. They are famous for their Nagara-style architecture and intricate sculptures and were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
3Rani Durgavati, celebrated for her resistance against the Mughal army of Akbar, was the queen of which kingdom in present-day Madhya Pradesh?
A.The Gond kingdom of Garha-Katanga (Gondwana)
B.The Bundela kingdom of Orchha
C.The Holkar state of Indore
D.The Scindia state of Gwalior
Explanation: Rani Durgavati ruled the Gond kingdom of Garha-Katanga (Gondwana) around Jabalpur and died fighting Akbar's forces under Asaf Khan in 1564. She is one of Madhya Pradesh's most celebrated historical figures, and a university in Jabalpur is named after her.
4The 1857 revolt in central India saw which queen lead resistance and later die fighting near Gwalior, an event closely tied to Madhya Pradesh's freedom history?
A.Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi
B.Begum Hazrat Mahal
C.Rani Avantibai Lodhi
D.Rani Durgavati
Explanation: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi joined the 1857 revolt and died fighting British forces near Gwalior in June 1858, an event central to Madhya Pradesh's freedom narrative. Rani Avantibai Lodhi of Ramgarh also led the 1857 revolt in the Mandla region of MP.
5The Sanchi Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, was originally commissioned by which Mauryan emperor?
A.Ashoka
B.Chandragupta Maurya
C.Bindusara
D.Harsha
Explanation: The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and later enlarged. It is one of the oldest stone structures in India and a key Buddhist monument, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989.
6In ancient Indian tradition tested in MPPSC Prelims, the term 'Purushartha' refers to which of the following?
A.The four aims of human life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha
B.The four stages of life (ashramas)
C.The four Vedas
D.The four varnas of society
Explanation: Purushartha denotes the four legitimate aims or objectives of human life in Hindu thought: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). This is part of the 'Ancient Indian Knowledge Tradition' section of the MPPSC GS syllabus.
7Which Mughal-era figure built the famous fort at Orchha and was a close associate of Emperor Jahangir, leaving a strong architectural legacy in Bundelkhand (Madhya Pradesh)?
A.Bir Singh Deo (Bundela ruler)
B.Man Singh Tomar
C.Hoshang Shah
D.Baz Bahadur
Explanation: Bir Singh Deo, the Bundela ruler of Orchha, was a close associate of Jahangir and built important monuments including the Jahangir Mahal at Orchha. Orchha's palaces and temples are a major heritage attraction in present-day Madhya Pradesh.
8The Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are primarily significant for which reason?
A.They contain prehistoric cave paintings from the Stone Age
B.They are medieval Jain temples
C.They are Buddhist monasteries from the Gupta era
D.They are Mughal-period hunting lodges
Explanation: The Bhimbetka rock shelters near Bhopal contain prehistoric paintings, some dating to the Mesolithic and earlier periods, depicting hunting, dancing, and animals. They were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 and are evidence of early human habitation in central India.
9Which of the following pairs of social/religious reformers and their movements, frequently tested in MPPSC Prelims, is correctly matched?
A.Raja Ram Mohan Roy – Brahmo Samaj
B.Swami Dayanand Saraswati – Ramakrishna Mission
C.Swami Vivekananda – Arya Samaj
D.Jyotiba Phule – Aligarh Movement
Explanation: Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, a key 19th-century reform movement opposing practices like sati. The MPPSC syllabus includes 'Social and Religious Reform Movements of the 19th and 20th centuries.'
10The states of Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh, Bhopal, and the old Madhya Pradesh were merged on 1 November 1956 to form the present state of Madhya Pradesh under which process?
A.The reorganisation of states under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956
B.The integration of princely states by the Instrument of Accession in 1947
C.The Government of India Act, 1935
D.The First Five-Year Plan
Explanation: The present state of Madhya Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, which reorganised Indian states largely on linguistic lines, merging Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh, Bhopal, and the earlier Madhya Pradesh.

About the MPPSC State Service Exam

The MPPSC State Service Examination (Rajya Seva Pariksha) is the gateway recruitment test conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission for various state-government administrative posts. Selection is a three-stage process: a Preliminary Examination (screening), a descriptive Main Examination, and an Interview. The Prelims consists of two objective papers held on the same day — Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (General Aptitude Test, also called CSAT) — each carrying 100 questions and 300 marks over a two-hour duration. From the 2026 cycle, each question carries 3 marks with negative marking of one-third of the marks for every wrong answer, and Paper II is qualifying in nature (minimum 33%).

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours per paper (Paper I and Paper II, held the same day)

Passing Score

Paper II (CSAT) qualifying at 33%; Paper I merit cut-off varies by year and category

Exam Fee

Rs. 500 (General); Rs. 250 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD residents of Madhya Pradesh (plus portal charges) (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore)

MPPSC State Service Exam Content Outline

~18%

History & Culture (India and Madhya Pradesh)

Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, the freedom struggle, and the dynasties, art, literature, and culture of Madhya Pradesh

~15%

Geography (India, World, and Madhya Pradesh)

Physical, social, and economic geography plus rivers, ranges, climate, resources, and national parks of Madhya Pradesh

~15%

Polity & Constitutional System

Indian Constitution, fundamental rights and duties, panchayati raj, and the constitutional and administrative system of Madhya Pradesh

~12%

Economy (India and Madhya Pradesh)

Indian economy, banking, GST, demography and census, and the economy and development of Madhya Pradesh

~12%

Science, Environment & Health

General science, environment and ecology, climate change, and public-health awareness topics

~13%

Current Affairs, Schemes & Statutory Bodies

International, national, and MP current events, government schemes, and constitutional/statutory bodies

~5%

ICT and Tribes/Folk Culture of MP

ICT, AI, e-governance, cyber security, and the tribes, folk culture, and folk literature of Madhya Pradesh

~10%

General Aptitude Test (CSAT, Paper II)

Comprehension, reasoning, mental ability, basic numeracy, and data interpretation in the qualifying Paper II

How to Pass the MPPSC State Service Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Paper II (CSAT) qualifying at 33%; Paper I merit cut-off varies by year and category
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours per paper (Paper I and Paper II, held the same day)
  • Exam fee: Rs. 500 (General); Rs. 250 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD residents of Madhya Pradesh (plus portal charges)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

MPPSC State Service Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the Madhya Pradesh-specific syllabus — history, geography, tribes, folk culture, and state schemes — as MP questions form a large and high-yield share of Paper I.
2Adapt to the 2026 negative-marking rule: avoid blind guessing and answer only when you can reasonably eliminate options, since one-third of a question's marks is deducted for wrong answers.
3Do not neglect Paper II (CSAT) despite it being qualifying — with negative marking now applicable, secure the 33% qualifying mark by drilling comprehension, reasoning, and numeracy.
4Read a daily newspaper and a monthly current-affairs compilation focused on international, national, and Madhya Pradesh events, schemes, and appointments.
5Use the official MPPSC syllabus and previous years' question papers to map recurring topics and the actual depth and style of questions.
6Build a revision cycle for the Constitution, statutory bodies, and basic economy concepts, which are factual and reward repeated practice.
7Take full-length timed mock prelims under the 3-marks-per-question, two-hours-per-paper format to refine speed, accuracy, and attempt strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MPPSC State Service Examination?

The MPPSC State Service Examination (Rajya Seva Pariksha) is the civil-services recruitment test conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission for state-government administrative posts. It is held in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.

What is the MPPSC Prelims exam pattern in 2026?

The Prelims has two objective papers on the same day: Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (General Aptitude Test / CSAT). Each paper has 100 questions worth 300 marks and runs for two hours, with 3 marks per question and one-third negative marking from 2026.

Is there negative marking in the MPPSC Prelims?

Yes. From the 2026 cycle, MPPSC introduced negative marking in the Prelims — one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. There is no deduction for questions left unanswered.

Is Paper II (CSAT) counted in the merit list?

No. Paper II is qualifying in nature; candidates must score at least 33% in it, but its marks are not counted toward the merit ranking. Only Paper I marks are used to shortlist candidates for the Mains.

What is the application fee for the MPPSC State Service Exam?

The application fee is generally Rs. 500 for General candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, OBC, and PWD candidates who are residents of Madhya Pradesh, plus applicable online portal charges.

Who is eligible to appear for the MPPSC State Service Exam?

A candidate must be a citizen of India and hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Age limits (generally 21 years minimum) apply, with upper-age relaxations for reserved categories and Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates as per the notification.

What does Paper I (General Studies) cover?

Paper I covers history and culture, geography, polity and the constitutional system, economy, science, environment and health, current affairs, ICT, statutory bodies, and the tribes and folk culture of Madhya Pradesh, with strong MP-specific emphasis.

How is the final selection decided?

The Preliminary Examination is only a screening stage and its marks are not counted in the final merit. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the Main Examination and the Interview (Personality Test).