MPPSC Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Analysis of Prelims and Mains Examination

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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) conducts state level competitive exam for administrative positions in the Madhya Pradesh government. To succeed in this competitive examination, understanding the MPPSC syllabus is crucial. This blog provides an in-depth overview of the exam structure & syllabus for both the Preliminary and Mains exams.

MPPSC Exam Structure

The MPPSC State Service Exam (SSE) is conducted in three stages:

Stages	Paper / Duration	Marks
Prelims Exam	General Studies Paper I / 2 Hours	200
	General Aptitude (Paper II) / 2 Hours	200
Mains Exam	General Studies I / 3 Hours	300
	General Studies II / 3 Hours	300
	General Studies III / 3 Hours	300
	General Studies IV / 3 Hours	300
	Hindi Language / 2 Hours	200
	Hindi Essay / 2 hours and 30 minutes	100
Interview Exam	Personality Test	185

MPPSC Preliminary Exam Syllabus

The Preliminary Exam consists of two papers:

General Studies Paper I:

This paper assesses your general awareness and knowledge about Madhya Pradesh, India, and global topics.

Key Topics:

• History of India
• History, Culture and Literature of Madhya Pradesh
• Geography of India
• Geography of Madhya Pradesh
• Constitutional System of India and Madhya Pradesh
• Economy of India and Madhya Pradesh
• Science, Environment and Health
• International, National and Current Events of Madhya Pradesh
• Information and Communication Technology
• Tribes of Madhya Pradesh – Heritage, Fork Culture and Folk Litertature

General Aptitude Paper II (CSAT):

This paper tests your reasoning, analytical, and decision-making skills, and it is qualifying in nature.

Key Topics:

• Comprehension
• Life Style and Counter Force
• Communication Skill
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• General Mental Ability
• Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
• Data Interpretation (Class X level)
• Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level)

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MPPSC Mains Exam Syllabus

The Mains Exam comprises six descriptive papers:

1. General Studies I :

• History and Culture: Indian History, Freedom Struggle, World History, and the Cultural Heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
• Geography: Physical Features & Climate of India, Agriculture and Water Resources, Natural Resources and Industries, Disaster and Techniques and Geography of Madhya Pradesh.

2. General Studies II :

• Polity: Constitution, Governance, Political and Administrative Structure.
• Sociology:
  • Basic Concepts of Sociology.
  • Diversity and Challenges in Indian Society.
  • Rural and Urban Sociology.
  • Industrialization, Globalization, Social Development and Population
  • Human Resource Development and Social Welfare Schemes.

3. General Studies III :

• Economics:
  
  • Fundamental Aspects of Indian Economy
  • Taxation and Policy Landscape.
  • Overview of Madhya Pradesh Economy.
  • Social and Economic Development in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability.
• Science, Technology and Public Health
• Environment: Biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable development.
• Security Issues: Internal and external security challenges.

4. General Studies IV :

• Ethics and Integrity: Moral values, ethical governance, and philosophical aspects.
• Case Studies: Practical applications of ethics in governance.

5. Hindi :

• Grammar, translation, comprehension, and language usage.

6. Hindi Essay :

• Topics include contemporary issues, culture, and socio-economic challenges.

The MPPSC syllabus is vast but manageable with a structured approach. By breaking down the syllabus into smaller, focused areas and staying consistent with your preparation, you can confidently tackle the exam.

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