MPPSC Exam Pattern 2025, Check Prelims and Mains Pattern

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the exam pattern for the Prelims and Mains examination in its official notification. The MPPSC recruitment will fill a total of 158 vacancies for the State Service and Forest Service departments. The MPPSC Exam consists of three stages: the Prelims, which includes two objective papers; the Mains, which consists of six descriptive papers and an Interview. This article provides detailed information on the MPPSC Exam Pattern.

MPPSC Exam Pattern 2025- Highlights

Aspirants must be familiar with the MPPSC Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern to plan their preparation accordingly. The MPPSC Exam date is scheduled to be held on 16 February 2025. The MPPSC Exam Pattern glimpse is given in the table below:

MPPSC Exam Pattern 2025

MPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

According to the MPPSC Notification, candidates should focus on each stage of the examination one at a time. For the MPPSC Prelims 2025, there are two papers: General Studies and General Aptitude Test. Both papers consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and are each of 200 marks. Candidates have 2 hours (120 minutes) for each paper, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

• Up to 20 times the number of vacant posts will be shortlisted for the Mains based on category.
• Candidates with equal marks within their category will also be eligible for the Mains.
• Only candidates who qualify the Prelims, as per the Commission’s advertisement, can appear for the Mains.
• Unreserved candidates need to score at least 40% in each Prelims paper to be eligible for the Mains.
• Unreserved female candidates must also score a minimum of 40%.

SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and disabled candidates need to score at least 30% to be eligible for the Mains.

MPPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The first three papers on General Studies in MPPSC Mains Exam 2025 consist of 300 marks each, the fourth General Studies paper consists of 200 marks. Also, the Hindi paper also consists of 200 marks, while the Hindi essay paper is allotted a maximum of 100 marks. All the papers, except the one on Hindi Essay, are allotted 3 hours to attempt. Candidates are given 120 minutes, or 2 hours to complete the Hindi Essay paper.

MPPSC Exam Pattern 2025 for Interview

Candidates who pass the Mains exam must attend an interview with the commission about a month later. The interview tests the candidate’s personality through oral questions. The interview is of 185 marks (previously 175). The final merit list is based on the total marks from the Mains and Interviews. Candidates need at least 40% in each paper to qualify, while SC/ST, OBC, and disabled candidates need a minimum of 30%.

MPPSC Exam Preparation Tips 2025

Candidates are advised to follow the MPPSC Exam Preparation Strategy to plan their studies effectively, considering the highly competitive and challenging nature of the MPPSC exam.

• Exam Pattern and Syllabus
• Create a Realistic Timetable
• Practice Regularly:
• Self-Analysis
• NCERT Completion
• Early Preparation
• Effective Time Management
• Regular Practice Exams

Essay Writing Strategy

Candidates need to score around 60-65% marks in this stage, though the required percentage may vary slightly due to changes in the curriculum. The essay in the MPPSC Mains exam must be written in Hindi (Devanagari Script). The marks earned in this paper will be included in the merit list. Clear, concise, and impactful expression will be rewarded across all subjects of the exam

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