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General Studies - Syllabus and Scheme (MPPSC State Service)

  • The MPPSC State Service Examination has three stages: Preliminary (two objective papers), Main (written descriptive papers), and Interview; the Prelims is only a screening stage and its marks are not counted in the final merit.

  • Prelims Paper I (General Studies) carries 200 marks and Paper II (General Aptitude Test) carries 200 marks; both are objective, each of 2 hours, and Paper II is qualifying in nature with a minimum of 33 percent required.

  • Negative marking applies in both Prelims papers: one-third of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for each wrong answer; questions left blank attract no penalty.

  • The Prelims syllabus covers History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, Environment and Ecology, and General Science, plus current events.

  • Paper II (CSAT-style General Aptitude) covers comprehension, interpersonal and communication skills, logical reasoning and analytical ability, decision making and problem solving, general mental ability, basic numeracy, and data interpretation.

  • The Main Examination consists of descriptive written papers including General Studies papers, an essay, and a compulsory Hindi language paper and a compulsory English language paper, with the language papers typically qualifying in nature.

  • The Interview (Personality Test) is conducted for candidates who clear the Main written examination; final merit is based on Main examination marks plus interview marks, not on Prelims.

  • The scheme is published and periodically revised by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission through official notifications; candidates must confirm paper counts, marks, and qualifying rules from the current year's advertisement.

  • Eligibility basics include Indian citizenship, a bachelor's degree from a recognised university, and age limits with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as specified in the current MPPSC notification.