MPPSC Syllabus 2026, Check Prelims and Mains Subject wise PDF

MPPSC Syllabus 2026 released. Check MPPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus subject-wise with exam pattern and topics. Download MPPSC Syllabus 2026 PDF for State Service Examination preparation.

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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially released the MPPSC Notification 2026 for the State Service Examination (SSE), bringing renewed attention to the MPPSC Syllabus 2026 for Prelims and Mains. While many aspirants expected major syllabus changes, the commission has clearly stated that there is no alteration in subject-wise topics or units. However, what has changed significantly is how the syllabus will be evaluated, especially due to the introduction of negative marking for the first time in MPPSC Prelims.

This article provides a complete subject-wise breakdown of MPPSC Syllabus 2026, explains the Prelims and Mains exam pattern, highlights what is new and what remains the same, and guides aspirants on how to approach the unchanged syllabus under the new marking regime.

MPPSC Syllabus 2026: What Is New and What Is Not?

Before diving into subject-wise details, it is important to clarify a key confusion among aspirants.

What Remains the Same

Prelims and Mains syllabus topics
Subject structure
Three-stage selection process: Prelims → Mains → Interview
GS dominance over optional subjects
MP-specific focus (MP GK, MP History, MP Geography)

What Has Changed

Negative marking introduced for the first time in Prelims
Each Prelims question now carries 3 marks
1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer
Accuracy now more important than attempts
Cut-off likely to reduce due to penalties

This means:
The syllabus is old, but the strategy must be new.

MPPSC Exam Pattern 2026 (Latest)

MPPSC Preliminary Examination 2026

Type: Objective (MCQs)
Mode: OMR-based
Total Papers: 2
Same-day examination

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Studies	100	300	2 Hours
Paper 2	CSAT	100	300	2 Hours

Negative Marking Rule
For every wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted (1/3 of 3 marks).
Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

MPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise

Exam Conducting Authority: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Stage: Preliminary Examination
Total Papers: 2 (GS + CSAT)
Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 deduction per wrong answer)

Paper 1: General Studies (GS)

Subject	Detailed Topics Covered
History of India & Madhya Pradesh	Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History; Freedom Struggle (1857 Revolt, Gandhian Era); Indian National Movement; History of Madhya Pradesh; Tribal movements; Cultural heritage of MP
Indian Constitution & Polity	Constitution making; Salient features; Fundamental Rights & Duties; DPSPs; Parliament; State Legislature; President & Governor; Judiciary; Constitutional & statutory bodies; Local self-government (Panchayati Raj & Urban Bodies)
Geography (India & MP)	Physical geography; Climate & monsoon; Rivers & drainage; Soils; Natural vegetation; Agriculture; Mineral & energy resources; Geography of Madhya Pradesh (rivers, plateaus, climate, irrigation, forests)
Indian Economy & MP Economy	Basic economic concepts; Planning; Budget; Banking & finance; Inflation; Poverty & unemployment; Government schemes; Economy of Madhya Pradesh; Agriculture, industries, infrastructure & development indicators
Science & Technology	Basic Physics, Chemistry & Biology; Biotechnology; Space & defence technology; Information Technology; Nuclear & renewable energy; Scientific developments in daily life
Environment & Ecology	Biodiversity; Climate change; Environmental pollution; Conservation; Environmental laws; National parks, wildlife sanctuaries & biosphere reserves (special focus on MP)
Current Affairs (National & International)	National events; International relations; Government policies; Social & economic issues; Science & tech developments; Sports & awards; Current affairs related to Madhya Pradesh
General Mental Ability	Logical reasoning; Analytical ability; Decision making; Problem solving; Basic numerical aptitude

Paper 2: CSAT (Qualifying Paper)

Note: CSAT is qualifying in nature, but negative marking applies, so it cannot be ignored.

Section	Detailed Topics Covered
Comprehension (Hindi & English)	Reading comprehension passages; Understanding central idea; Inference-based questions
Logical Reasoning	Statements & conclusions; Syllogism; Coding-decoding; Series; Direction sense; Blood relations
Analytical Ability	Data sufficiency; Pattern recognition; Analytical puzzles
Basic Numeracy (Class X Level)	Number system; Percentage; Ratio & proportion; Profit & loss; Time & work; Speed & distance; Simple & compound interest
Data Interpretation	Tables; Bar graphs; Line charts; Pie charts

Important Notes for MPPSC Prelims 2026

Syllabus unchanged from previous years
Negative marking introduced for the first time
Each question = 3 marks
1 wrong answer = −1 mark
Accuracy > Attempts

MPPSC Mains Syllabus 2026

Exam Conducting Authority: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Stage: Main Examination
Exam Type: Descriptive (Written)
Total Papers: 6

MPPSC Mains Papers

Paper	Subject
Paper I	General Studies I
Paper II	General Studies II
Paper III	General Studies III
Paper IV	General Studies IV
Paper V	Hindi Essay
Paper VI	Hindi & English Language

General Studies Paper I

Section	Detailed Topics Covered
Indian History	Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History; Indus Valley Civilization; Maurya & Gupta period; Bhakti & Sufi movements; Advent of Europeans; Freedom Struggle (1857, Gandhian Era, INA); Tribal and peasant movements
History of Madhya Pradesh	Ancient dynasties of MP; Gond, Parmar & Kalchuri rule; Freedom struggle in MP; Tribal revolts; Cultural history
Indian & World Geography	Physical geography; Geomorphology; Climatology; Oceanography; World climatic regions
Geography of Madhya Pradesh	Rivers, plateaus, soils; Climate; Natural vegetation; Agriculture & irrigation; Mineral & power resources
Indian Society & Culture	Salient features of Indian society; Diversity; Social institutions; Culture, art, architecture, literature
Culture of Madhya Pradesh	Folk dances; Art & handicrafts; Tribes; Fairs & festivals; UNESCO heritage sites

General Studies Paper II

Section	Detailed Topics Covered
Indian Constitution	Features; Amendments; Fundamental Rights, Duties & DPSPs; Separation of powers
Political System & Governance	Parliament; State Legislature; Executive; Judiciary; Federalism; Centre-State relations
Local Government	Panchayati Raj; Urban local bodies; Decentralisation; Local governance in MP
Public Administration	Bureaucracy; Civil services; Administrative reforms; Accountability & transparency
Social Justice & Welfare	Issues related to women, children, elderly, SC/ST; Government welfare schemes
International Relations	India’s foreign policy; Global organisations; India’s relations with neighbouring countries

General Studies Paper III

Section	Detailed Topics Covered
Indian Economy	Economic planning; Growth & development; Budgeting; Taxation; Banking & finance
Economy of Madhya Pradesh	Agriculture; Industries; Infrastructure; Employment; State budget & schemes
Science & Technology	Developments in science; Biotechnology; IT; Space; Defence technology
Environment & Ecology	Climate change; Biodiversity; Conservation; Environmental laws
Disaster Management	Types of disasters; Disaster preparedness; Mitigation strategies
Internal Security	Extremism; Cyber security; Border security; Role of agencies

General Studies Paper IV (Ethics)

Section	Detailed Topics Covered
Ethics & Human Values	Ethics; Morality; Values in public service
Attitude & Aptitude	Emotional intelligence; Moral psychology
Integrity & Probity	Corruption; Transparency; Accountability
Ethical Issues in Governance	Ethical dilemmas; Decision-making
Case Studies	Administrative & ethical case studies

Paper V – Hindi Essay

Section	Detailed Topics Covered
Essay Writing	Contemporary issues; Social, economic & political topics
Hindi Language Skills	Grammar; Vocabulary; Idioms; Precis writing

Paper VI – Hindi & English Language

Section	Detailed Topics Covered
Hindi Language	Comprehension; Grammar; Translation; Precis
English Language	Reading comprehension; Grammar; Translation; Precis

Key Points for MPPSC Mains 2026

No change in Mains syllabus
Mains importance increases due to negative marking in Prelims
Answer writing practice is crucial
MP-specific content carries high weight
Ethics paper can be a rank booster

MPPSC Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Candidates can download the official MPPSC Syllabus 2026 PDF for Prelims and Mains from the MPPSC website or MP Online portal. The syllabus PDF confirms that no new topics have been added, reinforcing that preparation should focus on depth, revision, and accuracy rather than chasing new material.

Official MPPSC Syllabus 2026 PDF for Prelims and Mains

Strategic Shift Required Due to Negative Marking

Old Approach (Pre-2026)

High attempts
Guess-based elimination
Cut-offs reaching 80–85%

New Approach (2026 Onwards)

Limited, confident attempts
Deep conceptual clarity
Strong MP GK dominance
Cut-offs expected around 55–65%

Expert-Recommended Strategy

Master 70–75% syllabus thoroughly
Revise repeatedly instead of reading new books
Attempt only when two options can be eliminated
Use mock tests for risk management, not just scoring

Why MP GK Becomes a Game Changer in 2026

Under negative marking:

Static MP GK offers maximum accuracy
Less ambiguity than current affairs
High return with low risk

Candidates strong in MP History, Geography, Tribes, and Schemes will have a decisive advantage.

MPPSC Exam Related Links
MPPSC Exam Notification 2025	MPPSC Syllabus
MPPSC Exam Pattern	MPPSC Eligibility Criteria
How to Prepare for MPPSC Exam?	MPPSC Application Form
MPPSC Prelims 2025 Answer Key	MPPSC Prelims 2025 Solved Question Paper

MPPSC Syllabus 2026 FAQs

What is the syllabus of MPPSC Exam 2026 ?

MPPSC Syllabus is comprehensive that includes General Hindi, Essays, History, Geography, Environment, Science, Ethics, Economics, Polity, Social Issues, Security, State GK and Current based events.

Does MPPSC exam has optional paper?

No, the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) exam does not have an optional paper.

Does the MPPSC have similar syllabus as of UPSC?

No, it does not have exactly same syllabus as it has no optional paper and MPPSC syllabus has a distinct Madhya Pradesh focus.

Can a PCS officer become DM?

A PCS officer usually works as a sub-divisional magistrate after he/she completes the training (SDMs). Later, they are then promoted to the positions of city magistrate and Additional District Magistrate.