The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has unveiled the official syllabus for its examinations, including the State Civil Service Examination for various government positions like Naib Tehsildar, Deputy Collector, Assistant Director, FRO, and more. Vacant posts in State Services & Forest Services of Madhya Pradesh are up for grabs in this two-part examination, consisting of a preliminary and a main examination.
MPPSC Syllabus 2024
Take a glance at the summary of the MPPSC Syllabus 2024 for both the Prelims and Mains Exams in the table below. Use this information to formulate your strategy for the upcoming MPPSC State Service Exam in 2024.
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | MPPSC State Service Exam 2024 |
| Stages | Prelims – Mains – Interview |
| MPPSC Prelims Exam Date | April 2024 it will be updated later |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours for each paper |
| Official Website | mppsc.gov.in |
MPPSC Exam Pattern 2024
The MPPSC 2024 Exam will happen in three parts. The table below shows the exam pattern for all three stages of the MPPSC Exam.
| Exam Name | Type of Exam/Duration | Marks |
| MPPSC Prelims Exam | General Studies-Objective (2 Hours) | 200 |
| General Aptitude Test-Objective (2 Hours) | 200 | |
| MPPSC 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) | 200 | |
| Hindi (3 Hours) | 200 | |
| Hindi Essay (2 hours) | 100 | |
| MPPSC Interview | Personality Test | 175 |
Under the Prelims examination, there are two main papers, namely:
- There are two papers in MPPSC Prelims: General Studies and General Aptitude Test. Both are multiple-choice question (MCQ) formats.
- Each paper is worth 200 marks, and candidates have 2 hours (120 minutes) for each paper.
- In the MPPSC Prelims exam for State Service, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Under the MPPSC Mains Mains examination, there are five main papers, namely:
- General Studies I
- General Studies II
- General Studies III
- General Studies IV
- Hindi
- Hindi Essay
The initial three General Studies papers carry 300 marks each, whereas the fourth General Studies paper is worth 200 marks. The Hindi paper is also valued at 200 marks, while the Hindi essay paper has a maximum of 100 marks. Moreover, all papers, except the Hindi Essays, allow 180 minutes (3 hours) for completion. Candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to finish the Hindi Essay paper.
MPPSC Syllabus for Prelims & Mains
The candidates must prepare according to the subject-wise topics listed in the below section to score good marks in the MPPSC Exam
MPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024
The syllabus for the MPPSC Prelims exam is as follows:
General Studies- Objective
- General Science and Environment.
- Current Events of National & International Importance.
- History of India and Independent India.
- Indian Polity and Economy.
- Sports.
- Geography. History and Culture of M.P.
- Polity and Economy of M.P.
- Information and Communication Technology.
| Subject | Topics |
| General Science and Environment | Basic Principles of Science. Important Indian Scientific Research Institutions and their Achievements, Satellite and Space Technology. Environment and Biodiversity. Ecological System. Nutrition, Food and Nutrient. Human Body. Agricultural Product Technology. Food Processing. Health Policy and Programmes. Pollution, Natural Disasters and Management. |
| Constitution Government | Government India Act 1919 and 1935. Constituent Assembly. Union Executive, President, and Parliament. Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Citizens and Directive Principles of State Policy. Constitutional Amendments. Supreme Court and Judicial System. Indian Economy, Industrial Development and Foreign Trade, Import and Export. Financial Institutions- Reserve Bank of India, Nationalised Banks, Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), National Stock Exchange (NSE), Non-Banking Financial Institutions. |
| History of India & Independent India | Major events and Major dynasties in the history of Madhya Pradesh. Contribution of Madhya Pradesh in the freedom movement. Major arts and Sculpture of Madhya Pradesh. Major Tribes and Dialects of Madhya Pradesh. Major festivals, Folk music, Folk arts, and Folk literature of Madhya Pradesh. Important Literator of Madhya Pradesh and their literature. Religious and tourist places of Madhya Pradesh. Important Tribal Personalities of Madhya Pradesh. Major features, Events, and their administrative, Social, and economic systems of Ancient and Medieval India. Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries. Independence struggle and the Indian National Movement for Freedom. Integration and Reorganization of India after Independence. |
| Geography of Madhya Pradesh | Forest, Forest Produce, Wildlife, Rivers, Mountains, and Mountain ranges of Madhya Pradesh. The climate of Madhya Pradesh. Natural and Mineral Resources of Madhya Pradesh. Transport in Madhya Pradesh. Major Irrigation and Electrical Projects in Madhya Pradesh. Agriculture, Animal husbandry, and Agriculture industries in Madhya Pradesh. |
| Geography of World | Physical Geography: Physical features and Natural regions. Natural Resources: Forest, Mineral resources, Water, Agriculture, Wildlife, National Parks/ Sanctuaries/Safari. Social Geography: Population-related Demography (Population growth, Age, Sex ratio, Literacy). Economic Geography: Natural and Human Resources (Industry, Modes of Transport). Continents/Countries/Oceans/Rivers/Mountains of the world. Natural Resources of World. Conventional and Non-conventional Energy Resources. |
| Current International & National Affairs | Important Personalities and Places. Major Events. Important Sports Institutes, Sports Competitions, and Awards of India and Madhya Pradesh. |
| Information & Communication Technology | Electronics, Information and Communication Technology. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. E-Governance. Internet and Social Networking Sites. E-commerce. |
| National and Regional Constitutional / Statutory Bodies | Election Commission of India. State Election Commission. Union Public Service Commission. Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. Comptroller and Auditor General. NITI Aayog. Human Rights Commission. Women Commission. Child Protection Commission. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission. Backward class Commission. Information Commission. Vigilance Commission. National Green Tribunal. Food Preservation Commission etc. |
General Aptitude Test
- Comprehension.
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- General mental ability.
- Basic numeracy.
- Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level).
MPPSC Mains Syllabus 2024
The syllabus for the MPPSC Mains Exam is as follows:
General Studies I
Exploring the realms of History and culture encompasses World History, Indian History, the rule of the Mughals, and the influence of British Rule on the Indian economy and society. The journey continues with the Indian ‘Renaissance’ and the transformation of India into a Republic. Additionally, the study delves into Indian Culture, Heritage, and Geography, as well as the vital aspects of Water Management and Disaster and management.
Paper-I: History
| Units | Topics |
| Unit-I | Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural History of India from Harappan Civilization to 10th Century A.D. |
| Unit-II | Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from 11th to 18th Century A.D. Mughal rulers and their administration, Emergence of composite culture. Impact of British Rule on Indian Economy and Society. |
| Unit-III | Reactions of Indians against British Colonial Rule: Peasant and Tribal revolts, The First Struggle of Independence. Indian Renaissance: National Freedom Movement and its leaders. Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States, Formation of Madhya Pradesh. Major events of the post-independence period. |
| Unit-IV | Independence Movement in Madhya Pradesh. Indian Cultural Heritage (with special reference to Madhya Pradesh) Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, Festivals and architecture from ancient to modern times. World Heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh and Tourism. |
| Unit-V | Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia, and Bhopal State (From the beginning till independence). |
Paper-II: Geography
| Units | Topics |
| Unit-I | Major Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers. Major Geographical Phenomena: Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanicity, Cyclone. World Climate: Climate and seasons, distribution of rainfall and climatic regions, Climate change and its effects. |
| Unit-II | Major physical features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes, and Glaciers. Physiographic Division of India. Climate: Origin of Monsoon, El Nino, Climate and Seasons, Distribution of rainfall and climatic regions. Natural Resources: Types and their uses. (A) Water, forest, soil (B) Rocks and minerals. Population: Growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy, migration, rural and urban population. Food Processing and Related Industries: Scope and significance, Localization of industries, Requisites for forwarding and backward linkages for industries, demand-supply and chain management. |
| Unit-III | Major Geomorphic Regions with special reference to Narmada Valley and Malwa Plateau. Natural vegetation and climate. Soil: Physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil, soil formation process, problems of soil erosion and soil degradation, problem soil and methods of its reclamation, soil conservation planning on a watershed basis. Mineral and Energy Resources: Types, distribution, and uses. Major Industries: Based on agricultural produce, forests, and minerals. The Tribes of State |
| Unit-IV | Drinking Water: Supply, factors of impurity of water and quality management. Water management. Groundwater and water conservation. Natural and Man-made disasters, Concept and scope of disaster management, specific hazards and mitigation. Community planning: Resource mapping, relief and rehabilitation, preventive and administrative measures, safe construction. Alternative communication and survival efficiency. |
| Unit-V | Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components, types of satellite, Application of remote sensing. GIS (Global Information System): Components of GIS, and its applications. GPS (Global Positioning System): Basic concepts of GPS and its applications. |
General Studies II
- Constitution, the Political and Administrative Structure of Governance.
- Security issues: External and Internal.
- Social & Some Important Legislation
- Social Sector – Health, Education & Empowerment
- Education systems
- Human resource development
- Welfare programs
- Public Services
- Public Expenditure and Accounts
- International Organizations
General Studies III
- Science
- Reasoning and Data Interpretation
- Technology
- Emerging Technologies
- Energy
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Indian Economy
General Studies IV
- Human needs and motivation
- Philosophers/Thinkers, Social workers/Reformers
- Aptitude
- Emotional intelligence
- Corruption
- Case studies
| Units | Topics |
| Unit-I | Philosophers/Thinkers, Social Reformers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Mahavir, Buddha, Acharya Shankar, Charwak, GuruNanak, Kabir, Tulsidas, Ravindra Nath Tagore, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Savitribai Phule, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekanand, Maharshi Arvind and Sarvpalli Radhakrishnan. |
| Unit-II | Attitude: Content, Elements, Function Formation of Attitude, Attitudinal Change, Persuasive Communication, Prejudice and Discrimination, Stereotypes Orthodox in the Indian context. Aptitude: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to public service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections. Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, their utilities and application in Administration and Governance. Individual differences. |
| Unit-III | Ethics and Values in Public Administration: Ethical elements in governance – Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Ethical Reasoning and Moral Dilemmas, Conscience as a source of ethical guidance. Code of Conduct for Civil Servants, Implementation of Higher values in governance. |
| Unit-IV | Corruption: Types and Causes of Corruption, Effects of corruption, Approaches to minimizing corruption, Role of society, Media, Family and Whistleblower, United Nation Convention on Corruption, Measuring corruption, Transparency International, Lokpal and Lokayukta. |
| Unit-V | Case Studies: Based on the contents of the syllabus. |
FAQS
Q1: What is the MPPSC State Service Exam 2024?
The MPPSC State Service Exam 2024 is conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission for various government positions, including Naib Tehsildar, Deputy Collector, Assistant Director, FRO, and more.
Q2: How many stages are there in the MPPSC Exam?
The MPPSC Exam consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Q3: When is the MPPSC Prelims Exam for 2024?
The MPPSC Prelims Exam for 2024 is scheduled for April 2024, and the exact date will be updated later.
Q4: What is the duration of the MPPSC Prelims Exam?
Each paper in the MPPSC Prelims Exam has a duration of 2 hours.
Q5: What is the marking scheme for the MPPSC Prelims Exam?
Both General Studies and General Aptitude Test papers in the MPPSC Prelims Exam are worth 200 marks each, with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Q6: Can you provide an overview of the MPPSC Mains Exam pattern?
The MPPSC Mains Exam consists of five papers, including General Studies I, General Studies II, General Studies III, General Studies IV, Hindi, and Hindi Essay. Each paper has a different duration and marks allocation.
Q7: How is the MPPSC Mains Syllabus organized?
The MPPSC Mains Syllabus covers various topics, including History, Geography, Constitution, Security issues, Science, Reasoning, Technology, Ethics, Corruption, and more.
Q8: What are the subjects included in MPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024?
The MPPSC Prelims Syllabus includes General Studies (Objective) and General Aptitude Test.
Q9: Can you provide details about the topics covered in General Studies for MPPSC Prelims?
General Studies for MPPSC Prelims covers subjects like General Science, Environment, Current Events, History, Polity, Economy, Sports, Geography of M.P., Information and Communication Technology.
Q10: How should candidates prepare for the Ethics and Values in Public Administration section in MPPSC Mains?
Candidates should focus on ethical elements in governance, integrity, accountability, transparency, ethical reasoning, moral dilemmas, and the implementation of higher values in governance.
Q11: Are there any case studies in the MPPSC Syllabus?
Yes, the MPPSC Syllabus includes case studies based on the contents of the syllabus.
Q12: Where can I find more information about the MPPSC Syllabus and Exam?
You can find detailed information on the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission at mppsc.gov.in.
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