What is the MPPSC syllabus for Prelims and Mains?

The MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) syllabus covers Prelims (objective General Studies and CSAT) and Mains (descriptive papers). Prelims tests History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Current Affairs, and state-specific GK. Mains includes essay, detailed GS papers, and optional subjects. See the full paper-wise breakdown below.

How many papers are in the MPPSC exam?

MPPSC has two stages with papers: Prelims has 2 papers (GS and CSAT, where CSAT is qualifying) and Mains has multiple descriptive papers including essay, GS papers, and optional subject papers. The exact number varies by exam notification.

What are the most important MPPSC syllabus topics?

Based on PYQ frequency analysis, the highest-weight topics vary by paper. For Prelims, History, Polity, and Geography consistently carry the most questions. State-specific GK is a standalone scoring block. Use the topic weightage data on this page to prioritise your preparation.

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MPPSC Paper-wise Syllabus

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24 subtopics across 2 papers

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Paper 1 — General Studies (GS) - 200 marks

17 topics

Current Affairs and Schemes

5 topics

Trending up

Current Affairs - National
Current Affairs - International
Government Schemes - Central
Government Schemes - Madhya Pradesh
Awards, Sports, Science and Technology

Environment, Science and Technology

3 topics

Environment, Ecology and Climate Change
General Science and Environment (Basics)
Information and Communication Technology

History and Culture

2 topics

History - India
History and Culture - Madhya Pradesh

Geography

2 topics

Trending down

Geography - India
Geography and Climate - Madhya Pradesh

Polity, Economy and Governance

4 topics

Trending down

Indian Polity and Governance
Polity and Governance - Madhya Pradesh
Indian Economy and Social Development
Economy and Social Development - Madhya Pradesh

Static MP General Knowledge

1 topics

Trending up

Static GK - Madhya Pradesh Specific

Paper 2 — General Aptitude Test (CSAT style) - 200 marks

7 topics

Quantitative Aptitude

2 topics

Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic
Quantitative Aptitude - Data Interpretation

Reasoning and Mental Ability

3 topics

Logical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
Mental Ability and Critical Thinking

Comprehension and English

2 topics

Comprehension (Reading Skills)
Basic English Usage and Grammar

Mains papers

Essay

Society, governance, economy, and development themes
State-focused essay themes for Madhya Pradesh (MPPSC - SSE)
Balanced argumentation, examples, and policy-oriented conclusion

General Studies Paper I

Indian heritage, culture, and modern history
Socio-cultural history and movements relevant to Madhya Pradesh (MPPSC - SSE)
World and Indian geography with map-linked clarity

General Studies Paper II

Constitution, polity, governance, and public administration
Welfare schemes, institutions, and accountability frameworks
State administration and local governance priorities in Madhya Pradesh (MPPSC - SSE)

General Studies Paper III

Economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology
Environment, disaster management, and internal security basics
State economy, resources, and development challenges in Madhya Pradesh (MPPSC - SSE)

General Studies Paper IV (Ethics)

Ethics, integrity, and aptitude in public life
Case studies on governance dilemmas and decision-making
Probity, emotional intelligence, and leadership in administration

Interview focus areas

Current affairs articulation with balanced viewpoints
State-specific governance awareness for Madhya Pradesh (MPPSC - SSE)
Situational judgment, communication, and administrative temperament

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