MPPCS Exam Eligibility & Key Details
Important eligibility, marking and examination information for Haryana Public Service Commission aspirants.
Eligibility
21 – 40 years
Conducting Authority
Madhya Pradesh Public
Service Commission (MPPSC)
Negative Marking
Yes
Number of Attempts
Unlimited (subject to age
limit criteria)
Reservation for Women
Only for the Women of MP
Minimum Marks Criteria
Yes
Age Relaxation
21–40 years for non-uniformed posts and 21–33 years for uniformed posts.
Eligible MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates, women, PwD candidates, government, corporation and board employees, and Nagar Sainiks receive 5 years’ relaxation. Ex-servicemen receive relaxation equal to military service plus 3 years.
The overall maximum age is 45 years for non-uniformed posts and 38 years for uniformed posts.
Exam Breakdown
Prelims: Two objective papers × 300 = 600 marks; each paper contains 100 questions. Paper I—General Studies is counted for Prelims merit, while Paper II—General Aptitude is qualifying only. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and 30% for reserved categories. One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit.
Mains: Six descriptive papers— GS Paper I: 300 marks, GS Paper II: 300 marks, GS Paper III: 300 marks, GS Paper IV: 300 marks, General Hindi and Grammar: 200 marks, and Hindi Essay and Draft Writing: 100 marks. The Main Examination carries a total of 1,500 marks.
Interview: 185 marks. Final Merit: 1,500 + 185 = 1,685 marks.
Interview Weightage
100 Marks
