The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the notification for the State Service Examination (SSE) / PCS 2026 cycle with multiple sources reporting 155 vacancies and an online application window that opens in January 2026 and closes in early February 2026. Candidates must apply through the official MPPSC portal. There are a few variations in reported exam dates across outlets, so always check the official MPPSC site for the final timetable.
Why this matters
Every year, the MPPSC State Service Examination (also called the PCS or SSE) is one of the most important gateways to administrative, police, and allied state posts in Madhya Pradesh. The 2026 recruitment round is closely watched because it sets hiring for Group A/B state roles and influences coaching calendars, study plans, and candidate pipelines across the state. Early awareness of the notification, vacancy breakup, and deadlines gives serious aspirants an edge.
Latest official update (what the web shows right now)
The MPPSC official website’s “Apply Online” section shows recent updates and is the authoritative place to start your application. Check the official portal for the live apply link and technical updates. Multiple reputable exam portals and news outlets report the MPPSC SSE/PCS 2026 notification announcing 155 seats with an application window beginning on 10 January 2026 and closing on 9 February 2026 (dates reported by Testbook, FreeJobAlert and others).
Note: some outlets mention small differences (e.g., a 155 vs. 191/155 vacancy count in early reports or slightly different exam date reports). When details differ between outlets, always prefer the PDF notification or the MPPSC website.
Important dates (reported across sources — verify on MPPSC)
Reported dates (candidates should confirm on mppsc.mp.gov.in before acting):
Notification released: Late Dec 2025 / 31 Dec 2025 (reported).
Online application start: 10 January 2026 (commonly reported).
Last date to apply: 9 February 2026 (commonly reported).
Preliminary exam (reported): Some pages list 26 March 2026 or 26 April 2026 — this is inconsistent across portals; please check the final date on the official site or admit card.
Who can apply — eligibility highlights
(These are common eligibility points — verify exact criteria in the official notification.)
Education: A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Special relaxations or specific professional qualifications may be required for certain posts.
Age: Age limits, upper age relaxation, and reservation rules are as per Madhya Pradesh government norms. Exact cut-off dates and age determination rules will be in the notification.
How to apply (step-by-step)
Open the official MPPSC website: mppsc.mp.gov.in (or mppsc.mp.gov.in’s Apply Online section).
Look for the MPPSC SSE / PCS 2026 notification and download the PDF. Read it fully.
Click Apply Online → Register (new users) → Verify email/phone. Fill personal, educational, and category details; upload scanned documents (photo, signature, degree certificates) as per specs.
Pay the application fee online and submit. Keep the confirmation and print the form.
Selection process — what to expect
MPPSC SSE/PCS typically follows a three-stage selection process:
Preliminary exam (objective) — screening stage (qualifying).
Main exam (written descriptive) — marks counted for final merit.
Interview / Personality test — final ranking.
Weightage, negative marking, and cutoffs are specified in the official notification
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