MPPSC Syllabus 2023 was made available to candidates on the official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in. Knowing the MPPSC syllabus will help aspirants to plan and prepare for the MPPSC 2023 exam. The Prelims contains two categories for the candidate to prepare for and Mains contains four categories.
Candidates are recommended to understand the exam pattern for the three stages so they can pass the future exam with flying colors.
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The Syllabus was released Dec 30, 2022, on the official website. Candidates can check the following link to access the Syllabus PDF in hindi.
Madhya Pradesh Service Commission conducts MPPSC Exam. The MPPSC Exam is conducted for various positions in government agencies and offices in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Aspirants can check the details about the MPPSC Exam from the table data given below.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Authority |
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Stages |
3 |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Duration of Exam |
2 hours |
| Official Website |
mppsc.gov.in |
Candidates can read along to know about the MPPSC Syllabus 2023 in order to familiarise themselves and prepare for the MPPSC exam 2023. The syllabus of MPPSC includes the MPPSC Prelims syllabus and the MPPSC Mains syllabus.
MPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2023
MPPSC Prelims syllabus includes two categories for the students to prepare for.
- General Studies: Objective
- General Aptitude Test
Aspirants can read along to know more details regarding the subjects included in the two tests in MPPSC Exam.
General Studies: Objective
The General Studies include the following subjects:
- General Science and Environment
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- History of India and Independent India
- Indian Policy and Economy
- Sports
- Geography History and Culture of M.P
- Policy and Economy of M.P
- Information and Communication Technology
| Subject |
Topics |
| General Science and Environment |
- Basic Principles of Science.
- Important Indian Scientific Research Institutions, Satellite and Space Technology, and their achievements.
- 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.
|
| Current Events of National and International Importance |
- 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 dynasties in the history of Madhya Pradesh.
- Contribution of Madhya Pradesh in the freedom movement of India.
- Major arts and Sculpture of Madhya Pradesh.
- Major Tribes and Dialects of Madhya Pradesh.
- Major festivals, Folk music, art and Folk literature of Madhya Pradesh.
- Important Literature of Madhya Pradesh.
- Religious and tourist places of Madhya Pradesh.
- Important Tribal Personalities of Madhya Pradesh.
- Major features, Events and their administrative, Social and Economical Systems of Ancient and Medieval India.
- Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Independence struggle in the Indian National Movement for Freedom.
- Integration and Reorganisation of India after Independence.
|
| Geography of Madhya Pradesh |
- 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 Projects in Madhya Pradesh.
- Agriculture and Agriculture based industries in Madhya Pradesh.
|
| Geography of World |
- Physical Geography: Physical features and Natural regions.
- Natural Resources
- Social Geography: Population related Demography
- Economic Geography: Natural and Human resources
- Continents/Countries/Oceans/Rivers/Mountains of the World.
- Natural Resources of the World.
- Conventional and Non-conventional Energy Resources.
|
| Current International & National Affairs |
- Important Personalities and Places.
- Major Events.
- Important Sports Institutes, Competitions and Awards of India and Madhya Pradesh.
|
| Policy and Economy of M.P |
- 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
|
| Information & Communication Technology |
- Electronics, Information and Communication Technology.
- Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.
- E-Governance.
- Internet and Social Networking Sites.
- E-commerce.
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MPPSC Prelims Syllabus for 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
MPPSC Mains Syllabus 2023
MPPSC Mains syllabus 2023 includes four categories for the student to prepare for. Candidates can read along to know about the subjects included in each category.
MPPSC Mains General Studies I Syllabus
General Studies I includes history and geography papers to prepare students for the exam. Candidates can read the tabular data of subjects in the General Studies I category.
| Units |
Topics |
| Paper 1: History |
| 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.
- 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
- Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganisation of States, Formation of Madhya Pradesh. Major events of the post-independence period.
|
| Unit-IV |
- Independence Movement in Madhya Pradesh.
- Indian Cultural Heritage
- Aspects of Art Forms, Literature, Festivals & Architecture from ancient to modern times.
- World Heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh
|
| Unit-V |
- Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia and Bhopal State
|
| Paper-II Geography |
| Unit-I |
- Major Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, and Glaciers.
- Major Geographical Phenomena: Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanicity, Cyclone.
- World Climate: climate and seasons, distribution of rainfall and climatic regions, climate change
|
| Unit-II |
- Major physical features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers.
- Physiographic Division of India.
- Climate: Origin of Monsoon, El Nino, Distribution of rainfall and climatic regions.
- Natural Resources: Types and their uses.
- Rural and Urban Population: Growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy and migration.
- Food Processing and Related Industries
|
| Unit-III |
- Major Geomorphic Regions
- Natural vegetation and climate.
- Soil: Physical, 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
- Major Industries: Based on agriculture, forests and minerals.
- The Tribes of State
|
| Unit-IV |
- Drinking Water
- Water management.
- Groundwater and water conservation.
- Natural and Man-made disasters, Concept and scope of disaster management.
- Community planning: Resource mapping, relief and rehabilitation, preventive and administrative measures, safe construction.
|
| Unit-V |
- Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components, types of satellite, Application of remote sensing.
- Global Information System: Components of GIS and its applications.
- Global Positioning System: Basic concepts of GPS and its applications.
|
MPPSC Mains General Studies II Syllabus
- The Political and Administrative Structure of Governance
- Security issues: External and Internal
- Social and Some Important Legislation
- Social Sector
- Education Systems
- Human Resource Development
- Welfare Programs
- Public Services
- Public Expenditure and Accounts
- International Organizations
MPPSC Mains General Studies III Syllabus
- Science
- Reasoning and Data Interpretation
- Technology
- Emerging Technologies
- Energy
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Indian Economy
MPPSC Mains General Studies IV Syllabus
- Human Needs and Motivation
- Philosophers and Motivation
- Aptitude
- Emotional Intelligence
- Corruption
- Case studies
| Units |
Topics |
| Unit-I |
Philosophers/Thinkers, Social Reformers |
| 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.
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| Unit-III |
- Ethics and Values in Public Administration: Ethical elements in Governance – Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Ethical Reasoning and Moral Dilemmas.
- 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 minimising corruption.
|
| Unit-V |
- Case Studies: Based on the contents of the syllabus.
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Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission sets MPPSC syllabus 2023. The commission conducts a Combined Competitive Examination to recruit officers and employees for various departments.
Candidates can read along the tabular data of the exam pattern of the MPPSC Exam.
| Type of the Exam |
Subjects of the Exam |
Hours |
Marks |
| MPPSC Prelims |
- General Studies-Objective
- General Aptitude Test- Objective
|
|
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| MPPSC Mains |
- General Studies-I
- General Studies-II
- General Studies-III
- General Studies-IV
- Hindi
- Hindi Essay
|
- 3 hours
- 3 hours
- 3 hours
- 3 hours
- 3 hours
- 2 hours
|
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| MPPSC Interview |
Personality Test |
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175 |
