What is the syllabus of MPPSC 2024 ?

MPPSC Syllabus is comprehensive that includes General Hindi, Essays, History, Geography, Environment, Science, Ethics, Economics, Polity, Social Issues, Security, State GK and Current based events.

Does MPPSC exam has optional paper?

No, the MPPSC exam does not have an optional paper as of 2023

Does the MPPSC have similar syllabus as of UPSC?

No, it does not have exactly same syllabus as it has no optional paper and MPPSC syllabus has a distinct Madhya Pradesh focus.

Can a PCS officer become DM?

A PCS officer usually works as a sub-divisional magistrate after he/she completes the training (SDMs). Later, they are then promoted to the positions of city magistrate and Additional District Magistrate.

MPPSC Syllabus 2024, Download Prelims and Mains Syllabus PDF

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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) conducts the State Service Exam to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the state. The MPPSC Syllabus 2024, along with the exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains, provides candidates with a structured approach to their preparation. This article discusses the details of the MPPSC exam syllabus, pattern, and useful tips for aspirants.

MPPSC Syllabus 2024

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the MPPSC Exam for posts such as Naib Tehsildar, Deputy Collector, Assistant Director, and FRO to fill the vacant posts in State Services and Forest Services of Madhya Pradesh. Aspirants should study according to the chapters and subjects’ importance in the MPPSC New syllabus 2024. The MPPSC Exam Pattern 2024 provides details of the exam’s pattern and syllabus that help candidates prepare successfully.

MPPSC Exam 2024
Exam Name	MPPSC State Service Exam 2024
Stages	Prelims Mains Interview
MPPSC Exam Date 2024	23 June 2024
Duration of Exam	2 hours
Official Website	mppsc.gov.in
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MPPSC Exam Pattern 2024

The MPPSC Exam pattern 2024 consists of 3 stages Prelims, Mains, and Interviews which we have discussed below table:-

Exam Name	Type of the Exam	Marks
MPPSC Prelims Exam	General Studies-Objective General Aptitude Test (CSAT)- Objective	200 200
MPPSC Mains Exam	General Studies-I (3 hours) General Studies-II (3 hours) General Studies-III (3 hours) General Studies-IV (3 hours) Hindi (3 Hours) Hindi Essay (2 hours)	300 300 300 200 200 100
MPPSC Interview	Personality Test	175

MPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024

MPPSC Prelims exam is a screening test. MPPSC Syllabus is divided into two papers: General Studies 1 and General Aptitude Test Paper, which is objective:-

MPPSC Pre Syllabus General Studies 1

We are providing you with a detailed MPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024 Subject-wise below in the table:

General Studies Paper I (Subject)	Detailed Topic-wise MPPSC Prelims Syllabus
Indian History	Ancient and Medieval India, Major events, features, and their administrative, Social and Economic Systems of, Socio-Religious Reforms, Indian National Movement, Integration and Reorganization of India after Independence.
History of Madhya Pradesh	Major dynasties in the history of MP, MP’s contribution to the Freedom Struggle, Major Tribes and Dialects of MP, Major arts and Sculpture of MP, Festivals, Folk music, and art of MP, Tourist Places, Tribal Personalities of MP.
Indian Constitution	Government of India Act 1919 and 1935, Constituent Assembly, President and Parliament, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties, Amendment of the Constitution, Supreme Court and Judicial System of India.
National and Regional Constitutional and statutory Bodies	Election Commission of India, State Election Commission, Union Public Service Commission, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, NITI Aayog etc.
Constitutional System of Madhya Pradesh	Constitutional System of Madhya Pradesh, Three-tier System of Panchayati Raj and Urban Administration in Madhya Pradesh.
Indian Economy	Indian Economy, Industrial Development and Foreign Trade, Import and Export, Financial Institutions- Reserve Bank of India, Nationalised Banks, SEBI, National Stock Exchange (NSE), Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI).
Economy of Madhya Pradesh	Demography and Census of MP, Economic Development of MP, Major Industries of MP, Castes of MP, Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes of MP and Major Welfare Schemes of MP.
Geography of World	Physical Geography: Physical features and Natural regions, Natural Resources: Forest, Mineral resources, Water, Agriculture, Wildlife, National Parks/ Sanctuaries/Safari, Population Demography, Natural and Human resources, Mountains, Plateaus, Plains etc. of the world, Natural Resources.
Geography of Madhya Pradesh	Forest, Forest Produce, Wildlife, Rivers, Mountains and Mountain ranges of MP, the climate of MP, Natural and Mineral resources of MP, Transport in MP, Major Irrigation and Electrical Projects, Agriculture, Animal husbandry and Agricultural industries in MP.
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 Nutrients etc.
Information & Communication Technology	Electronics, Information and Communication Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, E-Governance, Internet and Social Networking Sites, and E-commerce.

MPPSC CSAT Syllabus 2024

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

GS Paper	Subjects
General Studies I	History, Geography
General Studies II	Constitution, Social Issues, Security, International Organization, Economics
General Studies III	General Science, Science & Technology, Environment & Sustainable Development, Reasoning & Data Interpretation.
General Studies IV	Human needs and motivation, Philosophers/Thinkers, Social workers/Reformers, Aptitude, Emotional intelligence, Corruption, Case studies.
General Studies V	General Hindi and Hindi Grammar
General Studies VI	Hindi Essay Writing

MPPSC Mains Syllabus General Studies Paper I

(Part A) – History & Culture

Economic, Political, Cultural, and Social aspects of History between the Indus Valley Civilization to the 10th Century AD
India’s economic, political, cultural, and social aspects of history between the eleventh- and eighteenth-century AD.
Mughal Period
British rule and its impact on Indian economy & society.
Peasant and tribal revolt, 1857 revolt, Indian Renaissance, Nation Freedom Struggle Movements, and its prominent leaders.
India’s Independence, Reorganization of Indian States, Formation of MP, and Major events after India got Independence.
Independence Movement in Madhya Pradesh.
India’s culture and heritage (about MP), literature, festivals, the architecture of India and MP
World Heritage Sites in India and MP
Major dynasties of MP

(Part B) – Indian Geography & MP

Major mountain ranges, plateaus, plains, rivers, lakes, and glaciers of the world.
Geographical phenomena such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and cyclones.
Major climate regions and seasons of the world, climate change and its impacts around the world.
Monsoon, El Nino and La Nina
Distribution of natural resources (metallic and non-metallic) around the world and India, forest resources
Population distribution, growth, sex ratio, migration, literacy.
Soil formation, soil composition, soil erosion, soil degradation, soil conservation planning.
Natural Vegetation
Water management, groundwater management, conservation of water.
Disaster and its mitigation.
Resource mapping and community planning.
Remote sensing and its application
Global Information System, at its application
Global Positioning System and its application.

MPPSC Mains Syllabus General Studies Paper II

(Part A) – Indian Constitution, Governance, Political and Administrative Structure

Constitution of India, Basic Structure, Major constitutional amendments.
Fundamental Rights and Duties , Directive Principles.
Centre-State relations, Judiciary, Judicial Review, PIL, Lok Adalat
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional bodies.
Political parties
Local government
Participation of citizens in decision-making
Self-help groups, NGOs, and Community-Based Organisations.
Role of electronic media in democracy
Indian political thinkers such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Ram Manohar Lohia, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar etc.
Principle of Public Administration, its meaning, nature and significance, the role of Public Administration in developing countries.
Concept of Power, authority, responsibility and delegation.
Theories of organization, unity of command and steps and areas of control
New dimensions of public management.

(Part B) – Economics & Sociology

Agriculture, industry and services sectors in India.
National Income and its measurement.
Role and function of RBI, commercial banks, monetary policy.
Taxation in India, direct and Indirect tax, GST, fiscal policy.
PDS, poverty, unemployment.
Balance of payment, the balance of trade, the role of foreign capital, FDI, FII, WTO, ADB, etc
Major crops in India and MP, cropping pattern in India and MP, horticulture, dairy, poultry, fisheries etc.
Schemes on Agriculture
Education and its various scenarios in India, government initiatives to promote education in India.
Issues related to women, senior citizens, children,
Concept of Culture and civilisation, the caste system in India, Purushartha, Chatushtya, Ashram, Religion and sect influences on society and methods of marriage,
Family courts, community development program.
Demography and problems related to it, health, family welfare, women’s education, disease etc.
World Health Organisation.

MPPSC Mains Syllabus for General Studies Paper III

Physics

Gravitational Force, Friction, Work and Atmospheric pressure
Unit and measurements,
Acceleration, velocity and speed.
Various aspects of Sound,
Electricity, circuits and types of Cells
Magnetism
Light and refraction and reflection.
Heat, temperature, and their aspects.

Information & Technology

Computers, their types, and generations
Memory of the computer, Input as well as output devices
Operating system of a computer, software as well as hardware
Language of Computers, compilers, translators, assemblers, and interpreters
Electronic mail and the Internet
Web browsers and social media,
E-governance, e-banking, etc.

Chemistry

Element, compound, and mixture and its availability on the earth.
Metal and Non-metals in the periodic table.
Nuclear fusion and fission, atomic structure, atoms, etc.
pH value and acid, base, and salts.
Chemistry in day-to-day life

Science & Technology

Remote Sensing and its Application
History of ISRO and Famous Scientists of India
Satellites and Launch Vehicles
Biotechnology and its application in various sectors such as health, medicine, agriculture etc.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Patient Rights, Intellectual Property rights and their differences
Awards in the fields of science and technology.

Biology

Cell and their functions, animal and plant cells.
Plant nutrition, balanced diet, deficiency diseases, hormones, etc.
The human body has its structure and functions.
Reproduction
Disease, health, and hygiene

Environment

Concept of Environment its scope definition etc.
Human activities and their impact on the environment.
Environment Pollution, Biodiversity
Degradation of environment and its cause and effect.
Green Technology for conservation of environment.
Policy made by the Government for Environmental protection

Quantitative Aptitude and Statistics

Number system
Profit and Loss
Percentage
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Ratio and Proportion
Probability
Mean, Median, and Mode
Sampling

MPPSC Mains Syllabus for General Studies Paper IV

Philosophy, Psychology & Public Administration

Indian and Western Thinkers and reformers such as Buddha, Mahavir, Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar, Charwak, etc.
Aptitude, Integrity, Empathy, Impartiality, tolerance, compassion, and objectivity towards the weaker section.
Emotional Intelligence and its application in administration and governance
Elements of ethics in governance such as Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, etc.
Code of conduct for civil services
Ethical Reasoning and Moral Dilemmas.
Effects of Corruptions, its causes, measures to minimize it, the role of whistleblower, media, society etc.
Case Study

MPPSC Mains Syllabus for General Studies Paper V

General Hindi and Grammar
Unit I	Short Answer Questions
Unit II	Figure of Speech
Unit III	Translation of sentences from Hindi to English and from English to Hindi.
Unit IV	Sandhi and Samas, Punctuation
Unit V –	Elementary Grammar and Vocabulary- Administrative terminology (Hindi/English) Idioms and proverbs Antonyms One word for many words Tatsama and Tadbhava Synonyms Standard Terminology
Unit VI	Unread Passage
Unit VII	Pallavan – The meaning of the underlined or given lines is Pallavan.
Unit VIII	Summary – Summarize the paragraph in one-third words.

MPPSC Mains Syllabus for General Studies Paper VI

Hindi Essay Writing

Hindi Essay
Unit I	First Essay (about 1000 words)
Unit II	Second Essay: Contemporary Problems and Solutions (about 500 words)
Unit III	Draft writing government and Semi-Government letters, circulars, forms, advertisements, orders, endorsements, reminders, report writing, notifications, note writing, etc. (about 250 words) (any two).

MPPSC Syllabus 2024 PDF

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the MPPSC Syllabus 2024 as a PDF Document by the Commission on its official website. Candidates looking for the Syllabus PDF can download the from the Link below. The PDF typically includes detailed information about the topics covered in each subject and the weightage assigned to each topic. It is essential for candidates to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the MPPSC New Syllabus 2024 and prepare accordingly to increase their chances of success in the exams.