The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has issued notifications for three major recruitment examinations, setting clear application windows and preliminary exam dates. Candidates preparing for administrative, forest and engineering services can now plan their submissions and revisions according to the official schedule.
MPPSC exam schedule 2026
MPPSC has released simultaneous notifications for the State Service Examination 2026, the State Forest Service Examination 2026 and the State Engineering Service Examination 2025. The commission has confirmed that all application processes will be conducted online and has provided specific eligibility criteria and date ranges for each recruitment drive.
State Service Examination 2026
Prospective administrative officers should note that the application window for the State Service Examination opens on 10 January 2026 and closes on 9 February 2026. Graduates from any recognised university are eligible to apply. Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026, with the general category age range set between 21 and 40 years. The preliminary examination for the State Service is scheduled for 26 April 2026.
State Forest Service Examination 2026
The State Forest Service Examination will follow the same application dates as the State Service Examination, from 10 January to 9 February 2026. Candidates must hold a degree in science, engineering or a technical discipline to be eligible. The prelims will be held on 26 April 2026 in two shifts to accommodate the number of applicants and the paper format used by the commission.
State Engineering Service Examination 2025
Engineering graduates and AMIE holders will be able to apply for the State Engineering Service Examination from 20 January 2026 until 19 February 2026. The commission has specified that candidates with degrees in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering are eligible. The engineering prelims will be conducted earlier than the other two exams, on 22 March 2026. Negative marking will apply to this paper.
Application process and guidance
MPPSC has made clear that it will accept only online applications submitted through the commission’s official website, mppsc.mp.gov.in, or via mponline.gov.in. Applications submitted in offline form or by post will be considered invalid. A correction window will be available for applicants who need to amend mistakes, subject to payment of a late fee. The commission advises candidates not to wait until the final day to submit their forms to avoid technical issues.
Candidates should monitor the MPPSC website for any subsequent notifications relating to fees, exam centres, admit cards and detailed eligibility provisions. The commission’s public notice remains the legally binding source of information on all aspects of these examinations.
Disclaimer: This article is based on official notifications and public information released by MPPSC. Dates, eligibility criteria, age limits, fees and marking schemes may be revised by the commission. Candidates should rely on the official MPPSC notifications for final and legally binding details.
Key Takeaways:
- MPPSC has released notifications for State Service 2026, State Forest Service 2026 and Engineering Service 2025 with online applications opening in January 2026.
- Applications for State Service and State Forest Service run from 10 January to 9 February 2026; Engineering Service applications run from 20 January to 19 February 2026.
- Preliminary exams: Engineering Service on 22 March 2026; State Service and State Forest Service on 26 April 2026 (two shifts for Forest Service).
- All applications are online via mppsc.mp.gov.in or mponline.gov.in; correction window available with late fee.
