Organization: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Recruitment: State Services & State Forest Services Examination, 2021–22
Location: Madhya Pradesh
This listing is for candidates applying to the MPPSC Combined State Services and State Forest Services competitive examinations. The recruitment process includes a preliminary exam followed by subsequent stages as per MPPSC rules. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and ensure they meet eligibility requirements for the relevant examination stream.
Key Dates
- Notification release: 10 January 2022
- Application re-open last date: 11 May 2022
- Correction last date: 13 May 2022
- Preliminary exam date: Available soon
- Admit card: Available soon
Vacancy Details
Total posts (as referenced in source content): 346
- State Services Examination: 283 posts
- State Forest Services Examination: 63 posts
Category-wise Distribution (State Services – 283)
- General: 68
- EWS: 29
- OBC: 89
- SC: 32
- ST: 65
Category-wise Distribution (State Forest Services – 63)
- General: 13
- EWS: 3
- OBC: 11
- SC: 17
- ST: 19
Responsibilities (Role Outcomes After Selection)
Selected candidates may be appointed to roles under the State Services or State Forest Services cadres (as per MPPSC allocation and rules). Typical expectations include:
- Supporting public administration, governance, and service delivery within assigned departments.
- Executing statutory and administrative responsibilities in line with state policies and applicable laws.
- Preparing reports, managing public-facing processes, and coordinating with stakeholders.
- For forest services: contributing to conservation, field administration, and resource management responsibilities as per departmental requirements.
Eligibility & Requirements
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2022)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 40 years
- Age relaxation: As per rules
Educational Qualification
- State Services Examination: Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- State Forest Services Examination: Engineering degree or equivalent degree in Natural Science/Mathematics/Geology/Statistics/Zoology/Forest Science/Botany/Veterinary Science/Civil Engineering or equivalent subject groups, and having studied PCB group at Higher Secondary level (as stated in the source content).
Application Requirements
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Valid payment method for fee submission (as applicable)
Application Fee
- General / Other State candidates: Rs. 500/-
- OBC / SC / ST / PH (MP candidates): Rs. 250/-
- Portal charges: Rs. 40/-
Payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Bank Challan.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- PET
- PST
Final selection will be based on performance across the applicable stages as per MPPSC rules and the official notification.
Pay & Benefits
- Pay scale: As per rules (varies by post/cadre and government norms).
- Government service benefits may apply as per Madhya Pradesh state policies, including allowances and other admissible benefits.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the MPPSC official website within the application window (up to 11 May 2022 as per the re-open schedule).
- Fill in all required details carefully and upload photograph/signature as per instructions.
- Pay the applicable fee using the permitted payment modes.
- Submit the application and keep a copy/printout of the confirmation for reference.
Note: Candidates should review the official notification thoroughly before submitting the form and ensure compliance with eligibility, document format, and exam instructions.
About the Company (MPPSC)
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is a state-level constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations and selecting candidates for various civil services and departmental posts under the Government of Madhya Pradesh. MPPSC conducts competitive examinations including the State Services and State Forest Services examinations to identify qualified candidates for public service roles.