MPPSC SSE Mains 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The MPPSC State Services Exam (SSE) Mains is the second and most crucial stage of recruitment for Group A and Group B officer posts in Madhya Pradesh. Candidates shortlisted through the Prelims must appear for the Mains examination, which is descriptive in nature. The MPPSC SSE Mains 2025 consists of 6 descriptive papers evaluating candidates’ understanding of general studies, governance, ethics, Hindi language, and essay writing. Only those who qualify the Mains are invited to the final Interview/Personality Test. This article details the Mains exam pattern, paper structure, and topic-wise updated syllabus for the MPPSC SSE 2025.
✅ MPPSC State Services Selection Process 2025
The recruitment process for MPPSC State Services 2025 Exam includes:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective Type (Screening)
- Mains Examination – Descriptive Type (Merit-based)
- Interview / Personality Test – Final Selection Stage
✅ Final merit list is prepared based on the Mains (1400 marks) and Interview (175 marks) performance.
🧾 MPPSC SSE Mains Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies – I | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies – II | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | General Studies – III | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | General Studies – IV (Ethics) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper V | General Hindi | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper VI | Hindi Essay Writing | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | Mains Exam (Descriptive) | 1400 | — |
✅ All papers are descriptive.
✅ No optional subject paper in MPPSC SSE.
✅ All papers are conducted offline in written mode.
🧠 MPPSC SSE Mains Syllabus 2025 – Subject-wise Detailed Topics
📘 Paper I – General Studies I
🔹 History and Culture
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history
- Freedom struggle, role of Madhya Pradesh
- Cultural heritage, architecture, painting, music
- Contributions of MP’s tribal communities in history
🔹 Geography
- Physical and Economic Geography of India and MP
- Agriculture, soil, forest, rivers, minerals
- Natural disasters and their management
- Environmental protection policies and laws
🔹 World Geography
- Continents, climate, global resources
- Population, urbanization, world economy
📘 Paper II – General Studies II
🔹 Constitution and Polity
- Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties
- Union and State Legislatures
- Judiciary and Executive
- Amendment process and emergency provisions
- Constitutional bodies: CAG, Election Commission
🔹 Public Administration
- Meaning, nature, and scope
- Civil services in India and MP
- Citizen charters and e-Governance
- Administrative reforms and RTI
🔹 Governance and Social Justice
- Social inclusion and vulnerable sections
- Government schemes (Central & State)
- NGOs, SHGs, and social audit
- Role of media, pressure groups
🔹 International Relations
- India’s foreign policy
- Relations with neighboring countries
- International organizations: UN, WTO, IMF, WHO
📘 Paper III – General Studies III
🔹 Economy
- Basic concepts of economics
- Planning in India and MP
- Budgeting, taxation, economic reforms
- Agriculture, industry, infrastructure
🔹 Science and Technology
- Space, nuclear, biotechnology, nanotech
- Information and Communication Technology
- Cybersecurity and digital governance
🔹 Environment and Disaster Management
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Climate change and mitigation policies
- Natural disasters and their impact
🔹 Security Issues
- Internal and external security
- Terrorism, cybercrime, Naxalism
- Border management, disaster preparedness
📘 Paper IV – General Studies IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude)
🔹 Ethics and Human Interface
- Essence of ethics, moral values
- Human values from family, society, and education
- Ethical thinkers and philosophers
🔹 Public/Civil Service Values
- Integrity, impartiality, objectivity
- Empathy, tolerance, compassion
- Probity in governance and corruption control
🔹 Emotional Intelligence
- Concepts, challenges, and applications
- Social intelligence, interpersonal skills
🔹 Case Studies
- Real-life ethical dilemmas
- Decision-making, integrity testing, conflict resolution
📘 Paper V – General Hindi
🔹 Grammar and Usage
- Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb
- Idioms & Proverbs
- Sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms
🔹 Composition
- Essay (on given topic)
- Precis writing
- Letter and application writing
- Translation (English-Hindi and vice versa)
📘 Paper VI – Hindi Essay
🔹 Essay Writing
- Two essays: 50 marks each
- Topics from socio-political, economic, environmental, and literary domains
- Word limit: approx. 700–750 words per essay
🗣️ MPPSC Interview / Personality Test 2025
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality Test | 175 |
| Total Score | 1575 |
What It Tests:
- Awareness of MP current affairs and policies
- Administrative aptitude and decision-making
- Confidence, communication, personality traits
- Optional subject background or professional knowledge
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The MPPSC SSE Mains Exam 2025 plays a decisive role in final selection. With no optional subject, the focus remains on General Studies, ethics, Hindi, and essay writing, requiring consistent answer writing and state-specific preparation. By mastering this updated syllabus and using trusted resources like MyCoaching, aspirants can boost their performance and prepare confidently for both the Mains and Interview stages.
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