📌 MPPSC SSE & Forest Services 2026 – Complete Notification & Exam Details

🏛️ Recruiting Agency

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Conducts competitive exams for State Government jobs such as PCS, DSP, SDM, Forest Services, etc.

📅 Important Dates (2026)

EventDate
Notification Release31 Dec 2025
Online Apply Start10 Jan 2026
Last Date to Apply09 Feb 2026
Correction Window15 Jan – 11 Feb 2026
Admit Card16 Apr 2026
Prelims Exam26 Apr 2026
Main Exam (State Service)07–12 Sep 2026 (Tentative)
Main Exam (Forest Service)27 Sep 2026 (Tentative)

📍 Vacancy Details

ExamTotal Posts
State Service Exam (SSE)155 Posts
State Forest Service Exam (SFSE)36 Posts
Total Posts191 Posts

Ye posts Madhya Pradesh State Government ke administrative & executive cadre mein hoti hain.

MPPSC State Service Examination – 2026 (155 Posts)

 📋 Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameTotal Vacancies
Deputy Collector (State Admin. Service)17
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)18
Assistant Development Commissioner / CEO Janpad15
Block Development Officer (BDO)5
Naib Tehsildar4
Excise Sub-Inspector10
Cooperative Inspector / Extension Officer16
Chief Municipal Officer (Category B)4
District/Asst Project Administrator2
Other Various Posts (CDPO, Women & Child Dev., etc.)64
➡️ Total155

👉 Ye “Other Various Posts” category mein wo sab departments aate hain jaha par administrative & executive jobs milti hain — jaise Women Empowerment Officer, District Panchayat Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Supply Officer, etc. (Alag-alagh sources slightly different titles list dete hain, lekin total fix 155 hi hai.)

MPPSC State Forest Service Examination – 2026 (36 Posts)

Ye Forest Department ke Group-A aur Group-B posts ke liye hai.

🌿 Forest Service Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacancies
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)6
Forest Ranger / Range Forest Officer (RFO)30
➡️ Total36

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📌 Educational Qualification

 SSE (State Service) – Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

 SFSE (Forest Service) – Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology (required physical standards may apply) 

📌 Age Limit (As on 01 Jan 2026)

CategoryMinimumMaximum
SSE Posts (Non-uniform)21 yrs40 yrs
SSE (Uniform)21 yrs33 yrs
SFSE (Forest Ranger)21 yrs33 yrs
SFSE (ACF)21 yrs40 yrs

✔ Age relaxation is provided as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PWD.

💰 Application Fees

CategoryFee
General / All States₹500/-
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD (MP candidates)₹250/-
Portal Charge₹40/- extra (compulsory)
Correction Fee₹50/- (if applicable)

Mode of Payment: Debit card, Credit card, Net-banking, UPI, etc.

📝 Selection Process

The MPPSC SSE & Forest Service selection has 3 stages:

1️⃣ Preliminary Examination
Objective type (OMR/online)
Two papers:
Paper-1: General Studies
Paper-2: General Aptitude (CSAT)
Acts as screening exam.
2️⃣ Main Examination
Descriptive paper
Multiple papers covering GS, Essay, Optional subjects (varies by category)
3️⃣ Interview (Personality Test)
Final merit list prepared after Main + Interview performance.

📊 Exam Pattern — Quick View

Prelims

Paper-1: 200 marks (GS)
Paper-2: 200 marks (Aptitude/CSAT)
Negative marking applies.

Mains

Multiple written papers (descriptive)
GS papers + optional/essay/type sections.

📡 Admit Card & Result

Admit card: Available around mid-April 2026.

Result: After Prelims → mains → interview stages (dates will update officially). 

📍 Salary / Pay Scale (Approx)

While exact pay depends on post cadre and grade, approximate salary levels for administrative services are:

Deputy Collector / Dy. SP / Senior Gazetted Officers: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 12)

Mid-level Officers (e.g., BDO): ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + GP as applicable.

Forest Service posts: Similar pay with allowances. (MPPSC pay matrix). 

📌 How to Apply

  1. Visit official site: mppsc.mp.gov.in

  2. Click notification link for SSE / SFSE 2026

  3. Register with Email / Mobile

  4. Upload documents (photo, signature)

  5. Pay fee → Submit → Take print.

🔹 Important Links

DescriptionLink
Apply Online🔗 Click Here
Notification PDF🔗 Download Now Download Now
Official Website🔗https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/
Syllabus🔗 Exam Pattern & Syllabus 

❓ MPPSC SSE & Forest Service Exam 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. MPPSC SSE & Forest Service Exam 2026 kya hai?

Ans: MPPSC SSE (State Service Examination) aur State Forest Service Examination 2026, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) dwara conduct ki jaane wali state-level competitive exams hain, jinke through Deputy Collector, DSP, SDM, ACF, Forest Ranger jaise gazetted posts par recruitment hoti hai।

Q2. MPPSC SSE 2026 mein total kitni vacancies hain?

Ans:MPPSC SSE 2026 mein 155 posts hain aur State Forest Service Exam 2026 mein 36 posts hain.
👉 Total Vacancies = 191 Posts

Q3. MPPSC SSE 2026 ke under kaun-kaun se posts aate hain?

Ans: PPSC SSE ke under mukhya roop se ye posts aati hain:

Deputy Collector

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)

Block Development Officer (BDO)

Naib Tehsildar

Excise Sub Inspector

Chief Municipal Officer (CMO)

Cooperative Inspector

Assistant Development Commissioner

Anya Administrative Posts

Q4. Forest Service Exam 2026 mein kaun se posts hote hain?

Ans:
State Forest Service Exam 2026 ke through:

Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)

Forest Ranger / Range Forest Officer (RFO)
posts par bharti hoti hai

Q5. MPPSC SSE & Forest Service Exam 2026 ke liye eligibility kya hai?

Ans:

State Service Exam: Kisi bhi recognized university se Graduation.
Forest Service Exam: Science / Engineering / Technology background se Graduation (as per official norms).

Q6. MPPSC SSE 2026 ke liye age limit kya hai?

Ans:

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age:
Non-Uniform Posts: 40 Years
Uniform Posts (DSP etc.): 33 Years
Forest Ranger: 33 Years
ACF: 40 Years
 👉 Reserved categories ko age relaxation milegi.

Q7. MPPSC SSE 2026 application fee kitni hai?

Ans:

General / Other State: ₹500/-

SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP): ₹250/-

Portal Fee: ₹40/- (Extra)

Correction Fee: ₹50/- (If required)


Q8. MPPSC SSE & Forest Service Exam 2026 ka selection process kya hai?

Ans:
Selection 3 stages mein hota hai:

  1. Preliminary Examination

  2. Main Examination

  3. Interview (Personality Test)

Q9. MPPSC SSE Prelims exam ka pattern kya hai?

Ans:
Prelims mein 2 papers hote hain:Paper-1: 
General Studies (200 Marks)
Paper-2: General Aptitude / CSAT (200 Marks)
Negative marking lagu hoti hai.

Q10. MPPSC SSE 2026 ke liye online application kab se start hogi?

Ans: Online application 10 January 2026 se start hogi aur 09 February 2026 tak chalegi.

Q11. MPPSC SSE 2026 ka prelims exam kab hoga?

Ans: MPPSC SSE & Forest Service Preliminary Exam 26 April 2026 ko conduct kiya jayega.

Q12. MPPSC SSE Admit Card 2026 kab aayega?

Ans: Admit Card prelims exam se lagbhag 10–15 din pehle (April 2026) MPPSC ki official website par release hoga.

Q13. MPPSC SSE & Forest Service Exam 2026 ka salary structure kya hai?

Ans:
Deputy Collector / DSP / ACF: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-12)

Anya Posts: ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Allowances
Salary post ke according vary karti hai.

Q14. MPPSC SSE 2026 ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?

Ans: Bharat ke sabhi citizens apply kar sakte hain, lekin MP domicile candidates ko fee aur age relaxation ka benefit milta hai.

Q15. MPPSC SSE & Forest Service Exam 2026 ka official website kya hai?

Ans:
👉 mppsc.mp.gov.in