MPPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Notifications, Dates and Deadlines
Every year the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission notifies the State Service Examination and the State Forest Service Examination along with a calendar of recruitment tests for specialized posts. Knowing how the examination calendar works — and when each stage typically falls — helps aspirants plan their preparation and never miss a deadline. Here is how to read and use the MPPSC exam calendar in 2026.
What the Annual Calendar Contains
The Commission publishes its recruitment schedule on its official website, listing each advertised examination with its notification date, application window, preliminary and main examination dates, and the expected timeline for results. The calendar covers:
- The State Service Examination and State Forest Service Examination;
- The State Eligibility Test (SET) for assistant professor eligibility;
- Recruitment for Assistant Professor, Medical Officer, Assistant Registrar and similar specialized posts;
- Departmental examinations and limited recruitments announced during the year.
The Typical Rhythm of the State Service Examination
While exact dates shift from year to year, the State Service Examination follows a recognizable annual cycle:
| Stage | Typical period | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement / notification | Late in the preceding year or early in the exam year | Read the vigyapti carefully; note eligibility and dates |
| Online application window | 3–4 weeks after notification | Register, fill the form, pay the fee, keep the printout |
| Preliminary examination | Usually a few months after applications close | Download the admit card; check your centre in advance |
| Preliminary result | 4–8 weeks after the prelims | Check the roll-number list on the official site |
| Main examination application | Soon after the prelims result | Submit documents and the main examination form |
| Main examination | Later the same year | Follow the paper-wise schedule in the admit card |
| Interview and final result | After evaluation of mains papers | Track press releases and result notices |
How to Stay Updated
The Commission announces every stage through official notices — advertisements (vigyapti), press releases and result notifications — published on its website. Score cards and OMR sheets for preliminary examinations are also made available for download, so candidates can verify their own performance.
Aspirants should rely only on the official website for dates and instructions. Newspaper reports and social-media posts about examinations have, in the past, prompted the Commission to issue formal clarifications when they proved misleading.
Practical Tips
- Bookmark the "What's New" and "Results" sections of the official website and check them weekly;
- Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, degree certificates and category certificates ready before the application window opens;
- Apply well before the closing date — late applications are not considered, and fees paid with them are not refunded;
- Download your admit card, score card and OMR sheet as soon as each is released, and store them safely;
- Note that there is no provision for revaluation of examinations conducted by the Commission.