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Match against your response sheet. Provisional keys allow objections — final keys are used for scoring.
MPPSC Pre Answer Key 2026 Out — State Service + Forest Service Prelims at mppsc.mp.gov.in — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit | 21–40 years (as on 01 January 2026 (per the original MPPSC SSE + SFS 2026 notification).) |
| Important Dates | Released 27 Apr 2026 |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MPPSC SSE + SFS Prelims | |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | |
| Objection Window Closed | |
| Final Answer Key Release | May 2026 (tentative) |
| Prelims Result | May 2026, with category-wise cut-offs |
| Mains Examination Schedule | Notified separately after the final key |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Answer key download | ₹0 | Free at mppsc.mp.gov.in. |
| Per-question objection fee | ₹0 | Per the live MPPSC notice — typically a nominal per-question fee. Window closed 1 May 2026. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 21–40 years as on 01 January 2026 (per the original MPPSC SSE + SFS 2026 notification).
MP-state OBC / SC / ST: relaxed upper limit per MPPSC schedule · Women: 5 years · PwD: per state rules · Departmental MP government employees: 5 years.
Educational Qualification:
- State Service Examination (SSE): Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari per the MP-state recruitment rules.
- State Forest Service (SFS): Bachelor's degree with one of: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Application, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Engineering (Agricultural / Chemical / Civil / Computer / Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical), Forestry, Horticulture, Agriculture or equivalent per the SFS notification.
Nationality: Indian citizen. MP domicile for state-quota reservation benefits.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of MPPSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Match against your response sheet. Provisional keys allow objections — final keys are used for scoring.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
MPPSC Pre Answer Key 2026 kab release hui?
MPPSC released the State Service (SSE) + State Forest Service (SFS) Prelims provisional answer key on 27 April 2026 at mppsc.mp.gov.in for the 26 April 2026 combined Prelims.
MPPSC Answer Key kaise download kare?
Visit mppsc.mp.gov.in → click "Answer Key" → select "SSE / SFS Prelims 2026 Provisional Answer Key" → login with Roll Number + Date of Birth → download answer key + response sheet PDFs.
Objection window kab band hua?
The objection window was open from 27 April to 1 May 2026. MPPSC is now reviewing accepted objections for the final key.
MPPSC Pre ke baad kya stages hain?
Three stages: (1) Prelims (this stage — qualifying-only). (2) Mains — descriptive multi-paper exam for Prelims-qualified candidates. (3) Interview before the MPPSC selection board. Final merit on Mains + Interview marks.
SSE aur SFS me kya farak hai?
SSE (State Service Examination) is for the MP state civil services — Deputy Collector, DSP, Naib Tahsildar, etc. SFS (State Forest Service) is for the MP Forest Department. Both share the same Prelims paper but have separate Mains papers and eligibility requirements. SFS requires a science / engineering / forestry background; SSE accepts any Bachelor's degree.
MPPSC Pre ka final answer key aur result kab aayega?
Expected May 2026, after the MPPSC subject committee reviews accepted objections. The Prelims result follows with category-wise cut-offs. Qualifying Prelims candidates then move to the Mains stage on a separately-notified schedule.
MPPSC Pre ki eligibility kya hai?
For SSE: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university + working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari. For SFS: Bachelor's degree in a science / engineering / forestry / agriculture discipline per the SFS notification. Age 21-40 on 1 January 2026 with standard MP-state reservation relaxation.
MPPSC Pre me kitne marks lagte hain qualify karne ke liye?
Cut-offs vary year-on-year per category and post. Past cycles have seen UR cut-offs at 120-140 / 200 (Prelims). Reserved categories: 10-20 marks lower. Exact cut-off is published with the Prelims result in May 2026.
MPPSC Pre Answer Key 2026 Out — State Service + Forest Service Prelims at mppsc.mp.gov.in — Analysis & Trends
What this cycle is
MPPSC conducts the State Service Examination (SSE) for MP civil services (Deputy Collector, DSP, Naib Tahsildar, etc.) and the State Forest Service (SFS) for the MP Forest Department. Both share a common Prelims paper — held on 26 April 2026 — that acts as a qualifying screen for the respective Mains.
How to download your answer key + response sheet
- Open mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Click "Answer Key" → select "SSE / SFS Prelims 2026 Provisional Answer Key".
- Login with Roll Number + Date of Birth.
- Download the provisional answer key + response sheet PDFs.
- Estimate your Prelims score against the MPPSC marking scheme.
What happens next
- Final answer key + Prelims result: May 2026 (tentative).
- Mains examination schedule notified separately for Prelims-qualified candidates.
- Interview before the MPPSC selection board after the Mains.
- Final posting: SSE → MP civil services; SFS → MP Forest Department.
For the recently-shipped MPPSC SET Result 2026 (the sister State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor) and the wider state recruitment tracker, see our linked pages.