Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission

मध्य प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग MPPSC
Constitutional body overview
Formed	1 November 1956;68 years ago (1956-11-01)
Jurisdiction	Government of Madhya Pradesh
Headquarters	Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Constitutional body executive	RajeshLal Mehra [1] , (Chairman) Prabal Sipaha (IAS) (Secretary) Rakhi Sahay (IAS)(Deputy Secretary) Chandrashekhar Raikwar (Member) Prof. Krishnakant Sharma(Member) Prof. Narendra Kumar Koshti(Member)
Parent department	Government of Madhya Pradesh
Parent Constitutional body	Union Public Service Commission
Website	mppsc.mp.gov.in// [2]

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) ^[3] is a government body of the state of Madhya Pradesh, established by the provisions of the Constitution of India, responsible for recruiting candidates for various state government jobs through competitive examinations. ^[4]

History

The history of MPPSC begins with the former state commission Madhya Bharat Commission which was working from 1954-1956. Following the reorganization of Madhya Pradesh state, the new commission came into existence on 1 November 1956 under the Article 315 of the Constitution and Section 118 (3) of States Reorganisation Act, 1956. ^[5]

Functions

The functions and duties of the commission are amended under the Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, Article 335 and 376 which grants the commission permission to perform specific functions in the state. ^[6]

• To make direct recruitments of government servants in the state.
• To make promotions of the state-level officers in any department.
• To make transfers in civil and departmental services from one department to another. ^[7]

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State Services Examination (SSE)

The State Services Examination (SSE) is a prestigious competitive exam conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) ^[3] for the recruitment of officers to various administrative positions in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The exam is held annually and is considered one of the most important exams for candidates seeking government jobs in the state. ^[9]

The SSE exam consists of three stages:

• Preliminary Examination: This is the first stage of the exam and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering General Studies, General Aptitude, and relevant subjects. ^[9]
• Mains Examination: Candidates who qualify the preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the mains examination, which is a written test. The Mains exam is usually subjective and tests the candidates' knowledge in various subjects, including General Studies, General Hindi, and specific subjects based on the candidate's choice. ^{[8] [9] [10]}
• Interview/Personality Test: The final stage of the exam is the interview, where candidates are assessed on their personality, communication skills, and suitability for the administrative roles. ^{[9] [10]}

Commission profile

The Commission is headed by a Chairman, Secretary and other members for the specific roles. ^[11]

Name	Designation
Dr. Rajesh Lal Mehra [12] IAS	Chairman
Prabal Sipaha [13] IAS	Secretary
Rakhi Sahay IAS	Deputy Secretary
Shri Chandrashekhar Raikwar [14]	Member
Prof. Krishnakant Sharma [14]	Member
Prof. Narendra Kumar Koshti [14]	Member

See also

• List of Public service commissions in India
• Documentary Film "pradipti " by MPPSC ^[15]

References

1. "RAJESH LAL MEHRA appointed as chairman of madhya pradesh public service commission".
2. "Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 March 2022.
3. "State Public Service Commissions". UPSC. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
4. "Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)".
5. "www.mppsc.com". www.mppsc.nic.in.
6. "Article 355 in the Constitution of India 1949".
7. "Functions".
8. "MPPSC Civil Services Exam 2019 Update: Registration Closing Today @mponline.gov.in, Check Direct Apply Link Here, 389 Vacancies". Jagranjosh.com. 9 December 2019.
9. "MPPSC 2025: Registration Begins For 158 Vacancies, Check Details". 5 January 2025.
10. "MPPSC State Service Examination 2025 Notification: Apply Online, Important Dates, Eligibility, and Exam Date". 5 January 2025.
11. member, mppsc (17 August 2023). "mppsc member".
12. "MADHYA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION". mppsc.mp.gov.in (in German). Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
13. "MADHYA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION". mppsc.mp.gov.in (in German). Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
14. "MADHYA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION". mppsc.mp.gov.in (in German). Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
15. Documentary Film "प्रदीप्ति" by MPPSC, 9 July 2023, retrieved 17 August 2023

External links

• Official website Archived 16 April 2020 at the Wayback Machine