Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)

About:

Consequent on the reorganization of States on 1st November 1956, eight districts of Madhya Pradesh have been transferred to the Bombay State and the remaining fourteen districts of the Madhya Pradesh along with Madhya Bharat, Bhopal and Vindhya Pradesh were merged to form the new Madhya Pradesh. As there was no Public Service Commission for the States of Bhopal and Vindhya Pradesh, these being Part "C" States, and the recruitment for these States was being done by the Union Public Service Commission, the records of cases dealt with by the Union Public Service Commission for these two States were not available to the new Commission.

The Annual Reports of the former Madhya Bharat Commission for the years 1954-55 and 1955-56 were duly presented to the Rajpramukh by that Commission but they were not published and put up before the legislature as required under the Constitution.

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is a constitutional institution in charge of civil services test and other recruitment examinations into the state governmental jobs based in Madhya Pradesh. MPPSC was formed under the Indian Constitution (Articles 315) and it is very important in screening qualified candidates to various administrative, police, finance, revenue, and other vital departments of the Indian government. The recruitment process must be transparent, fair and efficient and it is the commission with the help of structured exams and interviews to make sure that the process is effective.

Formation and History of MPPSC

States were reorganized on 1 November 1956 and MPPSC was established. It has been operating since as the main recruiting agency of the government of Madhya Pradesh. The commission keeps on improving its processes to ensure that it is credible and in line with new patterns of examination.

Functions and Responsibilities

1. Carrying out Competitive Examinations

Some of the major state-level exams conducted by MPPSC include: State Services Examination (SSE), State Forest Service Examination, State Engineering Service and departmental exams. These tests are the entry point to those who want to be part of the state administration.

2. Government Departments Recruitment

Besides competitive exams, MPPSC also recruits candidates to many technical and non-technical positions by carrying out a direct recruitment. These are health, education, engineering and other government job openings.

3. Consulting the State Government

The commission provides advice to the state government concerning issues relating to:

Recruitment rules
Promotions
Transfers
Disciplinary matters

Its suggestions can keep the government machinery workforce efficient and well-controlled.

4. The Interviews and Personality Tests

Following written examination, MPPSC arranges interviews to assess the job applicants in terms of their personality, leadership, communication, and caliber to serve in various positions of the government.

Major Examinations undertaken by MPPSC

The State Services Examination (SSE)

This exam is the most desirable administered by MPPSC and provides such a prestigious post as a Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Commercial Tax Officer, Tehsildar and so on. The test is administered in three levels, namely: Prelims, Mains and Interview.

MPPSC Forest Services Exam

This test is used to hire candidates to work as Assistant Conservator of Forest and Forest Ranger. It is done to check the knowledge of the candidates in environment, forestry and general aptitudes.

Assistant Professor and Other Departmental Examinations

It is also known as MPPSC, where exams are taken to become an Assistant Professor in government colleges, Medical Officer, Engineer and other specialised jobs.

Eligibility Criteria

Although the requirements vary depending on the exam, it is possible that some of the requirements are:

Nationality: Indian citizen
Age Limit: It is typically 21-40 years old with relaxations to the reserved category.
Educational Qualification: a graduation in a known university.

The eligibility of each recruitment notification is detailed.

Pattern and Syllabus

Examinations at MPPSC normally consist of:

Preliminary Exam: Multiple Choice questions.
Mains Exam: Descriptive papers in general studies, language and optional subjects.
Interview: Personality testing.

The syllabus would include Indian Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Science, Current Affairs and knowledge that is specific to the state.

Conclusion

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has a major role in defining the administrative system within the state as it selects skilled and accountable candidates. MPPSC can provide the state of Madhya Pradesh with a skilled and motivated workforce in order to manage governance, development and welfare of the people through its organized examination system, transparency and quality assurance.

Know more About: