Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission 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.
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 of States Reorganisation Act, 1956.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.- 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.
State Services Examination (SSE)
The State Services Examination is a prestigious competitive exam conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission 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.The SSE exam consists of three stages:Preliminary Examination: This is the first stage of the exam and consists of multiple-choice questions covering General Studies, General Aptitude, and relevant subjects.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.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.
Commission profile
The Commission is headed by a Chairman, Secretary and other members for the specific roles.| Name | Designation |
| Dr. Rajesh Lal Mehra IAS | Chairman |
| Prabal Sipaha IAS | Secretary |
| Rakhi Sahay IAS | Deputy Secretary |
| Shri Chandrashekhar Raikwar | Member |
| Prof. Krishnakant Sharma | Member |
| Prof. Narendra Kumar Koshti | Member |