MPPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Full Tentative Schedule, Key Dates and How to Prepare

If you’re preparing for state-level recruitment in Madhya Pradesh, the Mppsc Exam Calendar 2026 is the single most important planning tool you need. MPPSC has published a provisional calendar for 2026 listing tentative dates for major examinations — including State Service (PCS) prelims and mains, State Forest Service, Assistant Professor phases, and several technical/service exams — giving aspirants a roadmap for focused preparation.

State Service (PCS) Preliminary Exam — 26 April 2026.

State Service (PCS) Main Examination — 7–12 September 2026.

State Forest Service (Main) — 27 September 2026.

Assistant Professor Examinations (Phase I / II / III) — 12 July 2026 / 2 August 2026 / 30 August 2026.

State Engineering Service Examination — 22 March 2026 (example technical exam date listed in the calendar).

These dates came from MPPSC’s published calendar and reporting by major education portals and national press — treat them as provisional until the specific notifications (application windows, syllabus updates, admit cards) appear on the MPPSC website.

Background context — why the calendar matters

MPPSC’s exam calendar is an annual (or multi-year) planning document that helps candidates and coaching institutes coordinate timelines: application windows, syllabus updates, exam logistics, and interview/appointment cycles. It also reduces uncertainty for aspirants juggling multiple competitive exams. Because some MPPSC dates can be affected by court directions, administrative decisions or clashes with national-level schedules, the commission marks the calendar as tentative and issues detailed notifications for each post separately.

How to use the Mppsc Exam Calendar 2026 (practical plan)

Mark non-negotiable dates: Prelims and Mains dates first — they determine your annual study-cycle. (E.g., PCS Prelims — 26 April 2026; Mains — 7–12 Sep 2026).

Backwards-plan preparation: Build a 12–16 week Prelims revision block ending 7–10 days before the Prelims date. Use the gap between Prelims and Mains for answer-writing and optional-subject depth.

Track notifications: For each exam listed on the calendar, watch the MPPSC “Advertisements” and “Examination” sections — official PDFs will have application dates, eligibility, fee, and syllabus.

Prioritize by overlap risk: If two exams in the calendar are close, choose which one is your priority and allocate revision accordingly.

Preparation checklist (short & actionable)

Confirm your eligibility and collect required documents before application windows open.

Build a current affairs log covering the previous 12 months for Prelims (and extending to Mains answer writing).

Schedule mock tests timed to finish 2–3 weeks before prelims; plan a second mock cycle before mains.

Keep a document folder (print + digital) of MPPSC notifications and admit cards downloaded from mppsc.mp.gov.in.

Conclusion

The release of the Mppsc Exam Calendar 2026 gives aspirants a crucial timeline to structure an evidence-based study schedule. Treat calendar entries as planning anchors — verify each exam’s advertisement on the official MPPSC site, then lock down your application and study milestones. With the Prelims on 26 April 2026 and Mains in September 2026, now is the right time to create a disciplined, mock-heavy prep plan and stay tuned to official updates.