Here are the important updates and changes in the MPPSC exam pattern and syllabus:

Exam Pattern Changes:
The MPPSC exam pattern has undergone some changes in recent years. The key updates are:
Preliminary Exam: The Preliminary Exam now comprises two compulsory papers – General Studies and Aptitude Test. Each paper is of 200 marks, and the exam duration is 2 hours for each paper.
Mains Exam: The Mains Exam now consists of 9 papers, including 7 General Studies (GS) papers and 2 Optional Subject papers.
The total marks for the Mains Exam have been increased from 1800 to 2025.
Syllabus Updates:
The MPPSC syllabus has been updated to align with the evolving requirements of the civil services examination.
General Studies (GS) Papers:
GS Paper 1: Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity & Governance
GS Paper 2: Economy, Science & Technology, Environment & Biodiversity
GS Paper 3: Current Affairs, Disaster Management, Ethics & Integrity
GS Paper 4: Modern Indian History, Society, and International Relations
GS Paper 5: Madhya Pradesh State Specific Topics
GS Paper 6: Statistics, Governance, and Administrative Reforms
GS Paper 7: Agriculture, Rural Development, and Welfare Schemes
Optional Subject Papers: Candidates can choose from a wide range of optional subjects, such as Agriculture, Anthropology, Commerce, Economics, Geography, Law, Management, Political Science, and Sociology.
Emphasis on Current Affairs and State-Specific Topics:
The MPPSC syllabus now places greater emphasis on current affairs, with a dedicated GS paper (GS Paper 3) focusing on this aspect.
Additionally, a new GS paper (GS Paper 5) has been introduced, which covers Madhya Pradesh-specific topics, such as history, geography, economy, and governance.
Increased Weightage of Ethics and Integrity:
The MPPSC syllabus has placed more emphasis on ethics, integrity, and governance, with these topics being integrated across various GS papers.
Questions related to ethical dilemmas, case studies, and applied ethics have become more prominent in the exam.
Aptitude Test in Prelims:
The Preliminary Exam now includes an Aptitude Test paper, which assesses the candidates’ logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and analytical skills.
These updates and changes in the MPPSC exam pattern and syllabus aim to make the examination more comprehensive, challenging, and aligned with the evolving requirements of the civil services. Candidates preparing for the MPPSC exam should familiarize themselves with these changes and plan their preparation accordingly.