MPPSC State Service Cut Off

The MPPSC State Service cut off is the minimum score needed to move to the next stage of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission exam. The 2026 preliminary exam was held on 26 April 2026 and the result followed on 22 May 2026. This page explains how the cut off works, the last confirmed figures and how to set a realistic target.

Table of Contents

• What the MPPSC Cut Off Means

• MPPSC Prelims Cut Off 2026

• Previous Year Prelims Cut Off

• What Moves the Cut Off

• Mains and Final Cut Off

• How to Set Your Target Score

• Practise Against the Cut Off

• Frequently Asked Questions

What the MPPSC Cut Off Means

The preliminary exam only screens candidates. Its marks are not added to the final merit, but a score below your category cut off ends the attempt. The commission declares cut offs category-wise. Third-party sources report minimum qualifying marks of 40 per cent for the unreserved category and 30 per cent for reserved categories, but the real cut off usually sits well above this floor.

MPPSC Prelims Cut Off 2026

The 2026 result was released as a roll-number list of candidates shortlisted for the mains, and the commission described the qualification as provisional. We have not confirmed an official category-wise cut off mark for this cycle, and unofficial estimates should not guide your plan. Read the State Service preliminary result notice on the official MPPSC website.

Previous Year Prelims Cut Off

The table shows the General Studies cut off for the State Service Examination 2024, whose preliminary paper (200 marks) was held on 16 February 2025. These figures come from third-party sources that agree with each other, so verify them against the commission's notice.

Figures for older cycles differ between sources, so only this cycle is listed.

What Moves the Cut Off

• Vacancies: The 2026 advertisement covers 155 State Service posts, and fewer posts usually push the cut off up.

• Paper difficulty: A harder General Studies paper lowers the cut off, an easier one raises it.

• Reservation rules: Each category is ranked separately under Madhya Pradesh government rules.

Mains and Final Cut Off

Reports indicate that the commission does not publish a separate mains cut off. The final cut off is released after the interview and is built from mains and interview marks. The mains was scheduled for 7 to 12 September 2026. Check the official website for the result and interview schedule.

How to Set Your Target Score

1. Start from your category: Use the last confirmed figure as the baseline.

2. Add a buffer: Aim for 10 to 15 marks above it in mock tests, because papers vary.

3. Track net accuracy: Count correct answers after negative marking, and confirm the rule in the advertisement.

4. Keep the aptitude paper steady: It is qualifying, but you must still clear it.