MPPSC 2022 Prelims was on 21 May 2023. Mains sat 30 October–4 November 2023. Both sittings are in calendar year 2023; the exam cycle is still 2022. Same six-paper Mains map as later years. Official files: mppsc.mp.gov.in. Hub: MPPSC previous year question papers.
Key highlights
- Prelims: 21 May 2023 — GS Paper 1 and GAT; no negative marking.
- Mains: 30 October–4 November 2023 — GS I–IV, Hindi, Essay.
- Name the year correctly: “MPPSC Prelims 2022” was written in May 2023. December 2023 Prelims is SSE 2023.
- Use today: extra timed Prelims + a third Mains set after 2024 and 2023.
- Official source: State Service Examination 2022 on mppsc.mp.gov.in.
MPPSC 2022 exam overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | State Service Examination (SSE / MP PCS) 2022 |
| Prelims | 21 May 2023 |
| Mains | 30 October–4 November 2023 |
| Prelims rules on this PDF | 100 questions, 200 marks, no negative marking; GAT 33% qualifying |
| Mains structure | GS I–IV, General Hindi, Hindi Essay & drafts (1,500 marks) |
MPPSC delayed this cycle: notification in late 2022, Prelims in May 2023, Mains in Oct–Nov 2023. Folders and notes should use 2022, or you will duplicate papers with the 2023 cycle.
MPPSC Prelims 2022 question paper PDF
| Paper | Questions | Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper 1 | 100 | 200 | Download GS 1 |
| GAT (Paper 2 / CSAT) | 100 | 200 | Download GAT |
Prelims pattern did not change in 2023–24 — only the calendar did. 2022 GS and GAT are valid timed mocks. Tag MP GK separately; current-affairs items from early 2023 are revision history, not a 2026 question bank.
MPPSC Mains 2022 question paper PDF
| Paper | Marks | |
|---|---|---|
| GS Paper 1 (History & Geography) | 300 | Download |
| GS Paper 2 (Polity & Sociology) | 300 | Download |
| GS Paper 3 (Economy, Science & Public Health) | 300 | Download |
| GS Paper 4 (Ethics / Philosophy / Public Admin) | 300 | Download |
| General Hindi & Grammar | 200 | Download |
| Hindi Essay & Draft Writing | 100 | Download |
Same Part A / Part B split as later years. Confirm the instruction page on each PDF.
How to use 2022 if you are writing the current SSE
Keep. Prelims GS and GAT as extra mocks (rescore with −1 if the next advertisement keeps 2026 marking). Mains Hindi and Essay for a third language sitting. GS I–IV for syllabus tagging — especially MP halves that also appear in 2023–24.
Order. Write 2024 and 2023 first. 2022 is volume, not the first replica.
Do not confuse with 19 June 2022. That date is SSE 2021 Prelims.
How to download MPPSC 2022 papers from the Commission site
- Open mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Open Previous Question Papers.
- Select State Service Examination for 2022.
- Open Prelims GS / GAT or Mains GS I–IV, Hindi, or Essay.
- Save the PDF. Direct files are in the tables above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download the MPPSC 2022 question paper PDF?
Prelims GS and GAT plus all six Mains papers are on this page. All years: MPPSC previous year question papers. Official copies: mppsc.mp.gov.in.
When was MPPSC Prelims 2022 held?
21 May 2023.
When was MPPSC Mains 2022 held?
30 October to 4 November 2023.
Is the May 2023 Prelims the 2023 exam?
No. May 2023 is SSE 2022. SSE 2023 Prelims was 17 December 2023.
Can I skip 2022 and only solve 2023–2024?
You can skip 2022 if 2023–24 already give you enough timed Mains. Do not skip it for Prelims practice if you still need volume, and do not skip Hindi/Essay if those 300 marks are weak.
Key takeaways
- 2022 sat in 2023 — Prelims 21 May, Mains 30 Oct–4 Nov. Label notes by cycle.
- Prelims PDFs: GS Paper 1 and GAT.
- Six-paper Mains map already matches 2023–24; use this year as extra volume.
- 19 June 2022 is the 2021 Prelims, not this set.
- Confirm files on mppsc.mp.gov.in.