The wait is finally over for lakhs of aspirants in Madhya Pradesh. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released its highly anticipated provisional examination calendar for 2026.
For students who have been refreshing the official website daily, this comes as a massive update. While the dates are provisional, they finally provide a roadmap for the year ahead.
Here is your complete breakdown of the schedule, the “fine print” you need to watch out for, and a realistic strategy to tackle the upcoming months.
The Big Dates: Mark Your MPPSC Calendars
The commission has laid out a timeline for 10 major examinations. The biggest news? The State Service Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for late April, giving aspirants a solid 4-month window for focused preparation.
Here is the snapshot of the critical dates:
| Examination Name | Scheduled Date(s) |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Science) 2025 | January 4, 2026 |
| State Engineering Service Exam 2025 | March 22, 2026 |
| State Service & Forest Service Prelims 2026 | April 26, 2026 |
| Assistant Professor Exam 2026 (Phase I) | July 12, 2026 |
| Assistant Professor Exam 2026 (Phase II) | August 2, 2026 |
| Assistant Professor Exam 2026 (Phase III) | August 30, 2026 |
| State Service Main Examination 2026 | September 7–12, 2026 |
| State Forest Service Main Examination 2026 | September 27, 2026 |
The “Fine Print”: What “Provisional” Really Means
If you are a veteran MPPSC aspirant, you know that the word “tentative” carries a lot of weight.
- The 2025 Mains Situation: You might notice a glaring omission in the specific dates—the State Service Main Examination 2025. The Commission has explicitly stated that this exam will be conducted only after the directions from the High Court. This legal hurdle remains a pain point for many candidates who are stuck in limbo between the 2025 cycle and the new 2026 cycle.
- Subject to Change: As always, these dates can shift based on administrative reasons or further legal orders. However, treating April 26 as your strict deadline for Prelims is the safest strategy.
Aspirant’s Corner: How to Plan Now?
With the Prelims set for April 26, you have roughly 130 days.
- Shift Gears to Prelims (By Feb): If you are preparing for Mains, you can afford to continue that until late January. By February 1st, your focus must shift exclusively to Prelims, especially given the fierce competition.
- The CSAT Factor: Don’t ignore Paper II. Qualifying is mandatory, and it can be a silent killer for otherwise brilliant General Studies candidates.
- Stay Updated: The 2025 Mains court case is the wildcard. Keep an eye on official notifications, but do not let the anxiety of the court case derail your daily study routine for the 2026 attempt.
The roadmap is here. It’s time to turn off the notifications, put away the distractions, and get to work. April 26 is closer than it looks.
