MPPSC State Service Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By namrata das on 06 Aug, 2025 16:30

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MPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

The MPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 is released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) along with the MPPSC 2025 exam notification. The MPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 includes Indian citizenship, a graduate degree from a recognized university, physical fitness, and age limits depending on the position. Age relaxations are provided for the candidates with specific categories. As per the MPPSC notification, the minimum age limit in order to appear for the examination is 21 years, whereas the maximum age limit is 33 years. No candidates will be allowed to appear without fulfilling the qualifying standards. 


The MPPSC Application Form 2025 was available from January 3 to January 17, 2025. If you are preparing for next year's MPPSC exam, you must be aware of the latest MPPSC eligibility criteria. Aspirants will find detailed eligibility criteria comprising age limit, qualification, and domicile rules explained here. Along with the MPPSC eligibility criteria 2025, the candidates can also check the physical requirements for the Police Services exam 2025.

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Age Limit - MPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates can check out the below-mentioned table to check the age limit as per the MPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025:

Post TypeMinimum ageMaximum age

For Women (UR, PwD), Men, Women (SC, ST, OBC, etc.)

Non-Uniformed Post21 years40 years45 years
Uniformed-Post21 years33 years (Depends on reserved category)38 years

Also Check: MPPSC Exam Pattern 2025

MPPSC 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Age Relaxation

The candidates for applying for the different posts in MPPSC 2025 can check out the information related to age relaxation from the table given below:

Category

MPPSC Age limit (relaxation)

SC/ST/OBC candidates having Domicile of MP

5 years

All women candidates, irrespective of their domicile

10 years

Physically-handicapped

5 years

Sportsmen honoured with the "Vikram Award"

5 years

Candidates holding Test Series in their name under the Family Welfare Programme

2 years

Burma, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Vietnam’s bonafide repatriate of Indian origin holding Indian Passport

3 years

Personnel from Defence Services

3 years

Women who are widowed, divorced or abandoned during their first appointment.

5 years

MPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Educational Qualification

Candidates can refer to the pointers mentioned below to check out the educational qualification required for the state services as per the latest MPPSC 2025 eligibility criteria: 

  • The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 40% of marks.

  • The candidates declared qualified by the Commission for taking the MPPSC (Main) Examination shall be required to produce compulsorily proof of passing/mark sheet of the requisite examination.

  • The candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications from a recognized university would also be eligible to take the exam.

Physical Requirements for Police Service Exam - MPPSC 2025

Candidates can check the below-mentioned table for the physical requirements of the MPPSC Police Service Exam 2025 as per the updated MPPSC eligibility criteria 2025:

PostSexHeight (in cms)Chest Girth (in cms)
Without ExpansionFully Expanded
State Police Service(DSP)Male1688489
Female155Chest measurement is not requiredChest measurement is not required
District Commandant, Home GuardsMale1658489
Female155Chest measurement is not requiredChest measurement is not required
District Excise Officer-1638489
Superintendent, District JailMale1688489
Female155Chest measurement is not requiredChest measurement is not required
Excise, Sub-InspectorMale1658186
Female152.4Chest measurement is not requiredChest measurement is not required
Assistant JailorMale16584Not Mentioned
Female158Chest measurement is not requiredChest measurement is not required
Transport Sub-Inspector-16581Not Mentioned

Also Read: MPPSC Selection Process 2025

MPPSC Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts

  • There are no limitations of attempts decided by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. Applicants can apply for the exam as many times as possible if they can meet the other eligibility criteria.
  • The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has specified a height and age restriction, so the candidates can only apply if they are between the ages of 21 and 40.

MPPSC Eligibility Criteria: Experience

  • As per the latest notification on the MPPSC State Service Exam, it is stated that work experience is not required.
  • Candidates with or without experience are welcome to apply for this exam as long as they meet the extra eligibility conditions mentioned above.

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FAQs about MPPSC State Service Exam Eligibility

Who may register for the MPPSC exam in 2025?

Any graduate or student waiting on their results in their last year of graduation is eligible to apply for the MPPSC exam in 2025. In addition to having the necessary education, an applicant must be between the ages of 21 and 40.

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