MPPSC State Service Exam 2026 application
One scanned JPG of photo pasted on MPPSC's photo-signature format with signature below it, 25-200 KB; no typing or skill test.
Current cycle: 2026 notice Checked in the official notice
Source: MPPSC Advertisement No. 29/2025 dated 31.12.2025: State Service Examination 2026 (155 posts; prelims 26.04.2026) · last checked 13 Nov 2026
Change history (1)
- — Added from the official notice.
Can I apply?
| Age | 21 to 40 years, by post on 01-01-2026 |
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| Education | a bachelor’s degree |
| Age relaxation | SC +5, ST +5, OBC +5, PwBD +5 years |
| Final-year students | Can apply |
Fill the form: upload sizes
| Photo | Notice gives no pixel or cm size, only 'passport size' and 25 KB to 200 KB. The photo is pasted on a printed photo-signature format (link in the form), signed below, and the whole sheet is scanned and saved as one JPG. Recent passport-size colour photo with the candidate's name and the date the photo was taken printed on it Photo not more than 3 months old (Annexure-III 1.4); the form section also says not more than 10 days older than the start of the online application (Annexure-III 2.7) - the notice states both Look straight at the camera, relaxed If wearing glasses, no reflection and eyes clearly visible; cap, hat and dark glasses not accepted Religious headwear allowed but must not cover the face Light-coloured, preferably white background No selfies Paste the photo on the printed format, sign below it, scan the format and save it as JPG |
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| Signature | No separate signature file: the signature is made below the pasted photo on the same printed format and uploaded in the same JPG scan (25 KB to 200 KB). No size given. Sign below the photo on the photo-signature format Signature must be identical on the application, the attendance sheet and all correspondence with the Commission |
| Bank passbook first page and Aadhaar card (SC/ST/OBC and 40%+ PwBD MP-domicile candidates claiming travel allowance only) | Scan to upload with the form; no format or KB given (p.24, para 10(d)) |
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Form-filling checklist
Form-filling checklist
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Gather documents: upload with the application
- Photo-signature format: passport-size photo pasted, signed below, scanned as one JPG (25-200 KB)
- Bank passbook first page and Aadhaar card scan (only SC/ST/OBC/PwBD MP-domicile candidates claiming travel allowance)
- No certificates are uploaded or attached with the prelims application
Bring to document verification
- Attendance sheet (1 original), personal details form (1 original + 5 copies), attestation form (3 originals)
- Declaration of not being debarred by any selection body (1 original)
- High School (Class 10) marksheet - the only accepted proof of date of birth
- Higher Secondary (Class 12) marksheet
- Graduation marksheets of all years/semesters and degree
- Live employment exchange registration certificate (MP domicile not in service)
- Domicile (mool niwasi) certificate with round seal, issue number and date
- Caste certificate of the MP Government in the prescribed format (married women: with father's name)
- and 11 more
Study
Questions
What is the photo size for MPPSC State Service Exam?
Notice gives no pixel or cm size, only 'passport size' and 25 KB to 200 KB. The photo is pasted on a printed photo-signature format (link in the form), signed below, and the whole sheet is scanned and saved as one JPG. Recent passport-size colour photo with the candidate's name and the date the photo was taken printed on it Photo not more than 3 months old (Annexure-III 1.4); the form section also says not more than 10 days older than the start of the online application (Annexure-III 2.7) - the notice states both Look straight at the camera, relaxed If wearing glasses, no reflection and eyes clearly visible; cap, hat and dark glasses not accepted Religious headwear allowed but must not cover the face Light-coloured, preferably white background No selfies Paste the photo on the printed format, sign below it, scan the format and save it as JPG
What is the signature size for MPPSC State Service Exam?
No separate signature file: the signature is made below the pasted photo on the same printed format and uploaded in the same JPG scan (25 KB to 200 KB). No size given. Sign below the photo on the photo-signature format Signature must be identical on the application, the attendance sheet and all correspondence with the Commission
What is the age limit for MPPSC State Service Exam?
between 21 and 40 years, depending on the post, on 01-01-2026. Check your own eligibility
Can final-year students apply for MPPSC State Service Exam?
Yes, the notice allows candidates awaiting their final result, provided they pass by the date it sets.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the official notice: MPPSC Advertisement No. 29/2025 dated 31.12.2025: State Service Examination 2026 (155 posts; prelims 26.04.2026) (2026). Always confirm with the notice for your cycle before submitting.