🧭 1. Introduction

The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (MCSCCE) to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative posts like Manipur Civil Service (MCS), Manipur Police Service (MPS), Manipur Finance Service, and allied departments.

This guide provides the complete MPSC 2026 Exam details including the latest syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, and preparation tips based entirely on the official notification and syllabus from MPSC’s website.

🪜 2. Selection Process

The MPSC 2026 selection process comprises three stages:

Preliminary Examination – Screening test (objective type)
Main Examination – Descriptive papers
Personality Test / Interview

Candidates must qualify each stage to progress to the next.

📘 3. Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Paper I	General Studies	Objective (MCQ)	200	2 hours	Yes (1/3 mark deduction for wrong answers)

The Preliminary exam serves as a qualifying test for the Main Examination. Marks from this stage are not included in the final merit list.

Main Examination

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General English	Descriptive	300	3 hours
Paper II	Essay	Descriptive	200	3 hours
Paper III	General Studies I	Descriptive	300	3 hours
Paper IV	General Studies II	Descriptive	300	3 hours
Paper V	Optional Subject Paper I	Descriptive	300	3 hours
Paper VI	Optional Subject Paper II	Descriptive	300	3 hours

Personality Test / Interview

Component	Marks
Viva-Voce / Interview	200

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)

Preliminary Examination

General Studies:
- Current Events (National, International, and Manipur)
- Indian History and Freedom Struggle
- Indian and World Geography (with focus on North-East)
- Indian Polity and Economy
- General Science and Environmental Studies
- Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

Main Examination

Paper I – General English:
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- Comprehension
Paper II – Essay:
- Essays on topics of national and state importance (including Manipur-related themes).
Paper III – General Studies I:
- Indian Heritage, Culture, History, and Geography
- Governance and Constitution
- Social Issues and Economic Development
Paper IV – General Studies II:
- Science and Technology, Environment
- Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
- Internal Security, Disaster Management, and Current Affairs
Optional Subjects (Paper V & VI):
- Candidates may choose from subjects like History, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, etc. (as per official list in the syllabus PDF).

🎯 5. Final Selection & Marks Weightage

The Prelims are qualifying in nature.
Final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the Mains (1700 marks) and Interview (200 marks).
The commission applies tie-breaking rules based on Mains performance, followed by Interview marks.

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips

Understand the official syllabus thoroughly before beginning preparation.
Manipur-specific content is important — focus on geography, economy, and current developments in the state.
For Prelims: Practice previous years’ papers and MCQs; note the negative marking rule.
For Mains:
- Write one essay weekly.
- Prepare notes for each GS topic.
- Focus on ethics and governance topics for GS-II.
Optional subject strategy: Choose based on your background and interest.
Mock Tests & Revisions: Attempt both Prelims and Mains mocks periodically.
Stay updated via official notifications only — avoid relying on unofficial exam pattern rumors.

🔗 7. Useful Official Resources

🗂️ Official MPSC Syllabus Page: https://mpscmanipur.gov.in/?page_id=136
📄 Official Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Syllabus PDF: Download Official PDF
🏛️ Official Website: https://mpscmanipur.gov.in

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