🧭 1. Introduction

The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) and various departmental competitive examinations for Group A, B & C posts under the Government of Meghalaya.

The MPSC 2026 Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is one of the most prestigious recruitment drives in the state, selecting candidates for key administrative services.
This article provides complete details on the MPSC 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, and preparation strategy, strictly based on official MPSC sources.

🪜 2. Selection Process

The MPSC 2026 selection process includes three main stages:

Preliminary Examination – Screening test (Objective type)
Main Examination – Descriptive written papers
Personal Interview / Personality Test

Only candidates who qualify each stage proceed 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 answer)

The Preliminary Exam serves as a qualifying stage to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. Marks are not counted toward the final merit.

Main Examination

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	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

Interview / Personality Test

Component	Marks
Viva-Voce / Personality Test	200

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)

Preliminary Examination

General Studies:
- Current Events (National, International, State-specific – Meghalaya)
- Indian History & Freedom Movement
- Indian & World Geography
- Indian Polity & Economy
- General Science & Environment
- Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Reasoning

Main Examination

Paper I – English:
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Comprehension
Paper II – Essay:
- Essays on national, social, and Meghalaya-based topics
Paper III – General Studies I:
- Indian Heritage, Culture, History, and Geography
- Governance, Constitution, and Social Issues
Paper IV – General Studies II:
- Science & Technology
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
- Environment & Disaster Management
- Internal Security
Optional Subject Papers (V & VI):
- Candidates can choose from approved subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Agriculture, Economics, etc., as per official syllabus list.

🎯 5. Final Selection & Marks Weightage

Prelims: Qualifying stage only.
Mains + Interview: Marks from the Mains Examination (1700 marks) and Interview (200 marks) determine final merit.
In the case of ties, Mains marks and Interview performance are decisive.

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips

Study the official syllabus line by line.
Prioritize Meghalaya-specific topics – history, geography, polity, and current affairs.
Prelims: Practice at least one mock every week and revise static GK regularly.
Mains: Focus on writing structured, analytical answers and practice essays on Meghalaya development and governance.
Optional Subject: Choose one aligned with your graduation subject or interest area.
Current Affairs: Use official sources like PIB, Meghalaya Government portal, and newspaper editorials.
Revision Strategy: Revise each GS topic every fortnight and attempt timed tests.

🔗 7. Useful Official Resources

🗂️ Official MPSC Website: https://mpsc.nic.in
📄 Official Syllabus Download (PDF): MCS Combined Competitive Examination Syllabus (Official PDF)
📝 Official Notifications & Updates Page: https://mpsc.nic.in/Examination

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🏛️ Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) 2026 Exam – Complete Guide