MP to conduct single, UPSC-style exam for all job recruitments
What's the story
The Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, is planning to introduce a single entrance exam for state employment. The new system will be modeled on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) pattern and will replace the current multiple exams conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC). Under the new system, the current practice of holding many department-specific exams will be replaced by a single comprehensive test meant to improve recruitment transparency, consistency, and efficiency.
Recruitment overhaul
New exam system to simplify recruitment process
The new single entrance exam will combine various recruitment drives into one large-scale examination. This is expected to simplify the application process for candidates and reduce the time taken from notification to appointment. CM Yadav emphasized that conducting separate exams for different departments is time-consuming and often leads to delays in appointing qualified candidates.
Employment goals
Target to fill police department vacancies
The new exam system is also aimed at filling over 20,000 vacant posts in the police department within three years. CM Yadav said that this ambitious target needs an efficient and transparent recruitment process. A retired senior official will also head a commission to address pay anomalies and changes in grade pay across various centers.
Ongoing exams
Current recruitment processes still underway
Meanwhile, registrations for the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET) 2025 are currently open. The online application window for MP SET started on October 25, 2024, and will remain open till November 20, 2025. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary examination, Mains examination, and the Interview round.