The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore Residency Region, has officially announced the postponement of the State Eligibility Test (SET) for the year 2025. The examination, which was originally scheduled to be conducted on January 11, 2026, will no longer be held on that date.
Official Notification and Reason for Postponement
The commission released an official notification on its website, stating the decision to delay the MP SET 2025 exam. The initial advertisement for the test was published on October 15, 2025, with the January 2026 date. However, the latest update cites "unavoidable reasons" for the postponement. The notification did not provide any further specific details regarding the nature of these reasons.
The official PDF notice clearly mentions: "Due to unavoidable reasons, the conduct of the said examination is postponed. The new examination date for the said exam will be announced separately. All other terms and conditions of the advertisement will remain unchanged."
Next Steps for Aspiring Candidates
The MPPSC has assured candidates that a revised examination date will be announced in due course. All other terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria from the original advertisement remain unaltered. The commission has advised aspirants to take the following steps:
- Regularly monitor the official MPPSC website and other credible portals for the latest updates and the new exam date.
- Keep their application documents and study preparation ongoing for the rescheduled test.
- Avoid depending on unofficial sources or rumors for information and rely solely on official communications.
MP SET 2025: Exam Purpose, Eligibility, and Pattern
The Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for recruitment as Assistant Professors in universities and colleges across the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or 50% for candidates belonging to reserved categories). Those who are in the final year of their postgraduate program are also eligible to apply.
Subjects Covered: The MP SET 2025 will be conducted across a wide range of 31 subjects. These include core disciplines such as Hindi, English, Political Science, History, Commerce, Geography, Economics, Sociology, and Public Administration. Candidates should refer to the official MPPSC portal for the complete and exhaustive list of subjects.
Exam Structure: The test comprises two papers:
- Paper I: General Teaching and Research Aptitude.
- Paper II: Subject-specific knowledge.
All candidates are strongly advised to stay connected with the official MPPSC channels for the complete details regarding the revised schedule and any further updates related to the MP SET 2025 examination.
