The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) conducted the State Service Preliminary Examination in 2016, inviting applications for various prestigious posts. Below is a detailed overview of the recruitment process, followed by the steps to check the MPPSC Pre Exam Answer Key 2016.

Recruitment Overview

• Important Dates:

  • Applications began on March 21, 2016, and the last date to apply online was April 14, 2016.
  • The correction window was open until April 16, 2016.
  • The Preliminary Exam was held on May 29, 2016, and admit cards were available from May 17, 2016.
  • The answer key was released on June 6, 2016.
  • The date for the Mains Exam was to be notified later.

• Application Fee:

  • General/Other State Candidates: ₹540
  • Reserved Category Candidates: ₹290
  • The fee included portal charges and could be paid via MP Online Authorized Kiosks or through net banking, debit/credit card.

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • A bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India was required.
  • Physical eligibility details for police posts were available in the full notification.

• Age Limit (as of January 1, 2017):

  • For MP Domicile Candidates: 21-40 years
  • For Other State Candidates: 21-35 years
  • Age relaxation was applicable as per rules, and post-specific age limits were detailed in the notification.

• Vacancies:
  The total number of vacancies was 255, with notable positions including:

  • Deputy Collector: 27 posts
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): 50 posts
  • Child Development Officer: 27 posts
  • Assistant Director Industry Manager: 51 posts
  • Other posts such as Transport Sub Inspector, Assistant Prison Officer, and Chief Municipal Officer.

Steps to Check the MPPSC Pre Exam Answer Key 2016

1. Visit the Official MPPSC Website:
   Go to the official website of MPPSC at http://mppsc.nic.in.

2. Locate the Answer Key Notification:
   On the homepage, look for a notification titled "MPPSC Pre Exam 2016 Answer Key" in the updates or announcements section.

3. Click on the Relevant Link:
   Click the link to access the answer key page.

4. Choose Your Paper Set:
   Select the paper set (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the one you received in the exam.

5. Download the Answer Key:
   The answer key will be available in PDF format. Download and save it for reference.

6. Verify Your Answers:
   Match your answers with the official key to calculate your estimated score.

7. Raise Objections (if applicable):
   If discrepancies are identified, follow the process mentioned in the notification to submit objections within the given timeframe.