Overview
- The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission ran the prelims on Sunday in two sessions at 365 centres for about 1.35 lakh candidates competing for 191 posts across State Service and State Forest Service.
- Centres enforced a three-step verification that included biometric authentication, admit card scanning, and hand‑held metal detector frisking before allowing entry.
- Official instructions required candidates to report 90 minutes early, and many locations closed gates 30 minutes before the start to keep the process controlled.
- Only an e‑admit card, photo ID, a ballpoint pen, and a clear water bottle were allowed, with searches for women conducted in private, religious garments inspected respectfully, and transgender candidates offered a choice of male or female search staff.
- Free Press Journal reported the prelims used one‑third negative marking for wrong answers for the first time, and candidates said it discouraged guesswork and shaped how many questions they attempted.