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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC ) has released the job notification for Scientific Officer (SO) posts in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates aiming to secure this position should begin their preparation with a clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. In this article, we have covered the discipline-wise syllabus along with the exam structure to help MPPSC SO aspirants prepare in a focused and effective manner.
MPPSC Scientific Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates should focus on their respective disciplines as the examination specifically assesses subject knowledge for the Scientific Officer role under the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. A clear understanding of the detailed syllabus and exam pattern is essential to create a structured study plan, choose the right resources and approach preparation in a systematic manner to perform well in the MPPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Examination.
MPPSC Scientific Officer Syllabus 2026
Physics Syllabus
| Unit | Topic | Key Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | Kinematics | Motion in a straight line & plane, velocity-time graphs, vectors, projectile motion, circular motion |
| Unit II | Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, inertia, momentum, friction and centripetal force |
| Unit III | Work, Energy & Power | Work-energy theorem, kinetic & potential energy, conservation laws, collisions |
| Unit IV | Classical Mechanics | Central force, Kepler’s laws, relativity, Lagrangian & Hamiltonian equations |
| Unit V | Oscillations & Waves | SHM, pendulum, resonance, wave motion, Doppler effect |
| Unit VI | Gravitation | Laws of gravitation, escape velocity, satellites and gravitational potential |
| Unit VII | Electrostatics | Electric field, Gauss law, potential, capacitors, dielectric properties |
| Unit VIII | Electric Conduction | Ohm’s law, current, resistivity, Kirchhoff’s laws |
| Unit IX | Magnetism | Magnetic field, Biot-Savart law, galvanometer, electromagnetic effects |
| Unit X | EMI & AC | Faraday’s law, inductance, AC circuits, transformer |
| Unit XI | Mathematical Physics | Vector calculus, matrices, tensors, special functions |
Chemistry Syllabus
Section A: Inorganic Chemistry
| Topic | Key Areas Covered |
|---|---|
| Structure of an Atom | Quantum numbers, orbitals, electron configuration |
| Periodic Table | Periodicity, atomic properties, block elements |
| Chemical Bonding | Ionic & covalent bonding, VBT, VSEPR, MO theory |
| Nuclear Chemistry | Radioactivity, nuclear reactions and binding energy |
| Redox & Electrochemistry | Oxidation-reduction, electrolysis, electrode potential |
Section B: Physical Chemistry
| Topic | Key Areas Covered |
|---|---|
| Solid State | Crystal structure, unit cell, packing |
| Gaseous State | Gas laws, kinetic theory, van der Waals equation |
| Liquid & Solution | Vapour pressure, osmosis, colligative properties |
| Chemical Kinetics | Reaction rate, order, activation energy |
| Chemical Equilibrium | Law of mass action, Le-Chatelier principle |
Section C: Organic Chemistry
| Topic | Key Areas Covered |
|---|---|
| General Organic Chemistry | Nomenclature, electronic effects, acids & bases |
| Stereochemistry | Optical & geometrical isomerism, R/S, E/Z |
| Aliphatic Compounds | Alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, amines |
| Aromatic Compounds | Benzene structure, Huckel rule, substitution reactions |
| Name Reactions | Reimer-Tiemann, Beckmann, Wagner-Meerwein etc. |
Biology Syllabus
| Section | Topic | Key Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity | Plants & Animals | Microorganisms, fungi, algae, bryophytes, gymnosperms |
| Taxonomy | Classification | Plant families, animal phyla, classification systems |
| Evolution | Theories | Darwinism, Lamarckism, origin of life |
| Physiology | Plant & Animal | Photosynthesis, respiration, hormones, digestion |
| Ecology | Environment | Ecosystem, biodiversity, pollution, food chain |
MPPSC Scientific Officer Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relevant Discipline (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Overall Total | 150 | 150 |
- The MPPSC Scientific Officer examination will be conducted for a duration of 150 minutes.
- Each question carries 1 mark
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
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