MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Syllabus 2026- PDF Download

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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the Scientific Officer Physics Recruitment 2026. Candidates preparing for the Scientific Officer (Physics) post should thoroughly understand the latest syllabus to strengthen their preparation. The MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Exam 2026 will include questions from two major sections — General Studies and Physics. Candidates should prepare both sections equally well to score better in the examination.

In this article, candidates will get the complete subject-wise MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Syllabus 2026, latest exam pattern, important topics, preparation tips, and PDF download information to make their preparation more focused and effective.

MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Exam Pattern 2026

The MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Examination 2026 will be conducted in a single session with a duration of 3 hours. The question paper will consist of objective-type questions from General Studies and Physics subjects.

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Section ‘A’	General Studies	50	150
Section ‘B’	Physics	100	300
Total	—	150 Questions	450 Marks	3 Hours
Interview	—	—	50 Marks	—
Grand Total	—	—	500 Marks	—

Important Points:

The examination will be conducted in a single shift of 3 hours duration.
Section ‘A’ will include 50 objective-type questions from General Studies.
Section ‘B’ will include 100 objective-type questions related to Physics.
A total of 150 objective-type questions will be asked in the written examination.
Each question will carry 3 marks.
The written examination will be of 450 marks, followed by an Interview of 50 marks.

MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Syllabus 2026

The MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Syllabus 2026 is divided into two major sections — General Studies and Physics. Candidates should prepare both theoretical and numerical concepts thoroughly for better performance in the examination. The detailed syllabus of both sections is provided below.

MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Syllabus 2026- Section”A” (General Studies)

UNIT-01: History of Madhya Pradesh

Topics
Ancient History of Madhya Pradesh – Prehistoric Period, Protohistoric Period and Historic Period
Medieval History of Madhya Pradesh
Modern History of Madhya Pradesh
Freedom Movement in Madhya Pradesh
Tribal History and Tribal Literature of Madhya Pradesh

UNIT-02: Geography of Madhya Pradesh

Topics
Geographical location and extent of the state, major rivers and mountains
Climate: Seasons, soils, temperature, rainfall, forest types and forest produce
Agriculture: Major crops, sources of irrigation and irrigation projects
Thermal power projects, non-conventional energy sources and major minerals
Population size, growth and literacy, transportation and food processing industries

UNIT-03: Politics and Economy of Madhya Pradesh

Politics of Madhya Pradesh

Topics
Governor, Chief Minister, Cabinet, Vidhan Sabha, High Court and Lokayukta
State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Divisional Commissioner and Police Commissioner
District Administration, Urban Administration, Local Self Government and Panchayati Raj Institutions
State Election Commission, State Information Commission, State Scheduled Castes Commission, State Scheduled Tribes Commission, State Backward Classes Commission and State Commission for Women
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act)
Environment Protection Act, 1986
Madhya Pradesh Govansh Vadh Pratishedh Adhiniyam, 2004

Economy of Madhya Pradesh

Topics
Overview of the Economy of Madhya Pradesh
Status of Agriculture and Rural Development in Madhya Pradesh
Development of Industrial and Infrastructural Framework in Madhya Pradesh
Status of Education, Health and Skill Development in Madhya Pradesh
Status of Madhya Pradesh in Sustainable Development Goals, Ease of Doing Business and Multidimensional Poverty Index

UNIT-04: Tribes of Madhya Pradesh – Heritage, Folk Culture and Folk Literature (with Special Reference to M.P.)

Topics
Geographical spread of tribes in Madhya Pradesh and constitutional provisions related to tribes
Major tribes of Madhya Pradesh and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), along with tribal welfare programs
Tribal culture of Madhya Pradesh: Traditions, special arts, festivals, celebrations, language, dialects and literature
Contribution of Madhya Pradesh tribes in the freedom struggle of India and iconic tribal personalities of the state
Popular institutes related to tribes of Madhya Pradesh, tribal museums, publications, etc.
Folk culture and folk literature of Madhya Pradesh

UNIT-05: Important Contemporary Events of International, National and Madhya Pradesh and Information & Communication Technology

Topics
Important International and National contemporary events
Important contemporary events and major public welfare schemes of Madhya Pradesh
Prominent personalities and important places of Madhya Pradesh
Computers, Information & Communication Technology and E-Governance
Basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Internet of Things

MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Syllabus 2026- Section”B” (Physics)

UNIT-I: Fundamentals of Physics in Forensic Science

Topics
Scope, significance and role of Physics in forensic science
Types of physical evidence and methods of collection and preservation
Measurement techniques, accuracy, precision and error analysis
Laboratory instruments used in forensic physics (i.e. microscopes, optical devices)
Physics principles used in crime scene reconstruction

UNIT-II: Glass and Physical Evidence Examination

Topics
Types, manufacturing and physical properties of glass
Determination of refractive index, density and other physical parameters
Glass fracture patterns: radial and concentric fractures
Determination of direction and sequence of impact
Microscopic and instrumental examination of glass fragments and trace evidence

UNIT-III: Forensic Ballistics, Firearm Evidence and Gunshot Residue

Topics
History, classification and working mechanism of firearms
Internal ballistics: propellant combustion and bullet acceleration in the barrel
External ballistics: projectile motion, trajectory, air resistance and stability
Terminal ballistics: bullet impact, penetration, deformation and ricochet
Identification of firearms through rifling marks and ballistic comparison
Types of ammunition and components of cartridges
Identification of firearm marks (firing pin, breech face, extractor, ejector marks)
Bullet and cartridge case comparison using comparison microscopes
Formation, composition and collection of gunshot residue (GSR)
Detection methods for GSR (chemical tests, atomic absorption spectroscopy, SEM-EDX)

UNIT-IV: Accident Reconstruction and Forensic Imaging

Topics
Principles of traffic accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics
Analysis of skid marks, tire impressions and vehicle damage
Speed estimation using momentum and energy principles
Tool marks and impression evidence analysis
Forensic photography, digital imaging, UV/IR photography and image enhancement

UNIT-V: Computer Forensic and Audio/Video Recognition

Topics
Computer and Mobile Operating Systems
In-depth analysis of registry in various operating systems and log analysis
Cyber-crime and cyber law, hacking, phishing, etc.
Physics of speech: pitch, frequency and tone
Voice identification, speech patterns, accent and its forensic importance
Handling of audio recording evidences and its physical examination
Forensic video analysis, models of image formation and sequencing
Tools for analysis

MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Syllabus PDF 2026

MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Selection Process 2026

The selection process for MPPSC Scientific Officer Physics Recruitment 2026 will be completed in multiple stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final selection.

Written Examination
Document Verification
Interview

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