The Meghalaya Civil Services Examination (Prelims) — Mains Written Examination is conducted by the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) to select candidates for prestigious Group A and Group B administrative roles in Meghalaya. This Mains-focused written practice test helps you build confidence for long-form answers across multiple General Studies papers, a key step toward securing a state government career.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (Qualifying, Matriculation standard) | ~5 | ~6 | 10% |
| Paper I – Essay | ~5 | ~12 | 20% |
| Paper II – General Studies I | ~5 | ~12 | 20% |
| Paper III – General Studies II | ~5 | ~12 | 20% |
| Paper IV – General Studies III | ~5 | ~10 | 17% |
| Paper V – General Studies IV | ~5 | ~8 | 13% |
| Total | 30 | 60 | 100% |
Key rules: 30 questions, 60 marks, 120 minutes. No negative marking.
Practice writing concise, well-structured answers for Essay and GS using a fixed intro–body–conclusion framework. Revise Meghalaya and Northeast-focused context for GS II–III while keeping national-level concepts ready for integration. For GS IV, learn ethical terms with real-life examples and practice 2–3 case studies daily. Attempt this test under timed conditions to improve speed without compromising answer quality.