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December, 2025 Current Affairs
Discover December 2025 current affairs in India with McGraw Hill Edge. Key updates for UPSC prep, including policy shifts, global events, and milestones.
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State PSC Examination Overview
State Civil Services Examinations are conducted by individual State Public Service Commissions to recruit candidates for various Group A and Group B services within the state administration.
Popular State PSC Examinations
- WBCS (West Bengal): West Bengal Civil Service Examination
- BPSC (Bihar): Bihar Public Service Commission
- UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh): Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
- CGPSC (Chhattisgarh): Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission
- APSC (Assam): Assam Public Service Commission
- MPSC (Maharashtra): Maharashtra Public Service Commission
General Examination Structure:
- Preliminary Examination: Objective type papers (General Studies & CSAT)
- Main Examination: Descriptive papers including General Studies and Optional subjects
- Interview/Personality Test: Final selection round
Each state has its own syllabus, pattern, and specific requirements. State-specific knowledge including history, geography, culture, and current affairs of the respective state is crucial for success.
State Civil Services Syllabus & Pattern
Examination Pattern (Typical for Most States):
- Total Duration: 3-4 hours (varies by state)
- Preliminary Exam: 2 papers (General Studies & CSAT)
- Main Exam: 4-5 descriptive papers including Optional subject
- Interview: 100-200 marks
- Total Marks: 600-1000 marks (varies by state)
Common Subjects Across States:
- General Studies: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Environment
- State-specific GS: State History, Geography, Culture, Government schemes
- Current Affairs: National and State-level developments
- Optional Subjects: Varies by state (Literature, Science subjects, etc.)
State-wise Variations:
- WBCS: Emphasis on Bengali literature and West Bengal history
- BPSC: Bihar-specific questions and Hindi literature options
- UPPSC: UP history, culture, and administrative setup
- CGPSC: Chhattisgarh tribal culture and regional development
- APSC: Assam history, tea industry, and northeastern affairs
- MPSC: Maharashtra history, culture, and administrative structure
Language Requirements:
Most state services allow candidates to write papers in Hindi, English, or the regional language of the state. Some states have compulsory regional language papers in the Main examination.
Eligibility Criteria & Cut-offs
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Some states may have specific subject requirements for certain posts.
Age Limit (General Category):
- WBCS: 21-36 years
- BPSC: 20-37 years
- UPPSC: 21-40 years
- CGPSC: 21-35 years
- APSC: 21-38 years
- MPSC: 20-38 years
Domicile Requirements:
Most state services require candidates to be domiciles of the respective state. Some posts may be open to candidates from other states as well.
Recent Cut-off Trends:
- WBCS Prelims: 55-60% marks typically required
- BPSC Prelims: 50-55% marks for general category
- CGPSC SSE 2025: 238 vacancies announced with competitive cut-offs
- State Mains: Cut-offs vary significantly by state and category
Latest State Civil Services Updates
December 3, 2025
CGPSC State Services Exam 2025 — Notification Released
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission released SSE 2025 notification for 238 posts. Applications open 1–30 December 2025.
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December 2025
CGPSC SSE 2025 — Prelims & Mains Schedule (Tentative)
SSE 2025 Prelims tentatively scheduled for 22 Feb 2026, and Mains from 16–19 May 2026.
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November 21, 2025
CGPSC SSE 2024 — Final Merit List Released
Final merit list published for candidates selected through the SSE 2024 main & interview rounds.
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December 2025
MPSC Rajyaseva 2025 — Exam Date Revised
Maharashtra PSC revised the Rajyaseva exam schedule; updated details are on the official portal.
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December 2025
MPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 — Dates Released
MPPSC published its 2026 exam calendar covering State Service, Forest Service, and allied exams.
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December 16, 2025
WBCS 2025 — Application Deadline Extended
West Bengal PSC extended the application deadline for WBCS (Civil Services) 2025.
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December 15, 2025
WBPSC Clerkship 2025 — Mains Admit Card Released
WBPSC Clerkship (Part II) mains admit cards are now available for download.
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September 25, 2025
TGPSC Group 1 Final Result 2025 Declared
Telangana PSC (TGPSC) released the Group 1 Services final selection list for 2025 recruitment.
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December 2025
TSPSC (TGPSC) — Ongoing & Upcoming Notifications
Telangana PSC continues releasing notifications for various administrative and technical posts; visit the official TGPSC portal for details.
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September 30, 2025
KPSC — One-Time 3-Year Age Relaxation Announced
Karnataka Govt granted a one-time 3-year upper age relaxation for State Civil Service aspirants.
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December 2025
Multi-State PSC Exam Calendar 2025–26
Comprehensive PSC exam calendar across multiple states released to help aspirants plan preparation.
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