Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (“MPSC” or “the Commission”) is an Autonomous Body constituted and set up under Article 315 of the Constitution of India to discharge the duties and functions assigned under Article 320 of the Constitution. The Commission accordingly recommends suitable candidates for the various posts under the Government and advises Government on various service matters like formulation of recruitment rules, on promotions, transfers, and disciplinary proceedings, etc.

Career Opportunities

Class I Posts
Deputy Collector
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Tahasildar
Nayab Tahasildar.
Deputy Director Health Services,
Assistant Commissioner (State Excise)
Chief Officer (Municipal Council/Municipal Corporation)
Assistant Director, Skill Development
Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Development.
Group B posts
Industry Officer
Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE)
Taluka Agriculture Officer
Assistant Commissioner Sales Tax.
Pondicherry Police Service
Indian Customs and Central Excise Service (ICCES)
Indian Information Service (IIS)
Indian Engineering Service (IES) etc..

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Examination

Educational Qualification

Criteria
Details
Qualification
Graduation in any subject recognized by UGC

Age Limit & Number of Attempts

Category
Minimum Age
Upper Age Limit
Number of Attempts
General
19 Years
38 Years
06 Attempts
OBC
19 Years
43 Years
09 Attempts
SC/ST
19 Years
43 Years
Unlimited (till age limit)

Important Dates

Exam Stage
Paper
Marks
Type
Duration
Additional Info
Prelim Exam
GS Paper I
200
Objective (MCQ)
2 hours
1/3rd marks deducted for wrong answers
GS Paper II (CSAT)
200
Qualifying
-
Candidates must score a minimum of 33% to qualify for Mains

Structure of Exam

MPSC State Services Mains Exam Pattern [Revised] (Subjective)

Subject
Marks & Time Duration
Standard
Medium
General
Paper 1 – Marathi
300 Marks; 3 Hours
Matriculation
Marathi
Paper 2 – English
300 Marks; 3 Hours
Matriculation
English
Papers to be counted for Merit (Mandatory)
Paper 3 – Essay
250 Marks; 3 Hours
Graduate
Marathi/ English
Paper 4 – General Studies -1
250 Marks; 3 Hours
Graduate
Marathi/ English
Paper 5 – General Studies -2
250 Marks; 3 Hours
Graduate
Marathi/ English
Paper 6 – General Studies -3
250 Marks; 3 Hours
Graduate
Marathi/ English
Paper 7 – General Studies -4
250 Marks; 3 Hours
Graduate
Marathi/ English
Paper 8 – Optional Subject Paper No.- 1
250 Marks; 3 Hours
Graduate
Marathi/ English
Paper 9 – Optional Subject Paper No.- 2
250 Marks; 3 Hours
Graduate
Marathi/ English

Important Notes

Candidates should note that they have to choose the medium of answering the papers at the time of submitting the online application for the Main examination.
Qualifying paper marks are not counted for final selections.
Total 1750 Marks are from 7 papers.
Total marks include 250 *7 (1750) + 275 Marks for Personality Test.
Final Selection is out of 2025 based on Marks from Mains + Personality Test.