MPSC Exam – Complete Information
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (Rajyaseva) Examination
1) What is the MPSC Exam?
The MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) Exam is a state-level competitive examination conducted to recruit Group A and Group B Gazetted Officers for various administrative departments of the Government of Maharashtra.
The primary examination under MPSC is the Rajyaseva (State Services) Examination, which selects officers responsible for administration, revenue management, law & order, and public policy implementation across Maharashtra.
2) Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university (any stream)
- Final-year students may apply (degree required before Mains)
- Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, CA, Masters & PhD eligible
Age Limit (Category-wise)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 19 – 38 Years |
| OBC / SC / ST | Up to 43 Years |
| VJ-A / NT-B / NT-C / NT-D | Up to 43 Years |
| Divyang (PwBD) | Up to 45 Years |
Number of Attempts: Unlimited (within age limit).
3) Exam Structure & Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
- Paper I – General Studies
- Paper II – CSAT (Qualifying)
Objective type (MCQ)
Main Examination
- 6 Descriptive Papers
- Marathi & English (Compulsory)
- State-focused General Studies
Interview
Personality Test conducted by MPSC
- Leadership & Ethics
- Decision Making
- Administrative Awareness
4) Services Offered
5) Vacancy Overview
The number of vacancies generally ranges between 300 to 500 posts every year.
Vacancies depend on government department requirements, retirement data, promotions, and reservation roster. Exact category-wise and post-wise vacancies are released in the official notification.
6) Key Focus Areas for Preparation
- History of Maharashtra & India
- Geography of Maharashtra
- Indian Constitution & Governance
- Maharashtra Economy & Budget
- Current Affairs (State Priority)
- Marathi Language & Administration
- Ethics & Case Studies