Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts an all-India competitive exam every year to recruit candidates for various administrative posts in the state government. In all, the government has released a total of 385 vacancies in State Service, Forest Service and Engineering (Civil) Services. Following sections provide a detailed information regarding important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, preparation tips and strategies and much more.
IMPORTANT DATES:
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DETAILS |
DATES |
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Notification Date |
18th March 2025 |
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Online Application Starting Date |
28th March 2025 |
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Last Date of Application |
17th March 2025 |
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Prelims Exam Date |
28th September 2025 |
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Mains Exam Date |
TBA |
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Interview |
TBA |
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Results |
TBA |
HOW TO APPLY:
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Visit the official website of MPSC.
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Login using your credentials to apply for the Civil Services Examination.
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After login, click on the post in which you want to apply.
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Fill the required details and complete the registration process
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Upload the required documents
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Complete the application process by paying the fees
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Download the application form and save it for future references
Examination fees:
The application fees for candidates under various social categories are provided in the following table:
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Category |
Application Fees |
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General/OBC/EWS |
Rs. 544 |
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SC/ST/PwBD |
Rs. 344 |
Eligibility Criteria:
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Educational Qualifications:
A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
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Age Limit:
The minimum age for applying MPSC Exam is 19 years. The maximum age limit for candidates belonging to various social categories:
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General: 38 years
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OBC: 41 years
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SC/ST: 43 years
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PwD: 45 years
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Ex-Servicemen: Service years/3 years
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Nationality:
The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Preference will be given to those candidates who belong to Maharashtra.
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Number of Attempts
The number of attempts available to each social category is given below:
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Category |
Number of Attempts |
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General |
6 |
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OBC |
9 |
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SC/ST |
Unlimited |
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PwD |
9 (General), Unlimited(SC/ST) |
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Physical Standards:
i) For DySP/ACP posts:
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Criteria |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
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Height |
165 cm |
157 cm |
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Chest |
Unexpanded- 79 cm Expanded- 84 cm |
NA |
ii) For Forest Services posts:
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Criteria |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
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Height |
163 cm |
150 cm |
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Chest |
Unexpanded- 79 cm Expanded- 84 cm |
Unexpanded-74 cm Expanded- 79 cm |
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Physical Test |
Walking 25 km in 4 hrs |
Walking 14 km in 4 hrs |
MPSC Exam 2025 Vacancy:
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POST |
VACANCY |
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State Service |
127 |
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Maharashtra Forest Service |
144 |
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Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services |
114 |
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TOTAL |
385 |
MPSC 2025 Exam Selection Process :
The MPSC exam consists of three stages i.e. i) Prelims ii) Mains iii) Interview.
The prelims exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of general studies and basic aptitude like English language skills, logical reasoning and analytical skills, mathematical aptitude and problem solving abilities etc.
The Mains exam tests a student’s abilities on a range of subjects that include history, geography, politics, human resouce development etc.
The interview stage will be conducted only for those candidates who qualify the Mains exam. Candidates’ are tested on their personality skills, decision-making abilities, general awareness and current affairs, especially those related to Maharashtra.
MPSC 2025 Exam Pattern:
Prelims Exam:
It consists of two papers and is qualifying in nature.
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Papers |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Nature of Questions |
Duration |
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Paper 1 |
100 |
200 |
English & Marathi |
Objective |
2 hours |
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Paper 2 |
80 |
200 |
Objective |
2 hours |
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Total |
180 |
400 |
4 hours |
Mains Exam:
It consists of six papers, including optional papers. It carries a total of 1250 marks. Language papers are qualifying in nature and is not counted for the calculation of final merit.
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Papers |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Nature of Questions |
Duration |
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Marathi & English (Grammar) |
10-15 (approx.) |
300 |
English and Marathi |
Descriptive |
3 hours |
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Marathi & English (Comprehension) |
10-15 (approx.) |
300 |
MCQ |
1 hour |
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Essay |
2 essays |
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GS 1: History, Geography & Agriculture |
10-12 (approx.) |
250 |
2 hours |
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GS 2: Indian Constitution and Politics |
10-12 (approx.) |
250 |
2 hours |
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GS III: Ethics, Aptitude and Integrity |
10-12 (approx.) |
250 |
2 hours |
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GS IV: Economy and Planning, Economics of Development and Agriculture, Science and Technology Development |
10-12 (approx.) |
250 |
2 hours |
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Optional Paper 1 |
4-6 (approx.) |
250 |
Descriptive |
3 hours |
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Optional Paper 2 |
4-6 (approx.) |
250 |
3 hours |
Interview:
The interview is of 275 marks. Only those candidates who qualify the Mains exam, are eligible for the interview. Candidates are tested on their knowledge on general awareness, current affairs, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
MPSC Exam Syllabus:
Prelims Syllabus:
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Paper |
Topic |
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Paper 1- General Studies |
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Paper 2- General Studies |
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Mains Syllabus:
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Paper |
Subject |
Syllabus |
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Paper 1 |
English and Marathi ( Grammar) |
Grammar, Translation, Comprehension, Translation, Essay |
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Paper 2 |
English and Marathi (Comprehension) |
Grammar, Translation, Comprehension, Translation, Essay |
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Paper 3 |
Essay |
Essay on multiple topics |
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Paper 4 |
History and Geography |
History of India and Maharashtra, Geography of India and World |
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Paper 5 |
Indian Polity and Governance |
Indian Constitution and Polity, Human Rights, International Relations |
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Paper 6 |
Economy and Agriculture |
Indian Economy, World Economy, Agricultural Land Reforms, cropping patterns, science and technological developments |
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Paper 7 |
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude |
Ethics, Integrity, Emotional Intelligence, Case Studies |
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Paper 8 |
Optional Subject-1 |
Thorough knowledge about domain subject |
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Paper 9 |
Optional Subject-2 |
Thorough knowledge about the domain subject |
MPSC 2025 Prelims Admit Card:
MPSC Prelims admit card will be issued soon. Candidates are requested to keep checking the official website for regular updates.
MPSC 2025 Salary Structure:
The salary structure is divided into A, B and C classes. It is as follows:
Class A: Rs. 56000-250000
Class B: Rs. 38600-128800
Class C: Rs. 47600-151100
Preparation Tips and Strategies:
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Understand the exam syllabus. It allows a candidate to strategize his/her preparation in an effective manner.
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Practice mock tests and PYQs regularly. It helps you in familiarizing yourself with the recent exam patterns and trends
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Build a realistic study plan. Make small achievable goals and start your preparation with focussing on weak areas.
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Stay updated by reading the newspaper daily and magazines for current affairs
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Practice essay-writing for improving writing speed and efficiency
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Stay calm, composed and confident. Built optimism and self-confidence by minimizing distraction and staying in a positive environment
Best MPSC Books:
Disha Publications offers the best MPSC books, especially for General Studies, that are equipped with solution-based PYQs and mock tests.
FAQs
Q.1 What is the full form of MPSC?
Ans. MPSC stands for Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
Q.2 How many stages are there in the MPSC Rajyaseva exam?
Ans. There are three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.
Q.3 What is the educational qualification required for MPSC?
Ans. Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university.
Q.4 Is knowledge of Marathi compulsory for MPSC?
Ans. Yes, candidates must be proficient in Marathi and may need to pass a language proficiency test.
Q.5 What is the age limit for MPSC Rajyaseva exam?
For general category, the age limit is 19 to 38 years; relaxations apply for reserved categories.
