Maharashtra Talathi Eligibility 2026: Age Limit and Qualification

Maharashtra Talathi eligibility for the 2026 recruitment is set by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) advertisement for the post of Gram Mahsul Adhikari (Village Revenue Officer), commonly called Talathi. The post is part of the Group-C Services Joint Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026), and a corrigendum dated 22 July 2026 added 1,539 Talathi posts to it.

This page explains the educational qualification, age limit, nationality and other conditions in plain language, and lists the common reasons candidates are disqualified. The application window for this cycle has closed, and the preliminary exam is now scheduled for 3 January 2027. Figures marked as reported come from public coverage of the advertisement, so confirm them against the official notice on the MPSC website. If you are planning for a future Talathi recruitment, these conditions are a good guide to what to expect.

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Maharashtra Talathi Eligibility

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for Talathi is a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised or statutory university. There is no requirement for a particular stream, so arts, commerce, science, engineering, law and other graduates are all covered. No minimum percentage has been reported for the post.

Degree completion

Candidates who are still in the final year, or who are waiting for the result of the final examination, were reported as not eligible. Your degree should be complete, with the result declared, on or before the date given in the advertisement. If your university issues a provisional certificate first, keep the marksheets of every year ready, because verification covers the full record.

Degrees from other universities and open learning

The advertisement asks for a degree from a recognised or statutory university. If your degree comes from an open or distance learning programme, from a university outside Maharashtra, or from a foreign institution, read the advertisement for any equivalence rule and keep the supporting certificate ready. Do not assume it is accepted without checking.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Age is counted as on a particular date stated in the advertisement. Reports on this cycle mention 5 August 2026, but a few sources quote a different date, so read the official notice to confirm yours. A candidate who is even a few days outside the range on the counting date is not eligible.

The relaxations in the third and fourth rows depend on the service rules and on the post, so no single figure applies to everyone. Read the age clause of the advertisement and keep the proof for your category, such as a caste certificate with validity or a discharge certificate.

How to calculate your age quickly

Subtract your date of birth from the counting date. For example, suppose the counting date is 5 August 2026 and the open category limit is 38 years. A candidate born on 6 August 1988 is 37 years and 364 days old, so she is within the limit. A candidate born on 4 August 1988 is 38 years and 1 day old, so he is above it. Whether a candidate who is exactly 38 on the counting date is eligible depends on how the advertisement words the limit, so read that clause before you rely on the last day.

Proof you need for an age relaxation

This table shows documents that are commonly asked for in Maharashtra recruitments. The advertisement lists the exact formats, so use it as the final guide.

Nationality, Language and Other Conditions

• Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.

• Marathi knowledge: The Talathi works with villagers and land records in Marathi, so working knowledge of the language is expected. Read the advertisement for how it is tested or verified.

• Computer qualification: Reports on this cycle mention a government-prescribed computer qualification. The exact requirement and the time allowed to obtain it are given in the advertisement, so read that clause closely.

• Domicile: A Maharashtra domicile or residence certificate is listed among the documents. Check whether it is mandatory for your category.

• Residency questions: Some districts include Scheduled Areas under PESA. Applicants were asked to answer a residency question on the portal, so read the notice if you live in such an area.

• Character and fitness: As with other government posts, appointment depends on a satisfactory character and fitness check at the time of verification. Third-party reports differ on whether a separate medical test applies, so rely on the advertisement.

• Number of attempts: No limit on attempts has been mentioned in the coverage we reviewed. In practice, the age limit sets the number of chances you have.

Who Is Not Eligible

Applications are most often rejected for avoidable reasons. Check this list before you apply to any recruitment.

• Final-year students: Candidates without a completed degree and declared result on the stated date.

• Over or under age: Candidates outside the age range for their category on the counting date.

• Wrong category claim: A caste, non-creamy layer or EWS certificate that is missing, expired or invalid on the required date.

• Unrecognised degree: A degree from an institution that is not recognised or equivalent.

• Incomplete application: A form with a failed fee payment, a missing upload or mismatched details.

• Non-citizens: Anyone who does not meet the nationality condition.

Special Situations Candidates Ask About

• Name differs between documents: Keep a gazette notification, affidavit or school record that explains the change, and match the name on your application with your degree.

• Category certificate arrives late: A receipt for a pending certificate is usually not accepted in place of a valid one, so apply for it long before any recruitment opens.

• Result awaited: A degree whose result is not declared by the stated date does not meet the qualification condition.

• Already applied through the portal: Candidates who had already applied were told to log in and complete the extra residency question instead of applying again.

• Applying in more than one Group-C post: The advertisement covers many posts, and the rules for each post differ. Read the clause for Talathi separately from the others.

Eligibility Checklist

Use this table to confirm each condition on your own before you rely on any website, including this one.

Documents Candidates Usually Need

Verification takes place after the written stages, but it is easier if you keep the papers ready from the start. The advertisement gives the final list, and the documents below are the ones most commonly required for this type of recruitment.

Certificates for category claims must be valid on the date stated in the advertisement. Apply for renewals early, because many offices take several weeks.

Fee and Selection Stages in Brief

The application fee for this cycle is reported as Rs. 394 for open category candidates, Rs. 294 for reserved categories and orphans, and Rs. 44 for ex-servicemen. Fees are paid online and are not refunded. Eligibility does not guarantee selection: you must qualify in the preliminary exam, move to the mains and then clear document verification.

Check Your Eligibility Step by Step

1. Open the official advertisement: Read the Talathi clause in Advertisement No. 017/2026 and the corrigendum dated 22 July 2026 on the MPSC website.

2. Match your degree: Confirm that the degree is complete, the university is recognised and the result is declared before the stated date.

3. Calculate your age: Use the counting date in the advertisement and your category.

4. Review your certificates: Check validity dates for caste, non-creamy layer and EWS documents.

5. Note the extra conditions: Read the language, computer and domicile clauses.

Official sources for eligibility rules:

• Official MPSC website: https://mpsc.gov.in/

• Official MPSC online portal: https://mpsconline.gov.in/