Maharashtra Public Service Commission Group C

MPSC Group C is the recruitment route for non-gazetted Group C posts in Maharashtra government departments, such as Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant and Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) selects candidates through a combined preliminary exam, a post-wise main exam and, for some posts, a typing skill test.

The current cycle, the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026), was notified on 25 June 2026 with 2,619 posts. The prelims has been rescheduled twice and is now set for 3 January 2027 in offline OMR mode. This page brings together the latest dates, vacancies, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and a practical preparation plan, so you can plan the next few months with the right information.

Table of Contents

• MPSC Group C at a Glance

• Notification Overview

• Important Dates

• Post-Wise Vacancy

• Eligibility Criteria

• Application Fee and How to Apply

• Exam Pattern

• Syllabus Summary

• Selection Process

• Salary and Career Growth

• How to Prepare

• Previous Cycle and Cut-Off

MPSC Group C at a Glance

MPSC Group C Notification 2026 Overview

MPSC published Advertisement No. 017/2026 on 25 June 2026 and opened online registration on 27 June 2026. The original deadline of 17 July 2026 was later extended through a corrigendum, and the application window has now closed.

Three changes in this cycle matter more than the headline vacancy figure:

• Mode changed to OMR: The exam was first announced as a computer-based test (CBT). A corrigendum moved it to an offline, OMR-based exam at district centres across Maharashtra. Many pages written in June still say CBT.

• Prelims moved twice: The prelims was first set for 27 September 2026, then moved to 25 October 2026, and a corrigendum dated 9 September 2026 shifted it again to 3 January 2027. The commission cited administrative and logistical arrangements for the change.

• Post mix is different: This advertisement includes AMVI posts with their own technical main exam, while Sub-Inspector (State Excise), which appeared in the previous Group C cycle, is not part of Advertisement 017/2026.

Some reports also mention that additional posts were added after the corrigendum. Until you see the revised post table on the official website, treat 2,619 as the confirmed figure.

MPSC Group C Important Dates

Dates marked tentative or awaited can change. Check the announcements section on mpsc.gov.in and your profile on the MPSC online portal regularly, because admit cards and corrigenda are posted there first.

MPSC Group C Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise

Clerk-Typist posts make up about 71% of the total, so most candidates are effectively competing for that post. Category-wise and department-wise splits are given in the official advertisement. Check your category's share before you decide how many posts to opt for.

MPSC Group C Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Final-year students should read the advertisement carefully, because the qualification must be held by the date the commission specifies.

Age Limit

Age is counted as on 1 October 2026. The minimum age is 18 years for Tax Assistant and 19 years for the other posts. The maximum age is 38 years for open-category candidates.

Other Conditions

• Marathi knowledge: Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Marathi.

• Domicile and reservation: Reservation and age relaxation are available only to candidates domiciled in Maharashtra. Others apply in the open category.

• Computer proficiency: Selected candidates must meet the state government's computer qualification rules within the time allowed.

Application Fee and How to Apply

Bank charges are extra. The mains fee is paid separately, only by candidates who qualify the prelims. The application window for Advertisement 017/2026 has closed, but the process stays the same for future cycles:

1. Create your profile: Register on the MPSC online portal with your email ID and mobile number, and complete your profile.

2. Apply to the advertisement: Select Advertisement 017/2026 (or the next Group C advertisement) and choose the posts you want.

3. Choose a district centre: Pick your preferred exam centre from the list.

4. Upload documents: Upload your photograph and signature in the size given in the advertisement.

5. Pay the fee: Pay online, or through the SBI challan option where allowed, before the fee deadline.

6. Save the printout: Download the submitted application for document verification later.

Common reasons for rejection include an incomplete fee transaction, claiming reservation without a valid Maharashtra certificate, and not holding the required typing certificate for typing-based posts.

MPSC Group C Exam Pattern

Prelims (Combined)

The prelims is objective, set in Marathi and English, and only shortlists candidates for the mains. Its marks do not count in final merit.

Mains (Joint Exam for Non-Technical Posts)

AMVI candidates take a separate 300-mark mains focused on mechanical and automobile engineering. MPSC deducts one-fourth of the marks of a question for each wrong answer, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.

What This Means for You

• Mains questions are worth double: Each mains question carries 2 marks, so a wrong guess costs 0.5 marks. Careful elimination pays off more here than in prelims.

• Languages decide a large share: Paper 1 is half of the mains for non-technical posts, and Marathi alone carries 120 marks. Strong Marathi grammar can separate you from candidates with similar general knowledge.

• Speed matters: One hour for 100 questions leaves about 36 seconds per question. Regular timed practice is the only reliable way to build that pace.

MPSC Group C Syllabus Summary

For a topic-wise breakdown by post, see the MPSC Group C syllabus page.

MPSC Group C Selection Process

1. Prelims: A combined screening test. Candidates are shortlisted post-wise and category-wise for the mains.

2. Mains: The joint 400-mark exam for non-technical posts, or the 300-mark technical exam for AMVI. Mains marks decide merit.

3. Typing skill test: Qualifying in nature, for Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant candidates.

4. Document verification and allotment: Final selection depends on mains merit, post preference, category and verification of documents.

MPSC Group C Salary and Career Growth

Dearness allowance, house rent allowance, travel allowance and other benefits are added as per Maharashtra government rules. In-hand salary depends on the current DA rate and the place of posting, so treat any in-hand figure you see online as an estimate, not an official number. Promotions come through seniority and departmental exams within each department. For example, an AMVI can move up to Motor Vehicle Inspector, and clerical staff can move to senior clerical and supervisory posts over time, as per the recruitment rules of their department.

How to Prepare for MPSC Group C

For Prelims

• Start with Maharashtra-specific topics: History, geography and polity questions lean heavily towards Maharashtra. Cover state reformers, districts, rivers and local government first.

• Build a daily current affairs habit: Spend 30 minutes a day on state and national news, and revise monthly notes from at least the last 12 months.

• Practise reasoning and arithmetic daily: These questions are scoring when you are quick, and they reward steady practice more than last-minute study.

For Mains

• Treat Marathi as a scoring subject: Revise sandhi, samas, prayog, vibhakti, idioms and proverbs, and solve previous mains papers.

• Prepare your post-specific part early: Tax Assistant aspirants should revise bookkeeping basics, and Clerk-Typist aspirants should cover computer fundamentals.

• Keep typing practice going: If you are applying for Clerk-Typist or Tax Assistant, practise typing for 20 minutes a day so the skill test does not become a last-minute risk.

Use Mock Tests the Right Way

With the prelims on 3 January 2027, you have roughly 12 weeks. Take one full-length mock a week now and move to two or three a week in the final month. After each test, list the questions you got wrong and the ones that took too long, and revise those topics before the next mock.MPSC Group C Previous Cycle and Cut-Off

The previous Group C cycle shows how quickly post numbers can change. Its combined prelims was held on 11 January 2026 with 938 posts advertised, and by the time the mains was notified in May 2026, the number had grown to 1,884 posts. The mains was scheduled for 12 July 2026.

MPSC releases cut-offs post-wise and category-wise along with each result, and they shift every cycle with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Use previous cut-offs only as a benchmark, and aim for a clear margin above them.