MPSC Rajyaseva Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Qualification and Conditions

MPSC Rajyaseva eligibility rests on four checks: Indian citizenship, a bachelor's degree, an age limit counted on a fixed date, and knowledge of Marathi. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission sets these in each advertisement for the combined preliminary examination, which screens candidates for State Services posts such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Tahsildar.

This page explains each condition for the 2026 cycle, with an age relaxation table, post-specific rules and common reasons candidates are found ineligible. Applications for the 2026 cycle closed on 20 January 2026, so use this page to check your eligibility for the next cycle as well. Category-wise figures below are indicative, based on previous MPSC advertisements; the advertisement you apply under is the final word.

MPSC eligibility at a glance

Educational qualification

For most State Services posts, you need a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a university recognised by law, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government. Your marks or division do not matter for most posts.

• Post-specific degrees: Some posts need a particular degree. For example, Assistant Director in the Maharashtra Finance and Accounts Service has asked for a commerce degree with set minimum marks or a professional finance qualification, and Industries Officer (Technical) needs an engineering, technology or science degree.

• Final-year students: You can usually apply for the prelims while in your final year, but you must hold the degree by the date set in the advertisement, generally before applying for the Mains.

• Equivalence: If your degree is from a deemed or foreign university, keep proof of equivalence ready for document verification.

MPSC age limit

Age is counted on the date stated in the advertisement. The minimum age is 19 years. The upper limit is 38 years for the Open category, with relaxation for other categories as below.

These limits come from previous MPSC advertisements and can differ by post. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies only to candidates domiciled in Maharashtra with valid certificates. Some limits for posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police may differ, so check the post-wise table in the advertisement.

Nationality and other conditions

• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen.

• Marathi: You must be able to read, write and speak Marathi. The Mains also has a compulsory Marathi language paper.

• Domicile for reservation: Candidates from outside Maharashtra can apply, but only in the Open category without age relaxation.

• Non-creamy layer: Candidates claiming backward-class reservation (where applicable) need a valid non-creamy layer certificate for the relevant period.

• Physical standards: Police posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police and some transport posts have height and fitness requirements set in the advertisement.

• Attempts: MPSC does not currently cap the number of attempts for this exam. You can keep appearing while you are within the age limit.

Who is not eligible

• Over-age candidates: Anyone above the upper limit on the cut-off date, after any relaxation that applies.

• Degree not complete in time: Final-year candidates who do not have the degree by the date in the advertisement.

• Invalid category claims: Candidates who claim a category or relaxation without a valid certificate lose that benefit and may be disqualified.

• Post-specific gaps: Candidates who select a post without its required degree or physical standards.

Fee and documents

For the 2026 cycle, the fee was Rs. 544 for the Open category and Rs. 344 for backward classes, EWS, orphans and persons with disabilities, plus bank charges and taxes. Keep your degree certificate, age proof, caste and non-creamy layer certificates, domicile certificate and disability or sports certificates ready. Always confirm conditions in the official advertisement on mpsc.gov.in.