MPSC State Services 2026

Overview

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the State Services Examination (Rajyaseva) to recruit Gazetted officers for various administrative, police, and revenue posts in the Government of Maharashtra. These include prestigious Class A and Class B civil service roles like Deputy Collector, DySP, and Tehsildar.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification	February 20, 2026
Online Applications Open	March 1, 2026
Application Closing Date	March 25, 2026
Preliminary Admit Card	July 1, 2026
Preliminary Examination	July 12, 2026
Mains Examination	October 24, 25 & 26, 2026
Interview / Personality Test	Dec 2026 – Jan 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Graduation / Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Language: Sound knowledge of the Marathi language (reading, writing, and speaking) is mandatory.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 19 years
• Maximum Age (General): 38 years
• OBC / SC / ST / EWS: Up to 43 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxations apply as per government rules.

Selection Process

The MPSC State Services selection is done in three distinct stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)

• Paper I (General Studies): 100 Questions / 200 Marks / 2 hours
• Paper II (CSAT): 80 Questions / 200 Marks / 2 hours (Qualifying nature, 33% cutoff)
• Total Marks: 400. Negative marking of 25% (1/4th) per wrong answer.

2. Main Examination (Descriptive/Objective Pattern)

• Marathi & English (Descriptive): 100 Marks
• Marathi & English (Objective): 100 Marks
• General Studies (GS I, II, III, IV): 4 Papers / 150 Marks each
• Total Written: 800 Marks

3. Interview / Personality Test

• Candidates qualifying the Mains are called for a personality assessment interview.
• Interview Marks: 100 Marks

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Level	Posts	Salary Range
Pay Level 15 (Class A)	Deputy Collector, DySP, Assistant Commissioner	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Pay Level 14 (Class B)	Naib Tehsildar, Block Development Officer (BDO)	₹41,800 – ₹1,32,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: In which language is the MPSC exam conducted?
The examination papers are set in both Marathi and English. However, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Marathi during selection.

Q: Are final year students eligible?
Yes, final year undergraduate students can apply for the MPSC Preliminary examination. However, they must pass their degree before filling the Main exam application.