The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has published the official notification (Advt No. 014/2026) for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Main Examination – 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1884 vacancies across various departments, including Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector (State Excise), Industry Inspector, and Technical Assistant. Candidates who successfully qualified the MPSC Group C Preliminary Exam (held on 11 January 2026) are eligible to apply for the Main Examination. Interested candidates are strictly advised to read the complete MPSC Group C Mains notification PDF carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, typing requirements, physical standards, and selection process before submitting their online application.
MPSC Group C Mains Recruitment 2026 Details
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 21 May 2026 (From 14:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Apply | 04 June 2026 (Upto 23:59 Hrs) |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date (Online) | 04 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Download Challan | 06 June 2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date (Offline Bank) | 08 June 2026 |
| MPSC Group C Mains Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Update Here Soon |
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to confirm from the MPSC official website.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Open Category) | ₹ 544/- |
| Reserved / Orphan / PWD / EWS | ₹ 344/- |
| Payment Mode | Pay the exam fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or SBI E-Challan Offline Mode. |
(Note: Additional bank charges and taxes may apply over the base fee).
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Age Limit as on 01 February 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (For Sub-Inspector State Excise) / 19 Years (For All Other Posts).
- Maximum Age: 38 Years (For Unreserved) / 43 Years (For Reserved Categories / Orphans).
- Age Relaxation Extra as per Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Recruitment Rules. (Maximum age limit for Ex-Servicemen is 43/45 years + service period, and for PWD/Project Affected/Earthquake Affected candidates, it is 45 years).
MPSC Group C Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 1884 Posts
| Department Name | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| General Administration / Various Depts. | Clerk-Typist (लिपिक-टंकलेखक) | 1673 |
| Home Department | Sub-Inspector, State Excise (दुय्यम निरीक्षक) | 125 |
| Finance Department | Tax Assistant (कर सहायक) | 73 |
| Industry, Energy & Labor Department | Industry Inspector (उद्योग निरीक्षक) | 09 |
| Finance Department (Directorate of Insurance) | Technical Assistant (तांत्रिक सहायक) | 04 |
| Total | 1884 Posts |
Post Name and Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Clerk-Typist | • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.• Typing Qualification: Government Commercial Certificate Exam passed with Marathi Typing Speed of 30 WPM OR English Typing Speed of 40 WPM.• Must have knowledge of the Marathi language.• Qualified in MPSC Group C Prelims Exam 2025. |
| Tax Assistant | • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.• Typing Qualification: Government Commercial Certificate Exam passed with Marathi Typing Speed of 30 WPM AND English Typing Speed of 40 WPM.• Must have knowledge of the Marathi language.• Qualified in MPSC Group C Prelims Exam 2025. |
| Sub-Inspector, State Excise | • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.• Must have knowledge of the Marathi language.• Physical Standards (Male): Height – 165 cms (minimum), Chest – 79 cms (unexpanded) with 5 cms expansion.• Physical Standards (Female): Height – 155 cms (minimum), Weight – 50 kg (minimum).• Qualified in MPSC Group C Prelims Exam 2025. |
| Industry Inspector | • Degree in Engineering (excluding Civil/Architecture/Town Planning) OR Diploma in Technology (Minimum) OR Degree in Science.• Must have knowledge of the Marathi language.• Qualified in MPSC Group C Prelims Exam 2025. |
| Technical Assistant | • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.• Must have knowledge of the Marathi language.• Qualified in MPSC Group C Prelims Exam 2025. |
(Note: Certain typing qualification exemptions apply for PWD, Ex-Servicemen, Orphans, Project Affected, and Earthquake Affected candidates as per government rules. Please refer to the official notification for detailed exemption criteria).
Mode of Selection Process
The selection process for the MPSC Group C Services consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Already conducted on 11 January 2026).
- Main Written Examination (Combined Paper 1 and Independent/Combined Paper 2).
- Typing Skill Test (Applicable only for Tax Assistant and Clerk-Typist posts).
- Document Verification & Medical/Physical Standard Measurement (Physical test applicable for Sub-Inspector State Excise).
MPSC Group C Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
The Main Examination for all the mentioned Group C posts will consist of two objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) papers carrying a total of 400 marks.
| Paper No. & Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Standard | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Marathi & English | 100 (50+50) | 200 | 12th / Degree | Marathi & English | 1 Hour |
| Paper 2: General Studies & Intelligence Test | 100 | 200 | Degree | Marathi & English | 1 Hour |
- Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 25% or 1/4th mark for every incorrect answer. If multiple options are selected for a single question, it will be treated as incorrect and penalized accordingly.
How To Apply Online for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the MPSC Group C Mains post can submit their application online before 04 June 2026. Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
- Step 1: Visit the official MPSC Online Application Portal at
https://mpsconline.gov.in. - Step 2: Log in to your candidate profile using your registered email ID/mobile number and password.
- Step 3: Click on the “Online Facilities” tab and select “Online Application”. Locate the advertisement for “Maharashtra Group-C Services Main Examination – 2025” (Advt No. 014/2026) and click “View”.
- Step 4: Click on the “Check Eligibility” button. Check the box for the specific post/cadre you are eligible for.
- Step 5: For Clerk-Typist Post: You must strictly provide the preference order of appointing authorities as per your choice before proceeding.
- Step 6: Upload the required scanned documents as prompted by the system (e.g., Age proof, Educational degree, Typing certificates, Caste certificate, Non-Creamy Layer, Domicile, etc. in PDF format, size 50 KB to 500 KB).
- Step 7: Choose your preferred Main Examination District Center carefully (Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, or Pune).
- Step 8: Pay the requisite application fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Ensure the “Payment Successful” message appears.
- Step 9: Submit the application form and take a printout of the final confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
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Important Question about recruitment (FAQ)
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for the MPSC Group C Mains Exam 2026? Ans. Only candidates who appeared for the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 (held on 11 January 2026) and have been declared qualified based on the cut-off marks are eligible to apply for the Mains exam.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for MPSC Group C Mains 2026? Ans. The online application link will remain active from 21 May 2026 to 04 June 2026 (up to 23:59 Hrs).
Q3. Is a typing certificate mandatory for the Clerk-Typist post? Ans. Yes, candidates applying for the Clerk-Typist post must possess a valid Government Commercial Certificate of Marathi typing at 30 WPM or English typing at 40 WPM. Exemptions are only provided to specific categories like PWD, Ex-Servicemen, etc., as per government rules.
Q4. Are there any physical requirements for this recruitment? Ans. Physical standards are mandatory ONLY for the post of Sub-Inspector, State Excise. Male candidates need a minimum height of 165 cm and chest of 79 cm (with 5 cm expansion). Female candidates require a minimum height of 155 cm and a weight of 50 kg.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the MPSC Group C Main Exam? Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in the Mains written exam. For every incorrect answer, 25% or 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Q6. Where will the MPSC Group C Mains Exam be conducted? Ans. The main examination will be held on 12 July 2026 at six district centers: Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, and Pune. Candidates must choose their preferred center while applying online.
