MPSC State Service Preliminary Examination 2026
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued an official notification for the State Service Preliminary Examination 2026. The examination will be conducted to recruit candidates for various Group-A and Group-B posts under the Government of Maharashtra. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website within the prescribed dates.
| Organisation | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Name | State Service Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Exam Level | State Level Competitive Examination |
| Starting Date of Application | 28 February 2025 |
| Total Vacancy | 130+ |
| Ending Date of Application | 20 March 2026 |
| Post Category | Group-A and Group-B |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 28 June 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification. |
| Age Limit | Minimum Age: 19 years. Maximum Age: 38 years for General category. Age relaxation applicable for Reserved categories as per Maharashtra Government rules. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India. |
| Physical Standards | For specific posts such as Police services, candidates must meet prescribed physical standards mentioned in the notification. |
| Examination Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) |
| Paper I | General Studies – 200 Marks – Duration: 2 Hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude Test) – 200 Marks – Duration: 2 Hours (Qualifying in nature) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Next Stage | Candidates qualifying in Preliminary Exam will be eligible for Main Examination. |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Deputy Collector (Group-A) | 34 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police / Assistant Commissioner of Police (Group-A) | 15 |
| Assistant State Tax Commissioner (Group-A) | 8 |
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer / Block Development Officer (Group-A) | 25 |
| Assistant Commissioner / Project Officer, Tribal Development (Group-A) | 7 |
| Assistant Director, Maharashtra Finance & Accounts Service (Group-A) | 4 |
| Section Officer, Maharashtra Secretariat Service (Group-B) | 8 |
| Tahsildar (Group-B) | 8 |
| Deputy Superintendent, State Excise (Group-B) | 3 |
| Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies (Group-B) | 5 |
| Deputy Education Officer (Group-B) | 4 |
| Deputy Superintendent, Land Records (Group-B) | 6 |
| Other Group-A & Group-B Cadre Posts (as mentioned in notification tables) | Remaining as per detailed category breakup |
| Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination (Screening Test). |
| Stage 2 | Main Examination (Descriptive Type). |
| Stage 3 | Interview / Personality Test. |
| Final Selection | Final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Main Examination and Interview. |
| Pay Level | As per Maharashtra Government Pay Matrix |
| Group-A Posts | Approx. ₹56,100 – ₹2,25,000 (Level as per post) |
| Group-B Posts | Approx. ₹38,600 – ₹1,22,800 (Level as per post) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA and other allowances as applicable |
| General Category | ₹394 |
| Reserved Category (Maharashtra) | ₹294 |
| Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the exam date for MPSC State Service Preliminary Exam 2026? | The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 28 June 2026. |
| What is the educational qualification required? | A Bachelor's degree from a recognized University. |
| What is the selection process? | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Interview. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 1/4th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
| What is the application mode? | Application must be submitted online through the official website. |
