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Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Group C Mains Exam News 2026: 1,884 Posts Opened
The MPSC posted notifications for the Group C Services Mains Examination, a big step for all those candidates who took the first phase exam this year. Advertisement No. 014/2026, available on mpsc.gov.in, gives candidates an opportunity to apply for 1,884 posts in 5 different Group C positions, which represent several departments in the Maharashtra government.
Candidates who qualified for the Group C Combined Preliminary Exam 2025, which took place on January 11, 2026, and had their results posted on May 4, 2026, have just been granted permission to appear for the competitive Main exam. The registration started on May 21, 2026, and will close on June 04, 2026. Candidates are advised to register and confirm their eligibility on the MPSC website as soon as they can and before the deadline.
1,673 Clerk-Typist positions (largest group), 125 Sub Inspector State Excise positions, 73 Tax Assistants, 9 Industry Inspectors, and 4 Technical Assistants are included in the drawing portion of this recruitment. The 2025 cycle extension of this drive continues to the 2026 recruitment and began with 938 posts, with a signification upward revision, as part of the Maharashtra state government vacancy drive for long-standing unfulfilled administrative positions.
Age Restriction, Criteria, and Wage Structure for MPSC Group C Positions
Eligibility conditions must be met by applicants seeking to sit for the MPSC Group C Mains 2026. With regard to a majority of positions, such as Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant, candidates require at least a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. However, the Industry Inspector Position is open to applicants with a BE or B. Tech Degree in the field of Civil Engineering and a degree in related fields, such as Architecture and Town Planning, or a degree in the field of Science. Unquestionably, candidates should demonstrate proficiency in the Marathi Language for all positions available.
The age limit is set at 19 to 38 years of age in relation to the General category of candidates. The age limit for Backwards Class/EWS/Orphan candidates is set at 43 years, as for the remaining categories of candidates, age limit relaxations are provided for in the official notification. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the notification available at mpsc.gov.in for direct verification of the age limits as they pertain to the various categories.
The nature of the work, as well as the responsibilities, is reflected in the salary structure of the respective positions. For a Clerk-Typist, the range is Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200. The salary range for a Tax Assistant is Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100. For Technical Assistants, it is Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300, and for Industry Inspectors, it is Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400, which is the upper salary limit for the range. These salary scales will be at the discretion of the employer and in accordance with the prevailing salary scales of the government of the State of Maharashtra, and will be paid with relevant allowances that are due.
Exam Pattern, Selection Process and Preparation Strategy
There is a well-defined, four-step process to MPSC Group 'C' Selection for the MPSC 2025 exam. Candidates will first clear the Combined Preliminary examination, which will be held on 11th January, 2026. Qualified candidates will then appear for the Mains exam, which is a written examination with 400 marks and will play a crucial role in the final selection. This will then be followed by the Typing Skill Test for Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant posts, along with Document Verification, along with Physical or Medical Examination for the Sub-Inspector State Excise post, if applicable.
The examination for Mains shall comprise the General Knowledge syllabus, consisting of History, Geography, Polity, Economics and General Science, Current Affairs at the regional, national and international levels. Along with the subject-specific knowledge, the syllabus will also comprise Logical Reasoning and basic mathematics skills. For the post of Technical Assistant, Computer Applications and Data Communication, problems related to the IT industry will also be part of the syllabus. Questions shall be of objective nature and the level shall be that of graduation.
The Typing Skill Test will be conducted for the posts of Clerk-Typist. From the merit list of Mains, the top three candidates per post will be shortlisted. For the posts of Clerk-Typist, candidates will have to show that they can type in Marathi in addition to English, at the speed that has been prescribed by the Commission. Given that the 400-mark Mains paper is given a heavy weighting and is final in the merit list, candidates will have to invest in preparation for that subject, practice previous years' questions and maintain a consistent schedule of mock tests leading up to the exam.
MPSC Group C 2026 Important Dates
Group C 2025 Cycle Prelims Exam: January 11, 2026
Prelims Results: May 4, 2026
Mains Notification: May 20, 2026 (Advt. No. 014/2026)
Mains Application: May 21, 2026
Mains Application Closure: June 4, 2026
MPSC Group C Prelims 2026 (New Cycle): July 12, 2026 (tentative)
MPSC Group C Mains 2026 (New Cycle): December 13, 2026 (tentative)
FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for MPSC Group C Mains 2026?
The last date to fill out the online application form for Group C Services Main Examination 2025 is 4th June 2026; the application form is available on mpsc.gov.in since 21st May 2026.
Q2: How many vacancies are there in the MPSC Group C 2026?
Advertisement No. 014/2026 notified a total of 1,884 vacancies, which include 1,673 for Clerk-Typist, 125 for Sub-Inspector State Excise, 73 for Tax Assistant, 9 for Industry Inspector, and 4 for Technical Assistant.
Q3: Who can apply for MPSC Group C Mains 2026?
The MPSG Group C Mains 2026 application is for candidates who have qualified for the Group C Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 held on 11th January 2026. With respect to age, candidates in the General category should fall in the age group of 19 to 38 years as of 1st February 2026.
Q4: What is the exam pattern for MPSC Group C Mains 2026?
The exam for Mains is an objective-type paper worth 400 marks, comprising General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning, and post-specific subjects. Candidates who have qualified for the Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant posts are also required to pass a Typing Skill Test.=
Q5: What is the salary for MPSC Group C posts?
The salaries for different posts vary. As per the Maharashtra government pay scale the salary of a Clerk-Typist is Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200, that of a Tax Assistant is Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, that of a Technical Assistant is Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300, and that of an Industry Inspector is Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.
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