{"id":6235,"date":"2025-10-25T16:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T11:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=6235"},"modified":"2025-10-25T17:02:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T11:32:56","slug":"mpsc-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/mpsc-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"MPSC Exam 2025\u201326, Exam Date, Pattern, Eligibility, Syllabus, Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>MPSC Exam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MPSC Exam is a state-level coveted examination for the recruitment of the various <\/span><b>Group A, Group B, and Group C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> posts in the <\/span><b>Maharashtra State Government<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) ensures merit-based selection for administrative, police, revenue, and other civil services within the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/mpsc-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC Syllabus 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>MPSC Exam 2025 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts various competitive exams to recruit candidates for government posts in the Maharashtra administration. <\/span><b>The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a constitutional body that conducts recruitment exams for various <\/span><b>Group A, Group B, and Group C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> posts in the <\/span><b>Maharashtra State Government<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>MPSC Exam 2025 Overview<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Aspects<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Overview<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name Of the Examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra Rajseva Examination or MPSC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Conducts Maharashtra Rajseva Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 31, 2026.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC Application Process<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online via mpsc.gov.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC Exam Pattern<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims: Objective, negative marking (1\/3rd per wrong answer)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mains: Descriptive\/Objective\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview: Personality test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose of MPSC Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruits for Group A &amp; B posts (e.g., Deputy Collector, DSP, Tehsildar)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mpsc.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/mpsc-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MPSC Previous Years Question Papers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the MPSC Exam for?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC State Service Exam (or MPSC Rajyaseva Exam) is held every year to recruit for Group A and Group B vacancies in the Maharashtra administration. It primarily serves to fill positions in the state administration, such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tehsildar, and other Class I and II posts in departments like revenue, police, forest, and agriculture. The exam aims to select candidates for roles that manage state governance, public services, and policy implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>MPSC Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>MPSC Exam: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC Exam Pattern is well-defined by the MPSC for the candidates. Detailed MPSC prelims, Mains exam pattern is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>MPSC Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: MPSC prelims Pattern as outlined by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>MPSC Exam Prelims Pattern\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Papers\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Marks\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Requirment<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1- General Studies\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 marks, 2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GS 1 paper is merit merit-based paper<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2- CSAT (Aptitude)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 marks, 2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimum 33% qualifying<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400, Time 4 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both papers contribute to the merit for the Mains qualification.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/mpsc-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MPSC Result 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>MPSC Mains Exam\u00a0 Pattern<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>MPSC Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: MPSC mains Pattern as described by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>MPSC Mains Exam Pattern\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Paper No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Nature of Paper<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marathi Language<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Qualifying (Descriptive)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Language<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Qualifying (Descriptive)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Descriptive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Descriptive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Descriptive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies \u2013 III<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Descriptive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies \u2013 IV<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Descriptive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Subject \u2013 Paper I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Descriptive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Subject \u2013 Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Descriptive<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/mpsc-full-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MPSC Full Form<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>MPSC Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>MPSC Exam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MPSC has delineated the MPSC eligibility criteria in its official notification. To appear in the MPSc Exam candidate needs to possess the following eligibility criteria as given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>MPSC Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nationality<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must be Indian citizens. Maharashtra domicile provides relaxations in age and reservations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognised university is required. Final-year students are also eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 19 years; maximum 38 years (as of the notification date). Relaxations apply: up to 5 years for backward classes, 7 years for SC\/ST, and an additional for ex-servicemen, PwD, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language Proficiency<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluency in Marathi (spoken and written) is mandatory; candidates must pass a competency test if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/mpsc-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MPSC Notification 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>MPSC Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC Exam: The MPSC Exam date 2026 is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>MPSC 2026 Exam Time Table<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Examination Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Exam Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Result Date<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Services (Rajyaseva) Main Exam 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 29, April 5, 18, 19, 26, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra Forest Service Main Exam 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 5\u20139, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra Civil Engineering &amp; Agricultural Services Main Exams 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 16, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group B (Non-Gazetted) Combined Main Exam 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 17, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group C Combined Preliminary Exam 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 4, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group C Combined Main Exam 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 7, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Exam 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 31, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group B (Non-Gazetted) Combined Preliminary Exam 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 14, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group B Combined Main Exam 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 5, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group C Combined Preliminary Exam 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 12, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group C Combined Main Exam 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 13, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/mpsc-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MPSC Eligibility<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which Posts Come Under MPSC?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>MPSC Exam<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPSC exam is conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). There are multiple posts under the MPSC exam. A Detailed list of the MPSC Exam is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>MPSC Post List<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Collector<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Collector (initial Class B phase)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Regional Transport Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Commissioner of State Taxes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clerk Typist<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahsildar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Assistant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block Development Officer (BDO)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry Inspector<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical Assistant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Tax Inspector (STI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Is MPSC Easier than UPSC?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>MPSC EXAM: The <\/b><b>MPSC State Services exam is less tough than the UPSC IAS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as per official rankings. This is why aspirants look for the difference between UPSC and MPSC. While UPSC&#8217;s success rate is below 0.1%, <\/span><b>MPSC&#8217;s is around 1\u20132<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">%, varying by year. <\/span><b>MPSC, while challenging, has a tighter focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially on Maharashtra-related content. The prep load is relatively lighter. While UPSC is a nationwide examination with more wider syllabus and difficult question paper when compared to MPSC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Many Attempts for MPSC Exam?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) State Services Exam has category-specific limits on the number of attempts, as per the official guidelines no as attempt category-wise given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Maximum Attempts<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (Open)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Can I Give MPSC Exam after 12?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you cannot give the MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) exam immediately after completing 12th grade (higher secondary education). The minimum educational qualification for the Maharashtra State Services Exam (also known as MPSC Rajyaseva) is a Bachelor&#8217;s degree (graduation) from a recognised university.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Many Stages are in MPSC Exam?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>MPSC Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There are 3 stages in the MPSC Exam as given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims: Objective, negative marking (1\/3rd per wrong answer)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mains: Descriptive\/Objective\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview: Personality test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Does MPSC Exam need a degree?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a bachelor&#8217;s degree is required to appear for the MPSC exams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Candidates must have a degree from a recognised university in any discipline to be eligible, and final-year students can apply provisionally but must submit proof of passing before the Mains exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Pass MPSC Exam Without Coaching?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who aim to qualify for the MPSC exam can do so without coaching as well. They don&#8217;t necessarily need to enrol in any coaching to clear the exam. Candidates must solve the previous year&#8217;s question papers to get the details of the exam pattern. They can also practice mock sessions with the previous year&#8217;s questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>MPSC Exam FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-6225 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-6225{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-6225 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-6225{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-6225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-6225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-6225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-6225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-6225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1761389576\"><div id=\"sp-ea-6225\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-6225\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-62250\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse62250\" aria-controls=\"collapse62250\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. What is the full form of MPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse62250\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-62250\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MPSC stands for Maharashtra Public Service Commission. It is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution to recruit officers for civil services in Maharashtra.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-62251\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse62251\" aria-controls=\"collapse62251\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. What are the eligibility criteria for MPSC Exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse62251\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-62251\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>Nationality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Candidates must be Indian citizens. <\/span><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required. Final-year students are also eligible. <\/span><b>Age Limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Minimum 19 years; maximum 38 years. <\/span><b>Language Proficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Fluency in Marathi (spoken and written) is mandatory.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-62252\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse62252\" aria-controls=\"collapse62252\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. What is the selection process for MPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse62252\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-62252\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The process consists of three stages: Prelims, an objective-type screening exam (qualifying), and Mains. <\/span><b>Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Descriptive exam (merit-based). <\/span><b>Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Personality test (100 marks). Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-62253\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse62253\" aria-controls=\"collapse62253\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q4. What is the exam pattern for MPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse62253\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-62253\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two papers (both objective\/MCQ): Paper 1: General Studies (200 marks, 2 hours). Paper 2: CSAT (Aptitude) (200 marks, 2 hours; minimum 33% qualifying). Total: 400 marks. Negative marking: 1\/4th marks deducted for wrong answers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-62254\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse62254\" aria-controls=\"collapse62254\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q5. What is the exam pattern for MPSC Mains?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse62254\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-62254\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per Revised pattern: 9 compulsory papers (total 1,750 marks). Paper 1 &amp; 2: Language papers (Marathi &amp; English; qualifying only, not counted in merit). Remaining 7 papers: Essay (1), General Studies (4), and an optional subject (2 papers from 26 options). Descriptive type.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-6225-69e27dd9edf50\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q1. What is the full form of MPSC?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"MPSC stands for Maharashtra Public Service Commission. 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