The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a Constitutional Body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. It serves as the central recruiting agency for state government services in Maharashtra, conducting competitive examinations for the appointment of officers to various Group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ posts.
The official MPSC website, mpsc.gov.in, is the single most important resource for every aspirant, providing all official notifications, rules, and results.
| Section | Key Information Available | Importance for Aspirants |
| Advertisements / Notifications | Current job advertisements, official press notes, detailed vacancy information, and application links. | Essential. This is where new exams and job openings are officially announced. |
| Examination | Tentative Annual Schedule of all competitive exams, official Scheme of Examination, and detailed Syllabi for Prelims and Mains. | Crucial for planning your preparation and knowing the official exam pattern. |
| Results | Provisional Selection Lists, Final Recommendation Lists, Merit Lists, and results of all competitive examinations. | Track post-exam progress and find final selection details. |
| Candidate Information | Previous Years’ Question Papers, Instructions for Candidates, eligibility lists for interviews, and rules for scribe/compensatory time. | Provides practice material and crucial administrative guidelines. |
| Online Facilities | Link to the Online Application System (mpsconline.gov.in), mock tests for computer-based exams, and links for certificate uploads. | Required for filling out application forms and making fee payments. |
| Important Notices / Circulars | Announcements on syllabus changes, revised exam dates, new standards for physical tests (e.g., PSI), and general instructions. | Must be checked regularly for policy and schedule updates. |
MPSC Jobs by Examination & Post
| Exam Category | Posts (Examples) | Group/Class | Key Responsibilities |
| Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted Combined Exam (State Services Exam / Rajyaseva) | Deputy Collector | Group A (Gazetted) | Top-level district administration, revenue management, policy execution, and maintaining law and order. |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) | Group A (Gazetted) | Senior police administration, crime investigation, and overall public safety management in a subdivision. | |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Tax | Group A (Gazetted) | Enforcement of state tax laws (e.g., GST), revenue assessment, and auditing. | |
| Tahsildar | Group A (Gazetted) | Taluka-level revenue administration, managing land records, and disaster relief. | |
| Maharashtra Group B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Exam | Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) | Group B (Non-Gazetted) | Field-level law and order enforcement, primary investigation of crimes, and station management. |
| State Tax Inspector (STI) | Group B (Non-Gazetted) | Field inspection for tax compliance, collection, and verification of tax records. | |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Group B (Non-Gazetted) | File management and administrative work in the Mantralaya (Secretariat) and other departments. | |
| Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Exam | Clerk-Typist | Group C | Clerical duties, data entry, typing (Marathi/English), and maintaining office records. |
| Tax Assistant | Group C | Assisting senior officers in tax-related office work and document processing. | |
| Excise Sub-Inspector | Group C | Enforcement of state excise laws related to liquor and drugs at the field level. | |
| Maharashtra Engineering Services Exam | Assistant Executive Engineer | Group A/B | Supervision and management of government infrastructure projects (PWD, Water Resources, etc.). |
| Maharashtra Forest Services Exam | Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) | Group A/B | Conservation, protection, and management of state forests and wildlife. |