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MPSC Group C
MPSC Group C Combined Services
MPSC Group C — Maharashtra clerical posts (Tax Assistant / Sub-Registrar / Industries Inspector).
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General Studies
144 QsMaharashtra — History, Culture and Administration
111 QsArithmetic and Numerical Skills
129 QsIntelligence Test and Reasoning
92 QsMarathi and English Language
30 Qs
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What can I get from MPSC Group C?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional performance
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Premium postings with first choice of location and department
- •Senior-most Group C positions with early promotion prospects
- •Mantralaya (State Secretariat) direct posting opportunities
- •Recognition in merit list with potential fast-track career advancement
- •Typically top 1-2% of all selected candidates
- •Strong foundation for future Group B examination attempts
Top tier — merit list toppers
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Head Clerk (Mantralaya and major offices) — Group C senior scale, pay level 7-8
- •Senior Inspector posts (State Excise, Sales Tax) — high responsibility roles
- •Choice postings in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- •Office Superintendent (Collectorate) — supervisory clerical cadre
- •First merit list with location preference
- •Approximately top 5-8% of selected candidates
High merit zone
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Section Officer (Mantralaya, Mumbai) — Group C senior posts, pay level 7
- •Inspector (various departments) — supervisory roles, field allowances
- •Senior Clerk (Collectorate, Mumbai division) — premium postings
- •Revenue Inspector (Revenue Department) — taluka level, land records
- •Likely selection in first/second merit list
- •Preference opportunities for Mumbai, Pune, Thane postings
Good selection prospects
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Section Officer (General Administration Department) — Group C, pay level 6
- •Sales Tax Inspector (State Tax Department) — field postings across Maharashtra
- •Accountant (Finance Department) — district and taluka level
- •Junior Auditor (Accountant General's office) — pay level 6
- •Strong chance for posts in Pune, Nagpur, Nashik divisions
Moderate selection zone
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Clerk Typist (Collectorate offices across Maharashtra) — Group C, pay level 5
- •Junior Assistant (State government departments) — clerical cadre
- •Data Entry Operator (Revenue Department) — Maharashtra districts
- •Likely to clear prelims for all categories
- •Competitive range for Group C posts in smaller districts
Preliminary cut-off zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
MPSC has extended the online application window for Group C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 from the original July 17 deadline to August 10, 2026, giving candidates additional time to apply.
Maharashtra PSC revised total vacancies from 2,619 to 5,707 for Group C Combined Services 2026, adding 3,088 additional posts across Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, Industry Inspector and Technical Assistant positions.
The preliminary examination for MPSC Group C 2026 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test on September 27, 2026, across designated centers in all 37 districts of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra PSC published the answer key for Group C Combined Main Examination 2025 (Advt. 014/2026) held on July 12, with objection window open until July 20, 2026.
Important dates
Application window opens
passedSat, 27 Jun, 2026
Online applications started at 2:00 PM on mpsc.gov.in
Application window closes (extended)
passedMon, 10 Aug, 2026
Deadline extended from July 17 to August 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee payment deadline
passedThu, 13 Aug, 2026
Online payment only; offline challan discontinued
Admit card for Prelims (expected)
6 days awayThu, 17 Sept, 2026
Typically released 7-10 days before exam; candidates should check mpsc.gov.in
📍Prelims exam (CBT mode)
16 days awaySun, 27 Sept, 2026
Computer-Based Test across Maharashtra; 100 MCQs with negative marking · no key published for this stage
📍Preliminary Examination (revised)
44 days awaySun, 25 Oct, 2026
Rescheduled from 27 September; offline OMR mode at 37 district centres across Maharashtra
Prelims result (expected)
65 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
Merit list with qualified candidates for Mains typically released 6-8 weeks after prelims
📍Mains Examination
107 days awaySun, 27 Dec, 2026
Per MPSC official exam schedule
📍Mains exam (expected)
126 days awayFri, 15 Jan, 2027
Two papers: Marathi/English and General Studies/Aptitude; exact date TBA · no key published for this stage
Final result (expected)
216 days awayThu, 15 Apr, 2027
Final merit list after mains and document verification; timeline based on previous cycles
Syllabus
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General Studies
Current Affairs
Current affairs of state, national and international importance.
History of India and Maharashtra
Modern Indian history with focus on Maharashtra.
Geography of India and Maharashtra
Physical, social and economic geography.
Indian Polity
Indian Constitution and governance with reference to Maharashtra.
Indian Economy
Indian economy with reference to Maharashtra.
General Science
General science and recent science & technology developments.
Maharashtra — History, Culture and Administration
History of Maharashtra
Maharashtra's history from ancient times to formation of the state.
Social Reformers of Maharashtra
Pioneers of social reform in 19th and 20th century Maharashtra.
Samyukta Maharashtra Movement
Movement for a Marathi-speaking state of Maharashtra.
Art, Culture and Literature of Maharashtra
Marathi literature, performing arts and cultural heritage.
Maharashtra Administration and Welfare
Administrative structure and key welfare schemes of Maharashtra.
Arithmetic and Numerical Skills
Number System and Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals, square and cube roots.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
Profit and Loss
Cost price, selling price and discount.
Ratio and Proportion
Direct, inverse, compound ratio and partnership.
Average
Average and weighted average.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI and CI calculations.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats, average and relative speed.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume.
Elementary Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs.
Intelligence Test and Reasoning
Number and Letter Series
Find next/missing/wrong term in numerical and alphabet series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number and symbol-based coding patterns.
Directions and Distances
Direction sense, shortest distance, displacement.
Blood Relations
Family-tree puzzles.
Analogy and Classification
Word, number and figure analogy; odd-one-out.
Syllogism
Statement-conclusion using Venn diagrams.
Calendar and Clock
Day calculation, leap years, angle between hands.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mirror image, water image and embedded figures.