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MPSC Rajyaseva
MPSC Rajyaseva (State Service) Prelims
Maharashtra PSC State Service Prelims — Paper 1 (GS, 100 Qs) + Paper 2 (CSAT, 80 Qs). 200 marks each, 2 hours each.
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MPSC Rajyaseva eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 19 – 38 years (General)19-38 for General. Upper age relaxed: OBC +3, SC/ST/NT/SBC +5, PwBD +10, ex-servicemen 3 yrs after service deduction. Reference date is 1 April of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university. Final-year graduating students can apply for Prelims but must produce the degree before Mains.
- Attempts
- General: 6 attempts. OBC: 9 attempts. SC/ST/PwBD: unlimited within upper age.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Marathi-language proficiency is required for certain interview-stage posts. Hindi knowledge is also assessed for some posts.
- Domicile of Maharashtra preferred for reservation benefits; open-merit posts are open to all Indians.
MPSC Rajyaseva cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 400 marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2 combined; Paper 2 / CSAT is qualifying at 33%)MPSC publishes post-wise cutoffs (DyC, DySP, Tahsildar each different). Range shown spans those posts.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~218 – 224 (open merit, post-wise) |
| 2023 | OBC | ~210 – 218 |
| 2023 | EWS | ~206 – 215 |
| 2023 | SC | ~196 – 206 |
| 2023 | ST | ~188 – 200 |
| 2022 | General | ~225 – 232 |
| 2022 | OBC | ~218 – 226 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
MPSC Rajyaseva salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Deputy Collector / DySP / DCT (Class I — entry)
Pay Level S-20 (Maharashtra)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹93,000 – ₹1,05,000 (X-class city, after probation)
- Perks
- Government accommodation (entitled type)
- Official vehicle for DyC/DySP posts
- Medical for self + family
- Maharashtra State NPS
- LTC
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Tahsildar / Block Development Officer / Class II posts
Pay Level S-17 (Maharashtra)- Basic pay
- ₹47,600
- Gross monthly
- ₹74,000 – ₹85,000
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
100 सालों के कुल प्रश्नकुछ वर्षों में पूरा पेपर नहीं, उस पेपर के कुछ प्रश्न हैं — हर कार्ड बताता है कितने।
2025
180 में से 21 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
180 में से 21 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
180 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
180 में से 19 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
180 में से 19 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
मॉक टेस्ट
सभी प्रयास →किसी भी मॉक को अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा में दें — मॉक के अंदर भाषा चयनकर्ता का उपयोग करें (हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, बांग्ला और 15 अन्य)।
MPSC Rajyaseva — Full Mock 1
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General Studies (Paper 1)
171 QsMaharashtra — Society, Culture, Heritage
126 QsCSAT (Paper 2 — Qualifying)
163 Qs
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Average score
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Top score
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What can I get from MPSC Rajyaseva?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 0.5% — Exceptional performance
95–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Expected top 20-30 rank in final merit list
- •Deputy Collector — Mumbai city or Pune city districts guaranteed
- •First choice of Group A Gazetted post and department
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — elite postings (Crime Branch/Economic Offences)
- •Accelerated promotion track to IAS-equivalent state service positions
- •Preferential consideration for specialized training programs
- •Career trajectory: potential Additional Collector/SP within 8-10 years
Top 1-3% — Merit list toppers
90–95% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Expected final selection in top 50-100 all-India merit positions
- •Deputy Collector — Mumbai Metropolitan Region or Pune assured
- •Assistant Commissioner — choice of department (Revenue/Sales Tax/Excise)
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Mumbai Police or Pune City Police
- •Fast-track career progression to Collector/SP levels
- •High probability of central government deputation opportunities
- •Premium postings throughout service career
Top 5-10% — Elite cadre track
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent prospects for final merit list in top positions
- •Deputy Collector — assured Group A Gazetted with choice districts
- •Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) — premium metropolitan zones
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Mumbai/Pune commissionerates possible
- •Deputy CEO (Zilla Parishad) — tier-1 urban districts assured
- •Assistant Director (Agriculture) — Group A, state agriculture department
- •Strong positioning for early promotions and central deputation
Top 15-20% — Premium post prospects
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong chance for premium Group A Gazetted posts after Mains and Interview
- •Deputy Collector — Mumbai/Pune/Nagpur metro districts likely
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Sales Tax) — metropolitan zone postings
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — choice postings in state police cadre
- •Assistant Commissioner (Industries) — Group A, industrial development cadre
- •Deputy CEO (Zilla Parishad) — urban district prospects
- •Block Development Officer — premium urban/semi-urban blocks
Strong Mains contenders
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Well-positioned for final selection in Group A posts
- •Deputy Collector — Group A Gazetted, district administration cadre
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Excise) — Group A, excise and prohibition department
- •Assistant Commissioner (Cooperation) — Group A, cooperative sector administration
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — preferred districts/zones possible
- •Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies) — Group A, regulatory cadre
Safe Mains qualification
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortable qualification for Mains across all categories
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A Gazetted, Maharashtra Police Service
- •Assistant Commissioner (Sales Tax) — Group A, Commercial Tax Department
- •Dy. Director (Social Welfare) — Group A, state social welfare cadre
- •Block Development Officer — better posting prospects in urban blocks
- •Tahsildar — Group B Gazetted, revenue administration (via Mains)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify under reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST)
- •Uncertain for General category (cut-off typically 45-50%)
- •Deputy Collector / Deputy CEO — Group A Non-Gazetted, entry-level administrative posts
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — Group A, revenue administration
- •Block Development Officer — rural development cadre
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
The Prelims result for the 2025 cycle was declared on 27 February 2026. The Mains examination for this cycle was conducted in March-April 2026, with the final Mains result declared on 25 August 2026.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission released the Rajyaseva 2026 notification on 31 December 2025 for 79 Group A and Group B posts. The application window closed on 20 January 2026.
MPSC declared the Rajyaseva Prelims 2026 result on 22 June 2026. The general category cut-off stood at 98 marks. Qualified candidates are now eligible for the Mains examination expected in October 2026.
MPSC released the provisional answer key for the Prelims exam held on 31 May 2026. Candidates were allowed to raise objections, and the final answer key has now been published on the official website.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Prelims provisional answer key
बीत गयाMon, 1 Jun, 2026
Provisional answer key released; objection window provided
Prelims provisional answer key released
बीत गयाSat, 6 Jun, 2026
Objection window opened for candidates
Prelims result
बीत गयाMon, 22 Jun, 2026
General category cut-off: 98 marks
📍Mains exam - Day 1
22 दिन बादSat, 3 Oct, 2026
9 descriptive papers, 1750 marks for merit
📍Mains exam - Day 2
36 दिन बादSat, 17 Oct, 2026
📍Mains exam - Day 3
37 दिन बादSun, 18 Oct, 2026
📍Mains exam - Day 4
43 दिन बादSat, 24 Oct, 2026
Mains result (expected)
95 दिन बादTue, 15 Dec, 2026
Mains result typically declared 2-3 months after exam
Interview / Personality Test (expected)
143 दिन बादMon, 1 Feb, 2027
Interview scheduled after Mains result declaration
सिलेबस
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
General Studies (Paper 1)
Current Events
Current events of state, national and international importance.
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian history with specific weightage to Maharashtra.
Maharashtra, India and World Geography
Physical, social and economic geography.
Maharashtra and India — Polity and Governance
Constitution, political system and governance structures.
Economic and Social Development
Indian and Maharashtra economy with focus on social development.
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Environmental issues, ecology and global climate frameworks.
General Science and Technology
General science and technology — no specialization required.
Maharashtra — Society, Culture, Heritage
History of Maharashtra
Maharashtra history from ancient to modern times.
Society and Social Reform in Maharashtra
Social structure, reformers and movements.
Art, Culture and Heritage of Maharashtra
Maharashtra art, culture, festivals and monuments.
Geography and Resources of Maharashtra
Physical, agricultural and resource profile of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Economy and Welfare
Maharashtra economic indicators and welfare programmes.
CSAT (Paper 2 — Qualifying)
Comprehension
Reading comprehension passages in Marathi and English.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Communication, leadership and people-skill scenarios.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Reasoning, analytical and critical thinking.
Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Real-life situational decision-making scenarios.
Basic Numeracy
Numbers and their relations of Class X level.
Data Interpretation
Interpretation of data presented graphically and tabular.