MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has raised the posts under the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026) to 16,717. The application link re-opens from 13 to 27 November 2026 for new candidates, and the Preliminary Examination will be held on 24 January 2027 in offline OMR mode.
The advertisement of 25 June 2026 had 2,619 posts in five cadres. A corrigendum dated 22 July 2026 added 3,088 posts (total 5,707), and the press note dated 6 November 2026 adds 11,010 more across 21 new cadres. Most cadres need only a graduate degree and knowledge of Marathi.
Latest Update (12 November 2026): MPSC's press note of 6 November 2026 raises the posts to 16,717, gives one extra year in the upper age limit (GR dated 5 November 2026), re-opens applications from 13 to 27 November 2026 and moves the Prelims from 3 January to 24 January 2027. Candidates who already applied do not need to apply again; they can submit options for the new cadres through the same link.
MPSC Group C 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), Navi Mumbai |
| Examination | Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 017/2026 (No. CMA-0426/Pra.Kra.42/2026/Jahirat), dated 25.06.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 16,717 (2,619 original + 3,088 on 22.07.2026 + 11,010 on 06.11.2026) |
| Cadres | 27 (6 in the original scheme + 21 added on 06.11.2026) |
| Age Limit | 19 to 38 years (18 for Tax Assistant), 43 for backward class / orphan / EWS, as on 01.10.2026, plus 1 extra year |
| Pay | S-6 (₹19,900-63,200) to S-14 (₹38,600-1,22,800) for the five original cadres |
| Prelims | 100 marks, offline OMR, 24 January 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online at mpsconline.gov.in |
| Job Location | Maharashtra |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
MPSC Group C 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement 017/2026 | 25 June 2026 |
| First application window | 27 June to 17 July 2026 (later extended to 5 August 2026) |
| Corrigendum: posts raised to 5,707 | 22 July 2026 |
| Corrigendum and press note: posts raised to 16,717 | 6 November 2026 |
| Re-opened application / cadre option window | 13 November to 27 November 2026 (times not stated in the press note) |
| Last date for fee payment (re-opened window) | Not stated in the press note; check the online form |
| Age cut-off date | 01 October 2026 (Talathi: 05 August 2026, as per the 22.07.2026 corrigendum) |
| Preliminary Examination | 24 January 2027 (earlier 3 January 2027) |
| Admit Card | About 7 days before the exam on mpsconline.gov.in |
MPSC Group C Vacancy 2026
Original Advertisement (25 June 2026) - 2,619 Posts
| Cadre | Department | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Inspector | Industries, Energy and Labour | 9 |
| Technical Assistant (Directorate of Insurance) | Finance | 3 |
| Tax Assistant | Finance | 282 |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | Home | 461 |
| Clerk-Typist | Mantralaya administrative departments and state government offices in Maharashtra | 1,864 |
| Total | 2,619 |
Added by Corrigendum of 22 July 2026 - 3,088 Posts
| Cadre | Department / Office | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Mahsul Adhikari (Talathi) | Revenue and Forest | 1,539 |
| Senior Record Keeper / Senior Clerk / Record Keeper | State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mumbai | 11 |
| Assistant Superintendent | State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mumbai | 11 |
| Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (Technical) | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries | 254 |
| Clerk-Typist | Controller of Rationing and Director of Civil Supplies | 230 |
| Clerk-Typist | Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 155 |
| Clerk-Typist | Tribal Development | 69 |
| Clerk-Typist | Revenue and Forest | 480 |
| Clerk-Typist | Registration and Stamps (Revenue and Forest) | 339 |
| Total added | 3,088 |
Added on 6 November 2026 - 11,010 Posts
The press note adds 11,010 posts, taking the total to 16,717. Cadres listed in the exam scheme corrigendum of 6 November 2026 include: Senior Clerk (various departments), Junior Skill, Employment and Guidance Officer, Junior Education Extension Officer, Deputy Accountant / Head Clerk (Tribal Development), Tribal Development Inspector, Investigator (Economics and Statistics, Mumbai), Telephone Operator (Governor's Secretariat, Mumbai), Supply Inspector, Assistant Storekeeper (Public Works), Livestock Supervisor, Civil Engineering Assistant (Public Works), Mathematics and Drawing Instructor, Assistant Storekeeper, Storekeeper, Craft Instructor, Staff Nurse (Adhiparicharika), Junior Chemist, Assistant Agriculture Officer and Civil Engineering Assistant (Water Resources).
The cadre-wise split of the 11,010 posts is in MPSC's separate corrigendum on posts, which we could not open. Check it on mpsc.gov.in before choosing your cadres.
MPSC Group C Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Cadre | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Clerk-Typist | Degree of a recognised university + Marathi typing 30 wpm or English typing 40 wpm (Government Commercial Certificate) |
| Tax Assistant | Degree + Marathi typing 30 wpm and English typing 40 wpm |
| Technical Assistant, Talathi, Assistant Superintendent, Senior Clerk, Junior Skill Employment and Guidance Officer, Deputy Accountant / Head Clerk, Tribal Development Inspector, Investigator, Telephone Operator, Supply Inspector | Degree in any faculty |
| Junior Education Extension Officer, Assistant Storekeeper (Public Works) | Degree, or a qualification the government treats as equal to a degree |
| Industry Inspector | Engineering degree (excluding architecture, town planning and allied subjects), a technology diploma, or a science degree |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | SSC + 3-year diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (or degree), 1 year workshop experience, driving licence and physical standards |
| Assistant Fisheries Development Officer | B.F.Sc. with at least second class |
| Livestock Supervisor | 2-year diploma in Livestock Management and Dairy Production, or a degree in Veterinary Science |
| Civil Engineering Assistant (Public Works / Water Resources) | Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering |
| Mathematics and Drawing Instructor | Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| Assistant Storekeeper, Storekeeper | Diploma or degree in Engineering (any branch) |
| Craft Instructor | National Apprenticeship Certificate, or NTC with CITS certificate, or diploma / degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics |
| Staff Nurse (Adhiparicharika) | GNM diploma, B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing), with Maharashtra Nursing Council registration; distance / open university qualifications not accepted |
| Junior Chemist | Degree in Chemistry or Agricultural Chemistry |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | At least a diploma in Agriculture, or a degree in Agriculture |
- Knowledge of Marathi is required.
- Final-year students can apply for the Prelims, but must hold the qualification by the last date of the Main Exam application.
- AMVI physical standards: men 163 cm height and 79 cm chest (+5 cm expansion); women 155 cm height and 45 kg weight; not colour blind.
Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum (all) | 19 years (18 for Tax Assistant) |
| Open (General) | Maximum 38 years |
| Backward class / Orphan / EWS | Maximum 43 years |
| Meritorious sportspersons | Maximum 43 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 38 / 43 + service period + 3 years |
| PwD | Maximum 45 years (not for AMVI) |
| Project / earthquake affected (Clerk-Typist only) | Maximum 45 years |
| Graduate part-time employees (Clerk-Typist only) | Maximum 55 years |
The press note of 6 November 2026 gives one extra year in the upper age limit under the GR dated 5 November 2026. For the Talathi cadre, age is counted as on 5 August 2026.
MPSC Group C Application Fee 2026
| Exam | Open | Backward class / EWS / Orphan | Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Prelims | ₹394 | ₹294 | ₹44 |
| Main Exam | ₹544 | ₹344 | ₹44 |
Bank charges and taxes are extra, and the fee is non-refundable. Challan payment was withdrawn by the corrigendum of 22 July 2026, so pay online. The press note of 6 November 2026 does not restate the fee or give a fee deadline for the re-opened window.
MPSC Group C Selection Process 2026
- Combined Preliminary Exam: 100 marks, offline OMR, on 24 January 2027, for all existing and new cadres.
- Main Exam: a Combined Main Exam for the general-qualification administrative cadres (400 marks in the advertisement), and separate Main Exams for specific-qualification and newly added cadres (300 marks for AMVI). MPSC will publish the syllabus for the new Main Exams.
- Document verification: all original certificates must be shown.
Answer keys are published after the Prelims and response sheets are made available in candidates' profiles.
MPSC Group C Salary 2026
| Cadre | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | S-14: ₹38,600-1,22,800 |
| Industry Inspector | S-13: ₹35,400-1,12,400 |
| Technical Assistant | S-10: ₹29,200-92,300 |
| Tax Assistant | S-8: ₹25,500-81,100 |
| Clerk-Typist | S-6: ₹19,900-63,200 |
Dearness allowance and other allowances are paid on top. Pay for the cadres added later is not stated in the notices.
How to Apply for MPSC Group C 2026
- Go to mpsconline.gov.in between 13 and 27 November 2026.
- New candidates: register or update your profile and complete the KYC of your account.
- Open Advertisement 017/2026 and check your eligibility for each cadre.
- Upload the certificates needed for any reservation you claim.
- Submit the application and pay the fee online.
- Already applied? You do not need to apply again. Log in and submit your options for the new cadres you are eligible for.
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for MPSC Group C 2026?
The re-opened window runs from 13 to 27 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in MPSC Group C 2026?
16,717 posts: 2,619 in the original advertisement, 3,088 added on 22 July 2026 and 11,010 added on 6 November 2026.
MPSC Group C 2026 ke liye age limit kya hai? (आयु सीमा)
01.10.2026 को न्यूनतम आयु 19 वर्ष (कर सहायक के लिए 18) और अधिकतम 38 वर्ष; मागासवर्गीय / अनाथ / EWS के लिए 43 वर्ष। 05.11.2026 के GR के अनुसार ऊपरी आयु सीमा में 1 वर्ष की अतिरिक्त छूट।
MPSC Group C exam kab hoga? (परीक्षा तिथि)
संयुक्त पूर्व परीक्षा 24 जनवरी 2027 को ऑफलाइन OMR पद्धति से होगी।
What is the application fee?
Prelims fee is ₹394 for Open, ₹294 for backward class / EWS / orphan and ₹44 for ex-servicemen.
I applied in June-August 2026. Do I need to apply again?
No. Existing applicants only need to submit their options for the new cadres through the link from 13 to 27 November 2026.
Is this the same as the MPSC State Services Examination?
No. This is the Group-C Services Combined Examination for Group C posts like Clerk-Typist and Talathi. The State Services Examination is a separate MPSC exam for gazetted posts.
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Cadre Options | mpsconline.gov.in |
| Notification, Corrigenda and Press Note | mpsc.gov.in - Latest Updates |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
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Final Words
The MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 now has 16,717 posts across 27 cadres, making it one of the biggest state government drives of the year. Apply or submit your cadre options between 13 and 27 November 2026 and prepare for the Prelims on 24 January 2027.
Important: This article summarises MPSC Advertisement No. 017/2026 (25.06.2026), the corrigendum of 22.07.2026, and the exam scheme corrigendum and press note of 06.11.2026. The PDFs on mpsc.gov.in did not open for us, so we read copies of these documents hosted on govtjobsalert.in. Always check mpsc.gov.in for the latest notices.