Brief on MPSC Group C Main Exam Date 2026
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced 1,884 vacancies in its 2025 Group C Main Exam notification. These Group C Recruitment vacancies span 5 posts across various state departments. Eligible candidates who cleared the Group C Combined Preliminary Exam 2025, conducted on January 11, 2026, can only apply to the MPSC Group C Recruitment Main Exam. Apply online from May 21 to June 04, 2026, on the official website of the MPSC. The official notification for Maharashtra Group C Recruitment covers post-wise vacancy details, selection process, exam pattern, negative marking, fee payment, document upload, application instructions, and MPSC eligibility. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to go through the official notification of MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 before applying and undergoing MPSC preparation for the Main Exams.
Notification Overview of MPSC Group C Recruitment
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Maharashtra Lok Seva Aayog (MPSC), CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614 |
| Post Name | Udyog Nirikshak, Kar Sahayak, Tantrik Sahayak, Duyyam Nirikshak (State Excise), Lipik-Tanklekhak |
| Department | Various - Industry Energy & Labour, Finance, Home, and State Government Offices |
| Total Vacancies | 1884 (across 5 posts, subject to revision) |
| Pay Scale | As per Maharashtra Government pay rules applicable to respective post/service |
| Application Mode | Online only via MPSC portal: https://mpsconline.gov.in |
| Selection Mode | Written Main Examination (2 Papers, 400 marks) + Document Verification. Lipik-Tanklekhak: merit list + Appointing Authority-wise preference order |
| Mandatory Requirement | Qualified in Group-C Combined Preliminary Exam 2025 (result declared 04 May 2026). Only prelim-qualified candidates are eligible to apply for Main Exam. |
| Date of Advertisement | 2026 (Advertisement No. 014/2026) |
| Preliminary Exam Held On | 11 January 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result Declared | 04 May 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application (Main Exam) | 21-05-2026 (14:00 / 2:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment (Online) | 04-06-2026 (23:59) |
| Last Date for Challan Generation (for bank payment) | 04-06-2026 (23:59) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment via Challan at Bank | 06-06-2026 (bank working hours) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-02-2026 |
| Main Examination Date | Sunday, 12 July 2026 - Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai & Pune (district centre-wise) |
| Document Verification / Joining Date | To be notified after result declaration |
Maharashtra Group C Vacancy Details
| Department | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Udyog Urja va Kamgar Vibhag (Industry Energy & Labour Dept.) | Udyog Nirikshak (Industry Inspector) | 09 |
| Vitta Vibhag (Finance Department) | Kar Sahayak (Tax Assistant) | 73 |
| Vitta Vibhag (Finance Department) | Tantrik Sahayak, Vima Sanchanalaya (Technical Assistant, Insurance Directorate) | 04 |
| Gruh Vibhag (Home Department) | Duyyam Nirikshak, Rajya Utpadan Shulk (Sub-Inspector, State Excise) | 325 |
PwBD Categories Descriptions for MPSC Eligibility
The PwBD categories descriptions for MPSC Group C Recruitment are as follows: 1) Visual Impairment (VI):- Blind (B), Low Vision (LV). 2) Hearing Impaired (HI):- Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH). 3) Orthopedically Challenged (OC):- One Arm (OA), Both Arms (BA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), One Arm One Leg (OAL), Spinal Disformity/Injury (SD/SI), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (DW), Acid Attack Victim (AAV), Muscular Dystrophy (MDy). 4) Intellectual Disability (ID):- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD-M/MoD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Intellectual Disability (ID), Mental Illness (MI). 5) Multiple Disabilities (MD):- MD involving any combination of categories (1) to (4) above. Please read the official notification for post-wise PwBD categories.
Application Process for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can only apply through application portal at th official website of MPSC.
- Before applying, candidates must have qualified Group C Prelims 2025.
- Before applying, candidates must have completed KYC on MPSC portal.
Required Documents for Application to MPSC Group C Recruitment
- Proof of name at birth (SSC / equivalent certificate)
- Age Proof
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Social Category Certificate
- Economically Weaker Section Certificate
- Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
- PwBD Certificate from a competent authority
- Ex-servicemen certificate
- Sport Reservation Eligibility Certificate - Sports Certificate required at Document Verification
- Orphan Reservation Certificate
Application Fee for Maharashtra Group C Vacancy
The application fees for the MPSC Group C Recruitment Main Exam 2026 are non-refundable. Application fees can be paid via online methods like Credit Card, Debit Card, and Netbanking via any payment gateway available on the SBI Bank Portal. Bank charges and taxes are not included in the application fee, and they must be paid by the candidate only. Category-wise application fees are as follows: - General / Open: Rs. 544 + bank charges - Magasvargiya / Anath / OBC / Divyang (Reserved categories): Rs. 344 + bank charges
Selection Process Details for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
The selection process for the MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 consists of the main written examination of 2 papers for 400 marks with negative marking. Only prelim-qualified candidates who applied for the main exam will be considered. Negative Marking: 1/4 (25%) will be deducted for each wrong answer. If more than one answer is selected for one question, then it will be treated as incorrect, and 1/4 marks will be deducted. If final marks fall below the minimum cutoff after deduction, the candidate's marks will not be counted as zero, but instead as negative. Final selection is based on the merit list in the Group C recruitment main exam, category-wise, post-wise, and combined with preference order. Short-listing will be followed by document verification.
Selection Process for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
- 1
Stage 1 - Main Written Examination The Main Examination consists of two papers: Paper 1: Marathi - 50 questions for 100 marks, and English - 50 questions for 100 marks. These papers will be of 12th standard level in Marathi and English medium, with objective-type multiple-choice questions for 1 hour. Paper 2: General Studies and Intelligence Test, consisting of 100 questions for 200 marks. Questions will be graduate-level, in Marathi and English, with objective-type multiple-choice questions, and will last 1 hour.
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Stage 2 - Merit List and Preference Order A general merit list for all posts will be prepared based on the marks of the Main Exam and post-wise. All candidates for the Lipik-Tanklekhak are required to resubmit their Appointing authority-wise preference order after the General Merit List is published within the stipulated period through the MPSC online portal. If the preference order is not submitted within the given period, it will be treated as if no preference was submitted. The final recommendation link is prepared based on the submitted preference orders.
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Stage 3 - Document Verification MPSC decides to call the shortlisted candidates for Document Verification. At this stage, the candidate is required to produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies. Documents not presented at the verification stage will not be accepted later, and no extension will be given. Candidates who fail to be present at the Document Verification will be disqualified.
Exam Pattern Details for MPSC Preparations
| Paper No. | Subject | No. Of Questions | Marks | Standard | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Code 1064) | Marathi + English | 50 + 50 = 100 | 100 + 100 = 200 | 12th (Baaravi) | Marathi & English respectively | 1 hour each paper |
| Paper 2 (Code 1065) | General Studies & Intelligence Test |
Minimum Qualifying Percentile for Group C Recruitment
- Amagas (Open/General) - 35th percentile
- Magasvargiya (Reserved - OBC/NT/DT,etc.) - 30th percentile
- Divyang (PwBD) - 20th percentile
- Outstanding Sports Person - 20th percentile
- Ex-servicemen - 20th percentile
- Orphan - 30th percentile
- Project Affected - 30th percentile
- Earthquake Affected - 30th percentile
- Part-time Employee - 30th percentile
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