MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Advt. No. 017/2026) for the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Examination 2026. This mega recruitment drive will fill 5707 permanent administrative and technical vacancies across various ministries, the Mantralaya, and government offices within the Government of Maharashtra.
The official notification was issued on June 25, 2026. The online application gateway went live on June 27, 2026, and candidates can lock their application profiles until the closing deadline on 05 August, 2026.
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Competitive Exam 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 017/2026 |
| Post Classification | Group C (Non-Gazetted / Permanent State Government Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 5707 Posts |
| Job Location Matrix | Anywhere across the State of Maharashtra |
| Application Mode | Online Only via MPSC Online Application System |
| Official Online Gateway | mpsconline.gov.in |
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Important Dates
- Notification Out : 25/06/2026
- Starting Date : 27/06/2026
- Last Date : 05/08/2026 11:59 PM (Extended)
- Online Fees Last Date : 08/08/2026 11:59 PM (Extended)
- Prelims Exam Date : 25/10/2026 (Revised)
Application Fees Structure
- Prelims Exam Fees:
- General Category: 394/-
- Reserved Category: 294/-
- Ex-Servicemen: 44/-
- Mains Exam Fees:
- General Category: 544/-
- Reserved Category: 344/-
- Ex-Servicemen: 44/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
- Age Limit : Max. 38 Years
- Age Limit as on : 01/10/2026
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
Department-Wise Vacancies & Pay Scales
| Post Name | Department | Total Post |
| Inspector of Industry | Industry, Energy and Labour Department | 09 |
| Technical Assistant | Finance Department | 03 |
| Tax Assistant | Finance Department | 282 |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Group-C | Home Department | 461 |
| Clerk-Typist | Ministerial Administrative Department and various offices of the State Government in Maharashtra | 1864 |
| Revenue & Forest Department | Gram Mahsul Adhikari (Talathi), Group-C | 1,539 |
| Revenue & Forest Department | Senior Record Keeper / Senior Clerk / Record Keeper | 254 |
| Revenue & Forest Department | Clerk-Typist (Various Appointing Authorities) | 480 |
| Revenue & Forest Department | Clerk-Typist (Registration & Stamp Department) | 239 |
| Agriculture & Animal Husbandry Department | Fisheries Development Officer (Technical), Group-C | 19 |
| Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department | Clerk-Typist | 155 |
| Nivaran Commission, Mumbai | Assistant Superintendent, Group-C | 04 |
| Relief & Rehabilitation Department | Clerk-Typist | 230 |
| Grand Total Post (After Increased) | 5707 | |
Post-Wise Educational & Professional Criteria
- Clerk-Typist : Bachelor’s Degree, Certificate in Marathi typing with a speed of at least 30 wpm and English typing with a speed of at least 40 wpm.
- Tax Assistant : Bachelor’s Degree, Certificate in Marathi typing with a speed of at least 30 wpm OR English typing with a speed of at least 40 wpm.
- Industry Inspector : Diploma in Engineering.
- Technical Assistant : Bachelor’s Degree from a Recognized University.
- Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector : Diploma in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering.
- Technical Assistant : Relevant technical/diploma qualification as per applicable service entry rules.
- Village Revenue Officer (Talathi), Group-C (Various Appointing Authorities) : Any degree from a statutory university.
- Senior Record Keeper/Senior Clerk/Record Keeper, Group-C : Any degree from a statutory university.
- Assistant Superintendent, Group-C : Any degree from a statutory university.
- Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (Technical), Group-C : Minimum second-class degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.).
- Clerk-Typist (Various Appointing Authorities) : Any degree from a statutory university, along with the Typing qualification prescribed for the Clerk-Typist post in the notification.
- Clerk-Typist (Registration and Stamp Department) : Any degree from a statutory university, along with the Typing qualification prescribed for the Clerk-Typist post in the notification
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
- Prelims Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- Skill Test (If Applicable)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
How to Apply Online for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
- Access Web Space: Navigate to the official unified application portal of the commission at mpsconline.gov.in.
- Select “New User Registration” if you are a fresh applicant to set up your profile ledger. Existing candidates can log in directly using their credentials.
- Complete your structural bio-data by entering your personal details, permanent address, reservation metrics, and academic aggregate scores.
- Professional Accreditations: Update the dedicated typing matrix fields by entering your exact GCC-TBC certificate parameters (Marathi 30 wpm / English 40 wpm links) if applying for Clerk or Tax Assistant.
- Media Uploads: Scan and upload clear, legible copies of your passport photograph and signature line matching the pixel parameters demanded by the portal layout.
- Apply for Exam: Navigate to the “Online Application” menu tab, locate “Advt. No. 017/2026 – Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026”, and click “Check Eligibility”.
- Fee Processing: Select your preferred center location and disburse your category fee (₹394 for Open or ₹294 for Reserved) using integrated net banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.
- Final Lock: Verify your entries in the summary preview mode to rule out typos. Click “Submit”, lock the application records block, and save a digital PDF printout of the confirmation page for your testing records.
Important Related Links
| Title | Date | Link |
| Apply Online Form | 27/06/2026 | Apply Now |
| Official Notification | 25/06/2026 | Download |
| Official Website | 25/06/2026 | Visit Website Now |
FAQs – MPSC Group C online Form 2026
Ans: The online portal closes applications for profile locks and online fee payments precisely at 11:59 PM on July 17, 2026.
Ans: No. For the Tax Assistant post, you must possess a certificate in Marathi typing with a speed of at least 30 wpm OR English typing with a speed of at least 40 wpm. For the Clerk-Typist post, holding both certificates is mandatory.
Ans: Yes. The objective screening test has a standard negative marking deduction of 1/4th (0.25 marks) for every incorrect answer.
Ans: Candidates must possess their final degree graduation certificates and matching passing marks criteria on or before the application cutoff deadline of July 17, 2026.
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