MPSC Group C Services Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 5,700+ Posts (Deadline Extended)

📌 Quick Job Overview

• Organization: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)

• Position Name: Group C Services (Industry Inspector, Excise Sub-Inspector, Tax Assistant, Clerk-Typist, Technical Assistant)

• Total Openings: 5,700+ Vacancies

• Application Window: Open now until August 10, 2026 (Extended Deadline)

• Job Location: Maharashtra (Across various State Govt departments)

• Official Portal: mpsc.gov.in / mpsconline.gov.in

📅 Critical Timelines & Dates

• Online Application Commencement: Active

• Extended Deadline to Submit Online Application: August 10, 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)

• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: August 10, 2026

• Last Date for Offline Challan Generation: August 12, 2026

• Last Date for SBI Challan Payment: August 13, 2026

• MPSC Group C Preliminary Exam Date: To be announced officially

📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The total 5,700+ openings are distributed across key administrative and executive posts in Maharashtra State Services:

🛡️ Eligibility Benchmarks (Age & Education)

1. Age Limit (As per MPSC Criteria)

• Minimum Age: 19 Years (18 Years for specific executive cadres).

• Maximum Age (Unreserved / General): 38 Years.

• Age Relaxation Rules:

  • Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC / SEBC / EWS): 43 Years (5 Years Relaxation).

  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 45 Years.

  • Ex-Servicemen: Period of service render plus 3 Years.

2. Minimum Academic Requirements

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent institution.

• Technical Typing Requirements (For Specific Cadres):

  • Clerk-Typist: Government Commercial Certificate (GCC) or ITI certificate in Marathi Typing (30 wpm) or English Typing (40 wpm).

  • Tax Assistant: Marathi typing speed of 30 wpm and English typing speed of 40 wpm.

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Marathi is essential.

💸 Salary Structure, Perks & Career Path

Selected candidates will be placed under Maharashtra State Revised Pay Matrix (7th Pay Commission):

• Clerk-Typist / Technical Assistant: Pay Matrix Level S-6 (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200) + applicable Dearness Allowance (DA) & House Rent Allowance (HRA).

• Tax Assistant / Sub-Inspector (Excise): Pay Matrix Level S-8 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100) / Level S-10 + allowances.

• Industry Inspector: Pay Matrix Level S-12 (Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 1,01,600).

🎯 Detailed Selection Architecture

The recruitment process involves a two-stage elimination model:

Stage I: Preliminary Combined Examination (Objective Type – 100 Marks)

• Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

• Total Questions: 100 Questions.

• Total Duration: 60 Minutes (1 Hour).

• Medium: Bilingual (Marathi & English).

• Subjects Covered: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economics, General Science, Arithmetic, and Logical Reasoning.

• Negative Marking Penalty: 1/4th (25%) deduction for every wrong response.

Stage II: Mains Written Examination & Skill Tests

• Candidates clearing the Prelims cutoff appear for the Mains Exam tailored to specific post preferences.

• Typing Skill Test: Qualifying test for Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant posts.

• Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Required for Sub-Inspector in State Excise posts.

💳 Application Fee Details

• General / Unreserved Candidates: Rs. 394/-

• Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC / EWS): Rs. 294/-

• Payment Channels: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, UPI, or Offline SBI Bank Challan.

📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Guide

Follow these verified steps to complete your registration before the August 10, 2026 cutoff:

1. Access Profile Creation: Visit the MPSC Online Application Portal at mpsconline.gov.in.

2. User Registration: Create a new profile by providing a valid Email ID, Mobile Number, and Password.

3. Fill Profile Details: Complete your personal details, academic qualifications, category proofs, and typing speed certificates.

4. Select Post Preferences: Navigate to “Online Application”, select “Group C Services Combined Examination 2026”, and choose your eligible post preferences.

5. Upload Documents: Upload clear digital copies of your passport photograph, signature, photo ID proof, and domicile certificate.

6. Pay Fees & Submit: Pay the online application fee via the payment gateway, generate your final acknowledgement printout, and save a PDF copy for your records.