MPSC Group C Combined Prelims Exam Date 2026: Now 24 January 2027
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has revised the date of the Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. The Prelims, earlier set for 3 January 2027, is now on 24 January 2027, as per the MPSC notice dated 6 November 2026. The notice sits on the MPSC announcements page, linked in Essential Links below.
This revised date is for candidates who applied under the MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026, which has the full notification, vacancies and eligibility. Confirm the date on the official MPSC announcements link.
MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Date 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam | Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 017/2026 |
| Stage document | Revised exam date notice, dated 6 November 2026 |
| Earlier Prelims date | 3 January 2027 |
| Revised Prelims date | 24 January 2027 |
| Official website | mpsc.gov.in |
| Status | Exam date revised |
What Is the Revised MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Date 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Revised exam date notice | 6 November 2026 |
| Earlier Prelims date | 3 January 2027 |
| Revised Prelims date | 24 January 2027 |
The Prelims is a single combined paper for all cadres.
What Is the MPSC Group C Combined Prelims Exam Pattern 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Paper | Combined Preliminary Examination, common to all cadres |
| Marks | 100 |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Centres | District centres across Maharashtra |
The Prelims only shortlists candidates for the Main Exam of the cadres they chose.
What’s Next After the MPSC Group C Prelims
The next step is the admit card for the Prelims on 24 January 2027. The advertisement says it is released on the MPSC website about one week before the exam, and candidates download it from their profile on the MPSC online portal.
About the MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | Clerk-Typist, Talathi, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Tax Assistant, Assistant Fisheries Development Officer and other cadres |
| Vacancies | 5,707 |
| Advt No. | 017/2026 |
| Recruitment post | MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility |
MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Date 2026: Essential Links
- Check MPSC Group C Services Combined Prelims 2026 Revised Exam Date Notice
- Visit MPSC Group C Services Combined Prelims Official Website
- MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Maharashtra Government Jobs Telegram Channel
The Prelims is now on 24 January 2027 instead of 3 January 2027. GovtJobsAlert.in will cover the admit card when MPSC announces it.