MPSC Group C Prelims 2026 Exam Date Revised: Now on 03 January 2027 — Latest Update
📢 Exam Date Revised — MPSC notice dated 09 September 2026! The Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advt. No. 017/2026) will now be held on 03 January 2027 instead of 25 October 2026, at all district centres in Maharashtra. MPSC cites exam sub-centre availability, local conditions, transport, the State Services (Main) Examination 2026, the festival period, other recruiting bodies’ exam schedules and the legislature’s winter session. The 16 July 2026 corrigendum had set this exam in offline OMR mode; the new notice changes only the date. Exam centre, admit card, exam timing and centre-wise instructions will be published on the MPSC website in due course — the admit card date is not announced yet, so keep checking the official website. Read the notice here: MPSC Group C Prelims 2026 Revised Exam Date Notice (09 Sep 2026) PDF.
Maharashtra Group-C Combined Prelims 2026: Vacancy Increased to 5,707 & Last Date Extended (Corrigendum)
📢 Big Update — Corrigendum dated 22 July 2026! MPSC increased the total posts for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 to 5,707, adding several new cadres such as Talathi (Village Revenue Officer), Clerk-Typist and Assistant Fisheries Development Officer. The last date to apply was extended to 05 August 2026 (now closed), and the last date for online fee payment was 08 August 2026. Challan (offline) fee payment was discontinued. The Preliminary Exam had then been set for 25 October 2026 in offline OMR mode — it is now on 03 January 2027 (see the latest update). Read the full corrigendum here: Download MPSC Group C 2026 Corrigendum (22 July 2026) PDF.
MPSC Group-C Combined Prelims 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary and Exam Details
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) released a big notification (Advt. No. 017/2026) for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. It first covered five cadres, and a corrigendum later raised the total to 5,707 vacancies (from 2,619). Posts include Clerk-Typist, Talathi, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Tax Assistant and Assistant Fisheries Development Officer. If you are a graduate in Maharashtra hoping for a stable state government job, this exam matters a lot. It is one of the biggest Maharashtra government jobs drives of the year.
The online application window ran from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 05 August 2026 and is now closed. The Combined Preliminary Examination will be held on 27 September 2026 25 October 2026 03 January 2027 in offline OMR mode at all district centres. In this guide, your friends at GovtJobsAlert.in explain the vacancies, eligibility, salary, exam stages and admit card process in simple words.
MPSC Group C Prelims 2026 Key Highlights
In this combined exam, candidates sit one Preliminary paper and are then called to the Main Exam for the cadres they chose. It is a strong gateway for graduates seeking government jobs in Maharashtra.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 017/2026 dated 25 June 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,707 (originally 2,619) |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹1,22,800 (post-wise, plus DA) |
| Prelims Exam Date | |
| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Application Status | Closed (last date was 05 August 2026) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in Maharashtra |
How Many Vacancies are in MPSC Group C 2026?
The first five rows come from the original advertisement. The other rows were added by the corrigendum dated 22 July 2026. Category-wise reservation for the original cadres is in Appendix-1 of the advertisement; for the added cadres, MPSC will notify it by corrigendum before the Prelims result.
| Post / Cadre | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Inspector | Industries, Energy & Labour | 9 |
| Technical Assistant | Finance (Directorate of Insurance) | 3 |
| Tax Assistant | Finance | 282 |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | Home | 461 |
| Clerk-Typist | Mantralaya and state offices | 1,864 |
| Talathi (Gram Mahsul Adhikari) | Revenue & Forest | 1,539 |
| Senior Record Keeper / Senior Clerk / Record Keeper | State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission | 11 |
| Assistant Superintendent | State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission | 11 |
| Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (Technical) | Agriculture & ADF | 254 |
| Clerk-Typist (additional) | Rationing 230, Civil Supplies Dept 155, Tribal Development 69, Revenue & Forest 480 | 934 |
| Clerk-Typist | Registration & Stamps (Revenue & Forest) | 339 |
| Total | — | 5,707 (originally 2,619) |
What is the Eligibility for MPSC Group C 2026?
Eligibility differs from cadre to cadre, so read the row that applies to you. Knowledge of Marathi is required for all posts, and final-year students were allowed to apply for the Prelims.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Clerk-Typist | Any degree + Marathi typing 30 wpm or English typing 40 wpm |
| Tax Assistant | Any degree + Marathi typing 30 wpm and English typing 40 wpm |
| Technical Assistant, Talathi, Record Keeper cadres, Assistant Superintendent | Any degree from a statutory university |
| Industry Inspector | Engineering / Technology degree (not architecture, town planning or allied subjects), or a Technology diploma, or a Science degree |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | SSC + 3-year diploma (or degree) in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering, 1 year workshop experience, driving licence and physical standards |
| Assistant Fisheries Development Officer | B.F.Sc. with at least second class |
Please remember that holding the minimum qualification alone does not entitle you to selection. AMVI candidates must also meet these physical standards and must not be colour blind.
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 163 cm | 155 cm |
| Chest | 79 cm + 5 cm expansion | — |
| Weight | — | 45 kg |
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 01 October 2026 (for Talathi, as on 05 August 2026). The minimum age is 19 years (18 years for Tax Assistant).
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Open / General | 38 years |
| Backward Class / Orphan / EWS | 43 years |
| Meritorious Sportspersons | 43 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 38/43 + service period + 3 years |
| PwD | 45 years (not for AMVI) |
| Project / Earthquake Affected (Clerk-Typist only) | 45 years |
| Graduate Part-Time Employees (Clerk-Typist only) | 55 years |
For the Senior Record Keeper and Assistant Superintendent cadres, candidates already in government service get up to 5 more years.
What is the Salary for MPSC Group-C 2026?
Pay depends on the cadre you finally get. The advertisement gives these pay levels, and Dearness Allowance and other allowances are paid on top as per rules.
| Post | Pay Level and Scale |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The corrigendum that added the new cadres does not state their pay scales, so check the MPSC website for those.
What is the Selection Process for MPSC Group-C 2026?
Only the stages below are prescribed. Answer keys and response sheets are published after the Prelims, so you can check your own answers.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Combined Preliminary Exam | 100 marks, common to all cadres, offline OMR, 03 January 2027 |
| Combined Main Exam | 400 marks — Industry Inspector, Technical Assistant, Tax Assistant, Clerk-Typist |
| Separate Main Exam | 300 marks — Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector |
| Document Verification | All original certificates must be shown; without them you are not considered for recommendation |
The Prelims only shortlists you for the Main Exam. Use the new date to finish your syllabus and exam preparation calmly instead of rushing.
How to Apply Status and Admit Card Download — MPSC Group-C 2026
The online application window closed on 05 August 2026, so no new forms can be submitted. If you applied, your next step is the admit card. Its date for the 03 January 2027 exam is not announced yet. Per the advertisement, this is how it works:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Watch the MPSC website — the release is announced about one week before the exam |
| 2 | Log in to your profile on the MPSC online portal (see Essential Links) |
| 3 | Download and print the admit card, which comes about 7 days before the exam |
| 4 | Carry it with an original photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, PAN card or smart-card driving licence) and a photocopy |
You will not be allowed into the exam without your admit card. If you have not received it 3 days before the exam, contact the Commission with proof of your application. Mobile phones and other electronic devices are banned at the centre.
What are the Important Dates for MPSC Group C Prelims 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 27 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Last Date for Online Fee | |
| Revised Exam Date Notice | 09 September 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | |
| Admit Card | Not announced yet (about 7 days before the exam) |
What is the Application Fee for MPSC Group C 2026?
The fee was paid at the time of applying. It is shown here for your record.
| Category | Prelims Fee | Main Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (Open) | ₹394 | ₹544 |
| Backward Class / EWS / Orphan | ₹294 | ₹344 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹44 | ₹44 |
The fee is non-refundable, and bank charges and taxes are extra. Challan payment was withdrawn by the 22 July 2026 corrigendum, so payment was online only.
Essential Links — MPSC Group-C Combined Prelims 2026
- MPSC Group C Prelims 2026 Revised Exam Date Notice (09 Sep 2026) PDF
- MPSC Group C 2026 Corrigendum (22 July 2026) — 5,707 Posts PDF
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 017/2026)
- MPSC Online Portal — Profile Login for Admit Card
- Visit MPSC Group C Prelims Official Website
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With 5,707 vacancies across many cadres, the MPSC Group-C Combined Prelims 2026 is one of the best chances for Maharashtra graduates this year. The exam is now on 03 January 2027, so you have extra weeks to revise — use them well and watch for the admit card notice. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Maharashtra government job updates and exam alerts.