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MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 2619 Posts, Apply Online Starts Today

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 notification to fill a total of 2,619 vacancies across various Group C cadres under different departments of the Government of Maharashtra. The recruitment will be conducted through the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official MPSC website within the prescribed application period.

MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The online application window for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 will remain open from 27 June 2026 (2:00 PM) to 17 July 2026 (11:59 PM). Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official MPSC website during this period. Applicants are advised to complete the registration process well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues or server congestion.

Before filling out the application form, candidates should carefully read the official notification and ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements.

MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Key Information

Maharashtra Public Service Commission has announced to recruit 2619 Group C Vacancies. Candidates can check the key information from the table below:

MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Key Information
Recruiting Organisation Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Post Name Tax Assistant, Clerk Typist, Deputy Inspector, Bailiff and Clerk, Industry Inspector, Technical Assistants & more
Exam Name Group C
Vacancies 2619
Selection Process
  • Prelims
  • Mains
  • Skill Test
Educational Qualification Graduation/ B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Age Limit 18-38 Years
Salary Varies from post to post
Official Website https://mpsc.gov.in/home

MPSC Group C Important Dates 2026

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has released the MPSC Group C Bharti 2026 on the official website. Candidates should check the important dates mentioned in the official notification.

 Important Dates
Events Dates
Notification release date 25 June 2026
Group C Apply Online Link 27 June 2026
Last Date to Generate SBI Challan (for offline/cash payment) 11 July 2026 (until 23:51 hrs)
Last Date To Apply 17 July 2026
Last Date for Cash Payment via SBI Challan (at bank branch) 20 July 2026 
 Prelims Exam Date 2026 27 September 2026
Mains Exam Date 2026 TBA

MPSC Group C Vacancy 2026

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced 2619 Group C vacancies. Candidates can check post-wise details, apply for eligible positions, and start preparing for the exam.

Sr. No. Cadre Department Total Posts
1 Inspector of Industry Industry, Energy and Labour Department 9
2 Technical Assistant Finance Department 3
3 Tax Assistant Finance Department 282
4 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Group-C Home Department 461
5 Clerk-Typist Ministerial Administrative Department and various offices of the State Government in Maharashtra 1864
Total Posts 2619

MPSC Group C Bharti 2026 Apply Online

The MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 online registration commenced on 27 June 2026. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, and other key information before proceeding. The deadline to apply online and pay the fee was 17 July 2026. A direct link will be provided here once it is released

Steps To Apply For MPSC Group C 2026

Candidates who want to apply for this Recruitment can complete the application process online through the official website of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). Follow the steps below to submit the application form:

  1. Visit the official website www.mpsc.gov.in.
  2. On the homepage, click on the “Online Application.”
  3. Select the link for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026.
  4. Complete the registration process by entering the required details.
  5. Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
  6. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
  7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
  8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee

Candidates applying for MPSC Group C 2026 must pay a non-refundable application fee online via debit/credit card, net banking, or wallet. No other payment methods are accepted.

Sr. No. Examination Name Unreserved (General) Backward Class / V.J. (A) / D.T. (B) / N.T. (C) / D.T. (D) / Orphan / Ex-Servicemen (Group-C only)
1 Joint Preliminary Examination ₹ 394 ₹ 294 ₹ 44
2 Main Examination ₹ 544 ₹ 344 ₹ 44

Eligibility Criteria

The MPSC Group C 2026 online application includes detailed eligibility criteria. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and age limits to apply.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates should complete their bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent institution.

For Inspector of Industry, Group-C:

Option Qualification
Option 1 Diploma (minimum) in Engineering (excluding Civil Engineering, Architecture, Town Planning, etc.) or Technology from a statutory university.
Option 2 Degree in Science from a statutory university.

For Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector:

Requirement Details
SSC / 10th Pass Must have passed SSC (10th standard) or equivalent from Maharashtra State Board or a recognized board.
Diploma/Degree Minimum 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification declared by the Govt.).
Alternative Degree in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering or a higher qualification from a recognized university.
Marathi Knowledge Must know the Marathi language.

Age Limit:

The minimum age is 19 Years, and the maximum age limit is 38 Years. Age relaxation has been provided for the reserved candidates. Candidates can check the detailed notification for age relaxation details. The cutoff date to calculate their age is 01 October 2026

Category Maximum Age Limit
Backward Class / V.J.(A) / D.T.(B) / N.T.(C) / D.T.(D) 43 years
Eminent Sportspersons (Unreserved) 43 years
Eminent Sportspersons (Backward Class) 43 years
Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved) 38 + Service Period + 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (Backward Class) 43 + Service Period + 3 years
Disabled Persons (All Categories) 45 years
Project Affected Persons (only Clerk-Typist) 45 years
Earthquake Affected Persons (only Clerk-Typist) 45 years
Graduate Part-Time Employees (only Clerk-Typist) 55 years

Typing Qualification

For Tax Assistant & Clerk-Typist:

Cadre Required Typing Speed
Tax Assistant Marathi: 30 wpm AND English: 40 wpm (Government Commercial Certificate or equivalent)
Clerk-Typist Marathi: 30 wpm OR English: 40 wpm (Government Commercial Certificate or equivalent)

Physical Standards

Candidates applying for the Industry Inspector and Deputy Inspector posts under the MPSC Group C must meet the following physical standards:

Male Candidates Female Candidates
Height: 163 cm (minimum) Height: 155 cm
Chest: 79 cm (without expansion, minimum) & 5 cm expansion Weight: 45 kg (minimum)

Selection Procedure 2026

The selection procedure includes:

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Mains Examination
  • Skill Test
  • Merit List PDF

MPSC Group C Exam Date 2026

The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on 27 September 2026 through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at designated examination centres across Maharashtra. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary stage will be eligible to appear for the subsequent stages of the selection process. The detailed examination schedule and other recruitment-related updates will be released separately by the Commission.

Group-C Preliminary Exam 2026 via CBT

The Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. If the examination is held in multiple shifts or sessions, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) will adopt a normalization process to ensure fairness and maintain parity among candidates appearing in different sessions.
The normalization method will be scientifically designed and implemented under the guidance of subject experts and statistical professionals. The Commission will publish the detailed normalization formula separately before the declaration of results. This process has also been upheld by the Supreme Court of India as a fair and transparent method for evaluating candidates in multi-session examinations.

MPSC Group C Exam Pattern 2026

The MPSC Group C Selection Process 2026 is conducted in multiple stages to ensure a fair and proper assessment of candidates. It begins with the Preliminary Examination, which works as a screening test. Candidates who qualify for Prelims are called for the Mains Examination. After that, a Skill Test is conducted to assess job-specific skills.

MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Pattern 2026:

The exam pattern includes General Aptitude and a total of 100 objective-type questions for 100 Marks will be asked in the exam. Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern from the table below:

  • Total Questions: 100
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Negative Marking: -0.25
  • Exam Duration: 1 hour
 Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects Marks/Questions Duration Difficulty Level Language
General Aptitude 100 1Hour Graduation Level Marathi and English

MPSC Group C Mains Exam Pattern 2026

for Clerk- Typist and Bailiff and clerk posts:

Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Post Code Subject Questions Marks Exam Level Duration
1064 General Studies and  Intelligence test 100 100 Graduation 1 Hour

MPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Mains Exam Pattern 2026 :

The MPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Mains Exam Pattern includes:

MPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Post Code Subject Questions Marks Exam Level Duration
0024 Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering 150 300 Graduation 1.5 Hours

Skill Test

The commission will conduct a typing test for candidates who qualify for the Prelims and Mains Examination. Three times the vacancies (post-wise) will be shortlisted for the skill test. Candidates can check the MPSC Group C Skill Test 2026 from the table below:

MPSC Group C Skill Test 2026
Post Language Words Per Minute KDPH Duration
Bailiff and Clerk (Any one Language) Marathi or 30 1000 10 Minutes
English 40 1200 10Minutes
Tax Assistant (Both Languages) Marathi and 30 1000 10 Minutes
English 40 1200 10Minutes

MPSC Group C Syllabus

The MPSC Group C Syllabus has been released on the official website. Candidates should go through the official syllabus and prepare according to the topics mentioned in it. The subjects include General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, and specific subjects related to the post they are applying for.  Candidates can also practice the MPSC Group C Previous Year Papers and know the difficulty level, the type of questions asked, and the exam pattern.

MPSC Group C Salary

The Group C Salary 2026 ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹1,22,800 per month, depending on the post. Employees also receive HRA, DA, and other government benefits. Post-wise salary details are provided in the table below.

Salary Details
Post Name Salary
Industry Inspector Rs. 35,400 to 1,12,400
Technical Assistant Rs. 25,500 to 81,100
Clerk Typist Rs. 19,900 to 63,200
Tax Assistant Rs. 25,500 to 81,100

 

FAQs

How to download MPSC Group C Notification 2026 PDF?

Candidates can visit the official website of download the MPSC Group C Notification 2026 PDF link shared in this article.

How many Vacancies are released in MPSC Group C Bharti 2026?

A total of 2619 vacancies have been released on the MPSC Group C Notification 2026.

What are the posts released in MPSC Group C Recruitment 2024 Notification?

Tax Assistant, Clerk Typist, Industry Inspector, Technical Assistants & other posts have been released in MPSC Group C Recruitment 2024 Notification.

What should I carry to the exam center for the MPSC Group C exam?

You must carry a printed admit card, a valid photo ID (like Aadhar/PAN/Driving License), and 2 passport-sized photos.

When is the MPSC Group C Preliminary Exam 2026 scheduled?

The Group C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for 27 September 2026.

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