MPSC 2023: The MPSC exam is on the list of the prime civil services examinations in India. MPSC is an acronym for Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Set up under the Constitution of India, MPSC is a committee that elects aspirants for governmental duties and jobs in the State of Maharashtra. Without exception every year, the authority of Maharashtra organizes the MPSC exam via which it culls qualified applicants for appointments in their varied divisions or departments like Administration, Engineering Forest, Police, etc.
MPSC Notification 2023:
- MPSC has released the Exam Calendar for 2023.
MPSC Recruitment 2023: Highlights
| Name of the Organization | Maharastra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner of State, Group Development Officer, etc. |
| Exam Type | State-level |
| Number of Vacancies | To be announced |
| Notification Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Date | Prelims: January 2024 Mains: May 2024 |
| Job Location | Maharashtra |
| Official Site | https://www.mpsc.gov.in/ |
MPSC Examination Schedule 2023
| Exam Name | Notification | Pre-Exam Date | Main-Exam Date |
| MPSC Civil Services Gazetted Exam | February 2023 | 4th June 2023 | – |
| MPSC Non-Gazetted Combined Exam | January 2023 | 30th April 2023 | – |
| MPSC Civil Judge Exam | January 2023 | 19th March 2023 | 8th July 2023 |
| MPSC AMVI Mains Exam | – | – | 10th September 2023 |
| MPSC Civil Engineering Mains Exam | – | – | 14th October 2023 |
| MPSC Electrical Engineering Mains Exam | – | – | 15th October 2023 |
| MPSC Agriculture Mains Exam | – | – | 15th October 2023 |
| MPSC Forest Mains Exam | – | – | 4th November 2023 |
| MPSC Non-Gazetted Group B Mains Exam | – | – | 2nd November 2023 |
| MPSC Non-Gazetted Group C Mains Exam | – | – | 9th November 2023 |
MPSC Exam Date 2023:
| Events | Exam Dates |
| Notification Released Date | February 2023 |
| Application Form available | October 2023 |
| Final date to submit the application form | October 2023 |
| Last date to submit the Application fee | November 2023 |
| Admit Card | December 2023 |
| MPSC 2023 Prelims exam date | 4th June 2024 |
| Prelims Result announced | Updating Soon |
| Main Admit card | Updating Soon |
| MPSC 2023 Exam Date (Main Exam) | May 2024 |
| Main exam result | Updating Soon |
MPSC Application Form 2023:
MPSC State Service Exam 2023 notification will release in October 2023. Candidates interested in applying for the state service examination can get more details on the official website of MPSC, mpsc.gov.in. Applicants can follow the given below steps to fill the MPSC 2023 Application Form.
- Visit the official website of MPSC i.e, https://mpsconline.gov.in/
- Navigate on ‘New registration’ to start the process.
- Enter the details carefully to verify the details and ‘Create User’.
- Then click on submit.
- Keep the Details safe so that you can use them later for results and cut off.
- Next, they would have to upload scanned images of their recent passport-size photograph and signature as per the specifications.
- After all the necessary fields have been filled, individuals can see the preview of their application form. Verify all the details and click on ‘Save’
- Fees can be rendered through online mode (Debit/ Credit card, Net banking) and also by offline mode (e-Challan and Maha e-Seva Kendra).
- Preserve the copy of the receipt of the transaction.
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Application Fee:
| Category | Fees |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD of Madhya Pradesh | Rs.234 |
| Others | Rs.524 |
MPSC 2023 Exam Calendar: Click here
Total Vacancies:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Deputy Collector | 12 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police/ Assistant Commissioner of Police (Unarmed) | 16 |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Taxes | 16 |
| Group Development Officer | 15 |
| Assistant Director, Maharashtra Finance & Accounts Service | 15 |
| Deputy Director of Industry | 4 |
| Assistant Labor Commissioner | 22 |
| Deputy Education Officer | 25 |
| Room Officer | 39 |
| Assistant Regional Transport Officer | 4 |
| Support Group Development Officer | 17 |
| Assistant Registrar Cooperative Society | 18 |
| Deputy Superintendent Land Records | 15 |
| Deputy Superintendent | 1 |
| Assistant Commissioner | 1 |
| Skill Development, Employment, and Entrepreneurship Guidance Officer | 16 |
| Government Workers Officer | 54 |
| Total | 290 Posts |
MPSC 2023 Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need to fulfill the following criteria for the examination. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission 2023 eligibility criteria are shown below:
Nationality
- Only an India Citizen.
- The residents of Maharashtra for more than 10 Years are eligible for reservation.
Age Limit
- The lower age limit is set at 19 years of age and the upper age limit prescribed for the test is 38 years for the General category.
- Age relaxation would be applicable for reserved categories as per government norms. It is given as follows.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwD | Maximum Age Limit is 45 Years |
Educational Qualification:
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
- A diploma of a minimum of 3 years duration in any stream can also apply for MPSC.
Selection Process:
The recruitment process has three levels of examination more like UPSC:
- Prelims exam: This is the first stage of the state service examination. Applicants would have to appear for 2 objective-type papers held in a single session. Those who clear the cut-off would be selected for the next exam.
- Mains exam: In this stage, candidates would have to appear for various descriptive-type papers. This would also include the optional subjects chosen by them. The marks obtained in this stage would be used for drawing out a merit list for the interview round.
- Physical Test: This stage is mandatory for only some posts and would be conducted after the main exam.
- Interview: This is the final stage of the exam wherein applicants have to appear before a panel and answer questions about themselves and on the subject’s test through the entire exam process.
MPSC 2023 Exam Pattern:
An exam would be conducted in 3 stages- Prelims, Mains, and interviews. A physical test would also be required for some posts. Here are some highlights of the MPSC 2023 Exam Pattern:
Prelims Exam Pattern:
- Prelims is an objective type of paper (MCQ).
- The total marks for each paper are 200.
- The duration of each paper is 2 hours.
- The Paper will be set in both Marathi as well as English language.
- 1/3rd mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies (GS) paper 1 | Approx. 100 | 200 marks | 2 Hours |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test paper (CSAT) | Approx. 80 | 200 marks | 2 Hours |
Mains Pattern:
- The Mains exam consists of 6 papers.
- Total marks allocated for mains exam – 800 marks.
- Two papers – Marathi and English are the descriptive type of papers.
- The rest four papers consisting of General studies papers are all multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
- All papers are compulsory, and marks scored in all papers will be taken for the final total of marks.
- Negative marking is applicable for General studies papers.
| Subject Name | Maximum Marks | Test Type | Duration |
| General Marathi Language | 100 marks | Descriptive | 3 Hrs |
| General English Language | 100 marks | Objective | 1 Hrs |
| General Studies Paper-I | 150 marks | Objective | 2 Hrs |
| General Studies Paper-II | 150 marks | Objective | 2 Hrs |
| General Studies Paper-III | 150 marks | Objective | 2 Hrs |
| General Studies Paper-IV | 150 marks | Objective | 2 Hrs |
Interview:
- Candidates who will qualify for the Mains Exam are invited for the interview round.
- The interview round is conducted for a total of 100 marks.
- The interview is based on current topics of interest and other general topics like human rights, women and child development, youth welfare, consumer protection, governance and political scenario, international events, etc.
MPSC 2023 Syllabus:
Find below the MPSC 2023 Syllabus. Here candidates can check the MPSC Prelims & Mains Syllabus :
Prelims Syllabus:
| General Studies | Current events, History of India (with special reference to Maharashtra) and Indian National Movement, Maharashtra, India, and World Geography – Social, Economic Geography of Maharashtra, Physical, India, and the World. |
| Maharashtra and India – Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayat Raj, Urban Governance, Public Policy, Rights issues, Economic and Social Development | |
| General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change, General Science. | |
| CSAT | Comprehension, Interpersonal and communication skills, Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Decision – making and problem – solving, General mental ability, and Basic quantitative aptitude |
Mains Syllabus:
GS (General Studies) – I: History and Geography
- History: History of Modern India particularly Maharashtra, Establishment of British Rule in India, Socio-Cultural Changes, Social and economic awakening, Emergence and growth of Indian Nationalism, etc.
- Geography – with special reference to Maharashtra: Physical Geography, Economic Geography of Maharashtra, Environmental Geography, Remote Sensing, etc.
- Geography and Agriculture: Agroecology, Climate, Soils, Water Management.
GS (General Studies) – II: Indian Constitution and Indian Politics (Special Reference to Maharashtra) and Law
- The Constitution of India.
- The Political System (Structure, Powers, and Functions of Governments)
- State Government and Administration (Special Reference to Maharashtra)
- District Administration.
- Rural and Urban Local Government.
- Educational System.
- Parties and Pressure Groups
- Social Welfare and Social Legislation
- Public Services etc.
GS (General Studies) – III: Human Resource Development (HRD) and Human Rights
- Human Resource Development: Human Resource Development in India, Education, Vocational Education, Health, Rural Development
- Human Rights: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR 1948), Child Development, Women Development, Youth Development, Tribal Development, Welfare of disabled persons, International and Regional Organisations, etc.
GS (General Studies) – IV: Economy and Planning, Economics of Development and Agriculture, Science and Technology Development
- Economy and Planning: Indian Economy, Urban and Rural Infrastructure Development, Industry, Co-operation, Economic reforms, International Trade, and International Capital Movements, Measurement and estimate of poverty, Factors determining employment, Economy of Maharashtra.
- Economics of Development and Agriculture: Macro Economics, Public Finance, and Financial Institutions, Growth, Development, and International Economics, Indian Agriculture, Rural Development and Cooperation, Agriculture, etc.
- Science and Technology Developments: Energy (Conventional and non-conventional energy sources), Computer and Information Technology, Space Technology, Biotechnology, Nuclear Policy of India, etc.
Admit Card:
Download the admit card from the official website. For both the preliminary well as the main examination, the commission will issue different admit cards. The students will have to carry the admit card to the examination hall. Without the admit card, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
Answer Key:
The MPSC Answer Key will publish in various exam related papers and journals you can also keep searching it in papers and the editorials for the answer key. You can also go to their official website for the same information as mentioned above.
MPSC 2023 Result:
The scorecard would contain the scores obtained in the different papers and the total score:
- Log in to the official MPSC website.
- Click On the ‘Result’ link.
- Aspirants would need to enter their Application/ Roll Number to view the results.
- It would download PDF format of the results
- Take a printout of this soft copy.
Cut-Off:
The Cut off is declared after the results for each post are declared. You can check the result by clicking on the Cut Off link. In the portal, just log in and you would know.
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