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Job Overview
MPSC is conducting Group-C Service Main Examination 2025 for 1884 posts across 5 categories with Graduation qualification, last date 04 June 2026.
| Organization Name | Maharashtra Lok Seva Aayog (MPSC), CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614 |
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| Post Name | Udyog Nirikshak, Kar Sahayak, Tantrik Sahayak, Duyyam Nirikshak (State Excise), Lipik-Tanklekhak |
| Total Vacancies | 1884 (across 5 posts, subject to revision) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://mpsc.gov.in | https://mpsconline.gov.in |
| Last Updated | 21 May 2026 |
| Department | Various - Industry Energy & Labour, Finance, Home, and State Government Offices |
Important Dates
| Last Date To Apply | 04-06-2026 (23:59) |
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| Result Date | 04 May 2026 |
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Advertisement | 2026 (Advertisement No. 014/2026) |
| Preliminary Exam Held On | 11 January 2026 |
| Opening Of Online Application (Main Exam) | 21-05-2026 (14:00 / 2:00 PM) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-02-2026 |
| Main Examination Date | Sunday, 12 July 2026 - Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai & Pune (district centre-wise) |
| Document Verification / Joining Date | To be notified after result declaration |
Application Fee
General/URRs. 544/- + applicable bank charges
OBCRs. 344/- + applicable bank charges
General FeeRs. 544/- + applicable bank charges
OBC FeeRs. 344/- + applicable bank charges
Fees are non-refundable. Bank charges and taxes are extra and borne by the candidate. Fee can be paid online (credit card, debit card, net banking via any payment gateway available on State Bank portal) or offline via challan at any branch of State Bank of India.
Age Limit
| Details | Age is calculated as on 01-02-2026. Minimum age for all candidates is 19 years. Maximum age for General (Open) category is 38 years. Relaxation in upper age limit is as per Maharashtra Government rules for reserved categories. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 (result declared on 04 May 2026). Only prelim-qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the Main Examination. Educational qualifications must be held as on the last date for application (04-06-2026).
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Post Name | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Udyog Nirikshak (Industry Inspector) | Udyog Urja va Kamgar Vibhag (Industry Energy & Labour Dept.) |
| 2 | Kar Sahayak (Tax Assistant) | Vitta Vibhag (Finance Department) |
| 3 | Tantrik Sahayak, Vima Sanchanalaya (Technical Assistant, Insurance Directorate) | Vitta Vibhag (Finance Department) |
| 4 | Duyyam Nirikshak, Rajya Utpadan Shulk (Sub-Inspector, State Excise) | Gruh Vibhag (Home Department) |
| 5 | Lipik-Tanklekhak (Clerk-Typist) | Shasanache Vividh Vibhag (Various State Government Departments) |
| 6 | 1884 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Post Name | Lipik-Tanklekhak (Clerk-Typist) |
| Description | MD involving any combination of categories (1) to (4) above. Post-wise eligible PwBD sub-categories are detailed in Appendix-2 of the notification. |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | As per Maharashtra Government pay rules applicable to respective post/service |
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Selection Process
1Selection is through a written Main Examination (400 marks
22 papers) with negative marking. Prelim-qualified candidates who apply for the Main Exam will be con
3category-wise
4post-wise
5combined with preference order (especially for Lipik-Tanklekhak). Document verification follows shor
6Stage 1 - Main Written Examination (Mukhya Pariksha)
7The Main Examination consists of 2 papers (total 400 marks). Paper 1: Marathi (50 Qs
8100 marks) and English (50 Qs
9100 marks) - Baaravi / 12th standard level
10medium Marathi and English
11objective multi-choice
121 hour. Paper 2: General Studies and Intelligence Test (100 Qs
13200 marks) - Padvi / graduation level
141 hour. Negative marking: 25% (1/4 mark) deducted per wrong answer. If more than one answer is given
15it is treated as wrong and 25% marks deducted. If final marks fall below the minimum cut-off after d
16the candidate's marks are calculated as zero (not negative).
17Stage 2 - Merit List and Preference Order (Lipik-Tanklekhak)
18For all posts: a General Merit List (Sarvasadharan Gunvatta Yadi) is prepared based on total marks i
19post-wise. For Lipik-Tanklekhak: after the General Merit List is published
20all candidates on the list must re-submit their Appointing Authority-wise preference order within th
21it will be treated as if no preference was given. Final Recommendation List is prepared considering
22Stage 3 - Document Verification (Pramanpatra Padataalni)
23Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification before or after the written exam result
24as decided by MPSC. Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced. Only d
25Stage 4 - Physical / Medical Examination (Duyyam Nirikshak Only)
26Recommended candidates for Duyyam Nirikshak
27Rajya Utpadan Shulk post must meet prescribed physical standards and will be medically examined by t
Exam Pattern
The Main Examination covers all 5 posts under a common written examination. Post-wise separate result processes apply. All questions are objective multiple choice. Negative marking of 25% per wrong answer applies.
How to Apply
- 1Candidates shall apply online through the MPSC portal (https://mpsconline.gov.in) only. No other mode of application will be accepted. Before applying, candidates must ensure they have qualified the Group-C Prelim 2025 and completed KYC on the MPSC portal. Detailed application instructions are available at https://mpsconline.gov.in and https://mpsc.gov.in.
- 2Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded (PDF format, min 50KB – max 400KB each):
- 3Proof of name at birth (SSC / equivalent certificate)
- 4Age proof
- 5Educational qualification certificates
- 6Social category (Magasavargiya) certificate
- 7Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate (Financial Year 2025-26)
- 8Valid Non-Creamy Layer (Non-Kimiyer) certificate (Financial Year 2025-26)
- 9PwBD (Divyang) certificate from competent authority
- 10Ex-Servicemen (Maaji Sainik) certificate
- 11Sports reservation eligibility proof - Sports Certificate required at document verification
- 12Orphan (Anath) reservation certificate
- 13Project Affected (Prakalpagrast) certificate
- 14Earthquake Affected (Bhookampgrast) certificate
- 15Part-time employee (Anshkalin Padvi) certificate
- 16Category change / inter-category claim certificate (Araakhiv Mahila, Magasavargiya, etc.)
- 17Proof of SC/ST name change if applicable
- 18Marathi language knowledge proof
- 19Small Family Declaration (Laghan Kutumbache Pratidnya)
- 20Typewriting certificate (Marathi and/or English - for Kar Sahayak and Lipik-Tanklekhak as applicable)
- 21Work experience certificate (if applicable for relevant post)
- 22Documents to be Produced at Document Verification:
- 23All original documents as listed above (plus self-attested photocopies)
- 24Printout of submitted application form
- 25Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN Card / Passport / Smart Card issued by DGA - original Aadhaar OTP or e-Aadhaar with colour printed photo mandatory)
- 26If name changed (marriage etc.) - notarized affidavit and relevant certificate from Marriage Registrar or Gazette Officer
- 27Sports certificate originals for sports quota candidates (verified by Sports Authority)
- 28Any other document claimed in the application
- 29Documents not submitted at the time of application cannot be added later. Candidates who do not produce originals at document verification will be disqualified and no extension will be granted under any circumstances.
- 30Apply Online at: https://mpsconline.gov.in → Login / Register → Advertisements → Advertisement No. 014/2026 → View → Check Eligibility → Apply
- 31For queries: Email: [email protected] | Phone: 022-69385900 | All revisions/corrigendum (if any) will be hosted on the official MPSC website only - candidates should visit regularly.
Important Instructions
Only candidates who have qualified the Maharashtra Gat-Ka Seva Sanyukt Purv Pariksha – 2025 (result declared 04 May 2026) are eligible to apply for this Main Exam. Non-qualified prelim candidates' applications will not be accepted. All reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/NT/DT/SBC) and other horizontal reservation claims (PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Orphan, Project-Affected etc.) must be properly supported by valid documents; category claims cannot be changed after application submission under any circumstances. For Lipik-Tanklekhak post, Appointing Authority-wise preference order must be submitted at the time of application. After merit list is published, candidates will again need to re-confirm preference order within the stipulated window - failure to do so will forfeit their allocation right. Candidates must mandatorily select options (Vikalp) for all posts they wish to be considered for. Posts not selected during application will not be considered, even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Negative marking applies: 25% (1/4) marks deducted for each wrong answer. Multiple answers to a single question also count as wrong. KYC completion on MPSC portal is mandatory before applying (per order ADR-2425/SIR.06/2025/MA.T., dated 20 June 2025). Application fee is non-refundable. After payment, fee cannot be adjusted for any other exam or selection process. Admit card (Hall Ticket) will be available on MPSC online portal 7 days before the exam. Candidates must download and bring it to the exam. Candidates must bring their own identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Smart Card) to the exam centre. Only original Aadhaar with OTP or colour-printed e-Aadhaar (with photo) is accepted - Aadhaar-based identity proof alone is valid without other documents. Once exam centre (district) is selected, it cannot be changed. Requests for centre change will not be entertained under any circumstances. Documents not uploaded at the time of application cannot be submitted later and no extension will be given. Candidates failing to produce originals at document verification will be disqualified. The entire recruitment process will be governed by applicable Maharashtra service entry rules for each respective post/department (as amended from time to time and as per MPSC / State Government circulars). If at any stage it is found that a candidate has given false information, hidden relevant facts, or submitted forged documents, their candidature will be cancelled and legal action will be taken. All corrigenda and updates will be published on the official MPSC website only - candidates must check regularly.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
The last date to apply online is 04 June 2026 (11:59 PM), while challan payment can be done till 06 June 2026.
Q2. Who is eligible for MPSC Group-C Main Examination 2025?
Only candidates who qualified the Group-C Preliminary Exam 2025 (held on 11 January 2026, result on 04 May 2026) are eligible.
Q3. How many vacancies are available in MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2025?
A total of 1884 vacancies have been announced across 5 posts.
Q4. What is the exam date for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
The main examination will be conducted on 12 July 2026.
Q5. What is the age limit for MPSC Group-C 2025?
The age limit is 19 to 38 years for General category candidates as on 01 February 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q6. What is the selection process for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
Selection is based on Main Written Exam (400 marks), followed by merit list and document verification.
Q7. Is there negative marking in MPSC Group-C Main Exam?
Yes, 25% (1/4th) marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q8. What is the exam pattern for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
The exam consists of 2 papers: Paper 1 (Marathi & English – 200 marks) and Paper 2 (General Studies & Intelligence – 200 marks).
What is the last date to apply for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
The last date to apply online is 04 June 2026 (11:59 PM), while challan payment can be done till 06 June 2026.
Who is eligible for MPSC Group-C Main Examination 2025?
Only candidates who qualified the Group-C Preliminary Exam 2025 (held on 11 January 2026, result on 04 May 2026) are eligible.
How many vacancies are available in MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2025?
A total of 1884 vacancies have been announced across 5 posts.
What is the exam date for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
The main examination will be conducted on 12 July 2026.
What is the age limit for MPSC Group-C 2025?
The age limit is 19 to 38 years for General category candidates as on 01 February 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the selection process for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
Selection is based on Main Written Exam (400 marks), followed by merit list and document verification.
Is there negative marking in MPSC Group-C Main Exam?
Yes, 25% (1/4th) marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the exam pattern for MPSC Group-C Main Exam 2025?
The exam consists of 2 papers: Paper 1 (Marathi & English – 200 marks) and Paper 2 (General Studies & Intelligence – 200 marks).
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