The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) notified on its official Twitter (now X) regarding the postponement of the MPSC Prelims Exam 2024. The exam date has now been revised for the second time. As of now, no new dates have been released by the officials. We advise candidates to continue with their preparation until the new MPSC Prelims Exam Date 2024 is released. Check the MPSC Exam Pattern, preparation tips, and other details here.
MPSC Notification Exam Date 2024
Initially, the MPSC Prelims Exam was scheduled to be held on 21st July 2024 but later it was postponed to 25th August 2024. Now, the exam has been postponed again. MPSC announced the news on its official X account on 22nd August 2024.
Check the official tweet by MPSC below:
MPSC Recruitment 2024- Summary
The details for MPSC Recruitment 2024 have been summarised in the table below.
| Particular | Event |
| Recruitment Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Name | MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2024 |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Vacancy | 524 |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Job Location | Maharashtra |
| Official Site | www.mpsc.gov.in |
MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2024- Important Dates
It is important for the candidates to keep a track of all the important dates of the MPSC Rajyaseva Dates 2024. In the table below, we have discussed about all the important dates for MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2024.
| Events | Date |
| Notification Release Date | Released |
| MPSC Application Date 2024 | 9 May to 24 May 2024 |
| MPSC Prelims Hall Ticket | TBA |
| MPSC Civil Services Combined Prelims Exam 2024 | TBA |
| MPSC Civil Services Combined Prelims Result 2024 | TBA |
| Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services Group-A & Group-B Main Exam – 2024 | TBA |
| Maharashtra Electrical Engineering Services Group-B Main Exam – 2024 | TBA |
| Inspector, Metrology, Group-B Main Examination 2024 | TBA |
| Food and Drug Administrative Services, Group-B Main Examination 2024 | TBA |
MPSC Notification 2024 PDF
The MPSC Notification 2024 PDF was released on the official website for Group A and B. The notification PDF contains the details of the recruitment like eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, and other important details. The link to download the MPSC Notification 2024 has been shared below.
MPSC Rajyaseva Vacancy 2024
524 vacancies have been released for the MPSC Civil Service Exam 2024. The vacancies have been released for Group A and B posts. The details of the MPSC Rajyaseva Vacancy 2024 have been tabulated below.
| Post | Vacancy |
| State Service | 431 |
| Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services | 45 |
| Maharashtra Forest Service | 48 |
| Total | 524 |
MPSC Online Form 2024
The MPSC Online Application Process 2024 has been concluded. And now candidates whose application forms have been accepted will be allotted the admit cards for the prelims exam. The application form was submitted online.
MPSC Rajyaseva Application Fee 2024
The application fee payment for the Maharashtra Civil Service Combined Exam 2024 is paid online through a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Alternatively, various other online methods are available for submitting the application fee. The application fee varies category-wise.
| Category | Fess |
| General Category | Rs. 394/- |
| EXSM Category | Rs. 44/- |
| Reserved Category | Rs. 294/- |
MPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024
The MPSC Eligibility Criteria are the factors set by the commission for the candidates to be eligible to fill the application form. These criteria depend on various factors such as age limit, age relaxation, educational qualification, work experience, nationality, and physical fitness.
The requirements for the MPSC Exam are explained below as mentioned in the official notification.
| Factors | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age Limit (as of 1st March 2024) | Minimum: 18 years Maximum: 38 years |
| Age Relaxation | Reserved /Orphans: 43 years Backward Classes: 43 years Ex-servicemen (General): 43 years Qualified player (General/Backward Classes): 43 years Ex-servicemen (Backward Classes): 48 years Disabled person: 45 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any domain from any recognised university |
| Work Experience | No |
| Number of Attempts | General: 6 OBC: 9 SC/ST: Unlimited |
| Domicile | Maharashtra, Indian |
| Language Known | Marathi |
For some specific posts, physical fitness criteria are also required. Get to know more about the MPSC Eligibility Physical measurements.
MPSC Selection Process
The recruitment process for the Maharashtra Rajyaseva Combined Civil Service Exam is conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The MPSC selection process takes place in three stages, in which two stages are written and the last stage is the personality test stage.
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
MPSC 2024 Exam Pattern
To successfully prepare for the MPSC exam, candidates should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the MPSC syllabus and exam pattern. This understanding provides crucial insights into the exam’s structure, including details such as maximum marks, exam duration, and the marking scheme.
MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
MPSC Prelims exam of Maharashtra Rajyaseva Exam is the first stage of the exam. Details of the Maharashtra Civil Service Prelims exam pattern and syllabus are given below. Candidates can also download the syllabus PDF.
The MPSC Prelims Exam consists of two compulsory objective papers. Both papers are of 2 hours each.
- This paper is screening in nature so marks of both papers will be considered for qualifying candidates for the mains exam.
- Both Paper I and Paper II have negative markings for all the incorrect answers.
- There shall be a negative marking of 1/4 of the marks allocated to the question in Paper 1 & 2. The questions on decision-making in Paper 2 do not have negative marks if incorrectly answered.
- Candidates need to score minimum marks as decided by the commission to qualify for the main exam.
- All the questions are set in English and Marathi except for those questions which are meant to test the candidate’s knowledge of English.
| Paper No. | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Standard | Duration | Nature of Paper |
| Paper I | 100 | 200 | Degree | 2 hours | Objective |
| Paper II | 80 | 200 | A mix of Degree and School (depends on the topic – refer below) | 2 hours | Objective |
Check Details: MPSC Exam Pattern
MPSC Mains Exam Pattern
The exam consists of six papers covering a range of subjects and testing various skills through both descriptive and objective formats. These papers assess language proficiency, general studies, ad specific topics like human rights, economics, and Indian politics. The language papers focus on Marathi and English, while the general studies papers examine broader subjects like history, geography, and development.
- This exam is both scoring and qualifying in nature.
- Candidates need to attempt all the papers to qualify for the next round.
- There is a negative marking in the objective question papers.
- The medium of the paper is Marathi & English except for the language paper.
| Subject | Medium | Nature of Question | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Marathi & English Language (Essay/Translation/Precis) | Marathi & English | Descriptive | 100 | 03 Hours |
| Marathi & English Language (Essay/Grammar/Comprehension) | Marathi & English | MCQ | 100 | 01 Hour |
| GS Paper I: History, Geography, and Agriculture | Marathi & English | MCQ | 150 | 02 Hours |
| GS Paper II: Indian Constitution and Indian Politics | Marathi & English | MCQ | 150 | 02 Hours |
| GS Paper III: Human Rights and Human Resource Development | Marathi & English | MCQ | 150 | 02 Hours |
| GS Paper IV: Economy and Planning, Economics of Development and Agriculture, Science and Technology Development | Marathi & English | MCQ | 150 | 02 Hours |
MPSC 2024 Interview
The last stage of the MPSC Selection Process is the Interview or Personality Test in which candidates who clear the MPSC Mains exam, have to appear before the commission. A panel of members who are unbiased and competent evaluates the candidate based on their mental ability, decision-making ability, problem-solving ability, awareness of the current events of the country, and special reference to Maharashtra. The Interview is conducted for 275 marks.
MPSC Admit Card 2024
The admit card for the MPSC Exams will be out seven days before the exam date. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website. The admit card consists the details such as the candidate’s name, exam venue, exam date and time, photographs, roll number, registration number, and password.
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