MPSC PSI Exam- Overview, Vacancy Details, Eligibility Criteria

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) released a notification on 28th October 2021 regarding the recruitment to various posts for the 2021-22 batch. The commission conducts many recruitment exams for Group A, B, and C positions in various departments of the Maharashtra state administration. It has announced 666 vacancies, 376 of which are for Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) posts.

The MPSC released an announcement on its official website, inviting qualified individuals to apply. The online application window was open from 29th October 2021 to 30th November 2021. This exam has attracted many applicants because it provides a diverse and unparalleled career path and comes with a respectable salary and a long list of additional benefits. Continue reading to learn more about the MPSC PSI Exam.

MPSC PSI Exam: Overview

Particulars	Information
Exam	MPSC PSI Exam 2021-22
Exam Conducting Body	Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Post Name	Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)
Total Vacancy	376
Mode of Application	Online
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Physical Test, and Interview
Official Website	MPSC

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission holds an annual state-level MPSC PSI Exam to select eligible candidates for various posts in its various departments. Commission members prefer candidates who are well-educated and daring to fill open positions. When it comes to protecting the state’s interests, being a police sub-inspector means more than just a job. As a result, the selection process begins with a very high bar. An extensive screening process ensures that only those who meet strict criteria get the PSI rank. 

MPSC PSI Exam: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	28th October 2021
Starting Date of Application Process	29th October 2021
Last date Of Application Process	30th November 2021
Prelims Exam Date	26th February 2022
Result Date	To be announced

MPSC PSI Exam: Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancy
General	94
SC	76
ST	39
OBC	11
Other Reserved	156
Total	376

MPSC PSI Exam: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the qualifications and age criteria outlined in the official notification. We encourage our readers to review the MPSC PSI Exam eligibility requirements below before filling out the application form. 

Post	Educational Qualification	Age
PSI Grade-B	Graduate from any recognized university under Maharashtra Government Knowledge of the Marathi language is compulsory	19-31 years

Age Limit

Age requirements are 19 years minimum and 31 years maximum for general category candidates. There is a relaxation on the upper age limit for the reserved category candidates, which is listed in the table below:

Category	Upper Age Limit
General	31 years
Reserved	34 years
Ex-Serviceman	36 years
Ex-Serviceman (Reserved)	39 years
Proficient player	36 years
Proficient player (Reserved)	39 years

Nationality

The candidate must be an Indian national.

Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the physical requirements listed below to be considered for the MPSC PSI position.

• For Male Candidates:
  • Height: 165cm (minimum)
  • Chest: 79cm without expansion and capacity to expand 5cm
• For Female Candidates
  • Height: 157cm 
  • Chest: no chest measurements are required

Note: Persons with disabilities are not eligible for the recruitment.

MPSC PSI Exam: Selection Process 

The commission recruits the candidates based on the overall performances in Prelims, Mains, Physical Test, and Interview and the vacancies available for the PSI position. Candidates have to clear all four stages and perform well during the training to get recruitment into the MPSC. 

For the MPSC PSI Recruitment, there are four stages of selection. 

The nature of each stage is qualifying in nature. The commission will call only those candidates for the next stage who will clear the last stage. Four stages of the selection process for the MPSC PSI Exam are:

Prelims Exam: The weightage of the prelims exam is 100 marks. This is the first stage for candidates to fill out an online application form within the specified time as declared by the MPSC. It is a computer-based exam and comprises 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. The candidates who will score the minimum qualifying marks will only be eligible for the second stage.

Mains Exam: The weightage of the second stage is 200 marks. It comprises two computer-based tests, each of 100 marks. Paper I of the mains exam is the same for all candidates, while Paper II is based on the candidate’s post.

Physical Test (PST): The MPSC will conduct this test for those candidates who clear the mains exam. This test is to check the physical fitness of the candidates and know whether they fit the eligibility requirement of the post.

Gender of Candidates	Iron Ball throw	Pull-ups	Brisk Walking	Race
Male Candidates	7.260 kg	8	Not applicable	800 m
Female Candidates	4 kg	Not applicable	3 km	1000 m

Interview: Only those candidates who have passed the PST will be called for the last round of interviews, which carries 40 points. During this stage, the interviewers test the candidate’s mental and emotional level along with their knowledge of current affairs and more. This is the most crucial stage, and candidates must have thorough knowledge about the field to clear this stage.

MPSC PSI Exam: Exam Pattern

We advise applicants to familiarize themselves with the exam patterns for the preliminary and mains exams to devise an effective study plan. The following are the exam patterns:

Prelims Exam Pattern

Exam	Exam Mode	Paper	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration	Marking Scheme	Remarks
Prelims	Computer-Based MCQ Test	General Awareness	100	100	1 hour	Negative Marking  1 mark for the right answer -0.25 for every wrong answer	The exam is qualifying in nature

Mains Exam Pattern

Exam	Exam Mode	Paper	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
MainsPaper-I	Computer-Based MCQ Test	Marathi, English, General Knowledge	100	100	1 Hour
MainsPaper-II	Computer-Based MCQ Test	General Knowledge, Aptitude, Mental Ability	100	100	1 Hour

The medium of exam for Prelims and Mains is English and Marathi. There is a negative marking for both Paper I and Paper II, in which one mark is for every right answer and -0.25 marks for every wrong one. The mains exam is qualifying in nature.

MPSC PSI Exam: Syllabus

Take a close look at the MPSC PSI Syllabus details below and plan your study strategy accordingly.

General Knowledge

• Culture & Heritage of India
• Current Events – National, International
• General Politics
• Geography of India
• History of India
• Indian Constitution
• Science & Technology
• Social Events related to India

Reasoning

• Alphabet Series
• Analogy
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Blood Relations
• Clocks & Calendars
• Coding-Decoding
• Cubes and Dice
• Decision Making
• Directions
• Embedded Figures
• Mirror Images
• Non-Verbal Series
• Number Ranking
• Number Series

General English and Marathi

• Antonyms
• Comprehension
• Error Correction
• Fill in the Blanks
• Grammar
• Idioms & Phrases
• Passage Completion
• Sentence Completion
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Synonyms
• Theme detection
• Unseen Passages
• Vocabulary
• Word Formation

Aptitude

• Average
• Boats and Streams
• Compound Interest
• Data Interpretation
• Fundamental Arithmetical operations
• HCF & LCM Discounts
• Number Systems
• Percentages
• Problems on Ages
• Profit and Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Simple Interest
• Simplification 
• Time, Work, Distance

MPSC PSI Exam: Application Procedure

Follow the step-by-step process mentioned below to fill out the online application form, which remains available on the site for a limited time.

• Step 1: Visit the MPSC’s official website.
• Step 2: Look for the Application Form Link.
• Step 3: Register yourself with your name, email, and phone number.
• Step 4: You will get your application number and password via mail and message.
• Step 5: Log in with your credentials received via mail.
• Step 6: Fill in all required fields, such as date of birth, educational details, category, etc.
• Step 7: Upload your photo and signature (jpeg files). Cross-check the information you filled in.
• Step 8: Pay the required application fee via net baking, credit/debit card, UPI, or other prescribed online mode.
• Step 9: Click the Submit button. 
• Step 10: Download the application form and save it for future references.

MPSC PSI Exam: Application Fee

To appear for the MPSC PSI Exam, all candidates have to pay a fee when submitting application forms. If authorities find any submission without fee, they will reject that straightway. The application fee is different for general and reserved category candidates. The fee for different categories is as follows:

Category	Application Fees
General	Rs. 394/-
Reserved	Rs. 294/-

MPSC PSI Exam: Admit Card

The MPSC officials usually release the MPSC PSI Admit Card on their official website 10 to 15 days before the exam. The admit card is the entry ticket that all candidates must-have during the examination. Only candidates the authorities will find eligible for the MPSC PSI Exam will get the admit cards. We have outlined the steps for downloading the admit card to make the process easier for our readers. 

The following is a step-by-step procedure for downloading the MPSC PSI Admit Card:

• Step 1: Navigate to the official website and search for the Download Admit Card link.
• Step 2: Enter your registration number and password to log in.
• Step 3: A new window will open, displaying the admit card.
• Step 4: Double-check the information on the card to ensure that it is correct.
• Step 4: If everything appears to be in order, download the pdf file.
• Step 5: Save to your system and print three to four copies for future reference. 

Note: If you find any discrepancy in the admit card, report that immediately to the authorities and get that corrected.

MPSC PSI Exam: Cut-Off Marks

Candidate cut-off scores are the minimum marks required to progress through selection. Each stage has different cut-off marks for different categories. The authorities compile cut-off lists based on the results of the candidates, the level of difficulty of the exam, and other factors and publish them on their official website. They release separate cut-off lists for the preliminaries and mains exams to make candidates aware of the minimum required marks for the next stage. 

We urge the candidates to review last year’s cut-off lists to be aware of the minimum marks needed to qualify for the MPSC PSI positions.

Prelims Cut-Off List for 2019

Category	Cut-Off Marks
General	44
SC	42
ST	36
OBC	44

Mains Cut-Off List for 2019

Category	Cut-Off Marks
General	125
SC	103
ST	93
OBC	115

MPSC PSI Exam: Answer Key

The officials release answer keys for prelims and mains exams before the result. Candidates can get a rough idea of their marks and performance by using these answer keys. The MPSC will release the preliminary prelims answer key first, followed by the final updated prelims answer key in the event of any corrections. The MPSC will follow the same procedure for the mains exam answer keys.

MPSC PSI Exam: Result

The officials release prelims results first, and then after the mains exam, its results. After the selection process has concluded, they also announce the final results on their official website. The results include section-wise marks of each student. Those who pass the prestigious MPSC PSI Exam will appear on the final list of candidates. 

Conclusion 

We sincerely hope that this guide will assist you in preparing for the MPSC PSI Exam. PSI is one of the most prestigious and secure jobs offered by MPSC. Thus, the level of competition is very high. We encourage our readers to study hard using previous year’s question papers, good reference books, and online mock tests. Also, stay updated with the latest information about the exam through the official website or this guide.

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