MPSC Rajyaseva Exam- Overview, Important Dates, Application

MPSC will hold State Service Exam for honorable positions such as  Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and many more. All applicants looking forward to applying for MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2021 will gain complete information regarding the process of applying along with the exam date. Also, you will be provided with all the information about the eligibility and selection process. Go through the article carefully to get complete knowledge about the related topics.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam- Overview

Recruitment Authority	MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission)
Official Website	https://mpsconline.gov.in/
Vacancies	390
Posts	Deputy Collector,  Assistant Superintendent of Police, Assistant State Tax Commissioner,   Assistant Director, etc.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam- Important Dates

Notification Released	4th October 2021
Application Start Date	5th October 2021
Last Date to Apply Online	31st October 2021
Admit Card Release Date	Yet to be declared
Preliminary Exam Date	2nd January 2022
Mains Exam Date	7th, 8th, 9th May 2022
Result Date	Yet to be declared

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2021 Posts Information

This year, MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) has released a recruitment notification for numerous posts on the official site https://mpsconline.gov.in/. MPSC Rajyaseva 2021 exam will be conducted to recruit a total of 390 posts. Here is the detailed information about the vacancies for the exam.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Posts	Number of Vacancies (Earlier)
Deputy Superintendent, State Excise	1
Assistant Commissioner, State Excise	1
Deputy Director of Industry (Technical)	4
Assistant Regional Transport Officer	4
Deputy Collector	12
Assistant Director, Maharashtra Finance & Accounts Services	15
Group Development Officer & Similar Group A posts	15
Deputy Superintendent, Land Records	15
Skill Development, Employment & Entrepreneurship Guidance Office	16
Deputy Superintendent of Police	16
Assistant State Tax Commissioner	16
Assistant Group Development Officer	17
Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies	18
Assistant Commissioner of Labor	22
Deputy Education Officer	25
Class Officer Group B	39
Govt Labor Officer	54
TOTAL	290

It must be noted that the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2020 exam cycle is presently active, and the applications for its mains exam were being accepted till 3rd October 2021. According to the latest notifications, the commission has increased the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam posts. The commission has increased by 100 posts for the Deputy Registrar Co-operative Society, Chief Officer Municipal Council, and Chief Officer Municipal Council. So, the number of posts are now increased to 390. 

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Online Application

The MPSC Rajyaseva online application procedure is accessible to all the applicants who want to apply for the MPSC Rajyaseva exam. Scroll down to get information about the online application and its process. Don’t forget to keep all your important documents intact while filling the online application form for the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam.

• Visit the official website of the MPSC, then click on the online application link that appears on the header.
• At the click of that link, you will be directed towards the online application portal, where you have to register yourself. 
• Now fill in all the details to get your Login ID and password.
• Fill the MPSC application form by selecting the exam as Rajyaseva Exam with your complete information like personal and educational details.
• After completing the details, upload all the necessary documents like mark sheets and other educational certificates.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button when the form is filled.
• Now you will be redirected towards the online payment portal. Pay the application fee via one of the available sources/modes.
• Complete the payment and get the MPSC application form printed once the payment is successful.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Application Fee

The application fee for MPSC Rajyaseva Exam is different for categories of applicants. The data in the table below shows the application fee for different categories. 

Category	Application Fee
General	Rs. 544
Reserved	Rs. 344

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Application Fee is non-refundable if paid once or even on the cancellation of your application form.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Selection Process

The selection process for the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam includes the following steps. Aspirants must pass through all these stages and clear them to get this position. The steps are as follows:

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Interview

Preliminary Exam:

The preliminary exam is a written assessment. It is the screening trial of aspiring candidates. You must have proficiency in general studies, aptitude, and logical reasoning to clear this stage.  You need to get more than cut-off marks to get into the next stage of selection, which is the main exam. MPSC Rajyaseva cut-off marks are directed by the higher authorities of MPSC. The preliminary exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers carry a total of 400 marks.

Mains Exam:

Like the Preliminary exam, the Mains exam is also a written assessment. Mains exam comprises six papers- Paper 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. These six papers carry a total of 800 marks.

Interview: 

The next phase of the selection process is the interview. The main purpose of the interview is to scrutinize your temperament, management skills, and personality traits.  

Document Verification: 

The final step is document verification.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to appear for the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam have been directed by MPSC higher authorities. The applicants must fulfill some requirements for these positions. Certain measures should be fulfilled by candidates which make them appropriate for these roles. If they cannot perform any condition as per eligibility criteria, it will lead to their application rejection.

Academic Qualification: 

All the aspirants for the posts of  MPSC Rajyaseva exam must have Bachelors or graduate degree from a renowned university. Also, the knowledge of the Marathi language is compulsory for all these positions. As per guidelines, some specific positions require special qualifications, which are listed below:

• Assistant Director, Maharashtra Finance & Accounts Services: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/CA/Outlaw Accounting by ICWA/Post Graduate Degree in Commerce/MBA (Finance)
• Technical  Deputy Director of Industry:  Engineering degree in Civil, Architecture, Town Planning, etc.
• Assistant Regional Transport Officer:  Engineering or Science degree  (Physics and Mathematics compulsory)

Nationality:

All the candidates should be citizens of India as per directives.

Age Limit:

The lower age limit for the positions of MPSC Rajyaseva Exams is 19 years. The minimum age limit is the same for all categories. But in the case of the upper age limit, some categories have the upper hand as the committee has given them relaxation. The categories are listed below, along with their maximum age limit:

Category	Upper Age Limit
General	38 Years
Reserved	43 Years
Ex-service persons	43 Years
Sportspersons with merit	43 Years
Disabled	45 Years

Physical Criteria:

There are Physical criteria for some posts of the MSPC Rajyaseva Exam set by the  MPSC Commission. You have to refer to the MPSC Rajyaseva official notification to know about the physical criteria of these posts like:

• DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police)
• ACP(Assistant Commissioner of Police)
• Regional Transport Officer

As already mentioned, initially, there will be a preliminary exam followed by the main exam. The syllabus for both the exams are given below: 

MSPC Rajyaseva Exam Syllabus

Preliminary Exam Syllabus: 

The preliminary Exam comprises two papers.

Syllabus of Paper 1- General Studies: 

• Indian History
• Geography
•  Current Affairs
•  Polity of Indian Government 
•  Economics
•  Social development
•  Environmental science and ecology.

Syllabus of Paper 2: Common State Aptitude Test (CSAT):

• Mental Ability
• Logical Reasoning and Analysis
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving Aptitude
• Communication Skills
• English Comprehensions

Mains Exam Syllabus: 

Mains Exam comprises six papers.

Syllabus of Paper 1:

• Essay writing
• Translation
• Precis Writing

Syllabus of Paper 2:

• Idioms and Phrases
• Vocabulary
• Punctuation
• Comprehension

Syllabus of Paper 3: 

Indian History-

• History of Modern India (1818-1857), particularly Maharashtra
• Establishment of British Rule in India
• Socio-Cultural Changes
• Social and Economic Awakening
• Emergence and growth of Indian Nationalism
• National Movement in Gandhi Era
• India after independence
• History and Geography
• Modern History
• British rule and freedom struggle
• Selected Social Reformers of Maharashtra
• The cultural heritage of Maharashtra

Syllabus of Paper 4:

• The Constitution of India
• Political System (Structure, Powers, and Functions of Government)
• State Government and Administration
• District Administration
• Rural and Urban Local Government
• Educational system
• Parties & Pressure Groups
• The Media
• The Electoral Process
• Administrative Law
• Central & State Government Privileges
• Some Pertinent Laws
• Social Welfare & Social Legislation
• Public services
• Control over Public Expenditure
• Legislation
• Election Process

Syllabus of Paper 5:

Human Resource Development-

• Human resource development in India
• Education
• Vocational Education
• Health
• Rural Development

Human Rights-

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights 
• Child, women, youth, and tribal Development
• Development of Socially Deprived Classes (SC, ST, VJ/NT, OBC, etc.)
• Welfare of Aged People
• Labour welfare
• Welfare of Disabled Persons
• People’s Rehabilitation
• International & Regional Organizations
• Consumer protection
• Values and Ethics

Syllabus of Paper 6:

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
• Indian Industry, Infrastructure, and Services Sector
• Food and nutrition 

Science and Technology Developments-

• Energy: Conventional & Non-conventional
• Computer & Information Technology
• Space Technology
• Biotechnology
• Nuclear Policy of India
• Disaster Management

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Interview Syllabus:

The candidate appears for the interview round after clearing the mains exam. A panel of unprejudiced and impartial judges is appointed for the interview of shortlisted candidates.

Some of the points which the judges use to judge the candidates are as follows:

• Candidates are judged based on their logical and inquisitive capabilities for a career in MPSC posts.
• Candidates selected for the interview must be update about current affairs within and outside the state.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Pattern:

MPSC Rajyaseva  Exam patterns for both preliminary and main exams are given below:

Preliminary Exam Pattern:

• The exam is conducted in Marathi and English languages.
• The time duration is 2 hours.
• The exam comprises MCQ’s (Multiple-choice questions).
• The total marks for the preliminary exam are 400.
• There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for every wrong answer.

	Subject	Level	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Paper I (MCQs)	General Studies	Degree level	100	200	2 hours
Paper-II (MCQs)	CSAT	Degree, 10th and 12th class	80	200	2 hours

Main Exam Pattern:

Mains consists of 6 papers as already discussed.

• The exam is conducted in Marathi and English languages.
• Paper 1 is the subjective type, and the rest are objective type.
• Paper 1 and 2 are language papers. 
• Papers 3, 4, 5, 6 are General Studies.
• The time duration is 3 hours for Paper 1, 1 hour for Paper 2 and 2 hours for Paper 3, 4, 5, 6.
• The total marks for the mains exam is 800.
• There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for every wrong answer in MCQ’s.

	Subject	Level	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Paper I(Descriptive)	Marathi & English	12th Std. level	–	100	3 hours
Paper-II(MCQs)	Marathi & English	12th Std. level	–	100	1 hour
Paper III(MCQs)	History, Geography, and Agriculture	Degree level	150	150	2 hours
Paper IV(MCQs)	Indian Polity and Law	Degree level	150	150	2 hours
Paper V(MCQs)	Human Resources Development and human rights	Degree level	150	150	2 hours
Paper VI(MCQs)	Science, Technology, and Economics	Degree level	150	150	2 hours

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Admit Card:

The MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Admit Card is the most vital document to be shown before entering the exam hall; without it, you won’t be allowed to sit for the exam. It can be downloaded from the official website of MPSC. To download MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Admit Card, you have to follow the following steps:

• Visit the official website of MPSC. 
•  MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Admit card will appear in recent notifications.
• Click on that link and enter your credentials.
• Download your Admit card and take its printout for further use.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Cut-Off:

For this exam, MPSC has already set the cut-off marks. Candidates have to score more than the cut-off marks in each level to become eligible for the next level. The cut-off for this year will be announced almost a month after the exam. The MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment exam cut off for last year’s exam was as given below:

Category – Open	Preliminary Cut-Off	Mains Cut-Off
General	197	459
Female	180	417
Sports	143	352
Orphan	140	298

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Result:

MPSC Rajyaseva exam results are anticipated to be announced almost a  month after each level. The authorities also declare the merit list along with the MPSC exam result. The merit list is the list of aspirants who have been shortlisted for the next level. For more updates, you have to visit the MPSC official website regularly.

So, we now know that there are three stages of the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam, the Prelims, the Mains, and the Interview rounds. All the information mentioned above can easily guide you through the process of applying and answering your exam with all the necessary details. We update information as we see on the official website and if you have more doubts, feel free to clarify them with us. 

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