Sarkari NaukriApplication ClosedGovernment Verified

MPSC Rajyaseva Civil Services Examination 2026 — 524 Group A & B Gazetted Posts

Maharashtra Public Service Commission • 524 Vacancies • Maharashtra

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 9 September 2026Latest editorial review

Quick Recruitment Facts

Job At A Glance • Verified Government Parameters

Factual Snapshot
Application ClosedThe application window has closed. You can view the official notification or portal.
Official PortalDownload PDF

Recruiting Authority

Maharashtra Public Service Commission

Advt No: 014/2026

Total Vacancies

524 Posts

Maharashtra

Last Date to Apply

25 January 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline / Engineering / Agriculture as applicable

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

19 – 38 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Matrix Level S-15 (Rs. 41,800 - 1,32,300) to Level S-20

Recruitment Overview

MPSC combined preliminary examination for appointment to Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Tehsildar.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

5 January 2026

Online registration opens

closed

Last Date to Apply

25 January 2026

Closing of online application

closed

Exam Date

28 April 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

closed

Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Maharashtra State Civil Services (Dy Collector, DSP, Tehsildar) 205 Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Maharashtra Engineering Services (Civil / Electrical / Mech) 180 Degree in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
Maharashtra Forest Services (Assistant Conservator / RFO) 139 Degree in Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Geology, Maths, Physics

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree in any discipline / Engineering / Agriculture as applicable
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range19 to 38 years for Open; 19 to 43 years for Reserved categories as on 01 November 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

OBC/SC/ST/VJNT/EWS: 5 years (up to 43 years) | PwD: up to 45 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Maharashtra State Civil Services (Dy Collector, DSP, Tehsildar)205Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Maharashtra Engineering Services (Civil / Electrical / Mech)180Degree in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
Maharashtra Forest Services (Assistant Conservator / RFO)139Degree in Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Geology, Maths, Physics
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

Open / General Category: ₹394 | Backward Classes / EWS / Orphans: ₹294 | Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (Nil)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Exam (400 Marks)
  2. 2Stage 2: Main Examination (Service-wise Conventional Papers, 800 Marks)
  3. 3Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test (100 Marks)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Merit List and Service Allocation
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Prelims Paper 1: General Studies (100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours)
  • Prelims Paper 2: CSAT (80 Questions, 200 Marks, 33% Qualifying)
  • Negative Marking in Prelims: 1/4th (25%) deduction per wrong answer
  • Mains: Marathi & English (Qualifying), GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV (150M each), Optional/Service Papers
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

Application Portal (Closed) — Official portal reference linkVisit LinkDownload Notification PDF — Official bilingual advertisementDownload PDFVisit Official Website — Recruiting body portalVisit Link
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: 014/2026

Current Stage:Provisional Answer Key & Objections

33%
1

Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (014/2026) published by Maharashtra Public Service Commission.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 5 Jan 2026 – 25 Jan 2026

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Completed

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Written / CBT Examination

Completed

Examination successfully concluded.

Timeline: 28 Apr 2026
5

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Live Now

Provisional answer key and candidate response sheets published.

Timeline: 6 May 2026Tier-1 Verified
Check Provisional Key
6

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified
7

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
9

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited

Connected Digital Dwara Milestone Pages

Provisional Key

MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims First Answer Key 2026 Released — Download Paper 1 & 2 Keys

View Details

Related Government Notifications

End: 27 April 2026Official Verified

TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 — 90 Deputy Collector & DSP Vacancies in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission8/9/2026
View Notification
End: 2 May 2026Official Verified

HPPSC HPAS 2026 Notification — Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Examination

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission8/9/2026
View Notification
End: 1 March 2026Official Verified

JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2026 — 342 Administrative & Police Posts

Jharkhand Public Service Commission8/9/2026
View Notification
Official Provenance VerifiedTier 1 — Primary Official Source

Authority: Maharashtra Public Service Commission

Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
Official Portal↗View Official Notification PDF↗

Related Tags

#mpsc#civil-services#maharashtra#rajyaseva
SearchOfficial PortalPDF