MPSC Group C Syllabus 2026 – Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern, 5707 Posts (Exam Date 03 Jan 2027)
MPSC Group C Syllabus 2026 – Complete Prelims & Mains Syllabus, Exam Pattern & 5707 Posts (Exam Date 03 January 2027)
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is conducting the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026) for a total of 5,707 posts. As per the latest corrigendum, the Preliminary Examination will be held on 03 January 2027 in Offline (OMR-based) mode. This article provides the complete and detailed MPSC Group C Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims and Mains, exam pattern, and full vacancy list.
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MPSC Group C 2026 – Important Dates (Updated)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 017/2026 |
| Previous Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Revised Prelims Exam Date | 03 January 2027 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Exam Centres | All District Centres in Maharashtra |
MPSC Group C 2026 – Complete Vacancy Details (Total 5,707 Posts)
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Department / Details | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gram Revenue Officer (Talathi), Group-C | Revenue & Forest Department | 1,539 |
| 2 | Clerk-Typist | Revenue & Forest Department | 480 |
| 3 | Clerk-Typist | Registration & Stamps Department | 339 |
| 4 | Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (Technical) | Agriculture & Fisheries Department | 254 |
| 5 | Clerk-Typist | Controller of Rationing & Director of Civil Supplies | 230 |
| 6 | Clerk-Typist | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection | 155 |
| 7 | Clerk-Typist | Tribal Development Department | 69 |
| 8 | Assistant Superintendent | Agriculture & Animal Husbandry | 11 |
| 9 | Senior Record Keeper / Senior Clerk / Record Keeper | State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission | 11 |
| 10 | Clerk-Typist | Mantralaya Departments & State Government Offices | 1,864 |
| 11 | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) | Home (Transport) Department | 461 |
| 12 | Tax Assistant | – | 282 |
| 13 | Industry Inspector | – | 9 |
| 14 | Technical Assistant | – | 3 |
| Total | 5,707 | ||
MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Aptitude / General Studies |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Medium | Marathi & English |
MPSC Group C Syllabus 2026 (Detailed)
1. History
- Modern Indian History
- History of Maharashtra
- Indian Freedom Movement
- Important historical events and personalities
2. Geography
- Geography of Maharashtra
- Physical features of India
- Climate and rainfall
- Rivers and irrigation projects
- Agriculture and crops
- Industries and natural resources
3. Economics
- Indian Economy
- National Income
- Agriculture sector
- Banking system
- Poverty and unemployment
- Budget and fiscal policy
- Economic reforms
4. Political Science
- Indian Constitution
- Fundamental Rights and Duties
- State Government
- Public Administration
- Governance system
5. General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Human health and hygiene
- Environmental science
6. Current Affairs
- National and International Events
- Maharashtra Current Affairs
- Government Schemes
- Awards and Sports News
- Important Economic and Political Developments
7. Arithmetic
- Number System
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Profit and Loss
- Average
- Time and Work
- Simple and Compound Interest
8. Intelligence Test
- Logical Thinking
- Analytical Ability
- Problem Solving Skills
- Decision Making Ability
MPSC Group C Mains Exam Pattern 2026 (Official)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | Marathi | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| English | 50 | 100 | ||
| Paper-2 | General Studies & Intelligence Test | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
| Total | 200 | 400 |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus 2026 (Official Detailed)
Paper-1: Marathi & English
- Marathi: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Idioms & Phrases, Comprehension
- English: Common Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Grammar, Idioms & Phrases, Comprehension
Paper-2: General Studies & Intelligence Test
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Current Affairs (National + Maharashtra)
- Quantitative Aptitude / Arithmetic & Statistics
- Right to Information Act 2005 & Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act 2015
- Indian Constitution, Political System, Local Self Government, Judiciary
- History of Modern India with special reference to Maharashtra (1848–1957)
- Geography of Maharashtra and India (Physical, Climate, Agriculture, Industries, Environment, GIS, Remote Sensing)
- General Science and Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT)
- Economy and Development (Macro Economics + Indian Economy with focus on Maharashtra)
Preparation Tips for MPSC Group C 2026
- Give special focus to Maharashtra History, Geography, Economy and Current Affairs.
- Practice previous year question papers and full-length mock tests regularly.
- Improve speed and accuracy due to negative marking.
- For Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant posts, start practising Marathi (30 wpm) and English (40 wpm) typing.
- Regularly visit the official website mpsc.gov.in for updates.
The revised exam date of 03 January 2027 gives candidates sufficient time for preparation. Start studying systematically according to the official syllabus. Best of luck!
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Disclaimer: Information is based on official MPSC notifications and corrigenda. Candidates should always verify the latest details on the official website mpsc.gov.in.
