Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released Advertisement No. 017/2026 for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for 2,619 vacancies across five cadres under various departments of the Government of Maharashtra.
Total Vacancies: 2,619
- Clerk-Typist: 1,864 posts (Pay Level S-6: Rs.19,900-63,200)
- Tax Assistant: 282 posts (Pay Level S-10: Rs.25,500-81,100)
- Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI): 461 posts (Pay Level S-15: Rs.38,600-1,22,800)
- Industry Inspector: 9 posts (Pay Level S-23: Rs.35,400-1,12,400)
- Technical Assistant: 3 posts (Pay Level S-8: Rs.29,200-92,300)
Salary: As per 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA) and other admissible allowances as per Maharashtra government rules.
Essential Qualification (Post-wise):
Clerk-Typist: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Marathi typing speed of 30 WPM OR English typing speed of 40 WPM.
Tax Assistant: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Marathi typing speed of 30 WPM AND English typing speed of 40 WPM.
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI): 10th pass with Diploma or Degree in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute or university.
Industry Inspector: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Architecture/Town Planning, OR Degree in Science from a recognised university.
Technical Assistant: Graduate degree from a recognised university.
Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026):
- General (Open): 18 to 38 years
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 18 to 43 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per MPSC rules for reserved categories.
Application Fee:
- General (Unreserved): Rs.544
- SC/ST/Female/Other Categories: Rs.344
- Fee payable online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI or through SBI Challan
Selection Process:
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (CBT): 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 60 minutes. Subjects: General Studies, Mental Ability, Current Affairs. Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
Stage 2 – Main Examination (CBT/Descriptive): Details to be announced for candidates qualifying the prelims.
Stage 3 – Typing Test: For Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant posts. Marathi typing at 30 WPM and/or English typing at 40 WPM.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release: 25 June 2026
- Online Application Start: 27 June 2026 (2:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for SBI Challan Payment: 20 July 2026 (Banking Hours)
- Preliminary Exam Date: 27 September 2026
How to Apply:
1. Visit https://mpsconline.gov.in
2. Complete KYC verification and register on the portal
3. Fill the online application form with personal and educational details
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents
5. Pay the application fee online or via SBI Challan
6. Submit the form and save the acknowledgement for future reference
For more details, refer to the official notification on the MPSC website at www.mpsc.gov.in.