MPSC exams are conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The MPSC conducts various recruitment examinations for Group A, B and C vacancies in the Maharashtra state administration.
Update for MPSC State Services Examination 2020 amid Covid-19 outbreak:
- MPSC State Services Examination has once again been postponed indefinitely due to the rising cases of Coronavirus in the state. The date for MPSC Prelims 2020 was revised to 26th April 2020 but it has now been postponed again and the new date will be announced by the commission later.
- MPSC has come out with a revised date for State Service Examination 2020. The MPSC Prelims 2020 which was scheduled for 5th April 2020 has now been revised to take place on 26th April 2020. The commission has mentioned that candidates should keep visiting the official website to stay updated with any revision or updates.
- The commission has released a circular stating the postponement of all the examination from March 1-7, till the situation is under control. However, the date of MPSC State Services Examination 2020, i.e. 5 April 2020, can be reconsidered keeping in check the health measures taken up by the government in that week.
Overview
MPSC Recruitment 2020 important highlights are given below
Highlights
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Job Type | State Govt |
| Job Name | Police Sub Inspector, Assistant Section Officer & State Tax Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 806 |
| Pay Scale | INR 38,600 – 122,800 |
| Job Location | Maharashtra |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 19th March 2020 |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
MPSC Salary
| Sr. No. | Post | Salary |
| 1. | Class- A Officer | ₹15600- ₹39100 Grade Pay according to rules |
| 2. | Class- B Officer | ₹9300- ₹34800 Grade Pay according to rules |
MPSC Recruitment 2020 Vacancy Details
As per the recruitment notification released by MPSC, overall 806 vacancies are available. The post wise vacancy details are given below
| Name of Post | No of Vacancies |
| Police Sub Inspector (PSI) | 650 |
| State Tax Inspector (STI) | 89 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | 67 |
| Total | 806 |
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MPSC Recruitment Qualifying Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have possessed Degree of any discipline from a recognized institute.
Age Limit
- The age limit should be 18 – 38 years of age for ASO & STI
- The age limit should be 19 – 31 years of age for PSI posts.
Mode of Application
- Interested and eligible applicants should apply to these MPSC Posts via online mode.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General Candidates | INR 374/- |
| Reserved Candidates | INR 274/- |
Selection Process
- The MPSC selection will be done based on the performance in the preliminary exam/ main exam/ interview.
How to apply for MPSC Recruitment 2020
The steps of how to apply for MPSC Post is given below
- Visit the official website of MPSC @ mpsc.gov.in
- Look for the advertisement “05-2020 – Maharashtra Subordinate Services Non-gazetted Group-B Combined Preliminary Examination 2020 – Advertisement” and click on it.
- On the next page, go through and check the eligibility requirement.
- Visit the webpage – www.mahampsc.mahaonline.gov.in
- Provide all your details, recheck the submitted details and then make the payment through the online mode itself and click on submit
- After submitting, download and take a hard copy of the application form.
MPSC State Services Exam Pattern 2020
MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2020
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Studies (GS) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
– The MPSC Prelims question paper is set in Bilingual languages – Marathi & English
The questions will be asked in Objective multiple choice questions format.
– Each Subject is of 200 marks
– The time duration of each subject is 2 hours.
– There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for wrong answers.
MPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2020
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration | Format |
| Paper 1 | Marathi/English | 100 | 3 Hours | Descriptive |
| Paper 2 | English/Marathi | 100 | 1 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 3 | GS Paper I: History, Geography, and Agriculture | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 4 | GS Paper II: Indian Polity and laws | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 5 | GS Paper III: Human Resource Development and Human Rights | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 6 | GS Paper IV: Science and Technology, Economy | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
– There are 6 compulsory papers in MPSC States Services exam
– The Language of all Papers is bilingual – Marathi & English
– There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for wrong answers.
MPSC Syllabus 2020: Prelims & Mains
MPSC Prelims Syllabus 2020
| General Studies | Current affairs
History Geography Polity and governance Economy Social Development Environment Science |
| CSAT | General mental ability
Logical reasoning & analytical ability Decision making problem-solving English Comprehension Interpersonal skills |
MPSC Mains Syllabus 2020
| Paper I: Marathi and English | Marathi (50 marks)
Essay writing Translation Precis writing English (50 marks) Essay writing Translation Precis writing |
| Paper II: Marathi & English
|
Marathi (50 marks)
Idioms & Phrases Synonyms/Antonyms Correct formation of words and sentences Punctuation Comprehension English (50 marks) Idioms & Phrases Synonyms/Antonyms Correct formation of words and sentences Punctuation Comprehension |
| Paper III: General Studies I (History & Geography) | History
History of Modern India (1818-1857) 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 Selected Social Reformers of Maharashtra Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra Geography Physical Geography Economic Geography of Maharashtra Human and Social Geography of Maharashtra Environmental Geography Population Geography Remote Sensing Geography and Agriculture Agroecology Climate Soils Water management |
| Paper IV: General Studies II (Indian Polity and Law)
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Constitution of India
Amendment Procedure and Major Amendments Political System State Government and Administration District Administration Rural and Urban Local Government Educational System Parties and Pressure Groups Media Electoral Process Administrative Law Central and State Government Privileges Social Welfare and Social Legislation Public Services Control over Public Expenditure
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| Paper V: General Studies III (Human Resource Development & Human Rights) | Human Resource Development in India
Education Health Rural Development Vocational Education Universal Declaration of Human Rights Child Development Women Development Youth Development Tribal Development Development for Socially deprived classes Welfare for aged People Labour Welfare Welfare of disabled persons People’s Rehabilitations International and Regional Organisations Consumer Protection Values and Ethics |
| Paper VI: General Studies IV (Economy & Science and Technology) | Indian Economy
Urban and Rural Infrastructure Development Industry Co-operation Economic reforms International Trade and International Capital Movements Measurement and estimate of poverty Economy of Maharashtra Macro Economics Public Finance and Financial Institutions Growth, Development and International Economics Indian Agriculture, Rural Development and Cooperation Food and Nutrition Indian Industry, Infrastructure and Services Sector Energy Computer and Information Technology Space Technology Biotechnology Nuclear Policy Disaster Management |
MPSC Interview 2020
Candidates who will be able to qualify Mains exam will get shortlisted for the MPSC State Services Interview round. The MPSC Interview is of total 100 marks. The Interview will test the personality suitability of the candidate for the applied post.
Syllabus:
Preliminary Syllabus:
- It consists of two papers i.e.
- General Studies (GS) and
- Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
- General Studies (GS): Current affairs, History, Geography, Polity and governance, Economy, Social Development, Environment, Science.
- CSAT:
(a) General mental ability, Basic numeracy
(b) LR (Logical reasoning) and analytical ability, Decision making and problem-solving
(c) English Comprehension, Interpersonal skills including communication skills, etc.
Main Syllabus:
- Basic Marathi and English language
- History, Geography, and Agriculture
- Indian polity and laws
- Human resource development and human rights
- Science and Technology and Economy
Interview: Overall Personality
Eligibility required for the post opted his/her knowledge level of social and national issues, awareness regarding events occurring around him/her, capacity to take decisions, presence of mind, etc. factors are considered.
Admit Card:
- Candidates who will appear in the MPSC State Civil Services examination can download the admit card from the direct activated link at official website mpsc.gov.in or mahampsc.mahaonline.gov.in.
- The MPSC Prelims admit card for the preliminary examination is expected to be available for download 10-15 days before the examination.
- We’ll update the direct link to download the hall ticket here. Continue checking this section for admit card link.
