The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released important changes regarding the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. The total number of vacancies has been increased from 5707 to 16717 for the examination.
The MPSC has also announced changes to the Preliminary Exam dates. It has released new application dates for eligible candidates.
The Preliminary Exam is now scheduled to be held on 24th January 2027.
MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2026 – Vacancies
The MPSC has increased the recruitment as more vacancies were requested by various government departments. The total number of vacancies has increased almost three-fold from 5707 to 16717.
The MPSC has also included 21 more cadres for the Group-C recruitment.
Some of the main cadres that will be recruited for are:
- Clerk-Typist
- Staff Nurse
- Village Revenue Officer (Talathi)
- Craft Instructor
- Assistant Agriculture Officer
- Civil Engineering Assistant
- Various Group-C Administrative and Technical roles.
- Candidates should look into the latest vacancies by cadre in the MPSC notification.
MPSC Group-C 2026 – Important Dates
Important dates for the MPSC Group-C examination are listed below:
- Total vacancies: 16717
- New vacancies: 11010
- New Application Date: 13th November 2026 to 27th November 2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: 24th January 2027
- Offline OMR Examination
- Candidates will be able to apply again on the portal.
New Application Date
The MPSC will open the online application for candidates between 13th November 2026 to 27th November 2026. Candidates who did not apply during the initial registration period will be able to apply.
Candidates who have already applied for the exam will not need to apply again. They will be given the opportunity to apply for their preferences of the new cadres.
The MPSC have also announced that eligible candidates will be given a one-off relaxation of 1 year on the upper age limit. Candidates should check the official guidelines for information on how this will affect them based on their category.
MPSC Group-C Preliminary Exam 2026 – Exam Pattern
The preliminary examination will be conducted in the traditional offline format. This will be using OMR sheets. All candidates will sit a common Preliminary Exam with all existing and new cadres.
The exam will be based on the syllabus published on 15th November 2022. Candidates should continue to prepare based on the syllabus.
Those sitting the main examination may have specific arrangements for those requiring specialised educational requirements. The MPSC will publish the appropriate examination schemes and syllabuses.
How to Apply for MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2026
When the online application opens, candidates should:
- Go to the official MPSC website (MPSC.gov.in).
- Find the Group-C Services Combined Examination 2026 notification.
- Register/Log In.
Fill out your personal and educational information.
Choose your eligible post/cadre.
Upload your documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and keep a copy of your confirmation.
Make sure to frequently check the new notification for any updates regarding vacancies, eligibility, application and exam dates.
For more details at 👍 Maharashtra Public Service Commission
