MPSC Group C Combined Preliminary Exam 2026 - 16717 Posts, Fresh Online Form 13 to 27 Nov
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has greatly expanded the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Exam 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026). The exam was first advertised on 25 June 2026 for 2,619 posts, and 3,088 posts were added in July. Through a corrigendum and press note dated 6 November 2026, the total has now been raised to 16,717 posts (5,707 + 11,010), with 21 more Group-C cadres brought into the same exam. Because of this, MPSC is giving a fresh chance to apply from 13 to 27 November 2026. The preliminary exam has been moved from 3 January to 24 January 2027 and will now be held offline on OMR sheets.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Original Advt 017/2026 (25 June 2026): Clerk-Typist 1864, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector 461, Tax Assistant 282, Industry Inspector 9, Technical Assistant 3 | 2619 |
| Added by corrigendum of 22 July 2026 (additional requisitions) | 3088 |
| Added by corrigendum of 6 November 2026 (21 more Group-C cadres and posts) | 11010 |
| Total | 16717 |
Eligibility
For most cadres, such as Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant and Technical Assistant, you need a degree from a recognised university. Clerk-Typists also need a government typing certificate for Marathi 30 wpm or English 40 wpm, and Tax Assistants need both. Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector needs SSC plus a 3-year diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (or a listed equivalent), a valid driving licence and set physical standards. Industry Inspector needs an engineering/technology diploma or a science degree. The newly added cadres have their own qualifications, listed in Appendix-1 of the 6 November corrigendum. Knowledge of Marathi is required.
Under the original advertisement, age is counted as on 1 October 2026. The minimum age is 19 years (18 for Tax Assistant), and the maximum is 38 years for the open category and 43 years for backward classes, EWS and orphans; PwBD candidates can apply up to 45. In its press note of 6 November 2026, MPSC said that a one-time relaxation of one year in the upper age limit, given by the Government Resolution dated 5 November 2026, will apply to this exam. This lets more candidates apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement No. 017/2026 | 25 June 2026 |
| Earlier Application Window | 27 June to 17 July 2026 |
| Corrigendum and Press Note (posts raised to 16717) | 6 November 2026 |
| Fresh Application / Option Window | 13 November to 27 November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (rescheduled, offline OMR) | 24 January 2027 (earlier 3 January 2027) |
Application Fee
| Preliminary Exam - Open (Unreserved) | ₹394 |
| Preliminary Exam - Backward Classes / EWS / Orphan | ₹294 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹44 |
| Main Exam (later) | ₹544 / ₹344 / ₹44 |
| Payment Mode | Online (credit/debit card, net banking) or SBI challan; bank charges and taxes extra; non-refundable |
Salary / Pay
The pay matrix levels in the original advertisement are: Clerk-Typist S-6 (₹19,900-63,200), Tax Assistant S-8 (₹25,500-81,100), Technical Assistant S-10 (₹29,200-92,300), Industry Inspector S-13 (₹35,400-1,12,400) and Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector S-14 (₹38,600-1,22,800). Dearness allowance and other allowances are paid as per rules. Pay for the newly added cadres will be as per their own service rules.
Selection Process
Everyone first takes the Combined Preliminary Exam of 100 marks, now on 24 January 2027 in offline OMR mode. Based on it, MPSC will shortlist candidates for the Combined Main Exam (400 marks) for cadres that need a general degree, and for separate main exams for cadres that need special qualifications (the AMVI main exam is of 300 marks). Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant candidates must hold the typing qualification. Final selection follows merit, preferences and document verification.
How to Apply
Apply on mpsconline.gov.in between 13 and 27 November 2026. New candidates must create a profile, complete KYC, upload documents and pay the fee. Candidates who applied earlier do not need to apply again for the same cadres, but they can use this window to choose newly added cadres they are eligible for. MPSC's corrigendum of 13 November also asks earlier applicants to use the 'Qualification Update' option in their profile where needed. The prelim fee is ₹394 for the open category, ₹294 for backward classes, EWS and orphans and ₹44 for ex-servicemen, plus bank charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in MPSC Group C 2026 now?
16,717 posts after the corrigendum of 6 November 2026 (5,707 earlier + 11,010 new).
What are the dates for the fresh application?
13 to 27 November 2026 on mpsconline.gov.in.
When is the MPSC Group C prelims 2026?
24 January 2027, offline on OMR sheets (moved from 3 January 2027).
Do I need to apply again if I applied in June-July?
No, your earlier application stays valid; you can use the window to opt for newly added cadres you are eligible for.
What is the age limit?
19-38 years for open category (43 for reserved) as on 1 October 2026, with a one-time one-year relaxation announced on 6 November 2026.
What is the fee?
₹394 for open category, ₹294 for backward classes/EWS/orphans and ₹44 for ex-servicemen.