MPSC
MPSC State Service (Rajyaseva)
MPSC State Service (Rajyaseva) is Maharashtra's flagship civil service exam for Deputy Collector, DSP and other Group A/B gazetted posts. Selection runs through Prelims, Mains and Interview with Marathi or English medium options.
Exam overview
Exam pattern
Prelims (Objective MCQ) → Mains (Descriptive) → Interview (Rajyaseva & Group B)
Eligibility
Graduate (Rajyaseva/Group B) · 12th pass (Group C Clerk-Typist) · Degree + specific criteria (PSI)
Age limit
19–38 years (category-wise relaxation as per MPSC rules)
Salary range
₹25,500 – ₹1,15,000 / month (Pay Level 4–10)
Preparation time
6–18 months
Marking scheme
Prelims: +1 for correct, −¼ negative marking per wrong answer · Mains: descriptive papers · Interview: 75 marks
Selection stages
1 Preliminary Exam
200 + 200 marks · 2 hours each
Two papers — General Studies & CSAT (qualifying). Objective MCQ format.
2 Main Examination
Varies by post marks · 3 hours per paper
Descriptive papers on GS, language papers and optional subject for Rajyaseva.
3 Interview
75 marks · —
Personality test for candidates clearing Mains merit list.
Syllabus
History & Culture
- Maharashtra & India history
- Freedom movement
- Art & culture
Polity & Governance
- Indian Constitution
- Panchayati Raj
- Maharashtra administration
Geography & Environment
- Physical geography
- Maharashtra geography
- Environment & ecology
Economy & Agriculture
- Indian economy
- Maharashtra economy
- Agriculture & rural development
Current Affairs
- National & state news
- Government schemes
- International relations
Job roles after selection
Deputy Collector · DSP / PSI · Clerk-Typist · Tax Assistant (STI) · Section Officer (ASO)
How to apply
Apply online at mpsc.gov.in when notification is published. Pay exam fee, upload documents, select exam centre in Maharashtra.
Official website →Preparation tips
- ✓ Start with Maharashtra-specific GK — highest ROI for Prelims.
- ✓ Take weekly full-length Prelims mocks on CrackiT to build speed.
- ✓ Read MPSC previous year papers for Mains answer-writing style.
- ✓ Track current affairs from June of previous year to exam month.
Frequently asked questions
Is graduation mandatory for Rajyaseva?
Yes. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required.
Can I write Mains in Marathi?
Yes. MPSC allows Marathi or English for most papers except language-specific papers.