MPSC State Service Main Exam 2026 – Apply Online for 139 Group-A & Group-B Posts Expired
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MPSC State Service Main Exam 2026: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the official notification for the State Service Main Examination 2025 under Advertisement No. 001/2026.
This recruitment drive offers 139 vacancies across various Group‑A and Group‑B posts in Maharashtra Government departments.
Only candidates who qualified in the State Service Preliminary Examination 2025 are eligible to apply. The application process began on 28 February 2026 and will close on 14 March 2026 (11:59 PM) at mpsconline.gov.in.
MPSC State Service Main Exam 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Name | State Service Main Examination 2025 |
| Advertisement No. | 001/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 139 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 28 February 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Main Exam Dates | 29 March – 26 April 2026 |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in / mpsconline.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (139 Posts)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent of Police / Assistant Commissioner of Police | 04 |
| Assistant State Tax Officer (Group‑A) | 79 |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner (Group‑A) | 01 |
| Assistant Commissioner – Skills, Employment & Entrepreneurship | 02 |
| Assistant Regional Transport Officer (Group‑A) | 21 |
| Deputy Superintendent, State Excise (Group‑A) | 03 |
| Cabinet Officer (Group‑B) | 03 |
| Assistant Group Development Officer (Group‑B) | 15 |
| Deputy Superintendent, State Excise (Group‑B) | 01 |
| Assistant Commissioner, State Excise (Group‑B) | 01 |
| Assistant Project/Research Officer (Group‑B) | 04 |
| Skill Development & Employment Guidance Officer (Group‑B) | 05 |
| Total | 139 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: As prescribed for each post.
- Example: For Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) → Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering + Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.
- Refer to official notification for detailed post‑wise eligibility.
- Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum: 18/19 Years (depending on post).
- Maximum: 38 Years.
- Relaxation:
- Reserved Categories / EWS / Orphans → 5 Years.
- Additional relaxation as per Maharashtra Govt rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Category | ₹544 |
| Reserved / EWS / Orphans / PwD | ₹344 |
📌 Fee can be paid online or via SBI bank challan within prescribed dates.
Exam Schedule
The Main Examination will be conducted at centres in Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, and Pune.
| Date | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|
| 29 March 2026 | Language – Paper 1 | Language – Paper 2 |
| 05 April 2026 | Essay – Paper 3 | – |
| 18 April 2026 | GS 1 – Paper 4 | GS 2 – Paper 5 |
| 19 April 2026 | GS 3 – Paper 6 | GS 4 – Paper 7 |
| 26 April 2026 | Optional – Paper 8 | Optional – Paper 9 |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (already conducted).
- Main Written Examination.
- Interview / Personality Test.
👉 Only candidates who cleared the Preliminary Exam 2025 are eligible to apply for the Main Exam.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 20 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 28 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 March 2026 |
| Main Exam Start Date | 29 March 2026 |
| Main Exam End Date | 26 April 2026 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit mpsconline.gov.in.
- Login using registered credentials.
- Click on Rajya Seva Mukhya Pariksha 2025 – Advt. No. 001/2026.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and take a printout for future reference.
⚠️ Offline applications will not be accepted.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in MPSC State Service Main Exam 2026?
👉 A total of 139 posts.
Q2. Who can apply for the Main Exam?
👉 Only candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Exam 2025.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
👉 The last date is 14 March 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q4. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹544 for Open Category, ₹344 for Reserved/EWS/Orphans/PwD.
Q5. When will the Main Exam be conducted?
👉 From 29 March to 26 April 2026.
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