MPSC announces major increase in posts for Maharashtra Group-C recruitment

According to an NDTV report, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a significant increase in vacancies for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. The Commission has increased the previously announced 5,707 posts to a total of 16,717 posts. With this change, a total of 11,010 additional posts have been added to the recruitment process, presenting a major opportunity for candidates.

Alongside this, the Commission has also modified the preliminary examination schedule. Previously, this examination was scheduled to be held on 3 January, 2027, but the date has now been changed to 24 January, 2027.

Providing information regarding the reasons for the increase in posts and the change in the examination date, the report stated that the Commission received requests for additional vacancies from various government departments of Maharashtra. Additionally, the Maharashtra government had constituted a high-level committee to ensure greater transparency and security in the recruitment process. This important decision was taken considering the recommendations of an internal report submitted by this committee. The primary objective of this committee was to make the recruitment process more secure and transparent.

Looking at the details of the incremental increase in the number of recruitment posts, it is observed that the first announcement for 2,619 posts was made on 25 June, 2026. Subsequently, through a revised letter issued on 22 July, 2026, an additional 3,088 posts were added, bringing the total number of posts to 5,707. Now, with the recent addition of 11,010 new posts, this number has reached 16,717.

Important news for candidates is that, as per the decision taken by the General Administration Department on 5 November, 2026, a one-year relaxation has been granted in the maximum age limit for entry into government services. This decision will benefit all eligible candidates for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026.

In view of the increased posts, the Commission has decided to give candidates an opportunity to re-apply. Candidates who have applied previously and who are also eligible for the newly added categories will be provided a facility to select options. These candidates will not need to apply afresh; they will only be able to submit their options. A link for new candidates and for submitting options will be made available on the Commission's official website between 13 to 27 November, 2026.

Regarding the examination structure, it was stated that a single combined preliminary examination will be conducted for all current and newly added categories. The syllabus published on 15 November, 2022, will apply to this examination. This examination will be conducted via the offline (OMR) method.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a vital institution responsible for selecting candidates for various government services in the state of Maharashtra. It works to bring competent and qualified officers into the state's administrative framework.