Prelims · GS Paper I
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MPSC Exam Guide
Complete MPSC Rajyaseva guide: eligibility, latest notification, prelims and the new descriptive mains syllabus, previous year papers, timed mock tests and a preparation strategy.
- 7 guides
- 2 timed tests
- Verified official links
- Mock tests
- 2
- Guides
- 7
- Practice questions
- 75
- Official links
- 2
At a glance
MPSC: State Services Examination (Rajyaseva)
- Conducted by
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission, Navi Mumbai
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; knowledge of Marathi (read, write, speak)
- Age limit
- 19–38 years (open); up to 43 for backward classes and certain categories
- Mode
- Offline (OMR prelims, written mains) · Once a year (as per MPSC's annual calendar)
- Negative marking
- ¼ of the question's marks (prelims)
- Final merit
- Mains 1,750 + Interview 275 = 2,025 marks
- Selection
- Prelims (GS + qualifying CSAT) → Mains (descriptive, UPSC-style) → Interview
The usual MPSC year
- Annual exam calendarPublished by MPSC in advance
- Notification & prelimsAs per the calendar
- MainsA few months after the prelims result
- Interview & final resultAfter the mains result
Typical timing from recent years — exact dates come with the official notification. Official website
Exam pattern
Selection process & marks
How the MPSC exam works from the first paper to the final merit list.
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Stage 1 Prelims
2 objective papers · screening only
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Stage 2 Mains
Descriptive · 1,750 marks for merit
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Stage 3 Interview
275 marks for merit
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Counts for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | ||||
| Paper I – General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 h | Decides the cut-off |
| Paper II – CSAT | 80 | 200 | 2 h | Qualifying (33%) |
| Mains | ||||
| Marathi | — | 300 | 3 h | Qualifying |
| English | — | 300 | 3 h | Qualifying |
| Essay | — | 250 | 3 h | Merit |
| General Studies I – IV | — | 1,000 | 3 h each | Merit |
| Optional subject – Papers 1 & 2 | — | 500 | 3 h each | Merit |
| Interview | ||||
| Personality test | — | 275 | — | Merit |
Final merit: Mains 1,750 + Interview 275 = 2,025 marks
Negative marking: ¼ of the question's marks (prelims)
Syllabus
MPSC syllabus at a glance
The subjects each paper tests. Read the full syllabus guide for every topic, and keep the official PDF as your checklist.
Prelims · CSAT
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills
- Logical reasoning
- Decision making
- Basic numeracy & data
Mains · GS I – IV
- History, culture, society & geography
- Polity, governance & IR
- Economy, technology & security
- Ethics, integrity & aptitude
Mains · Maharashtra focus
- Social reform movement
- Samyukta Maharashtra
- Cooperatives & agriculture
- Local self-government
Guides
Everything about MPSC
Read them in order, or jump straight to what you need.
01 About MPSC & Latest Notification
02 MPSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern
03 Practice, Papers & Mock Tests
04 MPSC Preparation Strategy
Practice
MPSC mock tests
Timed online tests with instant scoring, the correct answers and an explanation for every question. Free, no sign-up.
Official sources
MPSC official links
Straight to the exam body's own pages – apply, download the syllabus and check notices only here.
Official website
Maharashtra Public Service Commission – notifications, syllabus, calendar mpsc.gov.in
Apply online
MPSC online application system (profile login) mpsconline.gov.in
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