MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Vacancies increased to 16,717, application window reopens on November 13

MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Vacancies increased to 16,717, fresh applications open from November 13

MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has increased the number of vacancies under the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 from 5,707 to 16,717. The revised vacancy count includes 11,010 additional posts across various state government departments. The commission has also announced a fresh application window from November 13 to November 27, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to apply for the expanded recruitment drive.The preliminary examination has been rescheduled to January 24, 2027. The Maharashtra government has also approved a one-time relaxation of one year in the upper age limit for eligible candidates affected by administrative delays in the recruitment process. In addition, the commission has confirmed that the examination will be conducted in the traditional offline Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) format.MPSC Group C recruitment 2026: Revised vacancy detailsThe recruitment drive has been expanded following requests for additional posts from various government departments. The revised vacancy count increases the opportunities available to candidates preparing for state government recruitment examinations.

Age relaxationOne year for eligible candidatesThe expansion is intended to increase the number of candidates progressing to the main examination. The commission is targeting a selection ratio of less than 1:100 for admission to the next stage.One-year age relaxation approvedThe Maharashtra government has approved a one-time relaxation of one year in the upper age limit for eligible candidates. The measure is intended to provide relief to applicants who became ineligible because of administrative delays in the recruitment process.Candidates will be able to use the reopened application window to apply under the revised vacancy structure and age eligibility provisions. Detailed instructions regarding the applicable age criteria are expected through the commission’s official notifications.MPSC Group C preliminary examination to remain offlineThe MPSC has confirmed that the preliminary examination will continue in the traditional offline format. Candidates will mark their answers on OMR sheets instead of appearing for a computer-based examination.The decision is aimed at addressing concerns regarding technical failures and ensuring equal examination opportunities for candidates from rural and urban areas. The examination will follow the syllabus published on the commission’s official website on November 15, 2022.The government has also accepted the major recommendations of the high-level V. Radha Committee. These recommendations include measures to strengthen examination security, improve transparency and address candidates’ grievances, along with steps to prevent malpractice during recruitment examinations.MPSC adds 21 additional cadres to Group C recruitmentThe commission has revised its examination plan to incorporate 21 additional cadres into the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Examination.The original examination plan was published on May 20, 2026, covering six cadres. Subsequently, the General Administration Department received recruitment requests for 21 additional cadres under a government resolution dated May 5, 2026.The main examination will be organised according to the educational qualifications prescribed for individual posts. Candidates applying for administrative cadres requiring general educational qualifications will appear for the main examination under the prescribed syllabus and examination pattern.However, posts requiring specific educational qualifications, including the newly added cadres, will have separate main examinations. The commission will prepare the respective syllabuses on priority and publish them on its official website.Fresh application window and examination scheduleThe online application facility will reopen from November 13 to November 27, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit applications through the MPSC’s official website.The revised preliminary examination date is January 24, 2027. Candidates should check the commission’s website for the detailed notification, revised eligibility conditions, cadre-wise vacancies and further examination instructions.BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute welcomed the government’s decision and expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on behalf of candidates preparing for competitive examinations. He described the decision as a long-awaited relief for the state’s young aspirants.