The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is set to conduct the Rajyaseva Pariksha, the Civil Services examination, to recruit candidates for various roles within the state government departments of Maharashtra. The Preliminary exam is scheduled for 28 September 2025. A total of 385 vacancies are available across departments such as General Administration, Revenue and Forest, and Public Works, under services including the State Services, Maharashtra Forest Services, and Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services.
This recruitment drive includes Group A and Group B positions such as Assistant State Tax Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Block Development Officer. The application process was conducted online and remained open until April 17, 2025. The examination will take place across 37 districts in Maharashtra. Admit cards for the Maharashtra Civil Services exam for both Group A and B posts will be available for download once officially released by the commission. It is mandatory for candidates to download and carry the admit card to gain entry into the examination hall.
MPSC Civil Services Exam Details 2025
| Exam Organizer | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Name of Exam | MPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 |
| Posts Name | Assistant State Tax Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, and others |
| Total Number of Posts | 385 |
| Prelims Exam Date | September 28, 2025 |
| Admit Card Status | To be released |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
Selection Process
The selection process comprises two primary stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination. The Preliminary Exam acts as a qualifying test to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam. Only those who pass the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Mains.
The Mains Exam includes a written test followed by an interview. Final candidate selection will be determined based on overall performance in both the written exam and the interview, considering the combined scores.
Examination Schedule
he Preliminary examination will be held on September 28, 2025. Candidates are advised to verify their exam centres in advance to avoid any last-minute issues. They should also be familiar with the exam schedule and arrive at the centre on time
Prelims Paper Pattern & Exam Scheme
| Paper No. | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
- The Preliminary Examination will comprise two papers.
- Paper I will contain 100 objective-type questions, while Paper II will include 80. Each paper carries 200 marks.
- Candidates will have 2 hours to complete each paper.
- All questions will be multiple-choice in format.
- A penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both papers.
- Both papers will be set at a graduate level, except for Paper II, which may also include topics from the school level, depending on the subject.
- The examination will be conducted in English and Marathi, except for questions designed to assess English language proficiency.
How to download the MPSC Civil Services Admit Card 2025 when it is released:
Once the admit card is available on the official website, candidates can follow the steps below to download it. By following these steps, candidates can easily download their admit cards and be ready for the exam.
- 1.Go to the official website: mpsc.gov.in
- 2.Click on the “Admit Card” section.
- 3.Enter your login credentials, such as registration number and date of birth.
- 4.Click the “Download Admit Card” button.
- 5.Save the admit card and print a copy for the examination.
