The MPSC State Services Examination (Rajyaseva) is conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission to recruit Group A and Group B officers such as Deputy Collector, DySP and Assistant Commissioner for the Government of Maharashtra.
MPSC has revised the Rajyaseva pattern in recent years. Always check the official MPSC notification for the current pattern, dates and eligibility rules.
MPSC Rajyaseva exam pattern
| Stage | Type | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Objective (MCQ) | General Studies Paper I + CSAT (Paper II) |
| Main Examination | Descriptive (from 2025) | Language papers, Essay, General Studies and Optional papers |
| Interview | Personality Test | — |
Prelims
- Paper I – General Studies – 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours.
- Paper II – CSAT – 80 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. Qualifying: you need 33%.
- Negative marking – a fraction of the question’s marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
MPSC Prelims syllabus (Paper I)
- Current events of state, national and international importance
- History of India, with special reference to Maharashtra, and the Indian National Movement
- Maharashtra, India and World Geography – physical, social and economic
- Maharashtra and India – Polity and Governance, Constitution, Panchayati Raj, urban governance, public policy and rights issues
- Economic and Social Development – sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics and social sector initiatives
- General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- General Science
CSAT syllabus (Paper II)
- Comprehension and interpersonal skills, including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (Class X level) and data interpretation
- Marathi and English language comprehension (Class X level)
Eligibility at a glance
- Education: a graduate degree from a recognised university.
- Domicile and language: candidates should be domiciled in Maharashtra for reserved-category benefits, and knowledge of Marathi is required.
- Age: a minimum of 19 years. The upper age limit and category relaxations are set in each year’s MPSC notification.
How to prepare for MPSC with PYQs on ExamPlanner
- Solve topic-wise MPSC PYQs to find the high-yield areas, especially Maharashtra-specific topics.
- Use the overlap with UPSC. Much of the GS syllabus is shared, so UPSC PYQs are useful extra practice.
- Stay current with daily current affairs and link the news to static topics.
- Take timed mock tests with the negative-marking scheme, and review your accuracy by subject.
- Revise with a plan. Let the adaptive study planner schedule revision of your weak topics.