MPSC Group B Non-Gazetted Services Prelim Recruitment 2026 — 552 Vacancies

MPSC is hiring 552 Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts — Assistant Section Officer (ASO), State Tax Inspector (STI), and Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) — through a combined preliminary examination for 2026. If you are a graduate from any stream with Marathi language knowledge, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 38,600 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month depending on the post.

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Group B Non-Gazetted Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 - 552 Posts

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 011/2026 for recruitment to 552 Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts across three services — Assistant Section Officer, State Tax Inspector, and Police Sub-Inspector. The Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for 14 June 2026 across 37 district centres in Maharashtra. This is one of the most sought-after state-level examinations in Maharashtra, offering permanent government employment with attractive pay scales and career growth. Freshers as well as experienced graduates are eligible to apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Note: Additional vacancies from supplementary requisitions may be added before the release of preliminary results.

Who Can Apply?

For All Three Posts (ASO, STI, PSI)

• Qualification: You must hold a Degree from a Statutory University or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
• Language: Knowledge of Marathi language is required for all posts.

Additional Requirements for Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)

• Physical Standards (Male): Minimum height 165 cm; Chest minimum 79 cm (unexpanded) with at least 5 cm expansion.
• Physical Standards (Female): Minimum height 150 cm.

Age Limit

• ASO and STI: You should be between 18 and 38 years (General/Open category) as on 01 January 2026.
• Police Sub-Inspector (PSI): You should be between 19 and 31 years (General/Open category) as on 01 January 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC) candidates get relaxation up to 43 years for ASO/STI and up to 34 years for PSI as per Maharashtra Government rules.

Salary

• Assistant Section Officer (ASO): Pay Band S-16 — Rs. 48,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month (entry pay Rs. 48,900)
• State Tax Inspector (STI): Pay Band S-14 — Rs. 38,600 to Rs. 1,22,800 per month (entry pay Rs. 38,600)
• Police Sub-Inspector (PSI): Pay Band S-14 — Rs. 38,600 to Rs. 1,22,800 per month (entry pay Rs. 38,600)
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as per Maharashtra State Government rules.

Physical Standards (Police Sub-Inspector only)

For Male Candidates:

• Height: Minimum 165 cm
• Chest: Minimum 79 cm (unexpanded) with at least 5 cm expansion

For Female Candidates:

• Height: Minimum 150 cm

Application Fee

• Open / Unreserved (General): Rs. 394
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC/EWS/Orphan/PwBD): Rs. 294
• Payment mode: Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI via SBI payment gateway) or offline via SBI bank challan.
• Online fee payment deadline: 30 April 2026
• Offline SBI challan deadline: 04 May 2026

Selection Process

The selection will be done through the following stages:

1. Combined Preliminary Examination (Samyukt Purva Pariksha): A common exam for all three posts — 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour. Objective type (MCQ). Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Exam date: 14 June 2026. This is only a screening test — marks are not counted in the final merit.
2. Main Examination (Mukhya Pariksha): Candidates shortlisted from the preliminary exam appear for a separate mains for each post (ASO/STI/PSI). The mains carries 400 marks. Paper pattern is different for each post.
3. Physical Test (PSI only): A physical endurance test worth 100 marks. You must score a minimum of 60 out of 100 to qualify. Candidates who score below 60 are not eligible for further selection.
4. Interview (PSI only): Final stage for Police Sub-Inspector candidates based on combined mains and physical test marks.

Final Merit: For ASO and STI — based on Mains marks only. For PSI — based on Mains marks + Physical Test marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official MPSC online portal at mpsconline.gov.in.
2. Register for an account (One Time Registration — OTR) if you haven't already.
3. Log in and fill in the online application form for this examination.
4. Upload required documents including photo and signature.
5. Pay the application fee online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or generate an SBI challan for bank payment.
6. Submit the application before 30 April 2026 (11:59 PM).
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 April 2026 (from 2:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 30 April 2026
• Last Date for Offline Fee (SBI Challan): 04 May 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: 14 June 2026
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Handle administrative duties and file management as assigned by the department
• Assist senior officers in day-to-day government operations and policy implementation
• Prepare official correspondence, reports, and government documents
• Maintain records, registers, and digital databases as per government rules
• Enforce state tax laws and inspect business premises (for STI post)
• Maintain law and order, patrol assigned areas, and assist in criminal investigations (for PSI post)
• Coordinate with the public and other government departments for smooth service delivery
• Follow all service rules, code of conduct, and departmental guidelines