MPSC Group C Main Recruitment 2026 — 1884 Posts

MPSC is hiring for 1884 Group C posts across Maharashtra government departments. This is the Main Examination stage, so you can apply only if you cleared the Group-C Combined Preliminary Exam 2025 (held on 11 January 2026, result out 4 May 2026). You need a graduation degree in any stream. The last date to apply online is 4 June 2026, and the Main Exam is on 12 July 2026.

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Group C Main Examination 2026 - 1884 Posts

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released Advertisement No. 014/2026 for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Main Examination. A total of 1884 posts are open across five different roles in departments like Industry, Finance and Home. Only candidates who qualified the Group-C Preliminary Exam 2025 can apply for this Main Exam. The biggest opening is for Clerk-Typist, with more than 1,600 posts.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Lipik-Tanklekhak (Clerk-Typist): 1,673 posts
• Duyyam Nirikshak, State Excise (Sub-Inspector): 125 posts
• Kar Sahayak (Tax Assistant): 73 posts
• Udyog Nirikshak (Industry Inspector): 9 posts
• Tantrik Sahayak (Technical Assistant): 4 posts

Total comes to 1,884 posts, subject to revision by MPSC.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must have a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university.
• You must know the Marathi language.
• You must be an Indian citizen.

Most Important Condition

• You must have qualified the Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2025. Only prelim-qualified candidates can fill this Main Exam form.

Typing Requirement

• A typewriting (typing) qualification is required for the Kar Sahayak and Lipik-Tanklekhak posts.

Age Limit

• You should be between 19 and 38 years old.
• Age Relaxation: Up to 43 years for OBC and other backward categories, and up to 45 years for candidates with disabilities (Divyang). Ex-Servicemen and other reserved groups get relaxation as per Maharashtra Government rules.

Salary

• You will get a salary as per the 7th Pay Commission and Maharashtra Government pay rules for the post you are appointed to.
• The pay differs by post (Clerk-Typist, Excise Sub-Inspector, Tax Assistant, Industry Inspector, Technical Assistant).
• You also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per state government rules.

Application Fee

• General / Open category: Rs. 544 (plus bank charges)
• OBC / Reserved categories / Orphan / Divyang (PwBD): Rs. 344 (plus bank charges)
• Payment mode: Online, or by challan at the bank up to 6 June 2026.

Selection Process

Selection is based on the Main Examination and document verification:

1. Main Written Examination: Two papers carrying a total of 400 marks. The exam is objective (MCQ) type.
2. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted on the merit list have their documents and certificates checked.
3. Final Selection: For Lipik-Tanklekhak, the final list is prepared from the merit list plus your Appointing Authority-wise preference order.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MPSC online portal at mpsconline.gov.in.
2. Log in using your existing profile (the one you used for the Prelims exam).
3. Fill in the Main Exam application form and select your post preferences.
4. Upload your photo, signature and documents.
5. Pay the fee online before 4 June 2026 (or by challan at the bank up to 6 June 2026).
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 May 2026
• Application Start: 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 4 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 4 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment by Challan: 6 June 2026
• Main Exam Date: 12 July 2026

• Handle clerical, typing and record-keeping work for Lipik-Tanklekhak posts in government offices
• Inspect industrial units and check compliance with labour and safety rules for Udyog Nirikshak posts
• Carry out tax assessment and assist with revenue collection for Kar Sahayak posts
• Support technical work and field inspections for Tantrik Sahayak posts
• Conduct excise checks, raids and enforcement duties for Duyyam Nirikshak (State Excise) posts
• Prepare reports, maintain registers and update government software systems
• Follow department rules and assist senior officers with daily administrative work