MPSC State Services Main Examination 2025 Recruitment

MPSC Rajyaseva 2025 -- Your Path to Group A and B Officer Posts

With 79 vacancies for Assistant State Tax Officer alone, this is one of the biggest MPSC Rajyaseva drives in recent years. Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has invited applications for the State Services Main Examination 2025 with 139 posts across 12 different Group A and Group B officer positions. If you cleared the Prelims 2025, this is your next step.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• Only Prelims 2025 qualified candidates can apply for Mains
• Group A posts start at Rs. 56,100/month -- Group B at Rs. 38,600/month
• Assistant State Tax Officer has 79 seats -- highest vacancies this cycle
• ARTO post needs Engineering degree + Heavy Vehicle Driving License
• Marathi language proficiency is mandatory for all candidates
• Exam centres in 6 cities: Amravati, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune

Selection Process

Selection happens through a 3-stage process: Preliminary Exam (already done), Main Written Exam (9 papers over 5 days), and a Personality Test (Interview) worth 275 marks. Papers 1 and 2 (Marathi and English) are qualifying only -- you need minimum 25% to pass. Your final merit is based on 1,050 marks from Mains plus 275 marks from Interview, totalling 1,325 marks. There is 1/4 negative marking for wrong answers in objective papers.

Preparation Tips for MPSC State Services Main Exam

• Focus on General Studies Papers 1-4 (600 marks total) -- they carry the most weight in merit
• Choose your Optional Subject wisely -- it accounts for 300 marks across 2 papers
• Practice essay writing regularly -- Paper 3 (Essay) is 150 marks and fully descriptive
• For language papers, aim well above the 25% qualifying cut-off to build confidence
• Solve previous year MPSC Mains papers available on mpsc.gov.in
• You have roughly 5 days of exams spread from 29 March to 26 April -- plan your revision accordingly

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• Prelims 2025 qualification proof (roll number / result)
• Graduation degree certificate from a recognised university
• Maharashtra domicile certificate (for reservation benefits)
• Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD
• Heavy Vehicle Driving License (only for ARTO applicants)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for MPSC State Services Main Exam 2025?

A. The last date to apply online is 14 March 2026 (23:59 hrs). You can apply through mpsconline.gov.in.

Q. What is the exam pattern for MPSC Rajyaseva Main Exam 2025?

A. The Main Exam has 9 papers -- 2 qualifying language papers (Marathi and English, 300 marks each) and 7 merit papers (Essay + 4 GS + 2 Optional, 150 marks each). Total merit marks are 1,050 plus 275 for Interview.

Q. Is there negative marking in MPSC State Services Main Exam?

A. Yes, there is 1/4 negative marking for each wrong answer in objective-type papers.

Q. What is the salary of MPSC Rajyaseva Group A officers?

A. Group A officers (like Dy SP, Assistant State Tax Officer) get Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month under Pay Level 10. Group B officers get Rs. 38,600 to Rs. 1,22,800 per month.

• Administer and enforce state laws and government policies in your assigned department
• Manage revenue collection, tax assessment, and compliance (for Tax and Excise posts)
• Maintain law and order and supervise police operations (for Dy SP / ACP posts)
• Oversee regional transport operations, vehicle registration, and road safety enforcement (for ARTO posts)
• Plan and implement rural development programmes at block level (for Group Development Officer posts)
• Coordinate skill development and employment guidance initiatives at district level
• Prepare reports, handle public grievances, and represent the department in official proceedings