The online registration process for the MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 was completed on 17 July 2026. This recruitment drive will be conducted by the MPSC to fill 2,619 Group C vacancies in different departments of the Maharashtra government. The list of vacant posts includes positions like Clerk Typist, Tax Assistant, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Industry Inspector, and Technical Assistant.
The official announcement regarding the recruitment drive was released on 25 June 2026 whereas the online application process started on 27 June 2026. The MPSC Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 is going to be held on 27 September 2026.
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The recruitment offers opportunities across multiple departments. The detailed vacancy distribution is given below.
| Post | Department | Vacancies |
| Clerk-Typist | Ministerial Administrative Department & State Government Offices | 1,864 |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (Group C) | Home Department | 461 |
| Tax Assistant | Finance Department | 282 |
| Industry Inspector | Industry, Energy and Labour Department | 9 |
| Technical Assistant | Finance Department | 3 |
| Total | — | 2,619 |
MPSC Group C Exam Pattern 2026
The selection procedure for recruitment to Group C Services of MPSC in 2026 comprises Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Typing Test for suitable posts like Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant. The preliminary exam is held only for the shortlisting of candidates for the main examination.
MPSC Group C Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Languages | English and Marathi |
| Subjects Covered | Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, General Science, Arithmetic, Intelligence Test (Reasoning) |
MPSC Group C Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | Marathi & English | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
| Paper II | General Ability & Subject-Specific Knowledge | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
Typing Test
Those candidates who are applying for the above-mentioned positions have to qualify for the typing test after qualifying in the written test –
- Tax Assistant – 30 WPM in Marathi typing and 40 WPM in English typing
- Clerk-Typist (Marathi) – 30 WPM in Marathi typing
- An English typing speed of 40 WPM
Notice – Recent changes suggest that the MPSC Group C preliminary exam in 2026 is going to be conducted offline (OMR) because of the postponement of the computer-based examination by the Commission.
