MPSC Exam 2021: The MPSC or Maharashtra Public Service Commission has released admit card for prelims 2021 exam on March 01. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on March 14. The candidates who have filled the application form for Maharashtra State services (Group A & B) can now download the prelims admit card from the official website mahampsc.mahaonline.gov.in or from the direct link given below. was supposed to be conducted on 26th April 2020. To download the admit card candidates need to provide their user id and password.
The MPSC recruitment for various posts is conducted in 3 phases that is Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates who successfully qualify all 3 stages are recruited and posted within Maharashtra. In this article, we will also provide you with all the necessary details on MPSC Recruitment. Also, get detailed MPSC Notification in this article.
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MPSC Exam Time Table 2021: Highlights
Below are some of the highlights on the MPSC 2020:
| Organization Name | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Recruitment | Various Post |
| Vacancies | Multiple |
| Admit Card Release Date | March 01, 2021 |
| Prelims Exam Date | March 14, 2021 |
| Selection Procedure | i) Prelims Exam ii) Mains Exam iii) Personal Interview |
| Job Posting | Maharashtra |
| Official website | mpsc.gov.in |
MPSC Exam 2021
Below are the important dates for MPSC Exam 2020:
| Event | Date |
| MPSC Notification Release | 23rd December 2019 |
| MPSC Online Application Start Date | 23rd December 2019 |
| MPSC Online Application End Date | 13th January 2020 |
| MPSC Admit Card Release Date | March 01, 2021 |
| MPSC State Services Prelims Exam Date | March 14, 2021 |
| MPSC State Services Mains Exam Date | Notified Soon |
Lists Of MPSC 2021 Exams
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission conducts various exams for recruitment to its different departments. The list of exams is given below:
- State Service Prelims Exam 2020 – 14 March, 2021
- Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate Exam 2020
- Maharashtra Services Combined Group-C Exam 2020
- Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Exam 2020
- Assistant Section Officer Exam 2020
- Maharashtra Subordinate Services Combined Exam 2020 – 11 October 2020
- Assistant Section Officer Exam 2020
- MAS – Maharashtra Agriculture Services Examination 2020
- MFS – Maharashtra Forest Services Exam 2020
- Maharashtra Engineering Servies Combined Exam 2020 – 1st November 2020
- Police Sub Inspector Exam 2020
- State Tax Inspector Exam 2020
- Maharashtra Education Services (Group B) Exam 2020
MPSC Exams 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Maharashtra Public Service Commission exams differ as per post that a candidate has applied for. Below we have tabulated the basic eligibility criteria for application to various MPSC vacancies:
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age Limit | General: 19 to 33 years OBC: Upper limit – 35 years SC/ST: 38 yers |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Candidates with a graduation degree from a recognised university in India are eligible. |
| Number of Attempts | No limit |
How To Apply For MPSC Exam?
The application process for exams to be conducted in April 2020 is already over. Candidates can submit applications for other MPSC exams. The MPSC application form filling procedure is similar for all the posts.
- – 1st Step: Go to the home page of MPSC – mpsc.gov.in.
- – 2nd Step: Click “Online Application“. Registration Page will open.
- – 3rd Step: Click “New user registration“. Note the page will be in Marathi, you can translate into English using google translater.
- – 4th Step: Login Page will open. Enter all the requested details like “Username, Mobile, E-mail, DOB, Password, etc”.
- – 5th Step: Enter the OTP received on mobile and email.
- – 6th Step: Click “Create User“. Your account will be created.
- – 7th Step: Login using the “User name and Password“.
- – 8th Step: Fill the complete Application form and pay the examination fee as per your category.
- – 9th Step: Download the application form and fee receipt.
Useful Tip: The guidelines for “application instructions, popup blocker, forget password, and photo and signature upload” will be available on the login page as PDF links. Read them carefully before filling the MPSC exam application form.
MPSC Exam Application Fee
All candidates must pay the application fee according to their category. If any applicant fails to pay the exams fee his/her form will be treated as incomplete and the application will be rejected. The MPSC State Service Prelims and Mains application fee is given below:
| Name of Exam | Application Fee |
| State Service Preliminary Exam | General: 524 Reserved Category: 324 |
| State Service Preliminary Exam | General: 524 Reserved Category: 324 |
MPSC Exams 2021 Selection Procedure
The selection for an MPSC post is done through three stages:
- 1st Stage: Prelims Exam
- 2nd Stage: Mains Exam
- 3rd Stage: Interview
Candidates successfully clearing all three rounds are called for document verification. Once the verification process is complete the selected candidates are posted at one of the offices/branches.
MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
The prelims question paper is available both in Marathi and English. Applicants can check the exam pattern below:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Studies (GS) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
MPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates clearing the prelims exams are selected for the mains exam. The exam pattern for MPSC mains is tabulated underneath:
| Paper Name | Subjects | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted | Type of Test |
| Paper 1 | Marathi/English | 100 | 3 Hours | Descriptive |
| Paper 2 | English/Marathi | 100 | 1 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 3 | GS Paper I – History, Geography, and Agriculture | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 4 | GS Paper II – Indian Polity and laws | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 5 | GS Paper III – Human Resource Development and Human Rights | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 6 | GS Paper IV – Science and Technology, Economy | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
MPSC Exam Interview
Candidates qualifying the mains exam will be eligible for the third and final round i.e Interview. The interview round is held to check the knowledge, presence of mind, and how well a candidate knows his/her state. MPSC reserves 100 marks for the interview and final selection is done after this round.
MPSC Admit Card 2021
MPSC releases admit card separately for all the stage of the exam. MPSC has released Prelims Admit Card for state services exam 2020 on March 01, 2021. The candidates need to carry the admit card to the exam center along with an id proof. The admit card contains all the essential information about the exam such as candidates details, exam schedule and exam centres.
MPSC Exam Centres
The MPSC Prelims exam will be conducted at multiple centres whereas the MPSC Mains exam will only be conducted at 4 centres.
MPSC Prelims Exam Centre
MPSC Mains Exam Centre
The list of MPSC mains centres is as follows
- Aurangabad
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Pune
MPSC Address & Contact Details
Candidates can communicate at below phone numbers and addresses for queries:
| Tel. no: 022-22795900, 022-22795971, 022-22821646 Fax: 022-22880524 Email: sec.mpsc@maharashtra.gov.in Timings: Monday to Saturday – 10.00 AM to 5.15 PM (Except 2nd & 4th Saturday). |
| Postal Address: Main Office – 5th, 7th, and 8th floor, Cooprej Telephone Exchange Building. Maharshi Karve Marg, Cooprej, Mumbai 400021 Fort Office – 3rd floor, Bank Of India Building. M.G.Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001 |
| For Technical assistance (Maha Online) Technical person contact details Tel. no. : 022 – 61316402 Email ID: support@mahaonline.gov.in Timings: Monday to Friday – 9.00 AM to 8.00 PM, Saturday & Sunday – 9.30 AM to 6.30 PM(for only for online application help) |
FAQs On MPSC Exam 2021
Here, are some frequently asked questions on MPSC exam 2020:
A1: MPSC Prelims exam for state services will be conducted on March 14, 2021.
A2: The basic eligibility criteria for MPSC exams are:
1) Graduation degree from a recognised university in India.
2) Candidate must be a citizen of India.
3) Must be between 19-33 years old.
A3: The Maharashtra PSC exam pattern for prelims and mains exam is different. you can check this article to get the detailed exam pattern.
A4: A citizen of India between 19 to 38 years with a government of India recognised graduate degree is eligible for the MPSC exam. For detailed eligibility check this article.
A5: MPSC – Maharashtra Public Service Commission is an exam conducted to recruit candidates for various posts throughout the state at different departments.
A6: No, graduation is mandatory to apply for MPSC.
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