Overview
Maharashtra Public Service Commission has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Talathi. Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
Talathi CBT Exam Pattern Subject: Questions | Marks | Duration Marathi: 25 | 50 | 120 minutes English: 25 | 50 General Knowledge: 25 | 50 General Intelligence / Mathematics: 25 | 50 Total: 100 | 200 • The question paper consists of objective-type (MCQ) questions. • Each correct answer carries 2 marks. • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. • Qualifying marks/minimum percentage category-wise are not specified in the official notification.
Syllabus
Below is the subject-wise Talathi syllabus based on the official syllabus PDF, translated into English for easy reference. 1. Marathi Language • Synonyms • Antonyms • Tense and types of tense • Types of words, Noun • Pronoun • Verb • Adjective • Adverb • Vibhakti (case/declension) • Sandhi and types of Sandhi, idioms (म्हणी) • Meaning and use of phrases (वाक्प्रचार) • One word substitution for a group of words 2. English Language • Vocabulary • Synonyms & Antonyms • Proverbs • Tense & Kinds of Tense • Question Tag • Use of Proper Form of Verb • Spot the Error • Verbal Comprehension Passage, etc. • Spelling • Sentence Structure • One Word Substitution • Phrases 3. General Knowledge • Work of social reformers in Maharashtra • Information about India’s neighbouring countries Additional General Knowledge topics are not specified in the official notification. Candidates are advised to also cover current affairs, Maharashtra history and geography, Indian polity, and general science as commonly asked in similar Maharashtra government exams, and confirm against the latest official notification once released. 4. Arithmetic / Mathematics • Mathematics - Arithmetic • Addition • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division • Time-Work-Speed related examples • Average • Currency • Units of measurement • Clock 5. Reasoning / General Intelligence • Number series • Letter series • Identifying the odd word/number • Analogy - Numbers • Letters • Figures • Conclusion from statements • Venn diagrams
Selection Process
Written Examination + Document Verification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
Written Examination + Document Verification