Overview
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for 87 posts including Assistant Executive Officer, Assistant Project Officer, and other positions under the Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Exam 2026. The application window opens on 31 December 2025 and closes on 20 January 2026. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) to a Master's degree, meet age limits ranging from 18 to 40 years with category-wise relaxations, and pay the applicable fee. The selection process comprises a preliminary CBT, a mains descriptive exam, and an interview. The vacancies are distributed across General Administration and Maharashtra Police Service posts, with salaries based on the Maharashtra Government Pay Scale.
Key Details
- Organization
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) to Master's Degree, with preference for Law, Science, or specialized qualifications relevant to police administration
- Vacancies
- 87
- Posted
- 31/12/2025 (From 18:00 hours)
- Last date to apply
- 20/01/2026
Important Dates
| Notification Issue Date | 24/12/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31/12/2025 (From 18:00 hours) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 20/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 20/01/2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced later |
| Mains Examination Date | To be announced later |
| Interview/Personality Test Date | To be announced later |
| Start Date for Apply | 31/12/2025 (18:00 hours) |
| Last Date for Apply | 20/01/2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
General Administration Department State Service Group-A & Group-B Posts: 79; Maharashtra Police Service Department Deputy Superintendent Level: 8
Selection Process
Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Examination of objective type questions covering General Studies, General Aptitude, and relevant subjects based on the post applied. Stage 2 - Mains Examination: Descriptive type written examination testing in-depth knowledge of subjects relevant to the service/post. Stage 3 - Interview/Personality Test: Candidates who qualify in Mains Examination will be called for Interview to test their personality, communication skills, general awareness, and suitability for the post.
How to Apply
Visit the official MPSC website https://mpsconline.gov.in, Click on "Apply Online" link for the relevant recruitment notification, Register yourself by providing basic details like name, email ID, mobile number, and create password, Login with credentials and complete Part-I of the application form with personal details, Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications mentioned in the notification, Fill Part-II of application form with educational qualifications, experience, and other relevant details, Select preferences for posts and examination centers carefully, Pay application fee through online mode using Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI, After successful payment, submit the application form, Take printout of the submitted application form for future reference, Note down the application number/registration number for tracking application status
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MPSC Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Exam 2026 - Apply Online for 87 Posts?
Notification Issue Date: 24/12/2025; Online Application Start Date: 31/12/2025 (From 18:00 hours); Last Date for Online Application: 20/01/2026; Last Date for Payment of Application Fee: 20/01/2026; Preliminary Examination Date: To be announced later; Mains Examination Date: To be announced later; Interview/Personality Test Date: To be announced later; Start Date for Apply: 31/12/2025 (18:00 hours); Last Date for Apply: 20/01/2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS Male: As per MPSC Fee Structure; Female All Categories: Reduced Fee as per MPSC Rules; SC/ST Maharashtra State: No Fee; PwBD: No Fee; Ex-Servicemen: As per MPSC concession rules
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years; maximum 33 years for Maharashtra Police Service (unreserved), 33-40 years for State Service (General Category); age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD (unreserved), 13 years for OBC-NCL, 15 years for SC/ST; special relaxation for women, ex-servicemen as per rules
What is the selection process?
Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Examination of objective type questions covering General Studies, General Aptitude, and relevant subjects based on the post applied. Stage 2 - Mains Examination: Descriptive type written examination testing in-depth knowledge of subjects relevant to the service/post. Stage 3 - Interview/Personality Test: Candidates who qualify in Mains Examination will be called for Interview to test their personality, communication skills, general awareness, and suitability for the post.