Overview
Maharashtra Lok Seva Aayog (MPSC), CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614 has released a recruitment notification for the post of Udyog Nirikshak, Kar Sahayak, Tantrik Sahayak, Duyyam Nirikshak (State Excise), Lipik-Tanklekhak (1884 (across 5 posts, subject to revision) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only via mpsc portal: https://mpsconline.gov.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Maharashtra Lok Seva Aayog (MPSC), CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614
- Qualification
- Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 (result declared on 04 May 2026). Only prelim-qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the Main Examination. Educational qualifications must be held as on the last date for application (04-06-2026). Criteria: Details Nationality / Citizenship: Indian Citizen Prelim Qualification (Mandatory): Must have qualified Maharashtra Gat-Ka Seva Sanyukt Purv Pariksha – 2025. Result declared 04 May 2026. Non-qualified candidates cannot apply. Educational Qualification - Udyog Nirikshak (as on 04-06-2026): (One) Any degree from a recognized university (equivalent to Maharashtra Govt. standard) - for Gat-Ka category. (Two) Degree in Engineering with Architecture/Civil Engineering subjects or Science degree - as specified in notification. (Three) Marathi language knowledge is mandatory for all posts. Educational Qualification - Kar Sahayak, Tantrik Sahayak, Duyyam Nirikshak, Lipik-Tanklekhak: Graduation from a recognized university. Marathi language knowledge mandatory. Post-specific educational requirements as per departmental service entry rules. Typewriting Qualification - Kar Sahayak & Lipik-Tanklekhak: Marathi typewriting speed minimum 30 words per minute AND English typewriting minimum 40 words per minute and pass in Government Commercial Certificate Examination OR equivalent examination recognized by Maharashtra Govt. (For Lipik-Tanklekhak: Marathi min. 30 wpm OR English min. 40 wpm…
- Vacancies
- 1884 (across 5 posts, subject to revision)
- Last date to apply
- 04-06-2026 (23:59)
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 2026 (Advertisement No. 014/2026) |
| Preliminary Exam Held On | 11 January 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result Declared | 04 May 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application (Main Exam) | 21-05-2026 (14:00 / 2:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment (Online) | 04-06-2026 (23:59) |
| Last Date for Challan Generation (for bank payment) | 04-06-2026 (23:59) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment via Challan at Bank | 06-06-2026 (bank working hours) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-02-2026 |
| Main Examination Date | Sunday, 12 July 2026 - Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai & Pune (district centre-wise) |
| Document Verification / Joining Date | To be notified after result declaration |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 1884 posts are announced across 5 categories. These are distributed with full Social and Parallel Reservation details in Appendix-1 of the official notification. The vacancy count is provisional and subject to revision as per Maharashtra High Court decisions (regarding OBC reservation) and actual departmental requirements. Candidates can apply for multiple posts (by selecting options/choices during application), except that for Lipik-Tanklekhak, Appointing Authority-wise preference order must be submitted. Sr. No.: Department | Post Name | Total Vacancies 1: Udyog Urja va Kamgar Vibhag (Industry Energy & Labour Dept.) | Udyog Nirikshak (Industry Inspector) | 09 2: Vitta Vibhag (Finance Department) | Kar Sahayak (Tax Assistant) | 73 3: Vitta Vibhag (Finance Department) | Tantrik Sahayak, Vima Sanchanalaya (Technical Assistant, Insurance Directorate) | 04 4: Gruh Vibhag (Home Department) | Duyyam Nirikshak, Rajya Utpadan Shulk (Sub-Inspector, State Excise) | 325 5: Shasanache Vividh Vibhag (Various State Government Departments) | Lipik-Tanklekhak (Clerk-Typist) | 1473 Total: 1884 PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible Category: Description Visual Impairment (VI): B (Blind), LV (Low Vision) Hearing Impaired (HI): D (Deaf), HH (Hard of Hearing) Orthopedically Challenged (OC): OA (One Arm), BA (Both Arms), OL (One Leg), BL (Both Legs), OAL (One Arm One Leg), SD/SI (Spinal Deformity/Injury), CP (Cerebral Palsy), LC (Leprosy Cured), Dw (Dwarfism)…
Eligibility
Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 (result declared on 04 May 2026). Only prelim-qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the Main Examination. Educational qualifications must be held as on the last date for application (04-06-2026). Criteria: Details Nationality / Citizenship: Indian Citizen Prelim Qualification (Mandatory): Must have qualified Maharashtra Gat-Ka Seva Sanyukt Purv Pariksha – 2025. Result declared 04 May 2026. Non-qualified candidates cannot apply. Educational Qualification - Udyog Nirikshak (as on 04-06-2026): (One) Any degree from a recognized university (equivalent to Maharashtra Govt. standard) - for Gat-Ka category. (Two) Degree in Engineering with Architecture/Civil Engineering subjects or Science degree - as specified in notification. (Three) Marathi language knowledge is mandatory for all posts. Educational Qualification - Kar Sahayak, Tantrik Sahayak, Duyyam Nirikshak, Lipik-Tanklekhak: Graduation from a recognized university. Marathi language knowledge mandatory. Post-specific educational requirements as per departmental service entry rules. Typewriting Qualification - Kar Sahayak & Lipik-Tanklekhak: Marathi typewriting speed minimum 30 words per minute AND English typewriting minimum 40 words per minute and pass in Government Commercial Certificate Examination OR equivalent examination recognized by Maharashtra Govt. (For Lipik-Tanklekhak: Marathi min. 30 wpm OR English min. 40 wpm…
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01-02-2026. Minimum age for all candidates is 19 years. Maximum age for General (Open) category is 38 years. Relaxation in upper age limit is as per Maharashtra Government rules for reserved categories. Category: Age Limit / Relaxation General (Open / Sarvasadharan) - All candidates: Minimum 19 years; Maximum 38 years (as on 01-02-2026) Magasavargiya / Anath / Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer): Maximum 43 years Pratibhavan Kheladoo (Outstanding Sports Persons): Maximum 43 years Maaji Sainik (Ex-Servicemen) - General: 38 + Service period + 3 years Maaji Sainik - Magasavargiya / Anath: 43 + Service period + 3 years Divyang (PwBD): Maximum 45 years Prakalpagrast (Project Affected): Maximum 45 years (for Lipik-Tanklekhak only as per notification) Bhookampgrast (Earthquake Affected): Maximum 45 years (for Lipik-Tanklekhak only) Anshkalin Padvi / Part-time Employee: Maximum 55 years (for Lipik-Tanklekhak only)
Application Fee
Fees are non-refundable. Bank charges and taxes are extra and borne by the candidate. Fee can be paid online (credit card, debit card, net banking via any payment gateway available on State Bank portal) or offline via challan at any branch of State Bank of India. Category: Fees / Intimation Charges General / Open (Amagas - Sarvasadharan): Rs. 544/- + applicable bank charges Magasavargiya / OBC / Anath / Divyang (Reserved Categories): Rs. 344/- + applicable bank charges
Exam Pattern
The Main Examination covers all 5 posts under a common written examination. Post-wise separate result processes apply. All questions are objective multiple choice. Negative marking of 25% per wrong answer applies. Paper No.: Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Standard | Medium | Duration Paper 1 (Code 1064): Marathi + English | 50 + 50 = 100 | 100 + 100 = 200 | 12th (Baaravi) | Marathi & English respectively | 1 hour each paper Paper 2 (Code 1065): General Studies & Intelligence Test | 100 | 200 | Graduation (Padvi) | Marathi & English | 1 hour Total: 200 | 400
Selection Process
Selection is through a written Main Examination (400 marks, 2 papers) with negative marking. Prelim-qualified candidates who apply for the Main Exam will be considered. Final selection is based on merit in the Main Exam, category-wise, post-wise, combined with preference order (especially for Lipik-Tanklekhak). Document verification follows shortlisting. Stage 1 - Main Written Examination (Mukhya Pariksha) The Main Examination consists of 2 papers (total 400 marks). Paper 1: Marathi (50 Qs, 100 marks) and English (50 Qs, 100 marks) - Baaravi / 12th standard level, medium Marathi and English, objective multi-choice, 1 hour. Paper 2: General Studies and Intelligence Test (100 Qs, 200 marks) - Padvi / graduation level, medium Marathi and English, objective multi-choice, 1 hour. Negative marking: 25% (1/4 mark) deducted per wrong answer. If more than one answer is given for a question, it is treated as wrong and 25% marks deducted. If final marks fall below the minimum cut-off after deductions, the candidate's marks are calculated as zero (not negative). Stage 2 - Merit List and Preference Order (Lipik-Tanklekhak) For all posts: a General Merit List (Sarvasadharan Gunvatta Yadi) is prepared based on total marks in the Combined Main Exam, post-wise. For Lipik-Tanklekhak: after the General Merit List is published, all candidates on the list must re-submit their Appointing Authority-wise preference order within the stipulated period through the MPSC online portal. If preference orde…
How to Apply
Candidates shall apply online through the MPSC portal (https://mpsconline.gov.in) only. No other mode of application will be accepted. Before applying, candidates must ensure they have qualified the Group-C Prelim 2025 and completed KYC on the MPSC portal. Detailed application instructions are available at https://mpsconline.gov.in and https://mpsc.gov.in. Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded (PDF format, min 50KB – max 400KB each): • Proof of name at birth (SSC / equivalent certificate) • Age proof • Educational qualification certificates • Social category (Magasavargiya) certificate • Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate (Financial Year 2025-26) • Valid Non-Creamy Layer (Non-Kimiyer) certificate (Financial Year 2025-26) • PwBD (Divyang) certificate from competent authority • Ex-Servicemen (Maaji Sainik) certificate • Sports reservation eligibility proof - Sports Certificate required at document verification • Orphan (Anath) reservation certificate • Project Affected (Prakalpagrast) certificate • Earthquake Affected (Bhookampgrast) certificate • Part-time employee (Anshkalin Padvi) certificate • Category change / inter-category claim certificate (Araakhiv Mahila, Magasavargiya, etc.) • Proof of SC/ST name change if applicable • Marathi language knowledge proof • Small Family Declaration (Laghan Kutumbache Pratidnya) • Typewriting certificate (Marathi and/or English - for Kar Sahayak and Lipik-Tanklekhak as applicable) • Work experience certificate (if appli…
Important Instructions
• Only candidates who have qualified the Maharashtra Gat-Ka Seva Sanyukt Purv Pariksha – 2025 (result declared 04 May 2026) are eligible to apply for this Main Exam. Non-qualified prelim candidates' applications will not be accepted. • All reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/NT/DT/SBC) and other horizontal reservation claims (PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Orphan, Project-Affected etc.) must be properly supported by valid documents; category claims cannot be changed after application submission under any circumstances. • For Lipik-Tanklekhak post, Appointing Authority-wise preference order must be submitted at the time of application. After merit list is published, candidates will again need to re-confirm preference order within the stipulated window - failure to do so will forfeit their allocation right. • Candidates must mandatorily select options (Vikalp) for all posts they wish to be considered for. Posts not selected during application will not be considered, even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. • Negative marking applies: 25% (1/4) marks deducted for each wrong answer. Multiple answers to a single question also count as wrong. • KYC completion on MPSC portal is mandatory before applying (per order ADR-2425/SIR.06/2025/MA.T., dated 20 June 2025). • Application fee is non-refundable. After payment, fee cannot be adjusted for any other exam or selection process. • Admit card (Hall Ticket) will be available on MPSC online portal 7 days before the exam. Candidates must downlo…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MPSC Group C Services Main Exam Notification Out - Apply Online for 1884 Posts?
Date of Advertisement: 2026 (Advertisement No. 014/2026); Preliminary Exam Held On: 11 January 2026; Preliminary Exam Result Declared: 04 May 2026; Opening of Online Application (Main Exam): 21-05-2026 (14:00 / 2:00 PM); Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment (Online): 04-06-2026 (23:59); Last Date for Challan Generation (for bank payment): 04-06-2026 (23:59); Last Date for Fee Payment via Challan at Bank: 06-06-2026 (bank working hours); Age Calculated As On: 01-02-2026; Main Examination Date: Sunday, 12 July 2026 - Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai & Pune (district centre-wise); Document Verification / Joining Date: To be notified after result declaration
What is the application fee?
Fees are non-refundable. Bank charges and taxes are extra and borne by the candidate. Fee can be paid online (credit card, debit card, net banking via any payment gateway available on State Bank portal) or offline via challan at any branch of State Bank of India. Category: Fees / Intimation Charges General / Open (Amagas - Sarvasadharan): Rs. 544/- + applicable bank charges Magasavargiya / OBC / Anath / Divyang (Reserved Categories): Rs. 344/- + applicable bank charges
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on 01-02-2026. Minimum age for all candidates is 19 years. Maximum age for General (Open) category is 38 years. Relaxation in upper age limit is as per Maharashtra Government rules for reserved categories. Category: Age Limit / Relaxation General (Open / Sarvasadharan) - All candidates: Minimum 19 years; Maximum 38 years (as on 01-02-2026) Magasavargiya / Anath / Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer): Maximum 43 years Pratibhavan Kheladoo (Outstanding Sports Persons): Maximum 43 years Maaji Sainik (Ex-Servicemen) - General: 38 + Service period + 3 years Maaji Sainik - Magasavargiya / Anath: 43 + Service period + 3 years Divyang (PwBD): Maximum 45 years Prakalpagrast (Project Affected): Maximum 45 years (for Lipik-Tanklekhak only as per notification) Bhookampgrast (Earthquake Affected): Maximum 45 years (for Lipik-Tanklekhak only) Anshkalin Padvi / Part-time Empl…
What is the selection process?
Selection is through a written Main Examination (400 marks, 2 papers) with negative marking. Prelim-qualified candidates who apply for the Main Exam will be considered. Final selection is based on merit in the Main Exam, category-wise, post-wise, combined with preference order (especially for Lipik-Tanklekhak). Document verification follows shortlisting. Stage 1 - Main Written Examination (Mukhya Pariksha) The Main Examination consists of 2 papers (total 400 marks). Paper 1: Marathi (50 Qs, 100 marks) and English (50 Qs, 100 marks) - Baaravi / 12th standard level, medium Marathi and English, objective multi-choice, 1 hour. Paper 2: General Studies and Intelligence Test (100 Qs, 200 marks) - Padvi / graduation level, medium Marathi and English, objective multi-choice, 1 hour. Negative marking: 25% (1/4 mark) deducted per wrong answer. If more than one answer is given for a question, it…