MPSC Group C Exam Date 2026: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a major update for candidates preparing for the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. Earlier, this exam was scheduled to be held on October 25, 2026, in offline OMR mode. However, MPSC has now issued a corrigendum revising this date. As per the new notice dated September 9, 2026, the exam will now be conducted on January 3, 2027, across all district centers. The Commission stated that the decision was taken after reviewing factors like center availability, transport arrangements, candidate safety, and clashes with other exams. Candidates should note this change carefully.
MPSC Group C Prelims Exam 2026 Overview
Candidates can find all the information about the MPSC Exam date 2026 in the table given below:
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Highlights
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Details
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Exam Name
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Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026
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Conducting Body
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Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
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Corrigendum Date
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September 9, 2026
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Previous Exam Date
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October 25, 2026
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Revised Exam Date
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January 3, 2027
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Exam Mode
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Offline (OMR-based)
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Exam Venue
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All district centers across Maharashtra
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Admit Card, Exam Centre & Timing
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To be released later on the official MPSC website
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Official Website
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mpsc.gov.in
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Why Did MPSC Change the Exam Date?
MPSC had earlier confirmed on July 16, 2026, that the Group C Combined Prelims 2026 would be held on October 25, 2026, in offline mode. But after reviewing the exam plan in detail, the Commission decided to push the date forward. According to the official notice, MPSC considered several important points before making this decision, including:
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Availability of exam sub-centers in different districts of the state
Local conditions and transport facilities to help candidates reach centers safely and on time
Reports received from district administrations in certain areas
Overlap with the State Services (Main) Examination 2026
The festival season
Exam schedules of other recruitment bodies
The winter session of the state legislature
After weighing all these factors, MPSC concluded that January 3, 2027, would be a more suitable date for conducting the exam smoothly across the state.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
Candidates should keep these things in mind:
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Note down the revised exam date: January 3, 2027.
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Keep checking the official MPSC website regularly for updates on exam centers, admit cards, and exam timing.
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Use the extra preparation time wisely to strengthen weak areas before the new exam date.
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Do not rely on the earlier October 25, 2026 date, as it now stands cancelled.
About MPSC Group C Combined Prelims
This examination is conducted to fill various Group C posts across different departments of the Maharashtra government. It serves as the preliminary stage for recruitment to these posts, and candidates who qualify will proceed to the next stage of the selection process, as notified by the Commission from time to time.