MPSC Increases Group-C Vacancies to 16,717, Prelims Rescheduled to a New Date, Check Details Here

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a huge increase in vacancies for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Exam 2026. Originally, the recruitment was advertised for 5707 posts; now, this recruitment drive has been increased by 11010 additional posts, taking the overall vacancy tally to nearly threefold, to 16717 posts. The decision follows recommendations which are outlined in the interim report of the state-appointed high-level committee, which was constituted to make sure transparency and security in recruitment, alongside fresh requisitions which are received from various administrative departments. To accommodate new eligible and interested candidates and cadre preferences, MPSC has officially rescheduled the preliminary exam from January 3, 2027, to January 24, 2027.

MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Given below are the key highlights of the MPSC Group-C recruitment drive 2026:-

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One-Year Age Relaxation and Reopening of Application Window of MPSC Group C2026

Under a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the General Administration Department on November 5, 2026, the state government granted a one-year relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit for entering government service. Candidates appearing for the Group-C preliminary exam are entitled to this benefit. To make sure each candidate gets an equitable opportunity:-

• Eligible candidates who missed the earlier registration cycle or qualify under the revised age criteria can submit fresh applications between November 13 and November 27, 2026.
• Candidates who have already applied do not need to submit fresh forms. They will be granted an option on the portal to submit their preferences for the newly added cadres based on their qualifying credentials.

21 New Cadres Added to MPSC Group-C Exam 2026

The commission has revised the Group-C exam scheme to incorporate 21 additional administrative cadres, expanding beyond the six cadres notified in May 2026.

• A common, single preliminary test will be conducted for both existing and newly integrated cadres using the standardised syllabus published on November 15, 2022.
• While administrative cadres requiring general qualifications will follow the standard Mains framework, separate Mains examinations will be conducted for cadres requiring technical or specialised qualifications. Custom syllabi for these specialised cadres will also be uploaded to the official website shortly. 

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