Maharashtra Public Service Commission — General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Maharashtra. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate / Diploma (as per original Advertisement No. 017/2026), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Skill/Typing Test (as applicable). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 03 Jan 2027 |
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The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially postponed the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. According to the official corrigendum (Reference No. CMA-0426/Pr.Kr.42/2026/Jahirat) released by the Commission, the examination previously scheduled for October 2026 will now be conducted in January 2027.
Candidates can review the updated timeline for the Group C Preliminary Examination in the table below:
| Event Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 017/2026 (Dated 25 June 2026) |
| Corrigendum Date | 9 September 2026 |
| Original Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Revised Exam Date | 3 January 2027 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Sheets) |
| Location of Exam | All district centres across Maharashtra |
The Commission cited several crucial administrative and logistical factors that prompted the rescheduling of the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination to early 2027. These include:
Candidates preparing for the Maharashtra Gat-C Seva Sanyukt Purva Pariksha 2026 must keep the following points in mind:
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