MPSC Exam 2024: Dates for Prelims, Mains, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

MPSC Exam 2024: Maharashtra Public Service Commission will conduct the MPSC exam 2024 for various posts offered to candidates under the administration of the Maharashtra government. The MPSC exam is divided into three stages which includes prelims, mains and interview. The candidate has to clear MPSC prelims to appear for mains and qualify for mains to appear for MPSC interview. 

Latest Updates: 

• As per a few reports, the MPSC preliminary exam is likely to be held on December 1, 2024. 

Meanwhile, to appear for MPSC exam, candidates first have to check the MPSC eligibility criteria. There are various MPSC eligibility factors including educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality.

Those candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria, then they will be eligible to fill the MPSC application form. Further, those candidates who fill the application form will be eligible to get their MPSC admit card. The admit card for MPSC prelims, mains, and interview rounds will be released separately. 

MPSC Exam 2024: Highlights 

Candidates can take a look at the MPSC exam dates 2024 and other important information regarding the exam down below.

MPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024

The MPSC eligibility criteria are laid by the commission. Candidates can check the eligibility on the official website. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has recently revised the age limit for Group B and C posts. The minimum age limit is 19 years and the maximum age limit is 38 years for general category candidates. There are also age relaxations for reserved categories.

In addition to age, candidates must also meet the educational qualification requirements. To be eligible for the MPSC exam, candidates must be a graduate of a recognized university.

The MPSC website has a detailed list of eligibility criteria for all the Group B and C posts. Candidates are advised to check the website carefully before applying for the exam.

MPSC Application Form 2024

The commission releases the MPSC application form 2024. The application form consists of various steps including filling in the application details, uploading the document as asked and paying the application fee. 

Further, candidates have to upload their photograph and signature in dimensions of 4.5 x 3.5 cm and 50 KB size. 

MPSC Application Fees

To complete the MPSC application process, candidates must pay the application fee. The fee can be paid online through Netbanking, Credit Card, Debit Card, e-Challan, or at a Maha e-Seva Kendra. The application fee differs for candidates belonging to different categories. The following table shows the application fee for each category:

MPSC Admit Card 2024

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) will release the MPSC admit card 2024 for each stage of the exam separately. Candidates can download their admit card from the MPSC website using their registration number or roll number. The admit card is usually released a week before the examination.

Last year, the MPSC Group B & C exam was conducted on April 30, 2023, and the admit card was released on April 21, 2023. So, candidates can expect the MPSC mains admit card to be released around one week before the exam date.

The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the exam. Candidates must carry their admit card to the examination venue along with a valid photo ID. The admit card will contain the candidate's name, registration number, roll number, exam date, time, and venue.

Candidates must check the admit card carefully for any errors. If there are any errors, they must contact the MPSC immediately.

MPSC Syllabus 2024

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) releases the MPSC syllabus in PDF format on its official website. The syllabus is different for the prelims, mains, and interview stages of the exam.

The MPSC prelims syllabus consists of two papers:

• Paper I: General Knowledge and Mental Ability
• Paper II: Language Proficiency (Marathi or English)

The MPSC mains syllabus consists of six papers:

• Marathi and English (Together)
• General Studies I (History, Geography, Polity, Economics, and Environment)
• General Studies II (Indian Constitution, Public Administration, and Law)
• General Studies III (Human Resource Development and Human Rights)
• General Studies IV (Economy and Planning, Science and Technology, and Agriculture)

The MPSC interview round does not have a specific syllabus, but candidates are advised to have a strong understanding of general knowledge and current affairs.

MPSC Exam Pattern 2024

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) releases the MPSC exam pattern in PDF format on its official website. Candidates who are appearing for the MPSC exam should be well aware of the exam pattern in order to prepare effectively.

The MPSC exam is divided into three stages: prelims, mains, and interview.

Prelims: The prelims exam consists of two papers, each of 200 marks. The total marks for the prelims exam are 400. The duration of each paper is 2 hours.

Mains: The mains exam consists of six papers: Marathi, English, General Studies I, General Studies II, General Studies III, and General Studies IV. The total marks for the mains exam are 800. The duration of each paper is as follows:

Marathi and English: 3 hours

General Studies I: 1 hour

General Studies II to IV: 2 hours

Interview: The interview is a 100-mark paper. It is conducted to assess the candidate's personality, communication skills, and suitability for the post.

MPSC Result 2024

MPSC result 2024 is released on the official website. The result is released in the pdf format and consists of the name of students who have qualified for the examination. Since exam has three phases, the result is released separately for all three phases. 

Last year, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducted the MPSC prelim exam on April 30, 2023. After the results are released, the MPSC will also release the MPSC merit list. The merit list is a list of candidates who have qualified for the next stage of the exam, which is the mains exam.

MPSC Cut Off 2024

MPSC cut off 2024 is released after the result is released. MPSC cut off refers to the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to score to qualify for the MPSC exam. Candidates who take the prelims exam must score above the cut-off marks to qualify for the mains exam. The cut-off marks vary depending on the category and post.

The MPSC cut-off marks will be released after the declaration of the MPSC 2024 results. The cut-off marks are the minimum marks that a candidate must score in order to qualify for the next stage of the exam.