Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released Advertisement No. 017/2026 for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for 2,619 vacancies across five cadres under various departments of the Government of Maharashtra.\r + \r +

\r + Total Vacancies: 2,619
\r + - Clerk-Typist: 1,864 posts (Pay Level S-6: Rs.19,900-63,200)
\r + - Tax Assistant: 282 posts (Pay Level S-10: Rs.25,500-81,100)
\r + - Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI): 461 posts (Pay Level S-15: Rs.38,600-1,22,800)
\r + - Industry Inspector: 9 posts (Pay Level S-23: Rs.35,400-1,12,400)
\r + - Technical Assistant: 3 posts (Pay Level S-8: Rs.29,200-92,300)\r + \r +

\r + Salary: As per 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA) and other admissible allowances as per Maharashtra government rules.\r + \r +

\r + Essential Qualification (Post-wise):
\r + Clerk-Typist: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Marathi typing speed of 30 WPM OR English typing speed of 40 WPM.
\r + Tax Assistant: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Marathi typing speed of 30 WPM AND English typing speed of 40 WPM.
\r + Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI): 10th pass with Diploma or Degree in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute or university.
\r + Industry Inspector: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Architecture/Town Planning, OR Degree in Science from a recognised university.
\r + Technical Assistant: Graduate degree from a recognised university.\r + \r +

\r + Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026):
\r + - General (Open): 18 to 38 years
\r + - SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 18 to 43 years
\r + - Age relaxation applicable as per MPSC rules for reserved categories.\r + \r +

\r + Application Fee:
\r + - General (Unreserved): Rs.544
\r + - SC/ST/Female/Other Categories: Rs.344
\r + - Fee payable online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI or through SBI Challan\r + \r +

\r + Selection Process:
\r + Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (CBT): 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 60 minutes. Subjects: General Studies, Mental Ability, Current Affairs. Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
\r + Stage 2 – Main Examination (CBT/Descriptive): Details to be announced for candidates qualifying the prelims.
\r + Stage 3 – Typing Test: For Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant posts. Marathi typing at 30 WPM and/or English typing at 40 WPM.\r + \r +

\r + Important Dates:
\r + - Notification Release: 25 June 2026
\r + - Online Application Start: 27 June 2026 (2:00 PM)
\r + - Last Date to Apply Online: 17 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
\r + - Last Date for SBI Challan Payment: 20 July 2026 (Banking Hours)
\r + - Preliminary Exam Date: 27 September 2026\r + \r +

\r + How to Apply:
\r + 1. Visit https://mpsconline.gov.in
\r + 2. Complete KYC verification and register on the portal
\r + 3. Fill the online application form with personal and educational details
\r + 4. Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents
\r + 5. Pay the application fee online or via SBI Challan
\r + 6. Submit the form and save the acknowledgement for future reference\r + \r +

\r + For more details, refer to the official notification on the MPSC website at www.mpsc.gov.in.