Complete Guide to MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2025: Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus​

mpsc exam date 2025 is 28 September. Apply online from 28 March to 17 April. Check eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and how to apply for MPSC Rajyaseva 2025.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the Rajyaseva Examination annually to recruit candidates for various Group A and B administrative positions within the Maharashtra state government. The 2025 cycle offers 385 vacancies across State Services, Forest Services, and Civil Engineering Services.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Must be an Indian citizen.

Age Limit (as of 1 March 2025)

General Category: 19 to 38 years.

Reserved Categories: Relaxation up to 43 years.

Persons with Disabilities: Maximum age limit is 45 years.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Final-year students are eligible to apply.

Proficiency in Marathi (spoken and written) is mandatory.

Important Dates

Notification Release: 18 March 2025

Application Start Date: 28 March 2025

Application End Date: 17 April 2025

Prelims Exam Date: 28 September 2025

Admit Card Release: September 2025

Mains Exam Date: To Be Announced

Result Declaration: Approximately one month after each exam stage.​

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

Paper I: General Studies (200 marks)

Paper II: CSAT (200 marks)

Total Questions: 180

Total Marks: 400

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Negative Marking:​

Main Examination

Paper I: Marathi & English (Essay/Translation/Precis) – 100 marks

Paper II: Marathi & English (Grammar/Comprehension) – 100 marks

Papers III to VI: General Studies I to IV – 150 marks each

Total Marks: 800

Question Type: Descriptive and MCQs

Negative Marking: Applicable in objective papers.​

Interview

Candidates who qualify the mains will be called for an interview/personality test.​

Syllabus Highlights

Prelims

Paper I: General Studies

Current events of state, national, and international importance

History of India and Indian National Movement with emphasis on Maharashtra

Geography of Maharashtra, India, and the World

Polity and Governance

Economic and Social Development

Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change

General Science​

Paper II: CSAT

Comprehension

Interpersonal skills including communication skills

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Decision-making and problem-solving

General mental ability

Basic numeracy and data interpretation

Marathi and English language comprehension skills​

Mains

Paper I & II: Language Papers

Essay writing, translation, precis writing, grammar, and comprehension in Marathi and English.​

Papers III to VI: General Studies

Paper III: History & Geography

Paper IV: Indian Constitution & Politics

Paper V: Human Resource Development & Rights

Paper VI: Economy & Planning, Economics of Development, Science & Technology.​

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

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