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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New Registration: Click on "New Registration" and provide the required details.
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Select Exam: Choose "Maharashtra Civil Services Prelims Examination 2025".
Fill Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and other required details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents in the specified format.
Choose Exam Centre: Select your preferred district-level exam centre.
Pay Application Fee: Pay the fee online or offline.
Submit Application: After payment confirmation, submit.
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