Descriptions

MPSC

RAJYASEVA

MPSC stands for Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The commission conducts MPSC Rajyaseva Exam or MPSC State Service Exam to select ideal candidates for various Group A and Group B officers at different branches of the Maharashtra Government. The syllabus and pattern for this exam are almost similar to the UPSC IAS exam.

MPSC Rajyaseva is a state-level examination conducted by the commission for Deputy Collector, Assistant State Tax Commissioner, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Assistant Director, etc. The selection process takes place through two stages; the Preliminary exam and the Main exam, followed by an Interview round.

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Nationality

Candidates must be a citizen of India.

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Age Limit

The minimum age limit for the post is 19 years and is the same for all the categories. However, there is some relaxation given to certain categories in the maximum age limit. This is shown in the table below.

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Educational Qualification

In order to be eligible for the post, the candidate must possess a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a recognized university. Apart from this, the qualifications required for specific area

• Assistant Director, Finance & Accounts Services: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Post Graduate Degree in Commerce/Outlaw Accounting by ICWA/CA/MBA (Finance)
• Deputy Director of Industry (Technical): Degree in Engineering in fields like Civil, Town Planning, Architecture, etc./Degree in Science
• Assistant Regional Transport Officer: Degree in Science or Engineering with Maths and Physics

MPSC Rajyaseva Application Fee

The MPSC Rajyaseva application fee is to be submitted for your application form to be accepted by the Commission.

• The application fee for the aspirants belonging to the General category is Rs. 544/-
• Application fee for those belonging to reserved categories is Rs. 344/-

The application fee is payable only once and is non-refundable even if you cancel your application later on.

MPSC Rajyaseva Selection Process

The MPSC Rajyaseva selection process is divided into three stages. The candidates who are selected after the first stage will appear in the second and so on. For an aspirant to get a post at any department of the state of Maharashtra, they will need to cross all the stages of the exam.

Prelims Exam

The prelims exam is a written exam. It is the screening test of the aspirants. The prelims include questions from subjects of general studies and aptitude. One needs to score more than the cut-off marks to get selected for the next stage. The MPSC Rajyaseva Cut-Off marks are decided by the Commission.

• Prelims exams consist of Paper I and Paper II.
• The total marks are 400

Main Exam

The main exam is also a written test. The exam is held so that the knowledge of the selected candidates in fields such as politics, geography, human resource development, etc. can be judged.

• The mains exams consist of papers I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.
• The total marks are 800.

Interview

The selected candidates from the main exam then appear for a personal interview. The panel judges the candidate on his or her presence of mind, aptitude, mental ability, and field knowledge. The candidates who cross the interview stage will then be recruited to their desired posts. The total marks shall be 100.

MPSC Rajyaseva Interview Syllabus

Once the candidates clear the mains exam, they will be called in for the interview round. The following are a few points that will be checked upon by the interviewer.

• A board appointed by the MPSC will take interviews of the candidates. They will have the record of the candidate’s career and interests that were filled in by the candidate in his/her application form.
• A board of unbiased observers will check the candidate’s personal suitability for a career in the Rajyasevas.
• Candidates, apart from their academic study, must have up-to-date knowledge of the current affairs within and outside the state.
• The interview mainly focuses on the mental qualities and analytical ability of the candidates.

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Highlights 2023

Aspiring candidates can check the important highlights of MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment from the table below.

MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Pattern

The MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment exam pattern for both exams is detailed below.

Prelims Exam Pattern

• MPSC prelims exam is qualifying in nature. Candidates have to score the minimum marks to be able to attend the mains exam.
• According to the latest exam pattern, Paper II (CSAT) will be qualifying in nature. The minimum qualifying marks are 33%.
• The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
• 2 hours are given for each paper.
• Each paper is of 200 marks..
• The exam is available in two languages, Marathi and English.

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Main Exam Pattern

• The mains examination consists of 6 papers in which 6 are compulsory and there are no optional papers.
• Check the detailed pattern below.

Interview Exam Pattern

The candidates who clear the MPSC Mains exam will be qualified for the next stage, i.e., the Interview round. There is no particular exam pattern for the interview stage, but the candidates

need to stay updated with the current affairs within and outside the state of Maharashtra. They will be tested for their General Knowledge and Mental abilities in this interview round held by a Board appointed by the MPSC.

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Syllabus 2023

Candidates need to be aware of the syllabus in order to crack the exam. The detailed syllabus for MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment is mentioned below. Candidates can also learn about the MPSC Syllabus here.

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Prelims Exam Syllabus

The detailed syllabus is mentioned below.

MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment Mains Exam Syllabus

The detailed syllabus is mentioned below.

How to Apply Online for MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment?

The process of the MPSC Rajyaseva online application is made available to the aspirants of the MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment exam in the official notification as well. Read below to know how to apply online for the MPSC Rajyaseva Recruitment exam in detail. Remember to keep all your documents ready when you attempt to fill out the online MPSC Rajyaseva application form. Candidates who are willing to apply for MPSC Rajyaseva 2023 can either follow the steps given below or they can directly apply from the link given below:

• Go to the official website of the Commission, and click on the MPSC online application link that you will find on the header.
• Once you are redirected to the online application portal, you will need to register yourself. For this, click New User Registration in the top left corner.
• Fill in your details and verify your registration. Now you will have a Login ID and password to access the site.
• Login using your credentials, and now you can proceed to fill out the MPSC application form by selecting the exam as Rajyaseva Exam.
• Fill the complete form with all your details, such as personal information, educational qualifications, etc.
• Once all your details have been filled and checked by you, upload the scanned copies of all the documents that are necessary. These include educational certificates, mark sheets, caste certificates, domicile certificates, etc.
• Once the complete form is filled, click on submit.
• You will now be directed to an online payment portal. Pay the MPSC application fee through any of the available models.
• Print the MPSC application form, once the payment is successful. Keep it safe, as you will need it in the future.