MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: 16,717 Posts, Apply from November 13

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has significantly expanded the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, increasing the total number of vacancies from 5,707 to 16,717. The revised recruitment includes 11,010 additional posts across different state government departments and cadres.

Along with the vacancy increase, eligible candidates will receive a one-time relaxation of one year in the upper age limit. MPSC will reopen the online application facility from 13 November to 27 November 2026, giving fresh applicants another opportunity to participate.

This is a major development for thousands of candidates preparing for Maharashtra government jobs. The recruitment drive has been expanded following demands from various departments and concerns raised by aspirants about the examination process.

The additional vacancies mean more opportunities, while the age relaxation may help candidates who were close to the previous upper-age limit. Applicants should nevertheless check the revised eligibility conditions and cadre requirements before submitting a fresh application or updating their preferences.

The original notification covered 5,707 vacancies under the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. Following additional requisitions from government departments, MPSC has added another 11,010 posts, taking the revised total to 16,717.

The recruitment has also been expanded to include 21 additional cadres, beyond the six cadres covered in the initial examination plan. These changes will bring more Group C government positions under the combined recruitment process. The exact post-wise vacancy distribution and educational requirements should be checked in the revised notification and corrigenda issued by the commission.

One of the most important announcements is the one-time relaxation of one year in the upper age limit. This special measure is applicable to recruitment advertisements issued after 1 January 2026, where the selection process has not yet started, and advertisements issued up to 31 December 2027. It is not a permanent change to the regular age-limit rules. Candidates should check whether their particular recruitment advertisement falls within the specified conditions.

The fresh application window for the Group C Examination 2026 will remain open from 13 November to 27 November 2026. Candidates who could not apply earlier, but meet the revised eligibility conditions, will get another chance to submit their forms. Those who have already applied should not submit duplicate applications without checking the commission's instructions. Existing applicants will be given an opportunity to indicate their preferences for the newly added cadres, subject to their qualifications and eligibility.

MPSC has also revised the preliminary examination schedule. The examination, which was earlier planned for 3 January 2027, will now be conducted on 24 January 2027. It will be held in offline OMR format. Candidates should follow the commission's announcements for details about the examination centres, admit cards and further instructions.

For the Main Examination, candidates applying for administrative cadres with general educational requirements will follow the prescribed examination scheme and syllabus. Posts requiring specific technical or professional qualifications, including newly added cadres, may have separate Main Examination arrangements. The commission is expected to publish the relevant syllabuses and detailed instructions.

Candidates can apply through the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in when the application facility reopens. Before submitting a form, they should verify their age eligibility, educational qualifications, category details and preferred cadres. Existing applicants should also check the instructions regarding cadre preferences.

With the revised vacancy count reaching 16,717, this recruitment has become a significant opportunity for candidates seeking Maharashtra government jobs. Applicants should rely on the official corrigenda and notification rather than unofficial vacancy lists.

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