Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
MPSC Rajyaseva is the premier state administrative examination conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The updated syllabus closely aligns with the UPSC Civil Services structure, featuring subjective descriptive answer writing across General Studies, Essay, Marathi, English, and an Optional Subject.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 2025 Marks (Mains 1750 + Interview 275)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims Paper 1: General Studies | 100 Questions (History, Maharashtra Geo, Polity, Economy) | 200 Marks (Decides Prelims cutoff) | 2 Hours |
| Prelims Paper 2: CSAT (Qualifying) | 80 Questions (Comprehension in Marathi & English, Logic) | 200 Marks (Need 33% = 66 M to qualify) | 2 Hours |
| Mains: 2 Qualifying + 7 Merit Papers | Marathi (300 Q), English (300 Q), Essay (250 M), GS 1-4 (1000 M), Optional (500 M) | 1750 Marks (Descriptive) | Multiple Days |
| Personality Test (Interview) | Commission Board Interview | 275 Marks | 30-45 Minutes |
Prelims GS: +2 correct, -0.5 wrong (1/4th negative). Mains: Descriptive marking out of 1750 marks. Total 2025 Marks.
Negative Marking Rule: One-fourth penalty (-0.5 marks on GS) in Prelims
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Prelims GS-1 cutoff hovers around 105-115 marks out of 200.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marathi language compulsory for MPSC Rajyaseva?
Yes, candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Marathi language, and there is a mandatory qualifying Marathi language paper in the Mains examination.
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