Maharashtra Combined State Civil Services examination is managed by Maharashtra Public Service Commission to recruit various posts like Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Deputy Collector, Block Development Officer (BDO), Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, etc. MPSC Exam is conducted to recruit Group A, B & C vacancies in the Maharashtra state.

However, the official notification of MPSC 2022 has not been released; check the official website to stay updated. The online application for the MPSC examination shall be available after the notification release.

MPSC 2022 HIGHLIGHTS:

MPSC 2022 IMPORTANT DATES:

MPSC 2022 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The essential eligibility criteria required for the MPSC exam involves fulfilment of the following standards:

Age Limit-

• Minimum Age: 19 years
• Maximum Age: 38 years

Age Relaxation-

MPSC offers age relaxation for certain categories, described below:

Educational Qualification for MPSC-

• If you want to sit for this MPSC exam, you must have a graduation degree in any stream from a government-recognized college/ institute/ university.
• The candidate possessing a Degree in Law may be given preference.
• You also need to make sure that you are ** fluent in Marathi, ** both verbal & written.
• Candidates who are in their final-year graduation are also eligible to appear for the MPSC exam.

Physical Measurements for MPSC (DSP)-

If you are applying for DSP, ACP, etc., you should make sure that you fulfil the given physical qualification. Here is the required requirement for the MPSC post:

Minimum height for DSP post-

• For female candidates: 157 cm
• For male candidates: 165 cm

Other Eligibility Criteria-

Apart from achieving the above-given eligibility conditions for MPSC 2021, you must also make sure that you satisfy the following criteria:

Number of Attempts-There is no limit on the Number of Attempts.

Marital Status-Male candidates who are married & have more than one wife & female candidates who are married to a person already having another wife will not be eligible for the exam unless the Governor grants an exemption.

Nationality-The candidate must be a citizen of India.

MPSC 2022 APPLICATION FEE:

HOW TO APPLY FOR MPSC 2022:

• The students have to register using their Email ID & contact number on the official website https://mpsc.gov.in after the registration starts.
• The students must note down the username & password provided after the registration for the later proceedings.
• After the registration, the students are eligible to fill in the online application form.
• Then they have to fill in all the correct details & submit the application before the last date.
• The aspirants must upload scanned copies of the documents mentioned in the application form, such as the degrees & certificates.
• In the case of students applying for reservations, they need to submit adequate & corresponding certificates & the rest of the documents.
• Additionally, the students need to upload their scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph & a signature.
• After filling in all the details, the students must 'Save' their application.
• The students have to pay the application fees online through Netbanking/Credit Card/Debit Card.
• The aspirants can pay the application fees through offline mode (e-Challan & Maha e-Seva Kendra).
• After the students have submitted the application form, the students must download their filled application.
• They must take out two printouts of the application & keep them safe if any issue arises in the future.

MPSC 2022 ADMIT CARD:

MPSC releases admit cards separately for all the stages of the exam before the examination. The students must carry the admit card to the exam centre along with id proof. The admit card includes all the essential information about the examination, such as candidates details, exam schedule & exam centres.

MPSC 2022 RESERVATION LIST:

The reservation Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe & Other Backward Class of Maharashtra shall be admissible following relevant Government Rules.

MPSC 2022 SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process of the MPSC exam rests on the following stages:

• Prelims Examination
• Mains Examination
• Interview/ Personality test

Once the aspirants clear the stages mentioned above, they shall be called for the document verification round. After the document verification process, the selected aspirants will get the posting to one of the branches/ offices of MPSC across Maharashtra.

MPSC 2022 EXAM PATTERN:

The exam was conducted through a qualifying 2 Prelims Papers followed by 6 Mains Papers; there are no optional subjects.

Preliminary exam-

• Both the paper comprises 200 marks each.
• The time duration of each paper is 2 hours.
• The aspirants will get a deduction of 1/4th marks for every incorrect answer. Previously, the aspirants got the deduction of ⅓ marks for every wrong answer.
• All the questions are set in Marathi and English.
• The marks of Prelims will be counted only for shortlisting the aspirants for the MPSC Mains exam.

Mains exam-

The aspirants, who will secure the minimum MPSC cut-off marks, decided by the Commission will be released the admit card to take the MPSC Mains Exam.

• MPSC Mains 2021 will have 6 Papers.
• The objective questions carry a negative marking of 1/4th for every wrong answer. Previously, the aspirants got the deduction of ⅓ marks for every wrong answer.
• The questions of decision making in paper II has no negative marking in case of incorrectly answered questions.
• In every MPSC Mains exam paper, the qualifying marks for the General category and reserved category candidates are 45 marks and 40 marks.
• All the Papers are mandatory; there is a Negative Marking of ⅓ rd of a mark for each wrong answer.

Personality Test-

• This is the last stage of the MPSC selection process.
• The aspirants, who will secure the cut-off score in paper II, will then appear for the interview round.
• The MPSC Personality Test will be held by a panel of competent and unbiased members.
• Through the interview round, the board will test the knowledge of current affairs, in-depth knowledge, communication skill & mental ability of the aspirants.

MPSC 2022 SYLLABUS:

Preliminary exam paper-wise exam syllabus-

Mains exam paper-wise exam syllabus-

MPSC 2022 RESULT:

The result of MPSC is the ultimate list of the applicants who the Commission shortlists after completing the Selection Process that consists of the MPSC Prelim Exam, Main Exam & Interview. The final result consists of marks of the Mains exam & interview and not the prelim exam. The result will be released after each stage of the examinations.

To check the MPSC Results once it releases, follow the steps given below:

1. Go to the official website.
2. Click on the link of State Services Main Examination 2022- Final Result on the website's homepage.
3. When you click on the link, it will take you will to a new page of the MPSC website.
4. Enter CTRL+F to find your result by typing your name/ roll number.
5. If details are proper & you are qualified, your name will be highlighted on the page.
6. Download & take a print of the MPSC result, which will be helpful for future reference.

MPSC 2022 CUT-OFF:

MPSC 2022 cut-off for 2021 will be released after the examination is done and the results are released. Category-wise MPSC 2021 cut-off is given below:

MPSC 2022 SALARY:

Here's how the salary offered to the posts by MPSC looks like:

MPSC 2022 PREPARATION TIPS:

1. Candidates must, first of all, analyze the complete syllabus of the MPSC examination. Understanding the syllabus & dividing the time according to that is the most crucial step while preparing.
2. Candidates can download the previous years' papers of MPSC on the official site and practice them thoroughly before appearing for the final examination. This will help the candidates understand the paper pattern and the types of questions asked in the exam.
3. Students must buy a well-reputed test series and give as many mock tests as possible before appearing for the final examination. This should be done with a proper time limit to provide you with the feel of the actual examination. This will also help you analyze your preparation level. Also, there are many free mock tests available online to examine your preparation in a timed fashion.

MPSC 2022 PREVIOUS QUESTION PAPERS:

MPSC 2022 RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

For Preliminary exam-

For Mains exam-

MPSC 2022 STUDY PLAN:

A Time table- Analyze your standard long before the exam. Create a well-structured schedule for each day. To successfully crack the MSPC, it is advised that the aspirants start preparing ahead of time.

Learn & Revise- The vast syllabus of the examination can get you anxious. Plan your study method in such a way that you get to revise whatever you have learnt the whole day or week.

Focus on basic concepts- Candidates should be mindful of the country and its significant evolution. It is expected of the candidates to know about the country's and the state's society, culture etc.

Making evident notes- Making quick notes when you're studying helps you the next time you flip your books for revision.

Current Affairs- The examination examines an aspirant's thorough knowledge of the society in which they reside. Learning about international events is also essential, but knowing one's district, state, and country should be considered the foundation for preparation. This provides significant help in serving the nation well accordingly.

Read newspapers- The obsolete idea of keeping one updated through newspapers about what's happening in and around has made a remarkable revival through PSC exams; the aspirants are therefore suggested to look at more than one newspaper a day.

Practicing questions- A crucial task to add to your daily life as an aspirant is practicing previous years' question paper. Solving past year questions might sound like a mundane task, but it is worth the pain. It helps provide a clear picture of what you are going to approach.

Personality & Communication skills- The interview phase is a very significant part of the examination. Ensure to address your thoughts transiently to the interviewers. Therefore, it is highly recommended to prepare for the interview several times, polishing your communication skills. However, a candidate has to answer all the questions with honesty.

MPSC looks for promising personalities with absolute honesty & a great worldview; we hope you draw yourself up like so. Best wishes!