The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is all set to conduct the Maharashtra Gazetted Civil Services Joint Preliminary Examination 2024. The test was scheduled for 28 April 2024 across the state which has been deferred given General Elections in the country. The Preliminary exam date has now been set as 25 August 2024.
Update: This examination is being conducted to recruit candidates for the State Civil Services, Architectural Engineering Service, and Forest Services. The candidates can download the MPSC Prelims Hall Ticket from the official website using the application registration details now.
The examination authority will call all those candidates who have submitted a valid online application form using the valid methods to appear in the written examination.
Update on Exam Postponement
MPSC has postponed the preliminary exam due to a clash with the IBPS examination. New Exam Date will be announced soon.
MPSC Prelims Hall Ticket 2024
Exam Name | Maharashtra Gazetted Civil Services Joint Preliminary Examination 2024 |
Exam Authority | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
No. of Posts | 274 |
Preliminary Exam Date | 25 August 2024 [Postponed again] |
Maha Civil Service Hall Ticket | To be Released |
Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
Online MPSC Civil Services examination applications were accepted from 5 January to 24 January 2024. Applicants will now compete for a total of 274 vacancies in the various departments in the state. The Maharashtra Gazetted Civil Services Joint Preliminary Examination 2024 is scheduled for 28 April 2024, and candidates eagerly await participation.
MPSC Civil Services Selection Process
The selection process for MPSC Civil Services recruitment has multiple stages designed to check the candidate’s competency and suitability for the vacancies.
Preliminary Examination
This stage tests general aptitude and foundational knowledge relevant to the position. Marks obtained in this phase are used solely to qualify candidates for the Main Examination and do not contribute to the final selection. The preliminary examination consists of two objective papers.
- Paper I focuses on general studies and includes 100 questions for 200 marks. The questions are presented in English and Marathi languages, and the paper lasts 2 hours.
- Paper II checks the candidate’s civil service aptitude with 80 questions worth 200 marks, also available in English and Marathi, and has an exact duration of 2 hours.
Mains Exam
Only those who clear the Preliminary Examination can appear in the main examination. It includes several papers on specific subjects, testing in-depth knowledge and understanding. Scores from this stage are essential as they significantly impact the final merit list.
- Paper I includes questions from various topics such as current events at the state, national, and international levels, the history of India with a focus on Maharashtra, geography, polity and governance, economic and social development, environmental ecology, biodiversity, climate change, and general science.
- Paper II Syllabus encompasses comprehension, interpersonal skills including communication skills, logical reasoning and analytical ability, decision-making and problem-solving, general mental ability, basic numeracy, data interpretation, and language comprehension skills in Marathi and English.
MPSC Civil Service Exam Date
Prelims Exam Date | 25 August 2024 |
State Service Main Exam | 14 December 2024 to 16 December 2024 |
Architectural Engineering Service Main Exam | 23 November 2024 |
Forest Service Main Exam | 28 December 2024 to 31 December 2024 |
How to download the Maharashtra PSC Prelims Exam Hall Ticket 2024
- Visit the official website of MPSC at mpsc.gov.in.
- After that, the candidates will see the “Hall Ticket” section on the first page.
- Click on the “MPSC Preliminary Exam Hall Ticket 2024” link.
- Enter the details of the candidate on the next webpage.
- Now, submit those details and wait for the document to appear.
- After that, download the admit card and save a digital copy.
- Now, take out a printout of the document.
- Carry a clean copy of the hall ticket to the examination centre.
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