MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Recruitment announced for various posts, including Clerk; changes made to Main Exam rules..
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released a recruitment notification for Group C posts. Interested candidates will be able to fill out the application form starting June 27, 2026. According to the notification issued by the MPSC, a total of 2,619 vacancies are to be filled. This recruitment drive covers various Group C positions, including Tax Assistant, Clerk-Typist, and Industry Inspector. The online registration window for applications will close at 11:59 PM on July 17, 2026; therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply before the deadline expires.
**Vacancy Details by Post**
**Post** | **Number of Vacancies**
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | 461 posts
Tax Assistant | 282 posts
Industry Inspector | 9 posts
Clerk-Typist | 1,864 posts
Technical Assistant | 3 posts
**Changes to the Exam Pattern**
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has also introduced a major change to the Main Examination pattern this time. The requirement for candidates to take papers on two optional subjects is being removed. Starting in 2027, candidates appearing for the Maharashtra Civil Services (Gazetted Group A and Group B) Main Examination will no longer be required to take optional subject papers. Several other states have already removed optional subjects from their state service main examinations, and Maharashtra has now joined this list. States such as Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have previously removed optional subjects from their respective state service main examinations.
The Combined Preliminary Examination is scheduled for September 27, 2026. For the first time, this examination will be conducted online in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. According to the MPSC, candidates who succeed in the initial stage will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process as determined by the Commission.
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