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The MPSC Rajyaseva (Maharashtra Public Service Commission State Services) Examination is one of the most prestigious state-level competitive exams in India. It recruits candidates for senior Group A and Group B Gazetted posts in the Maharashtra state government. This complete guide covers eligibility, exam pattern, Preliminary syllabus with topic-wise weightage, previous year cut-offs, and a preparation strategy specifically designed for MPSC aspirants.
The MPSC Rajyaseva Examination selects officers for some of Maharashtra's most important administrative positions — Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Sales Tax, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, and more. These are Class I and Class II Gazetted posts with salaries ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹2,00,000 per month.
The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary (Prelims), Main Examination (Mains), and Personality Test (Interview). The Prelims is a qualifying-cum-ranking exam with two objective papers.
Notification typically released in January–February each year. Prelims held around April–May. Check mpsc.gov.in for confirmed dates and vacancy details.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 hrs |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude) | 80 | 200 | 2 hrs |
| Total | 180 | 400 | 4 hrs | |
Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature — you need to score 33% minimum (66/200) to qualify, but its marks are NOT counted for the merit list. Your Prelims rank is determined entirely by Paper I (General Studies) marks.
| Topic Area | Expected Qs | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Polity & Governance | 15–20 | High |
| Maharashtra-specific GK | 10–15 | High |
| History (India & Maharashtra) | 12–15 | High |
| Geography (India & Maharashtra) | 10–12 | High |
| Indian Economy & Budget | 8–12 | Medium |
| Environment & Science | 8–10 | Medium |
| Current Affairs (National & Maharashtra) | 10–15 | High |
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 118.0 | 110.5 | 104.0 | 96.5 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 115.5 | 108.0 | 101.5 | 93.0 | 104.5 |
| 2022 | 113.0 | 105.5 | 99.0 | 90.5 | 102.0 |
Cut-offs are out of 200 (Paper I only). Target 125+ for General category to remain safe across years.
Phase 1 (Month 1–2): Build conceptual clarity in Polity (NCERT 9–12, Laxmikanth) and History (NCERT + Maharashtra history). These two topics together contribute 25–35 questions.
Phase 2 (Month 3–4): Cover Geography (physical, human, Maharashtra-specific) and Economy (budget basics, schemes, Maharashtra economy). Focus on MPSC-specific Maharashtra content — most aspirants neglect this.
Phase 3 (Month 5): Current affairs covering the last 12 months — national and Maharashtra-specific events. Read Lokrajya magazine for Maharashtra current affairs.
Phase 4 (Month 6): Full mock tests under timed conditions. CSAT practice (reading comprehension, basic maths) — ensure you clear the 33% threshold comfortably.
