MPSC Group B Exam Date 2026: Prelims Scheduled for 14th June

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has initiated the recruitment process for 552 Group B vacancies, including State Tax Inspector, Police Sub-Inspector, and other key positions. According to the official notification, the MPSC Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 is officially scheduled for 14th June 2026. Candidates are encouraged to review the comprehensive exam schedule provided in this article.

MPSC Group B Recruitment 2026

The selection procedure for posts like State Tax Inspector and Police Sub-Inspector consists of a rigorous three-stage process, including the Combined Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and a mandatory Physical Standards Test.

MPSC Group B Exam Date 2026 Out

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has confirmed the Prelims Exam Date for 14th June 2026, under Advt. No. 11/2026 for various Group B services. This offline examination will be conducted across designated centers throughout the state, with full logistical details provided alongside the release of the hall tickets.

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MPSC Group B Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The official notification includes a detailed registration timeline and essential candidate instructions. The MPSC Group B Prelims are set to take place on Sunday, 14th June 2026. Please refer to the table below for all critical dates.

MPSC Group B Vacancy 2026

A total of 552 vacancies have been declared by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission for prestigious Group B roles, encompassing positions such as State Tax Inspector, Police Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Section Officer.

MPSC Group B Notification PDF

The detailed notification (Advt. No. 011/2026) is available on the official MPSC website at www.mpsc.gov.in. Applicants are advised to carefully read the recruitment rules before applying. For your convenience, we have provided a direct download link for the official notification PDF below.

Download MPSC Group B Official Notification PDF

MPSC Group B Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the MPSC eligibility criteria for Group B posts, which cover educational qualifications, language proficiency, age limits, and physical standards.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates applying for the posts must have completed their Graduation in any subject from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Government of India.
• Those candidates who are appearing in their final year of graduation examination can apply for the Prelims exam. But they must have passed their degree examination before the last date of the application for the Mains examination.
• In case candidates are pursuing an internship, then it must have been completed before the last date for the Mains exam application form filling.
• Knowledge of the Marathi language is mandatory to apply for the MPSC Group B rerecruitment. This means that candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Marathi well.

Age Limit (as on 1/8/2024)

The minimum age requirement varies by post, with a cut-off date for age calculation set as 1st August 2024. Candidates for Assistant Section Officer must be at least 18, while those aiming for State Tax Inspector or Police Sub-Inspector roles must be at least 19 years old. Maximum age limits and applicable relaxations for reserved categories can be found in the table below.

Physical Standards

Physical measurement standards, including height and chest requirements for male candidates and height requirements for female candidates, are mandatory specifically for the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) posts and will be assessed prior to final recruitment.

MPSC Group B Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the non-refundable examination fee according to their category, plus applicable bank charges. Payments can be made via online channels (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking) or through an offline SBI bank challan system. Please verify the fee structure for the Prelims provided in the section below.

Steps to Apply Online for MPSC Group B Recruitment 2026

To apply, candidates must successfully complete the registration, verify their profile, upload required documentation, pay the fee, and select their preferred exam center. Ensure all documents are ready before beginning the application process using the following steps:

1. Open any browser, and visit the official website of MPSC, either at www.mpsconline.gov.in or at mpsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the Login, located on the left side.
3. Now, click on new registration or create profile. In this, enter your full name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, and Aadhaar Card details. This will create your login credentials, which you must verify via mobile or email using OTP.
4. Now complete the KYC verification, which also includes Aadhar verification and profile validation. Make sure that your name, DOB, gender, and mobile number match the official documents.
5. Then, enter your personal details such as name, gender, category, domicile, marital status, and address.
6. Then enter your educational qualification, which includes a graduation degree, university name, passing year, marks/percentage, and final year appearing status, and choose the posts for which you want to apply.
7. Select the category to which you belong. Candidates can claim a reservation only if they have a valid certificate.
8. Upload the documents in PDF format, whose size should be from 50 KB to 500 KB. The documents include a caste certificate, sports certificate, ex-servicemen proof, a photo and a signature.
9. Choose the exam district or centre carefully. Once submitted, the exam centres cannot be changed.
10. Preview the application form and then click on the “Save and Next” option.
11. Then, pay the application fee as per your category, using any online payment.
12. After payment, submit the application, but wait until the payment status shows Payment Successful.
13. Then download the application confirmation page and take a printout of it.

MPSC Group B Selection Process 2026

The MPSC selection process is designed to evaluate candidate knowledge, aptitude, and post-specific skills across several competitive stages.

1. Prelims: This is a screening stage and is conducted for 100 marks in an objective-type format.
2. Mains: This is an exam of 400 marks. The scores of this stage will be considered for the final.
3. Physical Test: This stage is only for candidates applying to Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) posts and is qualifying in nature. Candidates must score 60 marks out of 100 marks.
4. Interview: In this round, candidates’ personality, communication, and post suitability are tested.
5. Document Verification: In this, candidates have to show their original documents to verify their eligibility.

MPSC Group B Exam Pattern 2026

The MPSC Group B examination format consists of objective-type questions for both Prelims and Mains. While the Preliminary exam features a single paper on General Studies, the Mains examination comprises two distinct papers.

MPSC Group B Prelims Exam Pattern

• There are a total of 100 questions
• Each question carries 1 mark
• The candidate gets 1 hour to finish the exam.
• The duration of the exam is in Marathi and English.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
• Subjects included are: general studies, current affairs, reasoning ability, and aptitude.

MPSC Group B Mains Exam Pattern

• There are two papers, the Common paper and the Subject-specific paper
• There are a total of 200 questions, with each paper having 100 questions.
• Total marks of the Mains exam are 400
• The candidate gets two hours to finish the exam.

MPSC Group B Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be compensated according to the 7th Pay Commission, with Group B posts falling under Pay Level 8 and 9. Employees are also entitled to allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, and medical benefits. Refer to the salary structure below for detailed information.