Maharashtra

What you need to know

1. 1
   MPSC runs most state recruitment: Rajyaseva (officers), the Group B combined exam (PSI, tax inspector, ASO) and the Group C combined exam (clerk-typist, tax assistant, Talathi).
2. 2
   Police constables are recruited district by district; Zilla Parishad posts by the Rural Development Department.
3. 3
   Teachers: MAHA TET plus TAIT, then selection on the Pavitra portal. Admissions run through the State CET Cell.
4. 4
   Marathi is required for state jobs, and the state funds free coaching for many communities (BARTI, SARTHI, MAHAJYOTI).

Official sources

• mpsc.gov.inMPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission)↗
• Vaidaani roadmapGovernment exams in every state→

Inside this branch

• Every year: the calendar
• MPSC Rajyaseva2 more
• Group C and Zilla Parishad1 more
• Maharashtra Police1 more
• Teachers1 more
• After Class 10 and 121 more
• Other state jobs1 more
• Reservation and domicile1 more
• Free coaching and help1 more
• Paper leaks and scams2 more

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Rajyaseva prelims dates have moved between September and December in recent years: treat them as "varies".
2. 2
   Group B and C, police and TET/TAIT timing is irregular: watch the official sites.
3. 3
   MHT CET and CAP counselling, polytechnic and ITI admissions run in the summer after results.
4. 4
   Exact dates change every year: always check the official website before you apply.

Official sources

• mpsc.gov.inMPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission)↗
• cetcell.mahacet.orgState CET Cell (MHT CET, CAP, NEET state counselling)↗

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• Official
  MPSCRajyaseva, Group B and C, Civil Judge notices and syllabi.
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• Official
  MPSC online applicationsThe only official place to apply for MPSC exams.
  Free
• Official
  Bombay High CourtJudiciary and court staff recruitment notices.
  Free

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• State Services exam
• Group B and Civil Judge

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Any graduate, age 19–38 (open), more for reserved categories (reported).
2. 2
   Prelims (GS + qualifying CSAT) → descriptive Mains on UPSC lines (qualifying Marathi and English papers, essay, GS papers) → interview. The optional papers are being removed and the pattern has been debated, so read the current notice.
3. 3
   Posts: Deputy Collector, DySP and other Group A/B posts.

Official sources

• mpsc.gov.inMPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission)↗
• Vaidaani roadmapUPSC Civil Services→

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Group B combined: one prelims, then separate mains for PSI (with physical test and interview), State Tax Inspector and ASO.
2. 2
   Civil Judge (JD) and JMFC are also recruited through MPSC (LLB).

Official sources

• mpsc.gov.inMPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission)↗
• bombayhighcourt.gov.inBombay High Court↗

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  MPSC (Group C combined exam)Clerk-typist, tax assistant, Talathi and other Group C posts.
  Free
• Official
  Rural Development DepartmentZilla Parishad recruitment.
  Free
• Official
  Maharashtra government portalGovernment resolutions and department links.
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• How it works

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What you need to know

1. 1
   MPSC Group C combined exam: clerk-typist, tax assistant and more, now also Talathi (renamed Gram Mahsul Adhikari). Many posts need Marathi (30 wpm) and/or English (40 wpm) typing (reported).
2. 2
   Zilla Parishad posts like Gram Sevak and Arogya Sevak are recruited by the Rural Development Department.
3. 3
   No common eligibility test.

Official sources

• mpsc.gov.inMPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission)↗
• rdd.maharashtra.gov.inRural Development Department (Zilla Parishad posts)↗

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  Maharashtra PoliceConstable recruitment notices.
  Free
• Official
  MPSC (PSI through Group B)Police Sub-Inspector recruitment.
  Free

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• Police Bharti

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Constable: Class 12, age 18–28 (open) with relaxations; written test (100) plus physical test (50) (reported). Recruitment is district by district.
2. 2
   PSI: through the MPSC Group B exam.
3. 3
   30% of constable posts are for women; Maharashtra-resident ex-Agniveers get 10% of uniformed Group C posts (reported).

Official sources

• mahapolice.gov.inMaharashtra Police↗
• Vaidaani roadmapJoin the Defence Forces→

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• Official
  MSCE PuneMAHA TET and TAIT.
  Free
• Book
  e-BalbharatiFree state-board textbooks, Class 1–12.
  Free
• Book
  Balbharati e-book libraryDownloadable PDFs in Marathi, English and other media.
  Free

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• Teacher jobs

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What you need to know

1. 1
   MAHA TET (eligibility, now valid for life) and TAIT (the recruitment test) are both run by MSCE Pune.
2. 2
   Merit by TAIT score is used on the Pavitra portal for teacher posts in local-body and aided schools (reported).

Official sources

• mscepune.inMSCE Pune (MAHA TET, TAIT)↗
• ebalbharati.ine-Balbharati (free state textbooks)↗
• Vaidaani roadmapBecome a Teacher→

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• Official
  State CET CellMHT CET, other CETs, CAP and NEET state counselling.
  Free
• Official
  DTE MaharashtraPolytechnic admission after Class 10.
  Free
• Official
  DVET ITI admissionsGovernment ITI admissions.
  Free
• Official
  DMERMedical education rules and colleges.
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• State admissions

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What you need to know

1. 1
   State CET Cell: MHT CET (engineering, pharmacy), CETs for B.Ed, law and nursing, CAP counselling and NEET state counselling (85% quota; domicile types A/B/C).
2. 2
   Polytechnic: DTE admission on Class 10 marks, no test. ITI: through DVET.

Official sources

• cetcell.mahacet.orgState CET Cell (MHT CET, CAP, NEET state counselling)↗
• dte.maharashtra.gov.inDTE Maharashtra (polytechnic)↗
• admission.dvet.gov.inDVET ITI admissions↗
• Vaidaani roadmapAfter Class 12: all choices→

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  Bombay High CourtClerk, stenographer and peon recruitment.
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• Official
  Mahavitaran (MSEDCL)Power distribution company jobs.
  Free
• Official
  MahagencoPower generation company jobs.
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• Official
  Women and Child Development DepartmentAnganwadi worker and helper notices.
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• Other recruiters

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Bombay High Court: clerks (with English and Marathi typing), stenographers and peons.
2. 2
   Power companies (Mahavitaran, Mahagenco). Anganwadi posts through the Women and Child Development Department.

Official sources

• bombayhighcourt.gov.inBombay High Court↗
• mahadiscom.inMahavitaran (MSEDCL)↗
• womenchild.maharashtra.gov.inWomen and Child Development Department↗

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• The rules

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1. 1
   Domicile: usually 15 years of residence; get the certificate through Aaple Sarkar.
2. 2
   Women: 30% horizontal reservation for Maharashtra-domicile women.
3. 3
   SEBC (Maratha) 10% under a 2024 law is being challenged in the High Court; posts under it are "subject to further orders".

Official sources

• aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.inAaple Sarkar (domicile and caste certificates)↗
• prsindia.orgPRS: Maharashtra SEBC (Maratha) reservation law, 2024↗
• Vaidaani roadmapFor girls: every scheme→

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• Course
  BARTIFree UPSC/MPSC coaching and grants for SC candidates.
  Free
• Course
  SARTHIFree coaching for Maratha and Kunbi candidates.
  Free
• Course
  MAHAJYOTIFree coaching and tablets for OBC, VJNT and SBC students.
  Free
• Official
  Aaple SarkarDomicile, caste and non-creamy-layer certificates.
  Free

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• State help

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What you need to know

1. 1
   BARTI (SC), SARTHI (Maratha, Kunbi), MAHAJYOTI (OBC, VJNT, SBC) and TRTI (ST) run free UPSC/MPSC coaching; BARTI also gives grants for clearing MPSC stages.
2. 2
   MAHAJYOTI has given free tablets and data for JEE/NEET/MHT CET students (reported). Free state textbooks on e-Balbharati.

Official sources

• barti.maharashtra.gov.inBARTI (SC students)↗
• sarthi.maharashtra.gov.inSARTHI (Maratha and Kunbi students)↗
• mahajyoti.org.inMAHAJYOTI (OBC, VJNT, SBC students)↗

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• Official
  MPSC online applicationsApply only here; MPSC never sells posts.
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• Official
  Maharashtra Unfair Means Act, 2024 (text)Up to 10 years and ₹1 crore for organised leaks.
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• Official
  PIB Fact CheckCheck viral recruitment messages.
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• Official
  Cyber crime portal (helpline 1930)Report fake jobs and money-for-job fraud.
  Free

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• The law
• Stay safe

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What you need to know

1. 1
   The Maharashtra Competitive Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024: individuals face 3–5 years; organised leaks 5–10 years and at least ₹1 crore; covers MPSC, TET and TAIT.
2. 2
   In the past, the 2021 health, MHADA and TET exams had leak and tampering cases, and MPSC cancelled a 2026 exam after a leak (reported).

Official sources

• prsindia.orgMaharashtra Unfair Means Act, 2024 (text, PDF)↗

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Apply for MPSC exams only on mpsconline.gov.in.
2. 2
   Never pay anyone for a job. Lost money? Call 1930.

Official sources

• mpsconline.gov.inMPSC online applications↗
• pib.gov.inPIB Fact Check↗
• cybercrime.gov.inCyber crime portal (helpline 1930)↗

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