Corrigendum Released – Total Vacancies Increased to 3,088 | Apply Online
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued a Corrigendum (Shuddhipatrak) for the MPSC Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026). The corrigendum introduces additional posts, updates the educational qualifications for certain positions, and extends the online application deadline.
Candidates who have already applied should carefully review the revised vacancy list and eligibility conditions. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their applications within the extended timeline.
Vacancy Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Examination | Maharashtra Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 017/2026 |
| Corrigendum Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Group-C Services |
| Total Vacancies (Revised) | 3,088 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://mpsc.gov.in |
Organization Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Recruitment | Direct Recruitment |
| Service Category | Maharashtra Group-C Services |
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission conducts the Group-C Combined Examination to recruit candidates for various departments of the Government of Maharashtra through a common preliminary examination.
Corrigendum Highlights
- Total vacancies increased to 3,088.
- Several new posts have been added.
- Educational qualifications have been revised for certain posts.
- The online application deadline has been extended.
- The Preliminary Examination date remains unchanged (25 October 2026).
Newly Added / Revised Posts
| Sr. No. | Department | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revenue & Forest Department | Talathi (Village Revenue Officer), Group-C | 1,523 | Graduation from a recognized university |
| 2 | Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission | Senior Administrative Superintendent / Senior Clerk / Administrative Officer, Group-C | 11 | Graduation |
| 3 | Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission | Assistant Superintendent, Group-C | 11 | Graduation |
| 4 | Fisheries Department | Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (Technical), Group-C | 254 | B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) |
| 5 | Directorate of Libraries | Librarian / Related Post | 230 | As per original advertisement |
| 6 | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department | Clerk-Typist (Special Recruitment) | 155 | Graduation + Typing qualification |
| 7 | Tribal Development Department | Clerk-Typist (Special Recruitment) | 69 | Graduation + Typing qualification |
| 8 | Revenue & Forest Department | Clerk-Typist | 480 | Graduation + Typing qualification |
| 9 | Revenue & Forest Department | Clerk-Typist (Registration & Stamp Department) | 355 | Graduation + Typing qualification |
Total Revised Vacancies: 3,088.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Talathi | Graduation from a recognized university |
| Assistant Fisheries Development Officer | Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) |
| Clerk-Typist | Graduation + Marathi/English Typing Qualification (where applicable) |
| Senior Administrative Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent | Graduation |
Candidates should refer to the original notification for detailed post-specific eligibility.
Age Limit
The corrigendum does not change the age criteria. The age limit remains as prescribed in the original MPSC Group-C Advertisement No. 017/2026.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable Maharashtra Government Pay Matrix for the respective Group-C posts, along with admissible allowances. The corrigendum does not modify the pay scales.
Selection Process
The recruitment process remains unchanged.
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination (Post-wise)
- Skill Test / Typing Test (where applicable)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Important Dates
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Application | 05 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination | 25 October 2026 |
Online fee payment is accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Application Fee
The corrigendum does not revise the application fee. Candidates should pay the fee as specified in the original Group-C advertisement.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPSC Online Portal.- LINK
- Log in with your registered account.
- Select Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026.
- Verify your eligibility for the revised posts.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application before 05 August 2026.
Important Instructions
- Existing applicants should review the revised vacancy list.
- New posts have been included through this corrigendum.
- The preliminary examination date remains unchanged.
- Apply before the extended deadline.
- Read the original advertisement along with this corrigendum before submitting the application.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://mpsc.gov.in |
| MPSC Online Portal | https://mpsconline.gov.in |
| Corrigendum | Official Corrigendum dated 22 July 2026 |
| Original Advertisement | DOWNLOAD |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the purpose of this corrigendum?
It adds new posts, revises certain qualifications, and extends the application deadline.
Q2. How many total vacancies are available now?
The revised total is 3,088 vacancies.
Q3. Has the preliminary examination date changed?
No. The exam will be held on 25 October 2026.
Q4. What is the new last date to apply?
The revised last date is 05 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q5. Has the application fee changed?
No. The application fee remains the same as mentioned in the original notification.
