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MPSC State Service Examination (Rajyaseva) 2026 - Exam Pattern

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)

Exam Pattern

MPSC Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Overview

MPSC Rajaseva Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights

Stage

Papers

Marks

Type of Questions

Prelims

2 papers (General Studies 1 & CSAT) (200 Marks each)

400 marks (Qualifying)

Objective (MCQ)

Mains

2 Language Papers (Qualifying) (300 marks each)

5 Compulsory Papers (250 Marks Each) 

2 Optional Papers (250 Marks Each)

1,750 marks (Counted for Merit)

Descriptive

Interview

Personality Test

275 marks

Oral Assessment

MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The MPSC Prelims exam is the first stage of the selection process. The exam is designed to test candidates’ general awareness, aptitude, and understanding of Maharashtra’s socio-economic and political context. It serves as a screening test for the Mains exam. The detailed MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern is given below.

MPSC Exam Pattern 2026 for Prelims 

Papers

Paper I – General Studies

Paper II – CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)

Total Marks

200 marks each

Total Questions

Paper I – 100 Questions

Paper II – 80 Questions

Duration

2 Hours for each paper

Type of Questions

Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)

Qualifying Criteria

Paper I counts for merit

Paper II is qualifying (Minimum 33% required)

Negative Marking

â…“ mark deducted for every wrong answer