MPSC Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Overview
MPSC Rajaseva Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights | |||
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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 | |
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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 |