MPSC revised paper pattern with the latest syllabus: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (Mpsc Point) conducts various exams for recruitment of various class 1 and class 2 (gazetted and non-gazetted) posts. One of the exams that MPSC conducts is the ‘Mpsc civil services gazetted combined examination’.Through this examination posts such as deputy collector, Tehsildar, BDO etc are filled in the government of Maharashtra. We will discuss the detailed paper pattern and latest syllabus of the MPSC civil services examination from 2025 onwards.
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Mpsc civil services gazetted combined examination 2025
| Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Mpsc civil services gazetted combined examination |
| Total stages | 3 (Prelims-Mains-interview) |
| Preliminary exam | 2 papers [GS and CSAT(Qualifying)] |
| Main exam | 9 Papers [discussed in details below] |
| official website | mpsc.gov.in |
| Advertisement | soon |
Mpsc civil services gazetted combined prelim examination pattern and syllabus
Mpsc civil services gazetted combined prelim exam also known as the MPSC Rajyaseva exam is the first stage to becoming an officer. You have to clear prelims in order to sit for mains.
There are two papers in prelims:
| Prelim | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Questions type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| paper 1 (General studies) | 100 | 200 (compulsory) | 2 hours | MCQ |
| paper 2 (CSAT) | 80 | 200 (You need 33% marks i.e. more than 66 to qualify in this paper.) | 2 hours | MCQ |
Preliminary syllabus
Paper I – (200 marks)
(1) Current events of state, national and international importance.
(2) History of India and Indian National Movement with some weightage to Maharashtra
(3) Maharashtra, India and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of Maharashtra,
India and the World.
(4) India and Maharashtra – Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj,
Urban Governance, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc.
(5) Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics,
Social Sector initiatives, etc.
(6) General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require
subject specialisation.
(7) General Science.
Paper II – (200 marks)
(1) Comprehension
(2) Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
(3) Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
(4) Decision-making and problem-solving.
(5) General mental ability.
(6) Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data
interpretation (Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.- Class X level)
(7) Marathi and English Language Comprehension skills (Class X/XII level)
Note 1 : Questions relating to Marathi and English Language Comprehension skill of Class X/XII level (last
item in the Syllabus of Paper II) will be tested through passages from Marathi and English language
without providing a cross-translation thereof in the question paper.
Note 2 : The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
Note 3 : The candidate must appear in both the Papers of Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted
(Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will not be considered for
evaluation in case he / she does not appear in both the papers of Maharashtra Civil Services
Gazetted (Prelim) Examination.
Download Official MPSC prelim syllabus PDF
Mpsc civil services gazetted combined mains examination pattern and syllabus
MPSC civil service mains examination syllabus latest with pdf.
| Mains descriptive papers | Paper Name | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| paper 1 | Marathi Language (Qualifying Paper) | 300 | 3 hours |
| paper 2 | English Language (Qualifying Paper) | 300 | 3 hours |
| paper 3 | Essay (mandatory) | 250 | 3 hours |
| paper 4 | General Studies I (mandatory) | 250 | 3 hours |
| paper 5 | General Studies II (mandatory) | 250 | 3 hours |
| paper 6 | General Studies III (mandatory) | 250 | 3 hours |
| paper 7 | General Studies IV (mandatory) | 250 | 3 hours |
| paper 8 | Optional Paper 1 | 250 | 3 hours |
| paper 9 | Optional Paper 2 | 250 | 3 hours |
Paper 1: Marathi Language (Qualifying Paper)
Paper 2: English Language (Qualifying Paper)
Paper 3: Essay Paper (Compulsory)
Paper 4 to Paper 6 (Compulsory)
Paper 7 (Compulsory)
Paper 8 (Optional Paper 1) and Paper 9 (Optional paper 2)
Optional Paper I and Paper II of the following subjects:-
(1) Agriculture (2) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (3) Anthropology (4) Chemistry
(5) Civil Engineering (6) Economics (7) Electrical Engineering (8) Mechanical Engineering
(9) Medical Science (10) Philosophy (11) Physics (12) Political Science and International Relations
(13) Sociology (14) Statistics (15) Public Administration
Question Paper Structure: Download
महाराष्ट्र नागरी सेवा राजपत्रित संयुक्त परीक्षेमधील सन २०२३ पासून पारंपारिक / वर्णनात्मक स्वरुपात घेण्यात येणा-या खालील परीक्षांकरीता प्रश्नपत्रिकेची रचना (Question Paper Structure) साधारणतः पुढीलप्रमाणे राहील.
१) महाराष्ट्र अभियांत्रिकी सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा गट- अ व ब (स्थापत्य / यांत्रिकी / विद्युत / विद्युत व यांत्रिकी).
२) निरीक्षक, वैधमापन शास्त्र, गट-ब मुख्य परीक्षा.
३) अन्न व औषधी द्रव्ये प्रशासकीय सेवा [सहायक आयुक्त (अन्न) तथा पदनिर्देशित अधिकारी, गट-अ (राजपत्रित) व अन्न सुरक्षा अधिकारी, गट-ब (राजपत्रित)] मुख्य परीक्षा.
MPSC mains paper pattern from 2023(राज्यसेवा व्यतिरिक्त इतर संवर्गासाठी)
When will MPSC new pattern applied?
The new MPSC descriptive pattern for mains will be applied from year 2025.
Will there be changes to the Preliminary Exam?
No, There will be no changes in the prelim exam. Everything will be same as per current situation.
Will the syllabus change along with the pattern?
Yes the syllabus is changes and you can now download it from mpscpoint.in website.
Where can I find the official information about the new exam pattern?
You can find the official information on mpsc.gov.in and mpscpoint.in
Will there be mock tests or sample papers available for the new pattern?
Yes, after the release of the new pattern, educational institutes and online platforms may provide mock tests and sample papers to help candidates prepare effectively.
Remember, changes in exam patterns are designed to improve the selection process and align it with current standards, so staying informed and adaptable is key to successful preparation.