MPSC Group B recruitment 2026 — 552 vacancies for PSI, STI and ASO posts

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released Advertisement No. 011/2026 for the recruitment of 552 Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts across three services — Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), State Tax Inspector (STI) and Assistant Section Officer (ASO). The last date to apply is 14 May 2026 (11:59 PM). The Combined Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 14 June 2026 across 37 district centres in Maharashtra.

Important dates

Posts and vacancies

Eligibility

Educational qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised statutory university

• Final year students may apply for Prelims — degree must be completed before the Mains application deadline

• Knowledge of Marathi language is mandatory for all posts

Age limit (as on 1 August 2026)

Physical standards — PSI only

• Men: Minimum height 165 cm

• Women: Minimum height 157 cm

Application fee

Payment: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or offline via SBI Challan

Salary

Additional DA, HRA and allowances as per Maharashtra State Government rules.

Selection process

All posts

1. Prelims — 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour | Negative marking 1/4 | Screening only — marks not counted in merit

2. Mains — 400 marks | Paper 1 common for all posts | Paper 2 is post-specific (different for ASO, STI and PSI)

PSI only (additional stages)

1. Physical Test — 100 marks | Minimum 60 required to qualify

2. Interview — 40 marks

Final merit:

• ASO and STI: Based on Mains marks only

• PSI: Based on Mains + Physical Test marks

How to apply

1. Go to mpsconline.gov.in

2. Complete One-Time Registration (Profile + KYC) if not already done

3. Click "Apply for Examination" and select "Maharashtra Group-B Combined Preliminary Examination 2026"

4. Fill personal details, educational qualification, post preference and exam district choice

5. Upload documents if claiming reservation (PDF, 50 KB–500 KB) — general candidates do not need to upload documents at Prelims stage

6. Pay the fee and submit the application

Direct apply link: mpsconline.gov.in

Notification PDF: mpsc.gov.in → Advertisement No. 011/2026

Prelims syllabus — key topics

• History of Maharashtra and India — including the freedom movement

• Geography — Maharashtra, India and World

• Polity and governance — Constitution, Panchayati Raj, urban administration

• Economic and social development

• General Science and Environment

• Current affairs — state, national and international

• Basic numeracy and Data Interpretation

Official website: mpsc.gov.in | Apply online: mpsconline.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

Can final year students apply?

Yes. Final year students are eligible to apply for the Preliminary exam. However, they must pass their graduation degree before the Mains application deadline — candidates without a completed degree cannot appear for the Mains exam.

Is there a physical test for STI and ASO?

No. The Physical Test is only for the PSI (Police Sub-Inspector) post. STI and ASO selection is based on Prelims and Mains only — no physical fitness stage.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, but they will be treated as Open (Unreserved) category candidates. Reservation benefits — SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women/Sports/PwD/Orphan — are applicable only to Maharashtra domicile candidates.

Apply before 14 May 2026: mpsconline.gov.in