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MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: 16,717 Vacancies, New Application Dates & Exam Date
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 vacancies increased to 16,717. Check new application dates, January 24 exam date, age relaxation and selection process.
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MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Latest Update
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued an important corrigendum for the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, Advertisement No. 017/2026.
The total vacancies have been increased from 5,707 to 16,717, adding 11,010 posts. MPSC has also revised the preliminary examination date and opened a fresh application/preference window for eligible candidates.
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Latest Updates
According to the latest corrigendum:
- Total vacancies: 16,717
- Previously notified vacancies: 5,707
- Additional vacancies: 11,010
- New application / cadre preference window: 13 November to 27 November 2026
- Revised preliminary exam date: 24 January 2027
- Advertisement No.: 017/2026
- Upper-age relaxation: One-year relaxation as applicable under the latest government decision
MPSC has also incorporated 21 additional cadres into the Group C examination scheme.
MPSC Group C Vacancy 2026
The revised recruitment now covers 16,717 posts. Some of the largest cadre-wise vacancy counts reported in the revised details include:
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Clerk-Typist | 3,966 |
| Staff Nurse | 3,911 |
| Talathi | 1,840 |
| Craft Instructor | 1,388 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | 1,203 |
| Other Group C cadres | Remaining vacancies |
| Total | 16,717 |
Candidates should refer to the official corrigendum for the complete cadre-wise vacancy list and qualification requirements.
MPSC Group C 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 017/2026 |
| Original vacancies | 5,707 |
| Revised vacancies | 16,717 |
| Fresh applications / cadre preferences | 13 November to 27 November 2026 |
| Application fee payment deadline | 30 November 2026 |
| Revised preliminary examination | 24 January 2027 |
| Previous prelims date | 3 January 2027 |
The revised preliminary examination will be conducted in offline OMR mode.
Who Can Apply Again?
Candidates who did not apply earlier and meet the eligibility conditions for the newly added cadres can submit fresh applications during the reopened window.
Candidates who have already applied will not generally need to submit a completely new application. Eligible existing applicants will be given an opportunity to submit their preferences for the newly added cadres.
Candidates should carefully check the prescribed educational qualification for each cadre before selecting preferences.
MPSC Group C Age Relaxation 2026
A one-year relaxation in the upper age limit has been announced in connection with the state government's latest recruitment decision.
The exact applicable age condition can vary according to the cadre and the relevant recruitment rules. Candidates should therefore check the latest MPSC corrigendum and applicable government resolution before relying on the relaxation.
MPSC Group C Exam Pattern 2026
MPSC will conduct a single combined preliminary examination for the originally notified and newly added cadres.
The preliminary examination will follow the syllabus already published by MPSC. The exam will be conducted offline using OMR sheets.
For the Main Examination, the process can vary according to the cadre:
- Administrative cadres with general educational requirements will follow the prescribed common examination scheme.
- Cadres requiring specific educational qualifications may have separate Main Examinations.
- Syllabi for newly added cadres will be published by MPSC as they are finalized.
How to Apply for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should apply through the official MPSC online system during the reopened application window.
- Visit the official MPSC website.
- Open the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 section.
- Read Advertisement No. 017/2026 and the latest corrigendum.
- New candidates should complete the application process during the reopened window.
- Existing applicants should check whether they need to submit cadre preferences.
- Select only those cadres for which you satisfy the prescribed qualification.
- Complete the required fee payment.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.
MPSC Group C 2026: What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates preparing for the Group C examination should not wait for the new application window to begin before studying.
The preliminary examination has been moved to 24 January 2027, giving candidates additional preparation time. Since the prelims remains a common examination for the relevant cadres, candidates should continue preparation according to the prescribed Group C syllabus.
Existing applicants should also check the newly added cadres and submit preferences within the specified window if eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
The revised total is 16,717 vacancies, increased from the earlier 5,707 posts.
The fresh application and cadre-preference window is scheduled from 13 November to 27 November 2026.
The revised preliminary examination is scheduled for 24 January 2027.
The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 017/2026.
A one-year upper-age relaxation has been announced for eligible candidates under the latest government decision. Candidates should verify the exact applicable condition against the latest MPSC notification and cadre rules.
Candidates who already applied can use the reopened window to indicate preferences for newly added cadres where they meet the eligibility conditions. Candidates should follow the exact instructions in the latest MPSC corrigendum.
Official Website
Candidates should verify the latest application instructions, cadre-wise vacancies, eligibility and corrigenda on the official MPSC website before submitting an application.
Official MPSC: https://mpsc.gov.in/
Important: The revised vacancy figure, application window and examination date are based on the latest MPSC corrigendum reported on 6 November 2026. Candidates should rely on the official corrigendum for final cadre-wise eligibility and application instructions.
Sources
- MPSC official communication/corrigendum for Advertisement No. 017/2026.
- MPSC Group C vacancy and application update published November 2026.
- Latest reports confirming 16,717 vacancies, the 13–27 November application/preference window and 24 January 2027 preliminary examination.
