MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Vacancies increased to 16,717, application window reopens on November 13

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The revised vacancy count includes 11,010 additional posts across various state government departments. The commission has also announced a fresh application window from November 13 to November 27, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to apply for the expanded recruitment drive.The preliminary examination has been rescheduled to January 24, 2027.

The Maharashtra government has also approved a one-time relaxation of one year in the upper age limit for eligible candidates affected by administrative delays in the recruitment process. In addition, the commission has confirmed that the examination will be conducted in the traditional offline Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) format.MPSC Group C recruitment 2026: Revised vacancy detailsThe recruitment drive has been expanded following requests for additional posts from various government departments.

The revised vacancy count increases the opportunities available to candidates preparing for state government recruitment examinations. ParticularsDetailsRecruiting authorityMaharashtra Public Service CommissionExaminationGroup C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026Earlier vacancies5,707Additional vacancies11,010Revised vacancies16,717Fresh application datesNovember 13 to 27, 2026Preliminary examinationJanuary 24, 2027Examination modeOffline OMRAge relaxationOne year for eligible candidates Get the latest Education News and Live updates.

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