MPSC Group C Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Comprehensive Guide and PDF

Candidates preparing for the MPSC Group C Exam 2026 should master the entire syllabus and exam pattern to ensure success. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the curriculum, marking scheme, and selection process to help streamline your study plan.

MPSC Group C Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern

Understanding the MPSC Group C Syllabus & Exam Pattern for MPSC Group C 2026 is essential for grasping the exam structure, scoring criteria, and time management. Please note that the Preliminary and Mains exam syllabi differ significantly. Refer to the sections below for a comprehensive overview.

MPSC Group C Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
Exam Name	MPSC Group C Service Exam 2026
Exam Mode	Online
Type of Questions	Objective Type (MCQ)
Mode of Exam (Prelims)	Computer-Based Mode
Number of Questions	Prelims- 100 Mains- 200
Total Marks	Prelims- 100 Mains- 400
Duration	Prelims- 1 hour Mains- 2 hours
Marking Scheme	1 mark
Negative Marking	0.25 marks
Prelims Exam Date	29th September 2026

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MPSC Group C Selection Process 2026

The MPSC Group C recruitment process consists of a Preliminary exam, a Mains exam, and a mandatory typing proficiency test for Tax Assistant and Clerk-Typist positions. Qualifying the Prelims is the first step toward becoming eligible for the Mains examination.

1. Preliminary exam
2. Mains exam
3. Typing Test (Tax Assistant and Clerk-Typist)

MPSC Group C Exam Pattern 2026

According to the official MPSC Group C Exam Pattern 2026, the Prelims feature 100 objective-type MCQs worth 100 marks. The Mains examination consists of two distinct papers, carrying a total of 200 marks.

MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Pattern

1. MPSC Group C Prelims exam in computer-based mode. 
2. The examination will be objective-type and consist of 100 MCQs and will hold a total of 100 marks.
3. The time allocated will be 60 minutes.
4. Each Question will carry 1 mark, and there will be a negative marking of ¼th mark for each incorrect answer.
5. The question paper will be in English and Marathi.

MPSC Group C Prelims- Objective Type Questions
Subjects/Sections	Questions	Marks	Duration
Current Affairs History Geography Economics Political Science General Science Arithmetics Intelligence test	100	100	60 minutes

MPSC Group C Mains Exam Pattern

1. The MPSC Mains Examination will be held for 400 Marks (Total 2 Papers) for other cadres except the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Group-C post. The MPSC Main Exam for the post of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Group-C will consist of 1 paper and be held for a total of 300 Marks.
2. The MPSC Group C Mains exam consists of two papers – Paper 1 (Language Paper) and Paper 2 (General Ability Test & Subject-Specific Knowledge).
3. The questions in each paper will be of the objective type (MCQ) with 2 marks for correct answers and a deduction of ¼ mark for incorrect ones.
4. The time duration for each paper will be 1 hour individually.

MPSC Group C Mains- Objective Type Questions
Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Difficulty Level	Duration
Paper- I	Marathi	60	120	Class 12th	1 hour
	English	40	80	Graduation
Paper-II	General Ability Test & Subject-Specific Knowledge	100	200	Graduation	1 hour
Total		200	400	-	2 hours

MPSC Group C Typing Test 

Candidates applying for Tax Assistant or Clerk-Typist roles must clear a typing proficiency test after successfully qualifying both the Preliminary and Mains stages. The specific requirements for these tests are outlined below.

Posts	Typing Proficiency
Tax Assistant	Marathi Typing Speed: 30 WPM and English Typing Speed: 40 WPM
Clerk Typist (Marathi)	Marathi Typing Speed: 30 WPM
Clerk Typist (English)	English Typing Speed: 40 WPM

MPSC Group C Prelims Syllabus 2026

The MPSC Group C Prelims syllabus covers Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, General Science, Arithmetic, and Intelligence Tests. Subject-wise topics are detailed in the tables below.

Subjects	Syllabus
History	History of modern India especially Maharashtra
Geography	Special study of the geography of Maharashtra with special study of the earth Parts of the world Climate, latitude-longitude land types of Maharashtra Rainfall Major crops Cities Rivers Industries, etc.
Economy	Indian Economy National Income Agriculture Industry, Foreign Trade Banking Population Poverty and Unemployment Currency and Fiscal Policy, etc.
Poltical Science	India’s Achievements in Science and Technology Indian Constitution Indian Political System Governance and Public Policy Policies Social and Economic Geography of India
General Science	Physics Chemistry Zoology Botany Hygiene
Current Affairs	Global as well as in India including Maharashtra Regional National, and International International Relations and Events Socioeconomic Political and Cultural History of Modern India with special emphasis on Indian National Movement Economic and Social Development of India Social and Economic Geography Physical and Demography Environmental issues Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies
Arithmetic	Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Decimals Fractions and percentages etc.
Intelligence Test	Questions to test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think

MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus 2026

Upon qualifying for the MPSC Group C Prelims, candidates will proceed to the Mains examination. While Paper-1 covers common subjects for all posts, Paper-2 is specialized for each role, as detailed in this article.

MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus- Paper 1
Subject	Topics
Marathi	सर्वसामान्य शब्दसंग्रह वाक्यरचना व्याकरण म्हणी व वाक्प्रचार यांचा अर्थ आणि उपयोग तसेच उताऱ्यावरील प्रश्नांची उत्तरे
English	Substitution Completion Error Correction (Underlined Part) Sentence Improvement Synonyms / Antonyms Transformation Prepositions Passage Completion Joining Sentences Error Correction (Phrase in Bold) Spotting Errors Active and Passive Voice Spelling Test Idioms and Phrases Sentence Sentence Arrangement Fill in the blanks Para Completion

MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus for Excise Sub Inspector (Paper 2)

The MPSC Group C Mains syllabus (Paper 2) for the Excise Sub-Inspector position is provided in the following table:

Topic	Sub-Topic
Current affairs	Global as well as Indian.
Intelligence test	Questions to test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think.
Constitution of India	How the event unfolded and the role and principles behind the preamble, key points /  salient features of the event, center-state relations, secular state, fundamental rights and duties, state policy guidelines-education, uniform civil code, an independent judiciary, governor, chief minister, and cabinet – Role, Rights and Functions, State Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, and its Members, Powers, Functions, and Role, Legislative Committees
Right to Information Act, 2005 and  Maharashtra Right to Public Service Act, 2015	–
Computer and information technology	The Role of Computer in Modern Society, Use of Computer in Life in Different Areas,  Data Communication, Networking, and Web Technology, Cyber ​​Crime and its Prevention – Media Lab Asia, Vidya Vahini, Gyan Vahini, Collective Information Center, etc. Fundamental issues in the IT industry and its future.
Concepts of human rights and responsibilities	International Human Rights Standards, the relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution,  the implementation and protection of the human rights and accountability system in India, the human rights movement in India, | Problems such as deprivation of human rights, poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, socio-cultural and religious practices (violence, corruption, terrorism, exploitation of workers, protected crime, etc.). Significance, Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Mahatma Gandhi Anti-Dispute Campaign.
The Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949	–
The Maharashtra Excise Manual, Volume-I	–
The Maharashtra Excise Manual, Volume-III	–
The Prohibition and Excise Manual, Volume-II	–

MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus for Tax Assistant (Paper 2)

The MPSC Group C Mains syllabus (Paper 2) for Tax Assistants includes topics such as Civics, the Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Economic Reforms, Law, Intelligence Tests, and basic mathematical skills. The 2026 syllabus is summarized in the table below.

Topic	Sub-Topic
Civics	State Management (Administration), Urban and Rural Management (Administration).
Constitution of India	How the event unfolded and the role and principles behind the preamble, key points / salient features of the event, center-state relations, secular state, fundamental rights, and duties, guiding principles of state policy-education, uniform civil code, an independent judiciary, governor, chief minister and cabinet – Role, Rights and Functions, State Legislature- Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, and its members, Rights, Functions and Role, Legislative Committees.
Five Year Plan	All 12 five year plans
Current Affairs	Global as well as Indian
Intelligence tests and basic Mathematical skills	These questions will be asked to estimate how quickly and accurately the intelligence test candidate can think. Basic Numeracy / Numerical Skill- numbers and their relations, orders of, magnitude, etc. (Class X level), Arithmetic – Multiplication, division, decimal fraction and percentage, ratio and proportion, time and distance, profit-loss, discount, | Interest, time and work, graphs, averages, measurement and area measurement, etc.
Book-keeping and Accounting	Accounting Meaning, Accounting Terms, Basic Principles of Duplication System, Documents for Accounting, Diaries, Auxiliary Books, Accounts, Bank Reconciliation Sheets. Thirteen sheets, depreciation, final accounts, preparation of financial statements, accounts of non-profit organizations.
Economic Reforms and Laws	Background, Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization Concept and Meaning – and Scope, Limits, Central and State Level Economic Reforms, WTO Provisions and Reforms and Its Expected Implications for the Indian Economy, Questions and Issues, GST, Sales Tax, VAT.

MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus for Clerk-Typist (Paper 2)

For the Clerk-Typist post, the MPSC Group C Mains syllabus (Paper 2) focuses on General Knowledge, Intelligence tests, Mathematics, and General Science. The topic-wise breakdown is provided in the table below.

Topic	Sub-Topic
General knowledge	History, Geography, Civics, etc
Intelligence questions	Questions to test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think.
Mathematics	Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
General science	Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Environment
Ongoing developments	In India and Maharashtra
Basic knowledge of information and communication technology	–
Awards and information in the field of sports and literature	In India and Maharashtra
Right to Information Act, 2005 and Maharashtra Right to Public Service Act, 2015.	–

MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus for Industries Inspector (Paper 2)

The MPSC Group C Mains syllabus (Paper 2) for the Industries Inspector post covers Current Affairs, the Constitution of India, Computer and Information Technology, and Industrial Policy. You can find the detailed syllabus in the following table.

Topic	Sub-Topic
Current affairs	Global as well as Indian.
Intelligence test	Questions to test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think.
Constitution of India	How the event unfolded and the role and principles behind the preamble, key points / salient features of the event, center-state relations, secular state, fundamental rights and duties, state policy guidelines-education, uniform civil code, an independent judiciary, governor, chief minister, and cabinet – Role, Rights and Functions, State Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, and its Members, Powers, Functions, and Role, Legislative Committees
Right to Information Act, 2005 and Maharashtra Right to Public Service Act, 2015	–
Computer and information technology	The Role of Computer in Modern Society, Use of Computer in Life in Different Areas, Data Communication, Networking, and Web Technology, Cyber ​​Crime and its Prevention – Media Lab Asia, Vidya Vahini, Gyan Vahini, Collective Information Center, etc. Fundamental issues in the IT industry and its future.
Industrial Policy	Industrial Policy of India, Industrial Policy of Maharashtra, Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation, Industrial Group Development (Cluster), Industry Management, Marketing Management, Balance Report, Project Report & Financial Analysis, Necessary Licenses / Tax Acts for Industry, Employment Preference for Local People, Financial Assistance Schemes for Micro, Small Enterprises. Financial assistance to industries through nationalized and scheduled banks, Reserve Bank of India’s financial policy for small-scale industries.
Industrial Acts	Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951. Registration of industrial enterprises Industrial Enterprises (Collection of Information and Statistics) Rules, 1959 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Act 2006 and Industrial Facilitation Council Rules and Procedures
Factories Act	Import-Export Policy, Special Economic Zones Act, Indian Patent Act 1911, Indian Trade and Merchant Act 1958, Factories Act 1948. Bombay Electricity
Industrial Tribunal	Rehabilitation Policy for Sick Small and Large Enterprises, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
MIDC	Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), SICOM, KVIB, KVIC, MPCB, MSSIDC, Store Purchase Policy

MPSC Group C Mains Syllabus for Technical Assistant (Paper 2)

The MPSC Group C Mains syllabus (Paper 2) for Technical Assistant includes Intelligence tests, basic mathematical skills, statistical skills, and insurance knowledge. Please refer to the section below for the complete syllabus.

Topic	Sub-Topic
General Knowledge	History, Geography, Civics, Current Affairs, etc
Intelligence test	Questions to test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think.
Basic mathematical skills and statistical skills	Multiplication, division, decimal, percentage, discount, and interest
Right to Information Act 2005	–
Computer and Information Technology	The Role of Computer in Modern Society, Use of Computer in Life in Different Areas, Data Communication, Networking, and Web Technology, Cyber ​​Crime and its Prevention – Media Lab Asia, Vidya Vahini, Gyan Vahini, Collective Information Center, etc. Fundamental issues in the IT industry and its future.
Knowledge about insurance	The Concept of Insurance & its evolution Insurance Market Insurance Terminology Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Concept Establishment, Objectives, Scope and Rights)
Information of Directorate of Insurance	Citizens’ Charter Available under RTI on the Government of Maharashtra website

MPSC Group C Syllabus PDF

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has published the official MPSC Group C Syllabus PDF for both Prelims and Mains on its official portal. Candidates can download the official document via the links provided below.

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