The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) was formed under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution to select Group 'A' and Group 'B' civil workers for the Indian state of Maharashtra based on applicants' merits and reservation norms.

The MPSC's headquarters are in Mumbai, Maharashtra's state capital. It contributes to the Maharashtra government's smooth and effective operation by supplying suitable applicants for various government offices and advising them on numerous service concerns, such as drafting recruiting regulations, guidance on promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, and so on.

The State Service or MPSC Rajyaseva Exam is among the most prestigious recruiting exams held by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). If you wish to work for the Maharashtra government, the MPSC test is a fantastic chance.

Young brains who pass the test would be eligible for potential career opportunities in several administrative departments of the Maharashtra government.

The MPSC state services exam, like all other State Public Service Commission and UPSC exams, is divided into three stages:

• Prelims
• Mains
• Interview

Candidates must pass each level to advance to the next. For example, if they give the prelims, they can take the mains, after which they will be called for the last stage, the MPSC Exam interview.

Changes in MPSC 2023 syllabus and patterns 

The redesigned test format is more detailed and mirrors the UPSC exam pattern. It will now contain nine papers instead of six. The MPSC Mains test will now be worth 1,750 points rather than 800.

The scores obtained in the two language examinations will not be included in the merit scoring in the new MPSC Mains exam design but will instead be considered qualified. Aside from these two, seven required papers, including one essay paper, four general studies papers, and two papers on one elective subject chosen from a list of 26.

The commission has also changed the test pattern and introduced negative markings in Objective Type Question Papers. Instead of the previous 33.34% negative marking for each erroneous response, the commission has introduced a negative marking of 25%, of the total marks, for each incorrect answer.

For the year 2023, the MPSC has revealed a new test format. The commission has made essential changes to the examination pattern detailed below:

 Below is the detailed exam pattern of the MPSC exam.

Qualifying with 25% marks

Papers to be counted for Merit (Mandatory)

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MPSC Syllabus 2022 Prelims: Paper-wise Syllabus

Paper I (300 marks)

• International, national, and state-level current events
• World, India, and Maharashtra Geography- Social, Physical, and Economic Geography of the World, India, and Maharashtra.
• Indian history, focusing on the state of Maharashtra and Indian national movements.
• Socioeconomic Development- Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, Demographics, Inclusion, Long-Term Progress, etc.
• Governance and Politics in India and Maharashtra- Political System, Urban Governance, Constitution, Public Policy, Rights Issues, and Panchayati Raj, among other things.
• General Science Topics include biodiversity, environmental ecology, and climate change (No need to have subjective expertise).

Paper II (300 Marks)

• Communication and interpersonal.
• Comprehension.
• English and Marathi language comprehension skills- 10th / 12th-grade stanzas without translation
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Analytical skills and logical reasoning.
• Data Interpretation (Data Sufficiency, Tables, Graphs, Charts, etc.,-10th-grade level) and Numerical Fundamentals (Numbers and their relations and Magnitude orders, etc.-10th, school level).
• Mental ability in general.

This paper will be of the qualifying variety. The marks earned in this paper will not be used to determine rank.

Paper III (250 Marks)

Candidates may be expected to prepare essays on numerous themes in the Essay Paper. They will be asked to stay connected to the topic of the essay to organize their thoughts and write concisely.

Candidates studying for the All India Services test and the state services examination may know that essay writing is critical for any exam. As a result, BYJU's created an article on essay paper writing that MPSC applicants can use for state service examinations as well.

Paper IV (250 Marks)

Indian Society Heritage, Culture, World History, and Geography focusing on Maharashtra.

• Indian culture 
• Bhakti movement and its philosophy.
• Modern Indian history.
• The Freedom Struggle.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
• History of the world
• Indian Society's Highlights, India's Diversity
• The role of women and women's organizations, population and related issues, poverty and development difficulties, urbanization, its problems, and solutions
• Globalization's Impact on Indian Society
• Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, and secularism are all essential concepts.
• Highlights of the world's physical geography.
• The distribution of essential natural resources across the world.
• Critical Geophysical phenomena include earthquakes, tsunamis, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc.

Paper V (250 Marks)

• Appointment to Constitutional Bodies' offices, powers, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Legislative, regulatory, and quasi-judicial bodies
• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors, as well as challenges that arise from their design and implementation.
• Development processes and the development industry
• Welfare initiatives implemented by the Centre and States for underprivileged segments of the population, as well as their effectiveness
• Development and management of the Social Sector/Services in the Health, Education, and Human Resources
• Concerns about poverty and hunger
• Citizens' charters, openness and accountability, and institutional and other metrics are crucial to governance, transparency, and accountability.
• The function of civil services in a democracy.
• India's relations with its neighbours.
• Groupings and agreements involving India and influencing India's interests at the bilateral, regional, and global levels.
• The impact of established and emerging countries' policies and politics on India's interests and the Indian Diaspora.
• International institutions and agencies are significant for their structure and mandate.

Paper VI (250 Marks)

• Technology
• Economic Development
• Biodiversity
• Environment
• Security and Disaster Management

Paper VII (250 Marks)

This exam will comprise questions created to assess the candidates' attitudes and approaches to issues of integrity and probity in public life and their problem-solving methods and decision-making in dealing with society. Questions may employ the case study technique. The following broad topics will be addressed:

• Ethics and Human Interface.
• Attitude.
• Aptitude and core principles for civil services.
• Concepts of emotional intelligence and its applications in administration and governance.
• Moral scholars and philosophers from India and around the world.
• Public/civil service values and public administration ethics.
• Probity in Governance.
• Case Studies on the above issues.

Paper VIII (250 Marks) & Paper IX (250 Marks)

The candidate may select any optional subject from the list of optional subjects provided below:

• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce and Accountancy
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Management
• Marathi Literature
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) was formed under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution to select Group 'A' and Group 'B' civil workers for the Indian state of Maharashtra based on applicants' merits and reservation norms.

The MPSC's headquarters are in Mumbai, Maharashtra's state capital. It contributes to the Maharashtra government's smooth and effective operation by supplying suitable applicants for various government offices and advising them on numerous service concerns, such as drafting recruiting regulations, guidance on promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, and so on.

The State Service or MPSC Rajyaseva Exam is among the most prestigious recruiting exams held by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). If you wish to work for the Maharashtra government, the MPSC test is a fantastic chance.

Young brains who pass the test would be eligible for potential career opportunities in several administrative departments of the Maharashtra government.

The MPSC state services exam, like all other State Public Service Commission and UPSC exams, is divided into three stages:

• Prelims
• Mains
• Interview

Candidates must pass each level to advance to the next. For example, if they give the prelims, they can take the mains, after which they will be called for the last stage, the MPSC Exam interview.

Changes in MPSC 2023 syllabus and patterns

The redesigned test format is more detailed and mirrors the UPSC exam pattern. It will now contain nine papers instead of six. The MPSC Mains test will now be worth 1,750 points rather than 800.

The scores obtained in the two language examinations will not be included in the merit scoring in the new MPSC Mains exam design but will instead be considered qualified. Aside from these two, seven required papers, including one essay paper, four general studies papers, and two papers on one elective subject chosen from a list of 26.

The commission has also changed the test pattern and introduced negative markings in Objective Type Question Papers. Instead of the previous 33.34% negative marking for each erroneous response, the commission has introduced a negative marking of 25%, of the total marks, for each incorrect answer.

For the year 2023, the MPSC has revealed a new test format. The commission has made essential changes to the examination pattern detailed below:

Below is the detailed exam pattern of the MPSC exam.

Qualifying with 25% marks

Papers to be counted for Merit (Mandatory)

MPSC Syllabus 2022 Prelims: Paper-wise Syllabus

Paper I (300 marks)

• International, national, and state-level current events
• World, India, and Maharashtra Geography- Social, Physical, and Economic Geography of the World, India, and Maharashtra.
• Indian history, focusing on the state of Maharashtra and Indian national movements.
• Socioeconomic Development- Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, Demographics, Inclusion, Long-Term Progress, etc.
• Governance and Politics in India and Maharashtra- Political System, Urban Governance, Constitution, Public Policy, Rights Issues, and Panchayati Raj, among other things.
• General Science Topics include biodiversity, environmental ecology, and climate change (No need to have subjective expertise).

Paper II (300 Marks)

• Communication and interpersonal.
• Comprehension.
• English and Marathi language comprehension skills- 10th / 12th-grade stanzas without translation
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Analytical skills and logical reasoning.
• Data Interpretation (Data Sufficiency, Tables, Graphs, Charts, etc.,-10th-grade level) and Numerical Fundamentals (Numbers and their relations and Magnitude orders, etc.-10th, school level).
• Mental ability in general.

This paper will be of the qualifying variety. The marks earned in this paper will not be used to determine rank.

Paper III (250 Marks)

Candidates may be expected to prepare essays on numerous themes in the Essay Paper. They will be asked to stay connected to the topic of the essay to organize their thoughts and write concisely.

Candidates studying for the All India Services test and the state services examination may know that essay writing is critical for any exam. As a result, BYJU's created an article on essay paper writing that MPSC applicants can use for state service examinations as well.

Paper IV (250 Marks)

Indian Society Heritage, Culture, World History, and Geography focusing on Maharashtra.

• Indian culture 
• Bhakti movement and its philosophy.
• Modern Indian history.
• The Freedom Struggle.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
• History of the world
• Indian Society's Highlights, India's Diversity
• The role of women and women's organizations, population and related issues, poverty and development difficulties, urbanization, its problems, and solutions
• Globalization's Impact on Indian Society
• Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, and secularism are all essential concepts.
• Highlights of the world's physical geography.
• The distribution of essential natural resources across the world.
• Critical Geophysical phenomena include earthquakes, tsunamis, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc.

Paper V (250 Marks)

• Appointment to Constitutional Bodies' offices, powers, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Legislative, regulatory, and quasi-judicial bodies
• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors, as well as challenges that arise from their design and implementation.
• Development processes and the development industry
• Welfare initiatives implemented by the Centre and States for underprivileged segments of the population, as well as their effectiveness
• Development and management of the Social Sector/Services in the Health, Education, and Human Resources
• Concerns about poverty and hunger
• Citizens' charters, openness and accountability, and institutional and other metrics are crucial to governance, transparency, and accountability.
• The function of civil services in a democracy.
• India's relations with its neighbours.
• Groupings and agreements involving India and influencing India's interests at the bilateral, regional, and global levels.
• The impact of established and emerging countries' policies and politics on India's interests and the Indian Diaspora.
• International institutions and agencies are significant for their structure and mandate.

Paper VI (250 Marks)

• Technology
• Economic Development
• Biodiversity
• Environment
• Security and Disaster Management

Paper VII (250 Marks)

This exam will comprise questions created to assess the candidates' attitudes and approaches to issues of integrity and probity in public life and their problem-solving methods and decision-making in dealing with society. Questions may employ the case study technique. The following broad topics will be addressed:

• Ethics and Human Interface.
• Attitude.
• Aptitude and core principles for civil services.
• Concepts of emotional intelligence and its applications in administration and governance.
• Moral scholars and philosophers from India and around the world.
• Public/civil service values and public administration ethics.
• Probity in Governance.
• Case Studies on the above issues.

Paper VIII (250 Marks) & Paper IX (250 Marks)

The candidate may select any optional subject from the list of optional subjects provided below:

• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce and Accountancy
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Management
• Marathi Literature
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

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