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MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 – 2,619 Vacancies for Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, AMVI & More

Updated On: Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:02 PM
MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 notification banner showing 2619 vacancies for Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, AMVI and other government posts
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MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 is officially out, and this is one of the biggest state government hiring drives Maharashtra has seen in recent years. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) released Advertisement No. 017/2026 on 25 June 2026, announcing 2,619 vacancies across five Group-C cadres — Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI), Industry Inspector, and Technical Assistant — under multiple departments of the Maharashtra Government.

If you’ve been waiting for a secure state government job with a decent salary and long-term career growth, this notification is worth your full attention. Online applications open on 27 June 2026 and close on 17 July 2026. The Combined Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 27 September 2026.

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Read this complete guide before you apply — eligibility, post-wise vacancies, salary, exam pattern, step-by-step application guide, and all important dates are covered here.

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MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyMaharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Advertisement No.017/2026
Exam NameMaharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026
PostsClerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Industry Inspector, Technical Assistant
Total Vacancies2,619
Notification Date25 June 2026
Application Start Date27 June 2026, 2:00 PM
Last Date to Apply17 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Preliminary Exam Date27 September 2026
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitempsc.gov.in

Important Dates – Don’t Miss These Deadlines

EventDate
Official Notification Released25 June 2026
Online Application Window Opens27 June 2026 (2:00 PM onwards)
Last Date to Apply Online17 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment17 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date to Obtain SBI Bank Challan19 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Offline Fee Payment (Challan)20 July 2026 (during bank working hours)
Combined Preliminary Exam Date27 September 2026
Main Exam DateTo be announced

⚠️ Don’t wait until 17 July! MPSC’s online portal tends to slow down significantly during the final 24 hours of any application window. Apply at least 3–4 days before the deadline to avoid technical issues.

MPSC Group C Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Breakdown

A total of 2,619 vacancies have been notified across five cadres under different Maharashtra Government departments. The Clerk-Typist cadre alone accounts for over 71% of total vacancies.

CadreDepartmentTotal Vacancies
Clerk-TypistAdministrative Departments under Mantralaya & Government Offices across Maharashtra1,864
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI), Group-CHome Department461
Tax AssistantFinance Department282
Industry InspectorIndustries, Energy & Labour Department9
Technical AssistantFinance Department3
Total2,619

💡 Pro Tip: Candidates can apply for multiple cadres in a single application — but make sure you are eligible for each cadre you select. Your post preferences are captured during the application itself.

📌 Also Read: Latest Government Job Notifications 2026 – All Sarkari Naukri Updates

MPSC Group C Eligibility Criteria 2026

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens. Certain domicile conditions may also apply as per Maharashtra Government rules — check the official notification for specifics.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility requirements differ by cadre. Here is a clear summary:

CadreMinimum Educational Qualification
Industry Inspector, Group-CGraduate degree from a recognised university, OR a degree in Engineering/Architecture/Science, OR a Diploma in a relevant technical field
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI)SSC (Class 10) pass from Maharashtra State Board or equivalent, PLUS a minimum 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Tax AssistantGraduate degree as prescribed, PLUS the required typing qualification (see below)
Clerk-TypistGraduate degree as prescribed, PLUS typing qualification (see below)
Technical Assistant (Finance Dept.)Relevant technical/diploma qualification as per service entry rules

Typing Qualification – Tax Assistant and Clerk-Typist

Typing speed is a hard requirement for these two posts. The certification must be from the Government Commercial Certificate Examination or a government-recognised equivalent.

PostRequired Typing Speed
Tax AssistantMarathi: minimum 30 words per minute AND English: minimum 40 words per minute (both required)
Clerk-TypistMarathi: minimum 30 words per minute OR English: minimum 40 words per minute (either one is sufficient)

Age Limit for MPSC Group C 2026 (Calculated as on 1 October 2026)

CategoryMaximum Age
Open/General – Men & Women38 years
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Orphan / Project-Affected43 years
Sportspersons (Open)43 years
Sportspersons (Reserved)43 years
Ex-Servicemen (Open)38 years + period of military service + 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (Reserved)43 years + period of military service + 3 years
Persons with Disability (PwBD)45 years
Project-Affected / Earthquake-Affected45 years (where applicable)

✅ Minimum age for all posts is 18 years, except Tax Assistant where the minimum age is 19 years.

Application Fee

The fee can be paid online via SBI’s net banking, debit card, or credit card gateway, or offline through an SBI bank challan.

ExamGeneral CategoryReserved (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Orphan)Ex-Servicemen (Group-C only)
Combined Preliminary Exam₹394₹294₹44
Main Exam (if selected)₹544₹344₹44

💡 For the Preliminary Exam, you only pay the prelims fee now. The Main Exam fee is paid separately after clearing prelims.

MPSC Group C Salary 2026 – What Will You Earn?

Selected candidates are paid as per the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, along with Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances applicable under Maharashtra Government rules. Here is the post-wise pay structure:

PostPay LevelBasic Pay Range
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI)S-14₹36,600 – ₹1,15,600 per month
Industry InspectorS-23₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month
Technical Assistant (Finance Dept.)S-10₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month
Tax AssistantS-8₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
Clerk-TypistS-6₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month

In addition to basic pay, employees receive House Rent Allowance (HRA), DA, Travel Allowance (TA), and other admissible allowances as per Maharashtra Government rules. The actual in-hand monthly salary for a Clerk-Typist at entry level works out to approximately ₹22,000–₹26,000 per month depending on the posting location, while an AMVI or Industry Inspector at entry level can expect ₹42,000–₹48,000 per month in hand, including allowances.

📌 Also Read: 8th Pay Commission – Complete Salary Revision Guide for Government Employees

MPSC Group C Selection Process 2026

The selection involves two stages. All five cadres appear in the Combined Preliminary Exam, but the Main Exam structure differs for AMVI candidates.

StageExam NameMarksApplicable Cadres
Stage 1Combined Preliminary Examination (CBT / Online)100All 5 cadres
Stage 2ACombined Main Examination400Industry Inspector, Technical Assistant, Tax Assistant, Clerk-Typist
Stage 2BIndependent Main Examination300Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) only

Key points to remember:

  1. The Preliminary Exam is qualifying in nature — it determines who gets to sit the Main Exam.
  2. Final merit is based on Main Exam marks only.
  3. There is no interview or personality test for any of these five cadres.
  4. The Preliminary Exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on 27 September 2026.

✅ No interview — this is a great leveller. Your exam preparation is all that matters.

How to Apply for MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026

Before you start, keep these documents ready: your scanned photograph (JPG, 20–50 KB), scanned signature (JPG, 10–40 KB), educational certificates, caste/category certificate (if applicable), typing certificate (for Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant), and a valid e-mail ID and mobile number for OTP verification.

  1. Go to the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in or mpsconline.gov.in
  2. If you are a new user, complete your one-time KYC registration and create your profile
  3. Log in with your credentials and open the MPSC Group-C 2026 application form
  4. Fill in your personal, educational, category, and typing qualification details accurately
  5. Upload all required documents and certificates in the specified format and size
  6. Select your preferred examination centre and indicate your post preferences
  7. Pay the application fee — online (debit/credit card, net banking) or via SBI bank challan
  8. Review every detail carefully before final submission
  9. Submit the form and save a printed copy with your application reference number

⚠️ Important: Once submitted, most fields in the MPSC application form cannot be edited. Double-check your date of birth, category, and educational qualification before hitting Submit.

MPSC Group C Notification 2026 PDF – Official Download

The full official notification (Advertisement No. 017/2026) is available on the MPSC website. It contains detailed post-wise eligibility conditions, service entry rules, exam syllabi, and instructions for filling the application form. Candidates should read it in full before applying.

ResourceLink
Official Notification PDFDownload from mpsc.gov.in
Apply Onlinempsconline.gov.in (Opens 27 June 2026, 2:00 PM)
MPSC Official Websitempsc.gov.in
Exam Syllabus[Check official notification]
Admit CardTo be released before 27 September 2026

📌 Also Read: State Government Jobs 2026 – All State PSC Recruitment Updates

Frequently Asked Questions – MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026

Q1. When does the MPSC Group C 2026 application open?

Online applications open on 27 June 2026 at 2:00 PM on the MPSC official website (mpsconline.gov.in). The window closes on 17 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. Make sure you don’t wait until the last day, as portal traffic is high near deadlines.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in MPSC Group C 2026?

A total of 2,619 vacancies have been announced across five Group-C cadres: Clerk-Typist (1,864), Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (461), Tax Assistant (282), Industry Inspector (9), and Technical Assistant (3).

Q3. What is the MPSC Group C Preliminary Exam date?

The Combined Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 27 September 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Admit cards will be released on the MPSC website before the exam date.

Q4. Is typing mandatory for all posts in MPSC Group C 2026?

No — typing is only mandatory for Tax Assistant (both Marathi at 30 wpm AND English at 40 wpm) and Clerk-Typist (Marathi at 30 wpm OR English at 40 wpm). For Industry Inspector, Technical Assistant, and AMVI, there is no typing requirement.

Q5. What is the salary for MPSC Clerk-Typist 2026?

The Clerk-Typist post is at Pay Level S-6, with a basic pay range of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month. With DA and other allowances, the estimated in-hand salary at entry level is approximately ₹22,000–₹26,000 per month depending on the posting city.

Q6. What is the age limit for MPSC Group C 2026?

Age is calculated as on 1 October 2026. The maximum age for Open/General category candidates is 38 years. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) get a relaxation of 5 years (maximum 43 years). Persons with Disability can apply up to the age of 45 years.

Q7. Is there any negative marking in the MPSC Group C Preliminary Exam?

The official notification does not specify negative marking details for the Preliminary Exam. Candidates should check the official notification and syllabus document carefully for exam pattern specifics before the exam.

Summing up…

MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 is a genuine, well-paying opportunity to build a career in Maharashtra’s state government services. With 2,619 vacancies spanning entry-level clerical posts all the way up to technical and inspection roles, there is something here for graduates from different educational backgrounds.

The application window is short — just three weeks from 27 June to 17 July 2026. Don’t put it off. Read the official notification, check your eligibility for each cadre, and get your documents ready before the portal opens.

Stay ahead of application deadlines — follow govtserviceinfo.com for daily Sarkari Naukri alerts, admit card updates, and exam notifications.

📌 Also Read: UPSSSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Complete Guide


Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 017/2026) published by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from mpsc.gov.in. We are not responsible for any changes made by MPSC after the date of publication.

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