MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2026: There is great news for the youth preparing for government jobs in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the notification for recruitment in various government departments under Group-C Recruitment 2026. The number of posts announced earlier in this recruitment has now been increased to 16,717. This includes Clerk-Typist, Talathi, Tax Assistant, Staff Nurse and many other posts.
The online application process for this recruitment will start from 13 November 2026 and candidates will be able to apply till 27 November 2026. The Commission has issued advertisement number 017/2026 related to recruitment. In such a situation, this can be a good opportunity for the candidates who want to get jobs in different departments of Maharashtra Government.
MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2026: Key Information
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| recruitment commission | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| name of recruitment | Group-C Recruitment 2026 |
| advertisement number | 017/2026 |
| total posts | 16,717 |
| Notification issued | 6 November 2026 |
| start application | 13 November 2026 |
| Last date of application | 27 November 2026 |
| name of exam | Group-C Combined Preliminary Exam |
| prelims exam | January 2027 |
| medium of application | Online |
| official website | mpsc.gov.in |
Under MPSC Group-C Recruitment, vacant posts will be filled in many departments. These include posts like Clerk-Typist, Staff Nurse, Talathi, Craft Instructor, Assistant Agriculture Officer, Civil Engineering Assistant, Tax Assistant and Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector.
Details of some key posts are as follows:
| designation | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| clerk-typist | 3,966 |
| staff nurse | 3,911 |
| Talathi | 1,840 |
| craft instructor | 1,388 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | 1,203 |
| Civil Engineering Assistant (Water Resources) | 949 |
| Civil Engineering Assistant (PWD) | 934 |
| tax assistant | 282 |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | 461 |
In this recruitment, the qualifications have been kept different according to the post. For many posts, it is necessary for the candidate to have passed graduation from a recognized university. Whereas for technical and special posts, diploma, degree or other prescribed qualification in the relevant subject can be sought. Knowledge of Marathi language and typing skills may also be necessary for some posts. Therefore, before applying, please check the eligibility of your preferred post in the official notification.
age limit
The age limit in MPSC Group-C Recruitment may also vary according to the post and reservation category. Generally for many posts the minimum age is kept at 18 or 19 years and the maximum age is kept at 38 years. Reserved category candidates can get age relaxation as per government rules. Candidates should check the correct calculation of age and relaxation according to their post from the notification.
How will the selection process be?
Candidates will be selected in this recruitment mainly on the basis of preliminary examination and main examination. Typing test or other skill test may also be conducted for some posts. After this the documents will be scrutinized. Candidates are advised to keep their important documents ready along with preparing for the exam.
How to apply for MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2026?
When will the exam be held?
The preliminary examination of MPSC Group-C Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in January 2027. As per the available recruitment updates, the exam date has been fixed as 24th January 2027. Candidates should keep an eye on the official website of MPSC for exam centre, admit card and other important instructions.
The number of posts in this recruitment has been increased significantly, so instead of waiting for the application date, candidates should prepare their qualifications and necessary documents in advance. Before applying, please read the official notification, so that there is no mistake while filling the form.