Maharashtra’s biggest government job opportunity this year just got much bigger. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has increased the vacancies under the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 from 5,707 to 16,717, adding 11,010 posts in a corrigendum issued on Friday, 6 November 2026. The application window will reopen on 13 November, and the preliminary examination has been moved to 24 January 2027.
The revision follows recommendations from a high-level committee set up by the state government, and fresh requisitions from departments. For lakhs of aspirants preparing for Maharashtra government jobs, this is the single largest opening of the year, and the extra posts mean far more seats across familiar cadres such as Talathi, Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant.
What changed in the MPSC Group C drive
The original advertisement, No. 017/2026, was issued on 25 June 2026 for 5,707 posts. The corrigendum dated 6 November 2026 has now added 11,010 vacancies, taking the total to 16,717. The commission has also pushed the preliminary examination from 3 January 2027 to 24 January 2027, giving candidates more time to prepare and to submit fresh applications and cadre preferences.
Candidates who applied under the original advertisement do not need to apply again. Their applications stay valid, and they can submit or update cadre preferences during the fresh window. New candidates can register when the portal opens.
There is one more relief for aspirants. MPSC has announced a one-year relaxation in the upper age limit for this examination, following a Government Resolution issued by the General Administration Department on 5 November 2026. Candidates should read the official notification for the exact age criteria that apply to their category.
Posts on offer
The 16,717 vacancies span several Group C cadres in Maharashtra government departments. The posts covered under Advertisement No. 017/2026 include:
- Talathi (Gram Mahasul Adhikari), Group C: 1,840 posts in the Revenue and Forest Department
- Clerk-Typist: posts across government departments
- Tax Assistant: posts in the tax administration
- Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector: posts in the transport department
- Industry Inspector: posts in the industries department
- Technical Assistant: posts in technical departments
The Talathi post alone accounts for 1,840 vacancies, the largest single cadre in the revised drive. Candidates should use the post-wise vacancy figures in the notification when filling in their preferences.
Key dates to remember
- Application window reopens: 13 November 2026, 2 pm
- Last date to apply: 27 November 2026, 11:59 pm
- Last date for fee payment: 30 November 2026, 11:59 pm
- Preliminary examination: 24 January 2027 (revised from 3 January 2027)
Applications will be accepted only online, through the commission’s portal mpsconline.gov.in. Candidates should check the fee for their category in the official notification before paying.
How to apply
Apply only through the official MPSC portal. The window is short, just 15 days, so do not leave it to the last day.
- Visit mpsconline.gov.in and open Advertisement No. 017/2026 for the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026.
- Complete the registration, or log in if you have already registered.
- Fill in the application form and select your cadre preferences carefully, in the order you actually want them.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form before 11:59 pm on 27 November 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted form and the fee receipt for your records.
Candidates who have already applied should use the same window to submit or revise their cadre preferences. The commission has made it clear that forms submitted through any other route will not count.
Why this matters for aspirants
A near threefold jump in vacancies changes the maths of this examination. With 16,717 posts on offer, the competition per seat drops sharply compared with the original 5,707, and candidates who were on the fence about applying now have a genuine reason to register. The extra three weeks before the prelims, now on 24 January 2027, also give working aspirants and repeat candidates more preparation time.
The basics have not changed. The examination will still be competitive, so candidates should verify eligibility, age limits and post-wise qualifications against the official notification on mpsc.gov.in before applying.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in the MPSC Group C recruitment 2026 now?
The total is now 16,717 posts, up from 5,707 in the original advertisement. The commission added 11,010 vacancies through a corrigendum dated 6 November 2026.
When can I apply for MPSC Group C 2026?
The application window reopens on 13 November 2026 at 2 pm and closes on 27 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. Applications are accepted only online at mpsconline.gov.in, and the fee must be paid by 30 November 2026.
When is the MPSC Group C prelims 2026?
The preliminary examination will now be held on 24 January 2027. It was earlier scheduled for 3 January 2027.
Do candidates who already applied need to apply again?
No. Applications submitted under the original advertisement remain valid. Such candidates can use the fresh window to submit or update their cadre preferences.
Which posts are covered under this recruitment?
The drive covers Talathi (1,840 posts), Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Industry Inspector and Technical Assistant, among other Group C cadres.
With the window opening on Friday, 13 November, aspirants have five days to get their documents and preferences ready. For anyone aiming at a Maharashtra government job, this is the opening to plan around this month.
