Maharashtra Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Maharashtra for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-08-14 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2027-05-22 |
| Rules | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-06-2023 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Maharashtra (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Maharashtra (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Maharashtra (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Maharashtra (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Visit the official MPSC Online portal, create a secure profile, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing verified personal, educational, and contact details.
Scan and upload required documents including SSC certificate, degree transcripts, caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the specified format.
Verify the auto-populated eligibility criteria against the active advertisement for the Maharashtra State Services, select the preferred exam centers, and lock the profile.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 394 for General or Rs. 294 for Reserved categories online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Download the generated e-Admit Card from the MPSC portal approximately two weeks before the scheduled examination date and print a clear copy for exam-day verification.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Maharashtra N/A Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Preliminary Examination | 400 Marks, 4 Hours | General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy of India and Maharashtra), Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) comprising logical reasoning, analytical ability, and decision-making. |
| Stage 2: Main Written Examination | 800 Marks, 18 Hours (Spread over 3 days) | Marathi and English Language (Descriptive and Objective), General Studies I (History and Geography), General Studies II (Indian Constitution and Politics), General Studies III (Human Resource Development), General Studies IV (Economy and Science & Technology). |
| Stage 3: Interview and Personality Test | 100 Marks, 30 Minutes | Assessment of leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, moral integrity, and knowledge of current affairs of Maharashtra and India. |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying | Verification of original academic, caste, and domicile documents, followed by a comprehensive medical fitness assessment conducted by an authorized state medical board. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The recruitment for the Maharashtra State Services (Group-A and Group-B) is governed by the Maharashtra Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2019, which are closely aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations. For a Group-B Gazetted officer at Pay Level S-15, the entry-level basic pay is Rs. 41,800. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate at 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 22,154. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (like Mumbai and Pune) is calculated at 30%, yielding Rs. 12,540, while Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 5,508 (including DA on TA). This results in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 82,002. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of Rs. 6,395 (10% of Basic + DA) and Professional Tax of Rs. 200, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 75,407.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
The recruitment strictly adheres to the reservation policies of the Government of Maharashtra and DoPT guidelines. Vertical reservation is provided to Scheduled Castes (SC) at 13%, Scheduled Tribes (ST) at 7%, Other Backward Classes (OBC) at 19%, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) at 10%. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservation is applicable for women (30%), sports persons, and ex-servicemen. Women candidates and reserved categories benefit from subsidized application fees and relaxed qualifying cutoff marks across all stages.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Maharashtra N/A Recruitment
Cutoff marks are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the question paper, and the overall performance of candidates in each category.
Yes, for multi-shift computer-based examinations, a standard percentile-based normalization method is utilized to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of question papers.
Selected candidates for specific technical and administrative cadres must execute a service bond of three years or pay a specified penalty before joining.
Newly recruited officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes foundational training at Yashada, Pune, and departmental examinations.
Yes, the syllabus includes a mandatory Marathi language paper in the Main examination, which requires candidates to demonstrate matriculation-level proficiency.
Initial postings are distributed across various administrative divisions of Maharashtra, subject to vacancy availability and the merit-cum-preference of the candidate.