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MPSC Group B pattern, eligibility & series
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Non-gazetted Group B recruitments including Police Sub Inspector, Sales Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer and allied Combined exams.
Prelims + Mains (as per Comb...
Pattern
8–12 months
Prep time
Marathi / English
Medium
Yes — as notified
Negative marking
Official source
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Overview
What this exam is
Non-gazetted Group B recruitments including Police Sub Inspector, Sales Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer and allied Combined exams.
Conducting body: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Roles after selection
Pattern
Prelims + Mains (as per Combined / special notification)
Eligibility
Graduation; physical standards for PSI as notified
Pay band
7th Pay — Level 7–8 (as notified)
Typical prep
8–12 months
At a glance
Key facts aspirants ask first
Cadres
PSI · STI · ASO & Combined posts
Written
Screening + Mains as notified
PSI extra
PET / PST after written
Portal
mpsc.gov.in
Selection
Stages you will face
Prelims / screening
Objective paper as per Combined or special notification.
Mains
Written stage for PSI, STI, ASO and allied Combined posts.
Physical / skill
PSI and some posts add PET, PST or skill tests after the written stage.
Written pattern
Papers at a glance
Typical scheme — confirm question count and duration on the official advertisement.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined screening / Prelims | As notified | As notified | As notified | GS, Marathi, English, intelligence / CSAT |
| Mains | As notified | As notified | As notified | Follow the Combined advertisement for paper count |
Syllabus map
What to study
Topic clusters summarised for practice planning — verify the official syllabus PDF.
Common written focus
- Maharashtra GK & current affairs
- Marathi language
- English language
- Intelligence / CSAT-style items
- Polity & basic arithmetic
Physical stage
PET / PST snapshot
Standards change by gender, category and post — confirm the recruitment rules PDF.
PSI
Height, chest and running standards are published with the Combined / PSI notice — start PET early if you target PSI.
Application desk
Documents, fees & apply tips
Keep ready
- ✓ Graduation certificate
- ✓ Caste / EWS / disability certificates if applicable
- ✓ Physical measurement proofs only if the notice asks at application stage
Fees
Confirm Combined / special-post fees on the MPSC advertisement.
Before you submit
- → Decide PSI vs STI/ASO early — physical load differs.
- → Share one GS notebook with Group A aspirants, then add Combined intelligence drills.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Graduation is the usual minimum; confirm each post in the Combined notice.
- PSI requires height, chest and running standards published by MPSC / Police.
- Age relaxation follows the reservation rules in that advertisement.
Syllabus outline
Subjects to cover
Preparation
How to practise this paper
Keep one GS notebook shared with Group A, then add Combined-specific intelligence practice.
Practise Marathi official language items — they decide many Combined ranks.
If you want PSI, start PET alongside written mocks; do not leave physical to the last month.
Series
Practice series for MPSC Group B
Published series open the store. If a series is not live yet, start from the practice hub.
Related exams
Other papers in this family
FAQ
Quick answers
Is Group B the same as Rajyaseva?
No. Rajyaseva is Group A State Service. Group B Combined covers PSI, STI, ASO and allied non-gazetted posts.
Can I prepare Group B and C together?
Marathi, GK and intelligence overlap. Sit the paper that matches the form you will actually file.
Sit a timed MPSC Group B mock
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