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MPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Maharashtra State Service (MPSC Rajyaseva) — Combined Pre + Mains

Sections
4
Topics
30
Sub-topics
252
Stages
4

The MPSC (Maharashtra State Service (MPSC Rajyaseva) — Combined Pre + Mains) syllabus is organised into 4 sections: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 30 topics and 252 sub-topics, tested in MPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I, MPSC Mains Paper II (Maharashtra-specific — UNIQUE), MPSC Mains Paper III and 1 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

MPSC conducts Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to Maharashtra Administrative Service, Maharashtra Police Service, and other Group A/B services. Per official MPSC notification: Preliminary (GS — Objective) + Mains (GS Paper I, GS Paper II — Maharashtra-specific, General Hindi, General English, Optional Subject) + Interview. Subjects: General Studies (Indian), General Studies (Maharashtra-specific — UNIQUE), General Hindi, General English, Optional.

Exam pattern: Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — MPSC Combined Competitive Exam

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  • Indian History (Maharashtra PSC)

    Ancient, Medieval, Modern (1857), Freedom Struggle, Post-Independence, Maharashtra's Contributions, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Geography (Maharashtra PSC)

    Physical, Climate, Resources, Agriculture, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Polity & Constitution (Maharashtra PSC)

    Preamble, FRs, DPSPs, Parliament, Judiciary, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Economy (Maharashtra PSC)

    Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Banking, Tax, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • General Science (Maharashtra PSC)

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Environment, Per Official Notification

    ~3 marks
  • Current Affairs National & International (Maharashtra PSC)

    Events, Schemes, Awards, Per Official Notification

    ~3 marks
  • Indian History

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Geography

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Polity & Constitution

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Economy

    ~2 marks
  • General Science

    ~2 marks
  • Current Affairs

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — MPSC Combined Competitive Exam

High-weightage MPSC topics

  1. 1Maharashtra History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~5 marks
  2. 2Indian History (Maharashtra PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  3. 3Indian Geography (Maharashtra PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  4. 4Indian Polity & Constitution (Maharashtra PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  5. 5Indian Economy (Maharashtra PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  6. 6Maharashtra Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks
  7. 7Maharashtra Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks
  8. 8Maharashtra Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks

MPSC section-wise syllabus

Paper I

MPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I · 12 topics · 102 sub-topics

  • Indian History (Maharashtra PSC)
  • Indian Geography (Maharashtra PSC)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution (Maharashtra PSC)
  • Indian Economy (Maharashtra PSC)
  • General Science (Maharashtra PSC)
  • Current Affairs National & International (Maharashtra PSC)
  • Indian History
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science
  • Current Affairs
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper II

MPSC Mains Paper II (Maharashtra-specific — UNIQUE) · 6 topics · 42 sub-topics

  • Maharashtra History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Maharashtra Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Maharashtra Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Maharashtra Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Maharashtra Culture & Heritage (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Maharashtra General Knowledge & Landmarks (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
Full Paper II syllabus

Paper III

MPSC Mains Paper III · 9 topics · 78 sub-topics

  • Reasoning & Mental Ability (Maharashtra PSC)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Maharashtra PSC)
  • General Hindi (Maharashtra PSC Qualifying)
  • General English (Maharashtra PSC Qualifying)
  • English Grammar
  • English Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • English Vocabulary
  • English Comprehension Skills
Full Paper III syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the MPSC syllabus?

The MPSC syllabus has 4 sections: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 30 topics and 252 sub-topics.

What is the MPSC exam pattern?

Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — MPSC Combined Competitive Exam. Stages: MPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I, MPSC Mains Paper II (Maharashtra-specific — UNIQUE), MPSC Mains Paper III, MPSC Domain Test.

How many questions come from each MPSC section?

Paper I: 100 questions (200 marks); Paper II: 100 questions (200 marks); Paper III: 100 questions (200 marks); Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which MPSC topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Maharashtra History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (Paper II, ~5 marks), Indian History (Maharashtra PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Geography (Maharashtra PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Polity & Constitution (Maharashtra PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Economy (Maharashtra PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks).

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Is this the official MPSC syllabus?

It is compiled from the official MPSC notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.