March 26, 20266 min read

Maharashtra Government Jobs 2026: MPSC, Talathi, Police, MSRTC — All Vacancies and Eligibility

Complete guide to Maharashtra government jobs in 2026. Covers MPSC State Services, Talathi recruitment, Maharashtra Police, MSRTC, Group B/C posts, eligibility, exam pattern, and salary details.

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Maharashtra is India's most industrialised state, and its government recruitment machinery matches that scale. MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) handles the prestigious state services, while separate boards recruit for Talathi, Police, and MSRTC — some of the most applied-for government jobs in the country. If you're comfortable with Marathi-medium exams, Maharashtra offers excellent opportunities with strong salaries.

Major Recruiting Bodies in Maharashtra

BodyFull NamePosts Covered
MPSCMaharashtra Public Service CommissionState Services (Deputy Collector, DSP), Group B (ASO, STI, PSI), Group C
Revenue DeptMaharashtra Revenue DepartmentTalathi (Village Revenue Officer)
MPRBMaharashtra Police Recruitment BoardConstable, PSI
MSRTCMaharashtra State Road Transport CorporationBus Conductor, Driver, Mechanic
MAHAPARIKSHACommon Exam PortalCentralised exam for various Group C/D posts

MPSC State Services — Deputy Collector, DSP

MPSC State Services Examination recruits for the highest non-IAS administrative posts in Maharashtra. It's one of the most competitive state PSC exams in India.

Posts Under MPSC State Services

PostPay LevelBasic Pay
Deputy CollectorLevel 9–10₹53,100–₹56,100
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Level 9–10₹53,100–₹56,100
TahsildarLevel 9₹53,100
Block Development Officer (BDO)Level 9₹53,100
Deputy CEO (Zilla Parishad)Level 9₹53,100

MPSC State Services Exam Pattern

Prelims:
  • Paper 1: General Studies — 100 MCQ, 200 marks
  • Paper 2: CSAT — 80 MCQ, 200 marks (qualifying — 33%)
  • Duration: 2 hours each
  • Negative marking: 1/4th
Mains:
PaperMarks
Marathi and English (qualifying)100 each
General Studies I (History, Geography)150
General Studies II (Constitution, Indian and Maharashtra Polity)150
General Studies III (Human Resource, Rights, Economy)150
General Studies IV (Agriculture, Science, Technology)150
Interview: 100 marks. Total merit from Mains + Interview. Important: MPSC conducts exams primarily in Marathi. The Marathi language paper is compulsory and qualifying. Candidates from non-Marathi backgrounds will need strong Marathi proficiency to clear this exam.

Eligibility

  • Age: 19 to 38 years (General). 43 for OBC, 43 for SC/ST.
  • Education: Graduation from a recognised university
  • Domicile: Maharashtra domicile is required for most MPSC posts

MPSC Group B — ASO, STI, PSI

MPSC Group B is a combined exam that recruits for three popular posts:

PostFull NamePay Level
ASOAssistant Section OfficerLevel 6 (₹35,400 basic)
STIState Tax InspectorLevel 6
PSIPolice Sub-InspectorLevel 6
The Group B exam is hugely popular — it's a single-exam route to three distinct career paths. The exam pattern includes Prelims (MCQ) and Mains (descriptive), followed by a physical test for PSI.

MPSC Group C — Tax Assistant, Clerk-Typist

PostPay LevelEligibility
Tax AssistantLevel 4 (₹25,500 basic)Graduation
Clerk-TypistLevel 2–312th pass + typing (Marathi 30 WPM, English 40 WPM)
Excise Sub-InspectorLevel 5Graduation

Talathi — Maharashtra's Most Popular Entry-Level Post

Talathi (Village Revenue Officer) is arguably the most searched government job in Maharashtra. The post involves maintaining land records, revenue collection, and village-level administration.

  • Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised university + MS-CIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in IT)
  • Age: 18 to 38 years
  • Pay Level: Level 5 (₹29,200 basic, gross in-hand ~₹25,000–₹30,000)
  • Exam: Online MCQ — Marathi, English, Maths, GK, Reasoning, Maharashtra GK, Revenue Administration
  • Vacancy volume: Past drives have seen 5,000–10,000+ posts
The Talathi exam is conducted by the Revenue Department directly (not MPSC). Notifications come through the MAHAPARIKSHA portal.

MS-CIT Requirement

MS-CIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology) is mandatory for most Maharashtra government jobs at the clerical and subordinate level. It's a basic computer literacy course conducted by MKCL. Get it done early — it's required at the application stage itself.

Maharashtra Police Recruitment

The Maharashtra Police Recruitment Board handles constable and PSI recruitment:

PostEligibilityPay LevelTypical Vacancies
Police Constable12th pass + physicalLevel 3 (₹21,700 basic)5,000–15,000
Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)Graduation (also through MPSC Group B)Level 61,000–3,000
State Reserve Police Force (SRPF)12th pass + physicalLevel 32,000–5,000
Physical standards: Height 165cm (male Gen), 155cm (female). Chest 79/84cm. Running (1600m for males, 800m for females), long jump, and shot put.

Maharashtra PSI recruitment happens through two channels — MPSC Group B (written exam focused) and Police Recruitment Board (includes physical and written).

MSRTC — Maharashtra State Road Transport

MSRTC recruits for:

PostEligibilityPay
Bus Conductor10th pass + Marathi proficiency₹18,000–₹22,000
Bus Driver10th pass + HMV license₹20,000–₹25,000
MechanicITI in relevant trade₹20,000–₹25,000
MSRTC jobs are popular among 10th-pass candidates. The selection process typically involves a written test and skill test.

Salary Overview — Maharashtra Government

PostPay LevelGross In-Hand (approx)
Deputy Collector (MPSC)Level 9–10₹60,000–₹75,000
ASO/STI (Group B)Level 6₹38,000–₹45,000
TalathiLevel 5₹25,000–₹30,000
Clerk-TypistLevel 2–3₹20,000–₹25,000
Police ConstableLevel 3₹22,000–₹27,000
Maharashtra pays DA and HRA based on the 7th CPC framework. Mumbai-posted employees get the highest HRA (X-category city). Pune, Nagpur, and other cities fall under Y/Z categories.

Track all Maharashtra government job notifications at SarkariNaukriHub. Official sites: mpsc.gov.in and mahapariksha.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marathi mandatory for Maharashtra government jobs? For MPSC exams and most state-level posts, Marathi proficiency is required — there's a compulsory Marathi paper. For technical posts (engineering, medical), the requirement may be relaxed. Talathi and police posts also require functional Marathi. What is MAHAPARIKSHA? MAHAPARIKSHA is the common online portal for Maharashtra government exam registrations. It's used for Talathi, Group C/D posts, and various departmental exams. Registration on mahapariksha.gov.in is a prerequisite for most state-level applications. Can non-Maharashtra candidates apply for MPSC? MPSC State Services generally requires Maharashtra domicile. Some technical posts and public enterprises may be open to all-India candidates, but the core administrative and police services require domicile. Check specific notifications. How does Talathi recruitment differ from MPSC? Talathi is recruited by the Revenue Department (not MPSC) through the MAHAPARIKSHA portal. The exam is purely MCQ-based with no Mains or interview. MPSC exams (State Services, Group B) have Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
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