MPSC Revised Syllabus 2024
MPSC Rajyaseva Revised syllabus 2024 against the notification of 524 posts: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission, India recruits for various posts through competitive examination. Along with various other competitive examinations, MPSC also conducts the Maharashtra Public Services examination. It is the most important function of MPSC is to examine Maharashtra Public Services here is a detailed explanation of the MPSC Exam Pattern and MPSC Syllabus.
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MPSC Rajyaseva Revised Exam Pattern 2024
MPSC has updated the MPSC Mains Syllabus, aligning it more with UPSC’s exam pattern. There will now be 9 papers instead of 6 papers, and the total marks will be 1750 marks of the exam instead of 800 marks. The two optional papers are only qualifying, their marks will not affect merit scoring. The revised patterns include one essay paper, four general studies papers, and two papers on an optional subject chosen from a list of 26 subjects.
There will deduction of 1/4th mark or 25% in the revised one instead of 1/3rd mark previously.
Check out the revised syllabus for the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam (Mains) for detailed information below.
APPLICANTS can get other MPSC relevant information like the date of the admit card, recruitment details, and the latest results from the articles below:
MPSC revised Exam Pattern
The MPSC state services exam will be conducted in three stages:
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
A candidate has to clear one stage in order to be eligible for the subsequent stage, i.e, if you clear the prelims, you move onto the mains, clearing which he/she would be summoned for the final interview stage of the MPSC exam.
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MPSC Preliminary Exam Pattern
This exam consists of two papers, both of which are objective. Have a look at the following table for the details of the prelim exam. Please note that both the papers are compulsory.
| Paper No. | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Standard | Medium | Duration | Nature of Paper |
| Paper I | 100 | 200 | Degree | English & Marathi | 2 hours | Objective |
| Paper II | 80 | 200 | Degree and School level | English & Marathi | 2 hours | Objective |
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- Here you please note that there is 1/4th negative marking allocated for incorrect answers.
- The questions on paper-II, decision making questions from Question no 74 to 80 do not have any negative marks for wrong answers.
- In MPSC, both Paper I and II are considered for the merit ranking for qualifying MPSC mains.
- The prelims marks are not counted for the final merit list.
- All the questions are set in English and Marathi language except Compulsory English Papers.
MPSC Revised Mains Exam Pattern 2024
The MPSC commission has brought major changes to the exam pattern as discussed below in details:
| MPSC Mains Exam Scheme | |
| Written Examination | 1750 Marks (Total Number of 9 Question Papers) |
| Interview and Personality Test | 275 Marks |
| Total Marks | 2025 Marks |
The detailed exam pattern of the MPSC Rajyaseva Mains exam is as follows:
| MPSC State Services Mains Exam Pattern [Revised] | |||
| Subject | Marks & Time Duration | Standard | Medium |
| (Qualifying with 25% marks) | |||
| Paper 1 – Marathi | 300 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | 10th class | Marathi |
| Paper 2 – English | 300 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | 10th class | English |
| Mandatory Papers to be considered for Merit | |||
| Paper 3 – Essay | 250 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | Degree | Marathi/ English |
| Paper 4 – General Studies -1 | 250 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | Degree | Marathi/ English |
| Paper 5 – General Studies -2 | 250 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | Degree | Marathi/ English |
| Paper 6 – General Studies -3 | 250 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | Degree | Marathi/ English |
| Paper 7 – General Studies -4 | 250 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | Degree | Marathi/ English |
| Paper 8 – Optional Subject Paper No.- 1 | 250 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | Degree | Marathi/ English |
| Paper 9 – Optional Subject Paper No.- 2 | 250 Marks & Duration: 3 Hours | Degree | Marathi/ English |
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Notes:
- Candidates should note that they have to choose the medium of answering the papers at the time of submitting the online application for the Main examination.
- The question papers will be set in Marathi and English languages (except language papers, Marathi literature and subject for which medium has been indicated as English).
MPSC Interview
Candidates who clear the mains exam are summoned for the MPSC interview. In this round, a panel of the MPSC board assesses the candidate for his/her suitability for the administrative career through a personal discussion. This is more like a personality test where apart from knowledge, the candidate’s attributes such as aptitude, presence of mind, communication skills, etc. are evaluated.
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MPSC Syllabus in English
In this section, you will find the detailed MPSC Exam Syllabus PDF for prelims and mains (English).
Essay Writing:
Essays on general topics and current affairs in both Marathi and English.
Translation:
Translation from English to Marathi and vice versa.
Precis Writing:
Summarizing given passages in both Marathi and English.
Paper II: Marathi & English (Grammar and Comprehension)
Total Marks: 100 (Marathi: 50 marks, English: 50 marks)
Grammar:
Syntax, sentence structure, and vocabulary usage in Marathi and English.
Parts of speech, verb tenses, active-passive voice, and direct-indirect speech.
Comprehension:
Reading comprehension passages.
Answering questions based on the given passages in Marathi and English.
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MPSC Prelims Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for MPSC Prelims is given below:
Paper I (200 marks)
- Current events of state, national and international importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement with some weightage to Maharashtra
- Maharashtra, India and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of Maharashtra, India and the World.
- India and Maharashtra – Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Urban Governance, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science.
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History:
History of Modern India (1818-1857): Political, Social, and Economic History.
Major events leading to the British rule and the rise of the Indian National Movement.
History of Maharashtra and the cultural and social movements.
Post-Independence history of India.
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Geography:
Physical and economic geography of India and Maharashtra.
Urbanization, migration, and population distribution.
Landforms, climate, natural resources, and agriculture.
Indian Constitution and Indian Politics:
Evolution and features of the Indian Constitution.
Political System, Public Administration, Governance, and Ethics.
Role of different branches of government and the judicial system.
Law:
Indian laws, relevant to administration, governance, and policy-making.
Administrative Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law.
Human Rights, Right to Information (RTI), and Social Justice.
Human Resource Development (HRD):
HRD concepts and issues in Maharashtra and India.
Education, health, and family welfare policies.
Employment, labour welfare, and skill development.
Human Rights:
Human rights issues and policies in India.
International conventions and human rights bodies.
Social justice, rights of marginalized groups, and gender equality.
Economic Development:
Economic planning, policies, and programs in India and Maharashtra.
Infrastructure development, poverty alleviation, and employment generation.
Financial institutions, fiscal policy, and government budgeting.
Science and Technology:
Developments in science and technology, information technology, and communication.
Biotechnology, space technology, and nuclear energy.
Environmental Science:
Environment, ecology, biodiversity, and climate change.
Policies, treaties, and conservation efforts.
Environmental impact assessments and sustainable development.
General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change:
Impact of human activities on biodiversity and climate.
Conservation efforts and policies at national and global levels.
Information Technology (IT) and Computer:
Basic knowledge of computers, software, and information systems.
E-governance and the role of IT in administration and public service delivery.
MPSC Paper-II (200 marks)
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level)
- Marathi and English language comprehension skills (Class X/XII level) Questions relating to this will be tested through passages from Marathi and English language without providing cross translation thereof in the question paper.
MPSC Mains Paper Syllabus 2024
The syllabus for the all 9 papers in the MPSC Mains exam is given below.
Paper I – Marathi (300 Marks)
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:
- Comprehension of given passages.
- Precis Writing.
- Usage and Vocabulary.
- Short Essays.
- Translation from English to Marathi and vice-versa.
This paper will be of a qualifying nature. The marks obtained in this paper will not be counted for ranking.
Paper II – English (300 Marks)
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows :
- Comprehension of given passages.
- Precis Writing.
- Usage and Vocabulary.
- Short Essays.
This paper will be of qualifying nature. The marks obtained in this paper will not be counted for ranking.
Paper III – Essay (250 Marks)
In Essay Paper, candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and write concisely.
Candidates who are preparing for All India Services along with the state services examination may know that essay writing is very important for any exam. Hence, BYJU’S brought a post on essay paper writing which MPSC candidates can refer to for state service examination as well.
Paper IV – General Studies 1 (250 Marks)
[Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society with some weightage to Maharashtra]
- Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
- Bhakti movement and its philosophy with special reference to saints’ movement in Maharashtra.
- Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
- The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
- History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on society.
- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
- Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies
- Effects of globalization on Indian society
- Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, secularism
- Salient features of the world’s physical geography.
- Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Paper V – General Studies 2 (250 Marks)
[Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations with some weightage to Maharashtra]
- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic
structure. - Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
- Separation of powers between various organs; dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary- Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
- Local self-government.
- Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
- Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
- Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
- Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
- Role of civil services in a democracy.
- India and its neighbourhood- relations.
- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Paper VI – General Studies 3 (250 Marks)
[Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management with some weightage to Maharashtra]
- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
- Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
- Government Budgeting.
- Major crops- cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; etechnology in the aid of farmers.
- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
- Land reforms in India.
- Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
- Investment models.
- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
- Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
- Disaster and disaster management, Disaster Risk Resilience, Resilient Society
- Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
- Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
- Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Paper VII – General Studies 4 (250 Marks)
[Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude]
This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life, his problem-solving approach and decision making to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered:
- Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics- in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
- Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
- Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
- Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
- Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
- Case Studies on the above issues.
The general studies 4 of the MPSC Mains syllabus has topics that overlap with IAS Mains GS 4 syllabus to an extent. BYJU’S came up with the UPSC Mains GS 4 strategy from which MPSC candidates too can inspiration and align their preparation accordingly.
Paper VIII – Optional Paper 1 (250 Marks) & Paper IX – Optional Paper 2 (250 Marks)
Candidate may choose any optional subject from amongst the List of Optional Subjects mentioned below:
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Management
- Marathi Literature
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Science
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and International Relations
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
The candidates can know the detailed syllabus of the optional subjects from the official syllabus PDF given below:
MPSC Examination Dates 2024
| Notification | Dates |
|---|---|
| Total No. of Revised vacant post | 524 |
| Official website to check updates | https://mpsc.gov.in/home |
| MPSC Rajyaseva 2024 Exam Notification | Released |
| MPSC Prelims Exam 2024 Online Application Start Date | 9th May to 24 May 2024 |
| MPSC Prelims Exam 2024 Last Date to Apply Online | 24th May 2024 till 11:50 PM |
| Copy of Challan for Payment of Exam Fee by SBI | 26th May 2024 till 11:50 PM |
| MPSC Preliminary Exam 2024 Date | 1st December 2024 |
| MPSC State Service Main Exam Date 2024 | Probably the Last week of December 2024 |
| Maharashtra Architectural Engineering Service Main Exam 2024 | 23th November 2024 |
| Maharashtra Forest Service Main Exam 2024 | 28th to 31th December 2024 |