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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
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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 — confirm CBT/OMR |
| Mains (Combined) | As notified | As notified | As notified | Follow the Combined advertisement for paper count and language |
| PSI physical / skill | — | As notified | — | PET/PST after written for PSI cadres |
Section marks
Written paper breakup
Maharashtra GK & current affairs
High
As notified questions
Marathi language
High
As notified questions
English language
Medium–High
As notified questions
Intelligence / CSAT-style
Medium–High
As notified questions
Polity & arithmetic
Medium
As notified questions
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
PSI extras
- Physical training calendar
- Police / law awareness basics
- Hall temperament under PET + written pressure
Physical stage
PET / PST snapshot
Standards change by gender, category and post — confirm the recruitment rules PDF.
Male PSI (typical)
Height and chest norms plus running / field events as published in the Combined / PSI notice — start PET early.
Female PSI (typical)
Gender-specific height and PET events — confirm the year’s table; do not wait until after Mains to train.
STI / ASO
Usually no PET like PSI; follow the Combined notice for any skill or document stage.
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
- ✓ Photo identity and recent photographs
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.
- → If targeting PSI, book a weekly PET slot from the day you apply.
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.
Sit bilingual Marathi–English mocks matching the Combined medium.
After screening, switch to Mains answer writing without losing PET if you are PSI.
Series
Practice series for MPSC Group B
Timed mock series for this family are coming soon. Read the guide above for pattern and eligibility.
Mocks coming soon
MPSC Group B series
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FAQ
Quick answers
Is PSI the same as Police Constable bharti?
No. PSI is usually an MPSC Group B Combined track. Constable bharti is a Maharashtra Police drive.
Do STI and ASO need PET?
Typically PSI carries PET/PST. STI and ASO follow the Combined written stages — confirm your post table.
Should I prepare with Group A aspirants?
GS overlap is high. Keep a shared Maharashtra GK base, then add Combined intelligence and language drills.
Where do I apply?
Only through the official MPSC portal named in the Combined advertisement.
Sit a timed MPSC Group B mock
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