Exam · Talathi · Clerk · Revenue
Talathi & Revenue pattern, eligibility & series
तलाठी व महसूल
Talathi Bharti and other Revenue Department exams — village-level land records, clerk-typist and related Maharashtra revenue posts.
Written MCQ · Marathi-heavy...
Pattern
3–6 months
Prep time
Marathi / English
Medium
As notified
Negative marking
⚠️ Important Notice | महत्त्वाची सूचना
Please verify the latest and official exam information on the respective Exam Body’s official website.
परीक्षेची अद्ययावत व अधिकृत माहिती संबंधित परीक्षा संस्थेच्या अधिकृत वेबसाइटवरून पडताळून घ्यावी.
Overview
What this exam is
Talathi Bharti and other Revenue Department exams — village-level land records, clerk-typist and related Maharashtra revenue posts.
Conducting body: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Roles after selection
Pattern
Written MCQ · Marathi-heavy GS and arithmetic
Eligibility
12th pass or graduation as per the specific post
Pay band
As per Revenue Department 7th Pay scales
Typical prep
3–6 months
At a glance
Key facts aspirants ask first
Focus
Marathi · arithmetic · MH GK · revenue basics
Often linked with
MPSC Group C / district revenue
Medium
Marathi-heavy
Typical paper
Objective MCQ · confirm notice
Selection
Stages you will face
Written MCQ
Marathi, arithmetic, GK and revenue / RTI basics as per the Talathi or Group C notice.
Document verification
As per the district or MPSC advertisement — keep land-record and education originals ready.
Written pattern
Papers at a glance
Typical scheme — confirm question count and duration on the official advertisement.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talathi written (typical) | 100 (often) | 100 (often) | 60–90 min | Marathi-heavy village records, arithmetic, MH GK — confirm CBT/OMR and duration on the notice |
Section marks
Written paper breakup
Marathi language & grammar
High
As notified questions
Arithmetic / intelligence
High
As notified questions
Maharashtra GK & current affairs
High
As notified questions
Revenue / RTI / village records
Medium–High
As notified questions
Syllabus map
What to study
Topic clusters summarised for practice planning — verify the official syllabus PDF.
Marathi & communication
- व्याकरण
- शब्दसमूह
- अधिकृत पत्रलेखन basics
- गद्य आकलन
Arithmetic
- Percentage, ratio, average
- Profit-loss & interest
- Time-work & mensuration
- Simple data tables
Revenue & village records
- 7/12 · 8A basics
- Mutation / फेरफार terms
- RTI overview
- Village / taluka administration
Maharashtra GK
- Geography & history
- Polity & schemes
- Current affairs (state)
- Agriculture & rural terms
Application desk
Documents, fees & apply tips
Keep ready
- ✓ 12th / graduation certificates as per that notice
- ✓ Domicile and caste certificates if required
- ✓ Photo identity
- ✓ Any revenue / computer certificates listed in the advertisement
Fees
Fees follow the Talathi / Group C / district advertisement for that cycle. Pay only on the official portal named in the notice.
Before you submit
- → Confirm whether your form is MPSC Group C or a district revenue drive.
- → Practise Marathi-medium full mocks matching the notice language.
- → Upload clear scans early — incomplete documents cause rejection.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- 12th pass or graduation — depends on that year’s Talathi / revenue notice.
- Local language and residency rules follow the advertisement.
- Some cycles ride with MPSC Group C Combined; others are district revenue drives.
Syllabus outline
Subjects to cover
Preparation
How to practise this paper
Revise Maharashtra geography, revenue terms and basic arithmetic every day.
Read short RTI and land-record explainers in Marathi.
Sit full-length Talathi mocks in the same medium as the form.
Keep a notebook of 7/12 and mutation vocabulary — frequent scoring area.
Series
Practice series for Talathi & Revenue
Timed mock series for this family are coming soon. Read the guide above for pattern and eligibility.
Mocks coming soon
Talathi & Revenue series
Guides and pattern notes are live. Timed store series will appear here when published.
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FAQ
Quick answers
Is Talathi under MPSC?
Some cycles are MPSC Group C; others are district revenue drives. Read the form you are filling, then practise the Talathi pattern.
Is typing mandatory?
Not always. Follow the post table — some revenue / Group C cadres need GCC typing, Talathi may not.
What medium should I practise?
Most Talathi papers are Marathi-first. Sit mocks in the same medium as the advertisement.
Related exams?
ZP / Gram Sevak and MPSC Group C share Marathi + GK + arithmetic overlap — useful parallel practice.
Sit a timed Talathi & Revenue mock
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