MPSC Group C Prelims 2026 Postponed: Check New Exam Date, Administrative Reasons And Next Steps For Candidates

Maharashtra PSC Group C Exam 2026Postponed: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially announced the postponement of the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. Originally scheduled for October 25, 2026, the examination will now take place on January 3, 2027, across various district centers in the state.

This decision follows a detailed review of logistical constraints, regional administration reports, and conflicting schedules with other key state examinations. The postponement provides candidates with additional preparation time to refine their strategy for the offline OMR-based preliminary test.

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MPSC Group C Prelims 2026: Key Overview

The MPSC Group C Combined Preliminary Examination serves as the screening stage for various Group C cadre posts across government departments in Maharashtra.

Key Reasons for Postponement

The Commission issued a formal corrigendum on September 9, 2026, detailing the key factors that led to pushing the exam date into early 2027:

Logistical & Center Availability: Sub-center arrangements and administrative feedback across multiple districts.

Transportation & Local Factors: Ensures smooth, safe transport for candidates travelling across district centers.

Schedule Conflicts: Overlap with the State Services (Main) Examination 2026, as well as exams from other recruitment boards.

State & Seasonal Events: Adjustments made for the upcoming festival season and the winter session of the state legislature.

Exam Pattern & Format

The screening exam will proceed in its planned offline format:

Question Type: Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Answering Mode: Offline OMR sheet marking.

Next Steps: Candidates who clear the prelims benchmark will qualify to register for the Group C Main Examinations.

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Recommended Next Steps for Candidates

Applicants are advised to update their preparation timetables in light of the official notice:

Note the Revised Date: Mark January 3, 2027, as the definitive exam date and disregard the previous October 25 schedule.

Utilize Extra Time: Revisit key syllabus areas, complete mock tests, and resolve past question papers.

Monitor Official Portals: Check mpsc.gov.in and mpsconline.gov.in regularly for hall tickets, shift timings, and venue instructions.