MPSC Group A Result 2026 Out - Check Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer and Deputy Director Eligible Candidate List PDF

MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) Group A services include prestigious state government positions such as Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer and Deputy Director across various departments. The MPSC Group A examination is conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for senior administrative and executive positions in the Maharashtra state government. This competitive examination selects officers for Class I and Class II services under the Maharashtra government. Successful candidates are appointed to key decision-making roles in district and state-level administration. The selection process involves a preliminary examination, main examination, and personal interview to assess candidates' administrative aptitude, subject knowledge, and personality traits.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• For Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer: Preference given to candidates with background in social work, public administration, or military welfare
• For Deputy Director positions: Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in respective department
• Candidates appearing in final year examination are also eligible to apply

Age Limit

Age as on: Date specified in advertisement (typically closing date)

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees are eligible with proper documentation
• For certain positions, domicile of Maharashtra state is mandatory

Application Process

1. Visit the official MPSC website at www.mpsc.gov.in or mpsc.maharashtra.gov.in
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link for MPSC Group A Services notification
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details like name, email, mobile number and create login credentials
4. Login using registered credentials and fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience
5. Upload scanned copies of recent passport photograph (50 KB, JPG format), signature (20 KB, JPG format), and relevant documents
6. Select preferred exam centre from the available options across Maharashtra
7. Pay the application fee online through net banking, debit/credit card, or offline through challan at designated banks
8. Submit the completed application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
9. Note down the application number and password for tracking application status

Application Fees

Note: Fees include postal charges. Payment can be made online or through offline challan.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective-type screening test consisting of two papers covering general studies, current affairs, Maharashtra state knowledge, and general aptitude. This is a qualifying exam and marks are not counted for final merit.

1. Main Examination: Descriptive written examination comprising multiple papers covering general studies, Maharashtra administration, Indian polity, economics, history, geography, and optional subjects. Marks obtained in mains are considered for final merit ranking.

1. Interview/Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates from mains examination are called for personal interview conducted by MPSC board. The interview tests candidate's personality, communication skills, administrative aptitude, and general awareness. Interview carries 100-150 marks.

1. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in interview are called for document verification where original certificates of educational qualification, age proof, caste certificate, domicile certificate, and other relevant documents are verified.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination as per standards prescribed for government services. Medical certificate from authorized medical board is required.

1. Final Merit List: Final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of main examination and interview. Candidates are allocated services based on rank, preference, and vacancy availability.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer (1/3rd of marks assigned to question)

Qualifying Marks: Paper II is qualifying in nature with minimum 33% marks required. Only Paper I marks used for shortlisting.

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Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: No negative marking in main examination descriptive papers

Language: Papers can be attempted in Marathi or English except language papers

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

Paper I - General Studies

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history with emphasis on freedom struggle and national movement
• Geography of India and Maharashtra: Physical, social, and economic geography of India and Maharashtra state
• Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution of India, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues
• Economic and Social Development: Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives
• Environmental Ecology: Biodiversity, climate change, environmental impact assessment, disaster management
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to Class X standard
• Current Affairs: National and international importance, Maharashtra state current events

Paper II - General Aptitude (CSAT)

• Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages with questions
• Logical Reasoning: Logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision making
• Data Interpretation: Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency
• Mental Ability: Problem solving, basic numeracy, data interpretation
• Communication Skills: Interpersonal skills, communication abilities
• General Mental Ability: Number series, coding-decoding, analogies

Main Examination Syllabus

Paper I - Essay Writing

• Essay topics on social, economic, political, cultural issues
• Current affairs and contemporary relevance
• Maharashtra-centric and national issues
• Analytical and opinion-based essay writing

Paper II - General Studies I

• Indian Heritage and Culture: Art forms, literature, architecture from ancient to modern times
• History: Medieval India, Modern Indian history, freedom struggle, post-independence consolidation
• Geography: World geography, physical geography, Indian geography, Maharashtra geography
• Society: Indian society, social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, secularism

Paper III - General Studies II

• Indian Constitution: Constitutional framework, historical underpinnings, amendments, significant provisions
• Governance: Structure, organization, and functioning of executive, legislature, and judiciary
• Federal Structure: Centre-state relations, local bodies, mechanisms for redressal
• Social Justice: Rights issues, welfare schemes, mechanisms for vulnerable sections
• International Relations: India and its neighborhood, bilateral, regional and global groupings

Paper IV - General Studies III

• Indian Economy: Economic development, planning, budgeting, resource mobilization
• Agriculture: Agricultural practices, issues, subsidies, e-technology in agriculture
• Infrastructure: Energy, ports, roads, airports, railways, communication networks
• Science and Technology: IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology
• Security: Internal security challenges, cybersecurity, money laundering, terrorism
• Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, climate change
• Disaster Management: Vulnerability profile, disaster risk reduction, mitigation strategies

Paper V - Maharashtra Administration

• Maharashtra State: History, geography, economy, culture, demography of Maharashtra
• State Administration: State government structure, secretariat, directorates, departments
• Local Governance: Municipal corporations, municipal councils, Zilla Parishads, Panchayat Raj
• Development Schemes: Maharashtra state welfare schemes, development programs, implementation
• Current Affairs: Maharashtra-specific current events, government initiatives, state policies
• Social Issues: Social problems in Maharashtra, women empowerment, tribal welfare

Optional Subjects (Choose One)

• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce and Accountancy
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Management
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

Note: Each optional subject has two papers with detailed syllabus available on MPSC website

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative - 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits:

• Medical facilities for self and family
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Government accommodation or HRA
• Pension benefits under National Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Children education allowance
• Annual increment of 3% of basic pay
• Performance-related incentives

MPSC Group A officers have excellent career progression opportunities within Maharashtra state services. Promotions are based on seniority-cum-merit basis with regular departmental promotion committees reviewing performance. Officers can be promoted to positions like Joint Director, Additional Director, Deputy Secretary, Joint Secretary, and eventually reach positions like Director-level and Secretary-level posts in state government. Inter-departmental transfers and lateral movement to central government deputation are also possible for exceptional performers. Time-bound promotions typically occur every 5-7 years with adequate performance.

MPSC releases admit cards approximately 15-20 days before the scheduled examination date on its official website. Candidates must login to the MPSC portal using their application number and password to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details like candidate's name, photograph, examination centre address, exam date and time, and important instructions. Candidates must carry a printed copy of admit card along with valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving license, or passport) to the examination centre. No candidate will be allowed entry without admit card.

MPSC declares preliminary examination results within 6-8 weeks after the exam on its official website. Main examination results are typically announced 3-4 months after mains exam completion. Final result containing names of recommended candidates is published after interview process, usually 2-3 months post-interviews. Candidates can check results by entering their roll number or registration number on the MPSC portal. Category-wise merit lists are published separately. Detailed scorecards with marks breakup are available for download. Selected candidates are informed via email and SMS regarding further joining formalities.

MPSC Group A cutoff marks vary each year depending on difficulty level, number of vacancies, and number of candidates appearing. Typically, preliminary examination cutoff ranges between 55-65% for general category, 50-60% for OBC, 45-55% for SC/ST candidates. Main examination cutoff is generally higher, with general category requiring 50-55% aggregate marks for interview call. Final selection cutoff after interview typically ranges from 48-52% for general category, 42-47% for OBC, and 38-43% for SC/ST categories. Cutoffs are published along with result declaration on MPSC website.

Examination Centres

MPSC conducts examinations at the following centres across Maharashtra state:

Western Region: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Aurangabad

Vidarbha Region: Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Chandrapur, Gondia, Yavatmal

Marathwada Region: Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Nanded, Latur, Osmanabad

North Maharashtra: Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Malegaon

Konkan Region: Mumbai, Thane, Raigad (Panvel), Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg

Note: Candidates can select up to three preferred centres in order of preference. Allotment is subject to availability and administrative convenience. Centre once allotted cannot be changed under any circumstances.