Maharashtra government approves one-year age relaxation for MPSC Group C recruitment; panel proposes over 16,000 vacancies
Summary
- Maharashtra government granted an additional one‑year age relaxation for candidates appearing in MPSC Group C recruitment exams.
- A state panel has recommended creation of more than 16,000 Group C posts for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) in the upcoming cycle.
- Around 12 lakh aspirants have applied for the MPSC Group C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, with over 5,000 vacancies currently advertised.
- The age relaxation aims to broaden participation across age groups and improve workforce diversity in state departments.
- Implementation of the new vacancies and age relaxation is expected in the 2026‑27 recruitment calendar.
Key Facts
- · One‑year age relaxation approved for MPSC Group C exams.
- · Panel recommends >16,000 new Group C vacancies.
- · 12 lakh candidates applied for the 2026 preliminary exam.
- · More than 5,000 vacancies are presently advertised.
- · Relaxation applies to all eligible categories as per state order.
- · Recruitment will be conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
- · The move targets staff shortages in various state departments.
- · Implementation slated for the 2026‑27 fiscal year.
Why it matters
The decision expands employment opportunities in the state civil services, addresses chronic staffing gaps in Maharashtra's bureaucracy, and reflects a policy trend of making public sector jobs more accessible through age relaxation, a point often examined in UPSC and state PSC syllabi under public administration and employment generation.
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