Overview
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has postponed the Deputy Director, Steam Boilers, Group-A Screening Test 2026 under Advertisement No. 121/2025. The examination was scheduled for October 21, 2026, but will now be conducted on a revised date to be announced separately. The postponement corrigendum does not restate the total number of posts; candidates should refer to the detailed recruitment advertisement for the notified vacancy count.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Deputy Director, Steam Boilers, Group-A |
| Total Vacancies | Not restated in the postponement corrigendum; check Advertisement No. 121/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA / Refer to Advertisement No. 121/2025 |
| Last Date | TBA / Refer to Advertisement No. 121/2025 |
| Exam Date | October 21, 2026 — Postponed; revised date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The commission has not announced the replacement examination date in the postponement notice. Candidates should treat only a fresh notice uploaded on the official website as confirmation of the revised schedule. Any related update on examination centre allocation, reporting time or admit card availability is also expected to be communicated separately.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another qualification specifically recognised as equivalent under the detailed recruitment rules.
- Relevant practical or supervisory experience connected with steam boilers, boiler inspection, operation, maintenance, design or an allied technical area may be required.
- Candidates must verify the exact degree discipline, experience period, registration requirements and equivalence conditions from Advertisement No. 121/2025.
- The prescribed qualification and experience must have been acquired by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the original advertisement.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be those prescribed in the detailed MPSC advertisement.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may apply to reserved categories, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible Maharashtra candidates under prevailing government rules.
- Candidates should calculate their age with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in the original notification, not the postponed examination date.
Fees
- The exact application or examination fee is not mentioned in the postponement corrigendum.
- Category-wise fees, payment methods and any applicable concessions should be checked in Advertisement No. 121/2025.
- Applicants should retain their online payment receipt and submitted application form for future reference.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages, subject to the detailed advertisement:
- Screening Test: Candidates will appear for the objective or prescribed screening examination on the rescheduled date. The test may be used to shortlist applicants when the number of eligible candidates is high.
- Interview: Candidates qualifying under the commission’s screening criteria may be called for an interview to assess technical knowledge, professional experience and suitability for the Group-A post.
- Document Verification: Original educational, experience, age, category and identity documents will be examined before the final recommendation or appointment.
Postponement of the screening test does not ordinarily change eligibility conditions or reopen the application window unless MPSC issues a separate notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in and open the section containing recruitment advertisements or candidate information.
- Locate Advertisement No. 121/2025 for the Deputy Director, Steam Boilers, Group-A post and read the complete eligibility and service conditions.
- Use the MPSC online application system to complete registration if applications are open. Candidates who already applied do not need to submit another form merely because the examination has been postponed.
- Enter personal, educational and professional experience details exactly as recorded in supporting certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format, and pay the applicable fee through the available online payment option.
- Submit the application after checking every entry. Download and retain the final application form, fee receipt and registration details.
- Regularly check the official website for the revised screening test date, fresh admission certificate instructions and examination-centre information.
- Once released, download the updated admit card and verify the candidate’s name, roll number, examination venue, reporting time and identification requirements.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the MPSC Deputy Director screening test originally scheduled?
The screening test for Deputy Director, Steam Boilers, Group-A was originally scheduled for October 21, 2026.
2. What is the revised MPSC Deputy Director exam date?
The revised examination date has not yet been announced. MPSC will publish a separate schedule on its official website.
3. Do registered candidates need to apply again?
No fresh application is required solely because of the postponement. Candidates should keep their existing application details and await further instructions unless a separate notice states otherwise.
