Overview
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the MPSC Group C Services Main Examination 2025 final answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who appeared in the examination can download the final key from the commission’s official website and compare their recorded responses. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 938 Group C vacancies across various departments of the Maharashtra government.
The final answer key has been prepared after reviewing the objections received against the provisional key. It will be used by MPSC to calculate candidates’ marks and prepare the examination result.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Group C Services — Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, Industry Inspector and Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 938 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | October 7, 2025 |
| Last Date | October 27, 2025 |
| Exam Date | Held in 2026 as per the paper-wise schedule |
| Final Answer Key | Released in 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the result date has not yet been confirmed. The commission is expected to evaluate answer sheets using the final key before publishing the merit list and post-wise selection status.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The eligibility requirements differ slightly depending on the Group C post selected by the applicant:
- Candidates should generally possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Applicants must have the required knowledge of the Marathi language.
- Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant posts may require prescribed Marathi and English typing speeds.
- Candidates applying for technical or industry-related posts must hold the relevant degree, diploma or technical qualification specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Required qualifications must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned by MPSC.
Age Limit
- The general age range is normally 18/19 years to 38 years, depending on the post.
- Candidates from eligible reserved categories may receive relaxation up to 43 years, subject to Maharashtra government rules.
- Additional relaxation may apply to persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, sportspersons and other notified categories.
- The exact age should be calculated as of the cut-off date stated in the original notification.
Fees
- Preliminary examination fee for open-category candidates: approximately Rs. 394.
- Preliminary examination fee for eligible reserved-category candidates: approximately Rs. 294.
- Main examination fees may differ and are payable by prelims-qualified candidates.
- Applicable bank, payment gateway or service charges may be collected separately.
Selection Process
The MPSC Group C selection procedure generally consists of the following stages:
- Combined Preliminary Examination: A screening test used to shortlist applicants for the main examination.
- Main Examination: Candidates take common and post-specific papers, including Paper 1 and Paper 2, as applicable.
- Skill Test and Document Verification: Typing or other skill tests are held for relevant posts, followed by verification of eligibility documents and final merit preparation.
The final answer key is crucial because the commission will use it to determine scores in the main examination. Answers deleted or revised in the final key will be treated in accordance with MPSC’s evaluation rules.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment cycle has closed. Registered candidates can check the final answer key, while future applicants may use the following process as a reference:
- Visit the MPSC official website at mpsc.gov.in.
- Open the online application portal and complete the one-time registration process using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Select the relevant Group C Services Examination advertisement from the active advertisements section.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details carefully, and select the preferred post or posts.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and submit the form before the deadline.
- Save the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference.
- To download the final key, open the Answer Keys or Latest Updates section, select the Group C Main Examination 2025 link, and download the Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDFs.
Candidates should verify the paper code, question booklet series and revised answers while checking the key. As this is the final answer key, a fresh objection facility is generally not provided unless specifically announced by the commission.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the MPSC Group C Main Exam 2025 final answer key available?
Yes. MPSC has released the final answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in PDF format on its official website.
2. Can candidates raise objections against the final answer key?
Normally, objections are accepted only against the provisional key. The final key is issued after reviewing submitted representations, so further objections are generally not permitted.
3. When will the MPSC Group C result be announced?
The result date is TBA. MPSC will calculate marks using the final answer key and publish the result through its official portal.
