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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for MPSC State Services 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Prelims Paper-I — General StudiesPrelims Paper-I — General Studies | Current events of national, international and Maharashtra state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Maharashtra; Indian & Maharashtra Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Maharashtra Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Maharashtra.Current events of national, international and Maharashtra state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Maharashtra; Indian & Maharashtra Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Maharashtra Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Maharashtra. |
| Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying)Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying) | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation.Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation. |
| Mains — General Studies (multiple papers)Mains — General Studies (multiple papers) | GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Maharashtra, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies.GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Maharashtra, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies. |
| Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying)Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying) | State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Maharashtra. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar.State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Maharashtra. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar. |
| Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable)Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable) | Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Maharashtra PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages.Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Maharashtra PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages. |
| Personality Test / InterviewPersonality Test / Interview | Conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service.Conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service. |
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