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New exam pattern from 2023:
Total – 09 Papers
Paper 1 (300 Marks) : Qualifying Paper of Marathi Language:
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express ideas clearly and correctly in Marathi language.
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows :
(i) Comprehension of given passages.
(ii) Precis Writing.
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary.
(iv) Short Essays.
(v) Translation from English to Marathi and vice-versa.
This Paper will be of qualifying nature. The marks obtained in this papers will not be counted for ranking.
Paper 2 (300 Marks) : Qualifying Paper of English Language:
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express ideas clearly and correctly in English language.
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows :
(i) Comprehension of given passages.
(ii) Precis Writing.
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary.
(iv) Short Essays.
This Paper will be of qualifying nature. The marks obtained in this papers will not be counted for ranking.
Paper 3 (250 Marks) : Essay:
In Essay Paper, candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keepclosely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely.
Paper‐4 (250 Marks):General Studies -1
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society with some weightage to Maharashtra:
- Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
- Bhakti movement and its philosophy with special reference to saints’ movement in Maharashtra.
- Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
- The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
- History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
- Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies
- Effects of globalization on Indian society
- Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, secularism
- Salient features of the world’s physical geography.
- Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Paper‐ 5 (250 Marks):General Studies – 2
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations with some weightage to Maharashtra:
- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
- Separation of powers between various organs; dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary- Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
- Local self government.
- Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional bodies.
- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
- Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and
associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. - Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
- Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
- Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
- Role of civil services in a democracy.
- India and its neighbourhood- relations.
- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Paper‐ 6 (250 Marks): General Studies – 3
Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management with some weightage to Maharashtra:
- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development
and employment. - Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
- Government Budgeting.
- Major crops- cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution
System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;
Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. - Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and
downstream requirements, supply chain management. - Land reforms in India.
- Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial
growth. - Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
- Investment models.
- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
- Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new
technology. - Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
- Disaster and disaster management, Disaster Risk Resilience, Resilient Society
- Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
- Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social
networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its
prevention. - Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Paper‐ 7 (250 Marks): General Studies – 4
Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude:
This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to
integrity, probity in public life, his problem-solving approach and decision making to various issues and
conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered:
- Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;
dimensions of ethics; ethics- in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. - Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
- Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
- Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
- Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;
Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds,
challenges of corruption. - Case Studies on the above issues.
PAPER‐ 8 (250 Marks) & PAPER – 9 (250 Marks) : Optional Subject Papers I & II:
Candidate may choose any optional subject from amongst the following List of Optional Subjects :
(1) Agriculture
(2) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(3) Anthropology
(4) Botany
(5) Chemistry
(6) Civil Engineering
(7) Commerce and Accountancy
(8) Economics
(9) Electrical Engineering
(10) Geography
(11) Geology
(12) History
(13) Law
(14) Management
(15) Marathi Literature
(16) Mathematics
(17) Mechanical Engineering
(18) Medical Science
(19) Philosophy
(20) Physics
(21) Political Science and International Relations
(22) Psychology
(23) Public Administration
(24) Sociology
(25) Statistics
(26) Zoology


Jai Bhim sir,
Respected sir , Recently i knew that changed syllabus of rajaseva main and there are only 2 to3 months left for pre exam. I want to ask that Is there 2 to 3 months enough for the preparation for rajaseva pre 2012 and what about syllabus of pre ?
Thanking you
Regards
Deepak
@Deepak, you are too late to start the preparation. Now, if you can devote 8 hours’ quality time then only you can prepare well for 2012 else start preparing for 2013. We need to wait for MPSC notification for Prelims which is expected around 15 to 17 Dec 2011.
Super
Hello sir,
I m the student of engg. 2’nd yer civil branch. I need the proper guideline & new syllabus of mpsc. Please….
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dear sir mala mpsc chy new syllabus n pattern baddal mahiti havi aahe plese send my email id.
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Respected sir,
plz tell me sir which book’s refer for mpsc rajasewa’s main exam. And it is possible upsc exam pattern change like mpsc main exam (objective type).
@Amit, yes, UPSC Main exam pattern is going to change. You must join our Web-PGP in order to get personal guidance. Here are details: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/courses/pgps/mpsc-rajyaseva-web-pgp/
Respcted sir,
as u hav said, 45% & 40% marks r compulsory to hav for open & reserved categorised seats for each papers, my Q is that, r those passed with above criterion become eligible for interviews ? Or again merit list wil b put on.
hello sir,
Ive completed my diploma in engineering after 10th and i want to appear for mpsc exam
That why i appearing for hsc exam, after i completed my hsc am i eligible for mpsc exam
thank you
@Nilesh, your case s unique; please confirm this from MPSC office.
respected sir/mam,
I am final yr chemical engg student. Can I apper for MPSC/UPSC Exam. what is d last date of submission of exam for. On which day exam shall conducted. Inform me
@Kumud, yes, you can.
UPSC Prelims is on 20th May 2012, Advt will appear in all major newspapers on 4th Feb 2012.
MPSC has rescheduled exams so Advt will come after 15th Dec 2011.
We will inform you soon after advt is released by them.
Sir ,mala rajyaseva exam chya pustakanchi nave email dwyare kalva thank u.
@Mahendra, yes, sure. Please get a copy of the eProspectus: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/eprospectus/
sir i want the name of writer for the books of rajyaghatna and indian politics
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new syllabus of pre of mpsc topic wise
@Sunny, plz DO NOT post same message again and again. I have already told you that it is not yet available.
Sir,mala rajyaseva main exam optional subject baddal mahiti havi aahe.sir me reply chi vat pahtoy. thank you sir.
@Manoj, no optional subjects from 2012 at Main exam.
2:1 ratio is not applicable from rural background student like me. Timespan between pre & mains not more than 5 months.
GooD Morning,
Sir,
I wanted to know what is the prelims and mains exam syllabus for STI exam
@Chetan, here it is: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/sti/sti-main-exam-syllabus/
YA SIR GOOD AFTERNOON , THANKS FOR ANSWERING AND UNDRSTAND THE FEELINGS OF EVERY CANDIDATE AND GIVE U R VALUABLE . YA SIR THIS IS GREAT OPPRTUNITY FOR ME SIR FOR NEW SYLLABUS , SO I HV QUERY ONLY THAT DOES RAJYASEVA START 3 ATTEMPTS IN THIS EXAM?
AS PER U R KNOWLEDGE HOW MANY DAYS WILL REQUIRE FOR PUBLISHER TO PUBLISH THE BOOKS FOR THIS MAIN EXAM
THANKS SIR
NARENDRA
@Narendra, as of now, there is no limit on attempts. However, it may be implemented by the time Notification arrives in Dec 2011. There are books already available in market for entire syllabus. All you need to do is research and buy them.
Note: Please do not use uppercase (capital) letters for entire message, as it is difficult for the eyes to read it, ok?
Jay Bhim Sir,
Sir, mala ACP kiwa Dy.Sp banaycha hay. Ani mi jar consisting marks ni pass zhalo. Tar mazhe kevde chances hay hya dogan madhli ek post bhetnyachi.
Thank you
@सागर, दोन्ही पोस्ट एकच आहेत, फरक हाच कि मेट्रो सिटी मध्ये पोस्टिंग मिळाली तर ACP आणि नॉन-मेट्रो सिटी मध्ये Dy SP. ओके?
Sir,
MPSC (Main) cha jo syllabus change zala aahe. tyat 6 paper’s Compulsory aahet. (Total 800 Marks). & Optional sub tachech rahnar ka (Total 600 Marks)….?
@Rahul, please read this:https://anilmd.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/mpsc-main-exam-new-pattern-syllabus/
please information of topiks and markwise geography opt subjecs
@Vishwanath, now there is no optional subject for Main exam.
Jay Bhim Sir,
Sir, SC,ST&NT ya caste la age limit kay hay, ACP ani Dy.Sp chi pariksha deyala
Thanks and Regards
Sagar M
@Sagar, Jai Bhim. It is 38 yrs for SC/ST, etc.
Hello Sir, I want to know that whether we can apply or give for State Service exam before graduation or not because I am in the first year of the B.A.
@Rajesh, do not hurry for making an attempt because it is possible that MPSC will implement limit on attempts very soon, so why you wish to lose your chances? You are supposed to be in Final Year of graduation to make an attempt (this is official). Utilize your precious time in preparing for the 2014 exam according to the new syllabus and then you will be able to crack the exam in your very 1st attempt, ok?
Sir,why changes the syllabus of rajyaseva?
@Manish, it is done to avoid monopoly of optional subjects. Some candidates were getting advantages, so to give the best opportunity for all candidates, the new pattern has been implemented by MPSC. Don’t worry, everything is possible. Start preparing NOW.
Jai Bhim sir
Mala yevdach vicharaycha hay MPSC cha abhyaskram post vaij
veglaa hay ka, jasa STI, PSI, ACP ani Dy.Sp hey ranks hay hya saglyanche abhyaskram vegley hay kaa same hay.
Plz answer my question
Thank you
@Sagar, Jai Bhim, MPSC conducts many exams but there are 4 different exams that you can attempt 1) PSI, 2) STI, 3) Asst, and 4) Rajyaseva and syllabus for all these exams DIFFER. Please check the syllabus on MPSC website, this is very simple.
in which language we can write answer of economics in mpsc exam
@Vikas, you can write in the medium you choose for Main exam, either English or Marathi.
is economics safe subject for state service exam.
is it is marathi.
how i can download syllabus of MPSC UPSC EXAMINATION.
@Vikas, it is available on our blog. Please take some pain to find it.
how many price is of success mantra.
how can buy it.
i from rural area.
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sir,
i wan’t mpsc and upsc syllabus of economics and history on my email id in marathi.
my email id:-)vikas_ghadge222@yahoo.com
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hello sir, mi b.com kele aahe. sadhya mi optional sathi geographi, history, home science, mamagement,public admn, philosophy, sociology yaa subject madhun 2 subject gyaayache aahet.tari study karanyaasaathi konte 2 sub easy aahet .plese guide me
@Sagar, 1) Public Admin and 2) history.
respected sir,
i m doing b.com. so which subject 2 choose for mains? im confused. so pleased guide me and i want 2 subject wanted in marathi language so all content i want 2 be see in marathi.which site i prefer for marathi content
@Sagar, have a look at this list: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/mpsc-rajyaseva-main-exam/list-of-optional-subjects-mpsc-main-exam/ and see what subject (from this list) are being studied by you in your degree course and then choose any 2 subjects.
dear,sir
mi rajyasrva mains sathi marathi litrethur ha optionl ha vishay nivadla aahe.tari yasathi konti pustake refer karaychi te please,kalwa.thank u
@Sandip, please refer to our manual, we have included the lists of books for almost 10 subjects.
Sir,
mi Rajyasevecha abhyas karat ahe, tari mala CONCEPT clear hot nahit tar mi concept sathi konte pustak vapru
@Suryawanshi Saheb, konti concept? Ammch manual wachl tar exam chi concept clear hoil pan jar subject related asel tar ekhadya professor shi contact kara.
SIR,
STI karita optional subject nastat tar mag krupya mala syllabus samjawun sangawa
@Narendra, lavkarach aamhi STI sathi Webinar (Online Seminar) conduct karnaar aahot tevha ha webinar attend karawa.
hello sir,
i am archana giri
mi final yearla aahe( arts)
mala mpsc chya parikshebaddal mahiti havi aahe tasech syllabuschi mahiti havi aahe plz madat karavi
@Archana, please read entire blog and then read MPSC Success Mantra.
Good morning sir, STI postsathi physical aste ka? Ani asli tar kiti marks chi? Sir mala ajun 1 shanka ahe ki mains hi 400markschi aste ki 300?
@Abhijit, STI saathi physical test nasate. Main exam 400 marks chi asate.
hi sir,, I have completed MCM . so plz tell me which subject shall i take for main exam???
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Sir,
mi B.Sc. agriculture chya 3 yr la ahe mala STI 2012 chi exam pass karayachi ahe . mala aawashyak ti pustke ani . abhyasachi tayari kashi karavi te krupaya sangawe. optional subject agriculture sobat dusra konta nivdava.
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please give mi a full information in MPSC EXAM Sillyabus
Which Web site Qution paper
@Chetan, you may find this on the MPSC website as well as in our manual MPSC Success Mantra
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plz sir facebook var suddha apan advice dyavi hi vinanti.
@Abhijit, ho aahe mi Facebook war.
dear sir, jashi other books aaplyala kahi shop madhe bhetatat tyachpramane aapale success mantra bhetel ka ani kuthe?
@Abhijit, nahi kuthehi milnar nahi. Ammchyakade book karawe laagel mg amhi te speed post ne paathvu.
mainscha gs I n II paper objective asatat ka?
mala sti baddal kahi jast mahit nahi tari aap mala yogya margadarshan karave . me commerce made graduate ahe
@Atul, STI exam is conducted in 3 stages, Prelims, Main and Interview. The syllabus can be downloaded from mpsc website. If you are unable to prepare on your own, join our pgp and we will provide books, magazines, study plans, que papers and our excellent guidance via email. You can complete it from your home itself.
sir mpsc mains gs 1 & 2 sathi konte books changle ahet.. ha paper objective asto ka
@Vaibhavi, GS 1 va 2 saathi javalpas25 pustake laagtil. Hi list aamchya MPSC Success Mantra madhe aahe.
hello sir i am commerce graduate suggest which subject i shoud take for main exam of mpsc
@Vaishnavee, go for 1) Public Admin and 2) History or Home Science or Geography or Sociology. Read our manual MPSC Success Mantra
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Sir,
Thank u..but would you plz suggest me which subject should i select as i have done engineering.
@Neha, please have a look at this:
https://anilmd.wordpress.com/mpsc-rajyaseva-main-exam/candidates-taken-subjects-at-rajyaseva-main-exam-2010/
I suggest you to choose 1) Public Admin and 2) History or Home Science or Geography or Sociology.
Mechanical Engg was taken up by just 1 candidate for Main exam 2010. No other engineering subject was opted by anybody; so this is a hint for you, ok Neha?
sir,
If I choose marathi language for the exam and if i select electronics engineering as optional subject then in which language this paper will be? whether it will be in english or marathi
@Neha, Electronics Engg will be in English.
Hello sir, i completed my bhms(homoeopathy) and i am looking forward to do somthing good in health sector through mpsc is there is any post like medical administer?
i need guidence for pepration of mpsc.
Thank you
Regard,
smita
@Dr. Smita, there are certain posts for which medical professionals are required but as of now BHMS is not being considered so my honest suggestion for you is to prepare for MPSC State Services 2013 exam (not 2012 because you have very little time for preparation for 2012 exam ok?) and become Deputy Collector or UPSC Civil Services Exam 2013 and become IAS officer. With great powers, you can implement many health policies/projects and realise your dream. Please understand that there is no shortcut to success and you need at least 1 year’s solid preparation.
hello sir, i wanna become dyp. collector. i have compled m- pharm so can u suggest me which subject shall i take for main exam.
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Hi Sir…
my name is Nishant Pokale and i am doing my first year BA so may i know the syllabus of UPSC Pre-lime and Main Exams…..but i want Syllabus in Marathi language….wher i get it Sir….plz reply ….i am from Amravati.
can anybody tell me which books should be refers to prepare for mpsc with electronics subjet
@Vipin there is dearth of study material for electronics subject for MPSC so choose Public Admin and History or Geography or Home Science or Sociology.
Thank you sir, and sir what is syllabus for prelims for state service examination, or subjects to be choose.
@Rajesh, For Prelims, there is no need to choose any subject. For Main exam, you can choose any 2 from this list:
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Sir, I am doing degree in B.A. (Marathi) as well as poly. in ME and sir I want to be Dy. Collector, through MPSC. Which subject shd I select for this? Plz rply.
@Rajesh, you can choose Public admin and Marathi Lit. You should also read our manual MPSC Success Mantra
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dear sir,
sir, you congratulate for this academy and website …sir plz help me for chooses my subject for MPSC main exam.. I am law graduation so sir, i would like to chose LAW and Public Administration…….give me proper advice …….and advice for good class in puna .
@Shailesh, yes, excellent choice. Collect study ,material for entire syllabus for Law and PA. You should also read our manual MPSC Success Mantra
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Sir,
As per your reply to someones query, an OBC candidate can appear for state services exam up to the upper age limit of 38 years. Is it right?
Because as per my knowledge it should be max. 35 years for an OBC candidate…pls clarify.
@Atul, 38 is for Rajyaseva (33 + 5).