About MPSC 2022
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MPSC 2022 Exam: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a body created by the Constitution of India under article 315 to select Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ civil servants for the Indian state of Maharashtra according to the merits of the applicants and the rules of reservation.
In this article, we have discussed the MPSC 2022 Exam in great detail. All the candidates are suggested to have a nice look at this.
MPSC 2022 Exam Basic Info
The table below lists the basic details of the MPSC 2022 Exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam | MPSC 2022 |
| Full Form | Maharashtra Public Service Commission 2022 |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Recruitment | Various Post |
| State Concerned | Maharashtra |
| Selection Procedure | i) Prelims Exam ii) Mains Exam iii) Personal Interview |
| Job Posting | Maharashtra |
| Official website | mpsc.gov.in |
Candidates who are willing to take part in MPSC 2022 can check the table below for all the important dates. The dates provided below are tentative and subject to change.
MPSC 2022 (State Services Exam) Date
| Notification will be released on | December 2021 |
| The application form will be started from | Updating Soon |
| Last date to fill the application form | Updating Soon |
| MPSC State Services Prelims Exam Date | 1st week of April 2022 |
| Prelims Result will be declared on | Updating Soon |
| Mains Admit Card will be released on | Updating Soon |
| MPSC State Services Mains Exam Date | 1st week of August 2022 |
| Mains Result will be declared on | Updating Soon |
| Personality test | Updating Soon |
| Final Result will be declared on | Updating Soon |
MPSC 2022 (Forest Services Exam) Dates
| Notification will be released on | March 2022 |
| The application form will be started from | Updating Soon |
| Last date to fill the application form | Updating Soon |
| MPSC State Forest Services Prelims Exam Date | 1st week of May 2022 |
| Prelims Result will be declared on | Updating Soon |
| Mains Admit Card will be released on | Updating Soon |
| MPSC State Forest Services Mains Exam Date | 1st week of October 2022 |
| Mains Result will be declared on | Updating Soon |
| Personality test | Updating Soon |
| Final Result will be declared on | Updating Soon |
MPSC 2022 Exam Eligibility Criteria
Based on the posts, the MPSC Eligibility criteria vary. In the following table, the basic eligibility criteria for appearing on the MPSC exam has been highlighted:
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age Limit | General: 19 to 38 yearsOBC: Upper limit – 41 yearsSC/ST: 45 years |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Candidates with a graduation degree from a recognised university in India are eligible. |
| Number of Attempts | No limit |
MPSC Exams Selection Process
The selection process of the MPSC exam will be done through the following stages:
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
Once the aspirants will clear the aforementioned stages, they will be called for the document verification round. After the document verification process, the shortlisted aspirants will get the posting to one of the branches/ offices of MPSC across Maharashtra.
MPSC 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern and the syllabus of the MPSC exam are given in the sections below.
MPSC Preliminary Exam Pattern:
It consists of two papers i.e.
- General Studies (GS).
- Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Studies (GS) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
MPSC Mains Exam Pattern:
| Paper Name | Subjects | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted | Type of Test |
| Paper 1 | Marathi/English | 100 | 3 Hours | Descriptive |
| Paper 2 | English/Marathi | 100 | 1 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 3 | GS Paper I – History, Geography, and Agriculture | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 4 | GS Paper II – Indian Polity and laws | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 5 | GS Paper III – Human Resource Development and Human Rights | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
| Paper 6 | GS Paper IV – Science and Technology, Economy | 150 | 2 Hours | Objective |
MPSC Exam Interview:
The aspirants, who will be shortlisted for the mains exam, will be called for the MPSC Exam interview process. The interview round will be commenced based on the knowledge, presence of mind, and in-depth knowledge of the candidates. The MPSC interview round will be a 100 marks exam. The final selection process will be conducted after the interview round.
MPSC 2022 Syllabus
MPSC 2022 Prelims Syllabus
Go through the detailed MPSC Syllabus for Prelims and Mains Exam in the below section. The candidate must begin with their preparation with a topic-wise syllabus provided here.
Candidates can check the MPSC Prelims Syllabus 2022 of both papers in the subsequent points. Like the UPSC, MPSC also provides just the topics names in the Syllabus. As it is a State Level Exam, most of the questions have a specific focus on the to the Maharashtra. With the right preparation strategy, it is possible for candidates to prepare for both exams simultaneously.
Paper I Syllabus
- Current events of state, national and international importance.
- History of India (with special reference to Maharashtra) and Indian National Movement.
- Maharashtra, India and world geography – Physical, Social, Economic geography of Maharashtra, India and the World.
- Maharashtra and India – Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Urban Governance, Public Policy, Rights Issue, etc.
- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science
Paper II Syllabus
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level)
- Marathi and English language comprehension skills (Class X/XII level) Questions relating to this will be tested through passages from Marathi and English language without providing cross translation thereof in the question paper.
Also Read: MPSC 2022 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
MPSC 2022 Mains Syllabus
History
History of Modern India (1818-1857) particularly Maharashtra
Establishment of British Rule in India
Socio-Cultural Changes
Social and economic awakening
Emergence and growth of Indian nationalism
National movement in Gandhi Era
India after Independence
Selected Social Reformers of Maharashtra
Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra (Ancient to Modern)
Geography
Physical Geography
Economic Geography of Maharashtra
Human and Social Geography of Maharashtra
Environmental Geography
Population Geography (with reference to Maharashtra
Remote Sensing
Geography and Agriculture
Paper IV: General Studies II (Indian Constitution and Indian Politics and Law) (150 marks)
The Constitution of India
Amendment Procedure and Major Amendments to the Constitution
The Political System (Structure, Powers and Functions of Governments
State Government and Administration (With Special Reference to Maharashtra)
District Administration
Rural and Urban Local Government
Educational System
Parties and Pressure Groups
The Media
The Electoral Process
Administrative Law
Central and State Government Privileges
Some Pertinent Laws
Social Welfare and Social Legislation
Public Services
Control over Public Expenditure
Paper V: General Studies III (Human Resource Development & Human Rights) (150 marks)
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development in India
Education
Vocational Education
Health
Rural Development
Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR 1948)
Child Development
Women Development
Youth Development
Tribal Development
Development for Socially deprived classes (SC, ST, VJ/NT, OBC etc.)
Welfare for aged People- problems and issues
Labour Welfare
Welfare of disabled persons
People’s Rehabilitations
International and Regional Organisations
Consumer Protection
Values and Ethics
Paper VI: General Studies IV (Economy & Planning, Economics of Development and Agriculture, Science and Technology Development) (150 marks)
Economy and Planning
Indian Economy
Urban and Rural Infrastructure Development
Industry
Co-operation
Economic reforms
International Trade and International Capital Movements
Measurement and estimate of poverty
Factors determining employment
Economy of Maharashtra
Economics of Development and Agriculture
Macro Economics
Public Finance and Financial Institutions
Growth, Development and International Economics:
Indian Agriculture, Rural Development and Cooperation:
Agriculture
Food and Nutrition
Science and technology developments
Indian Industry, Infrastructure and Services Sector
Science and technology developments
Energy
Computer and Information Technology
Space Technology
Biotechnology
Nuclear Policy of India
Disaster Management
MPSC 2022 Application Process
Steps to Apply for MPSC 2022
- To apply for the Prelims of MPSC 2022, the students have to register using their Email ID and contact number on the official website https://mpsc.gov.in after the registration starts, and before the due date mentioned in the notification issued by MPSC.
- The students must note down the username and password provided after the registration for the later proceedings.
- After the registration, the students are eligible to fill in the online application form.
- Then they have to fill in all the correct details and submit the application before the last date.
- The aspirants also need to upload the scanned copies of the documents mentioned in the application form, such as the degrees and certificates.
- In the case of students applying for reservation, they have to submit the adequate and corresponding certificates along with the rest of the documents.
- Additionally, to all the documents, the students have to upload their scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph and a signature.
- The dimensions of both the photograph and the signature should not be more than 4.5 X 3.5 cms.
- The size of both the photograph and the signature should not be more than 50KB.
| Image | Dimensions | Size (MAX) |
| Photograph | 4.5 x 3.5 cm | 50 KB |
| Signature | 4.5 x 3.5 cm | 50 KB |
- After filling all the details, the students must ‘Save’ their application.
- The students have to pay the application fees online through Netbanking/Credit Card/Debit Card.
- The aspirants can pay the application fees through offline mode (e-Challan and Maha e-Seva Kendra)
| Category | Fees |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD of Madhya Pradesh | Rs. 324 |
| Others | Rs. 524 |
- After the students have submitted the application form, the students must download their filled application.
- They must take out two printouts of the application and keep them safe if any issue arises in the future.
Conclusion
This article discusses MPSC 2022 Exam in detail. Every candidate is suggested to go through the aforementioned information very carefully. It is hoped that the contents of this article result to be helpful to all the candidates.
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