Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for MPSC Rajyaseva (State Service) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
MPSC revised the total vacancies for Rajyaseva 2026 from the initially announced 79 posts to 265 posts after including additional positions from Maharashtra Engineering Services and Animal Husbandry Services across Group A and B categories.
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Public Service Commission has released the Rajyaseva Prelims Result with 4,013 candidates qualifying for the Mains examination. Category-wise cut-off marks have also been published; Open category cut-off was fixed at 98 marks.
Archived 19 Jul 2026
Candidates who cleared the Prelims can now apply for the Mains examination through the MPSC portal. Service preference submissions for engineering posts were accepted between 18-22 June 2026.
Archived 19 Jul 2026
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission declared the Rajyaseva Prelims 2026 result on 22 June, with the general category cut-off set at 98 marks. Qualified candidates can now apply for the Mains examination scheduled for October 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission released the Rajyaseva Prelims 2026 result on June 22, 2026. A total of 4,013 candidates qualified for the Mains exam, with the open category cut-off at 98 marks. The prelims exam was conducted on May 31, 2026.
Archived 9 Aug 2026
MPSC revised the total vacancy count from the initial 79 to 265 after including additional posts from Maharashtra Engineering Services and Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Services. Posts span Group A and Group B administrative roles.
Archived 19 Jul 2026
The commission released hall tickets for the preliminary examination on 22 May 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from mpsconline.gov.in using their registered credentials.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
MPSC published the provisional answer key for the preliminary examination held on 31 May 2026, allowing candidates to raise objections and estimate their performance before the official result.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application process for this year's recruitment cycle ended on 20 January 2026, with fee payment extended until 23 January. The notification was released on 31 December 2025 for Group A and B posts.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The provisional answer key for the MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims examination conducted on 31 May 2026 has been published on the official MPSC portal. Candidates were given a window to raise objections.
Archived 19 Jul 2026
The provisional answer key for the prelims exam held on May 31, 2026, has been released, allowing candidates to raise objections and calculate their estimated scores before the final result declaration.
Archived 9 Aug 2026
The commission released the preliminary exam hall tickets on May 22, 2026, for the Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Examination conducted on May 31 across various districts in Maharashtra.
Archived 9 Aug 2026
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has released the tentative calendar for the Rajyaseva State Service examination cycle. The preliminary exam is expected to be conducted in the third quarter of 2026, with the official notification likely in the coming weeks.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The MPSC online services portal will undergo technical maintenance for system upgrades. This is part of preparations for the upcoming recruitment cycle and may cause brief service interruptions in early June.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
MPSC has clarified that the Rajyaseva prelims syllabus will reflect recent updates in General Studies topics, particularly in Indian polity, environment, and current affairs. Candidates are advised to refer to the latest official syllabus document on the MPSC website.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
MPSC has declared the final merit list for the 2025 Rajyaseva examination cycle. Selected candidates have been directed to complete document verification formalities through the designated regional offices.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final merit list (expected)
Tue, 2 Mar, 2027Based on Mains + Interview marks; Prelims is qualifying only
Archived 19 Jul 2026
Interview round (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Dates to be announced after Mains results
Archived 19 Jul 2026
Mains result (expected)
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Typically announced within 2-3 months after Mains
Archived 19 Jul 2026
Mains examination (tentative period)
Thu, 17 Dec, 2026Descriptive papers for prelims-qualified candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final result expected
Mon, 7 Dec, 2026Interview and final merit list publication
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Mains exam (final paper)
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Expected on October 24, 2026
Archived 9 Aug 2026
📍Mains exam (third paper)
Sun, 18 Oct, 2026Expected on October 18, 2026
Archived 9 Aug 2026
📍Mains exam (second paper)
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026Expected on October 17, 2026
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Prelims result declaration
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates eligible for Mains examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Mains examination (expected)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled for 3, 17, 18 & 24 October 2026
Archived 19 Jul 2026
📍Mains examination (expected dates)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Main Exam scheduled on 3, 17, 18 & 24 October 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Mains exam (first paper)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Expected on October 3, 2026
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Preliminary exam answer key release
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key with objection window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍MPSC Rajyaseva Preliminary Examination
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026State-level screening exam covering General Studies and aptitude
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card availability
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Hall tickets downloadable from candidate login portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline (standard window)
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Last date for submission of online applications
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims result declared
Mon, 22 Jun, 20264,013 candidates shortlisted for Mains
Archived 19 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Merit list and cut-off marks declared
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result declared
Mon, 22 Jun, 20264,013 candidates qualified; open category cut-off: 98 marks
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online registration begins on MPSC official website
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release expected
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Detailed advertisement with vacancy details and eligibility criteria
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Prelims examination (completed)
Sun, 31 May, 2026Conducted on 31 May 2026; reported as moderate to difficult
Archived 19 Jul 2026
📍Prelims examination day
Sun, 31 May, 2026Combined Preliminary Exam (Paper I & II)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Prelims exam conducted
Sun, 31 May, 2026Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Exam 2026
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card release
Fri, 22 May, 2026Hall tickets available for download
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card release
Fri, 22 May, 2026Hall tickets made available on May 22, 2026
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Fee payment last date
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026Final date for application fee payment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (11:59 PM)
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026Last date to submit online application
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026Online registration begins for Rajyaseva 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window closed
Sat, 21 Mar, 2026Online applications were open from Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 20, 2026
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Application portal opened
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Applications accepted from 31 Dec 2025 to 20 Jan 2026
Archived 19 Jul 2026
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