Last updated: 10 November 2026
MPSC Group C 2026 which post to choose: With 27 posts and 16,717 vacancies in one exam, the biggest decision you make this month is not the exam itself but which posts you opt for. The cadre option window is open from 13 to 27 November 2026, and options cannot be changed after that. This guide shows exactly which posts you are eligible for based on your qualification, compares all 27 posts on vacancies, pay and type of work, and gives a simple method to decide.
Quick answer:
- The prelims is common, so opt for every post you are eligible for and would genuinely accept. It costs nothing extra.
- Any graduate is eligible for 14 posts with 6,701 vacancies; Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant also need a typing certificate.
- Engineering, nursing, agriculture, fisheries, livestock and ITI candidates get extra technical posts on top of the graduate posts (if they hold a degree).
- Most vacancies: Clerk-Typist (3,966), Nurse (3,911), Talathi (1,840).
- Highest listed pay: AMVI (S-14) and Industry Inspector (S-13).
- Submit options at mpsconline.gov.in by 27 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Step 1: Find Your Eligible Posts by Qualification
Find your qualification in the first column. The vacancy total shows how many seats you can compete for if you opt for all your eligible posts.
A diploma alone is not a degree, so diploma holders are not eligible for the “any degree” posts. Always confirm the exact qualification in Annexure 3 of the corrigendum dated 6 November 2026, and see each post guide for details.
Step 2: Compare All 27 Posts
All posts sorted by number of vacancies. Click a post for its full guide.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Type of work | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk-Typist | 3,966 | Any degree + typing | Office (typing, files) | Pay level S-6: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 |
| Nurse (Adhiparicharika) | 3,911 | GNM, B.Sc. or P.B.B.Sc. Nursing + MNC registration | Hospital (nursing) | As per recruitment rules |
| Gram Mahsul Adhikari (Talathi) | 1,840 | Any degree | Field (village revenue) | As per recruitment rules |
| Craft Instructor | 1,388 | NAC, NTC+CITS, or Mech/Elec/Electronics diploma or degree | Teaching (ITI) | As per recruitment rules |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | 1,203 | Agriculture diploma or degree | Field (farmers, schemes) | As per recruitment rules |
| Civil Engineering Assistant (Water Resources Department) | 949 | Civil diploma or degree | Site (irrigation) | As per recruitment rules |
| Civil Engineering Assistant (PWD) | 934 | Civil diploma or degree | Site (roads, buildings) | As per recruitment rules |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) | 461 | Auto/Mech diploma or degree + licence, experience, physical | Field (RTO inspections) | Pay level S-14: ₹38,600 to ₹1,22,800 |
| Livestock Supervisor (Pashudhan Paryavekshak) | 322 | Livestock diploma or B.V.Sc. | Field (veterinary) | As per recruitment rules |
| Tax Assistant | 282 | Any degree + typing | Office (GST) | Pay level S-8: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 |
| Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (Technical) | 254 | B.F.Sc. (second class) | Field (fisheries) | As per recruitment rules |
| Mathematics and Drawing Instructor | 241 | Mechanical diploma or degree | Teaching (ITI) | As per recruitment rules |
| Supply Inspector | 214 | Any degree | Field (ration shops, godowns) | As per recruitment rules |
| Senior Record Keeper / Senior Clerk / Record Keeper | 196 | Any degree | Office (records) | As per recruitment rules |
| Assistant Store Keeper (Skill Department) | 182 | Any engineering diploma or degree | Stores (ITI) | As per recruitment rules |
| Junior Chemist | 153 | Chemistry or Agri Chemistry degree | Laboratory (water testing) | As per recruitment rules |
| Junior Training Extension Officer | 58 | Any degree | Office (ITI training admin) | As per recruitment rules |
| Tribal Development Inspector | 47 | Any degree | Field (ashram schools, schemes) | As per recruitment rules |
| Investigator (Anveshak) | 42 | Any degree | Field (surveys, statistics) | As per recruitment rules |
| Junior Skill, Employment and Guidance Officer | 32 | Any degree | Office and outreach (jobs, guidance) | As per recruitment rules |
| Assistant Superintendent | 11 | Any degree | Office (supervision) | As per recruitment rules |
| Industry Inspector | 9 | Engineering diploma or Science degree | Field and office (industries) | Pay level S-13: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
| Store Keeper (Skill Department) | 9 | Any engineering diploma or degree | Stores (ITI) | As per recruitment rules |
| Assistant Store Keeper (PWD) | 6 | Any degree | Stores (PWD) | As per recruitment rules |
| Technical Assistant | 3 | Any degree | Office (insurance) | Pay level S-10: ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 |
| Sub-Accountant / Head Clerk | 3 | Any degree | Office (accounts) | As per recruitment rules |
| Telephone Operator | 1 | Any degree | Office (communication desk) | As per recruitment rules |
Pay levels are given only where the original advertisement lists them. For posts added through the corrigenda, pay is as per their recruitment rules and the Seventh Pay Commission; check the official notification.
Step 3: How to Decide (6 Factors)
1. Vacancies
More vacancies usually mean a lower cut-off. Clerk-Typist, Nurse, Talathi, Craft Instructor, Agriculture Officer and the two Civil Engineering Assistant posts each have about 900 or more seats. Posts like Telephone Operator (1), Technical Assistant (3) and Head Clerk (3) have very few seats, so treat them as extra options, not your main target.
2. Pay level
Of the posts with listed pay, AMVI (S-14, ₹38,600 to ₹1,22,800) and Industry Inspector (S-13, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) are the highest, then Technical Assistant (S-10), Tax Assistant (S-8) and Clerk-Typist (S-6, ₹19,900 to ₹63,200).
3. Type of work
- Office work: Clerk-Typist, Senior Clerk, Assistant Superintendent, Head Clerk, Tax Assistant, Technical Assistant.
- Field work: Talathi, Supply Inspector, Tribal Development Inspector, Investigator, Agriculture Officer, Livestock Supervisor, Fisheries Officer, AMVI.
- Technical or site work: Civil Engineering Assistant (PWD, WRD), Junior Chemist, store posts.
- Teaching: Craft Instructor, Mathematics and Drawing Instructor (in ITIs).
- Hospital: Nurse (government medical college hospitals).
4. Extra requirements
Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant need a typing certificate and a typing test. AMVI needs workshop experience, driving licences and physical standards (men 163 cm, women 155 cm, no colour blindness). Nurse needs Maharashtra Nursing Council registration. Do not opt for a post if you cannot meet its extra conditions in time.
5. Location
Many posts have various appointing authorities across districts (for example Clerk-Typist and Talathi), while some are tied to one office, such as Telephone Operator (Governor’s Secretariat, Mumbai) and Investigator (Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Mumbai). Think about where you are willing to work.
6. Mains preparation
The prelims is common, but the mains Paper 2 depends on the post. Choosing posts with similar mains subjects (for example, the general office posts) lets you prepare once for many posts. See the mains pattern in our MPSC Group C master guide.
Best Options for Common Profiles
| Your profile | Strong options |
|---|---|
| BA / BCom graduate with typing | Clerk-Typist (biggest seat count), Tax Assistant, Talathi, Supply Inspector, plus all other graduate posts |
| BA / BCom graduate without typing | Talathi, Supply Inspector, Senior Clerk, Training Extension Officer, Tribal Development Inspector, Investigator and the remaining graduate posts |
| BSc graduate | All graduate posts plus Industry Inspector; Chemistry graduates also Junior Chemist |
| Civil diploma holder | PWD and WRD Civil Engineering Assistant (1,883 seats together), store posts, Industry Inspector |
| Mechanical diploma holder | Craft Instructor (1,388), AMVI if you meet the conditions, Mathematics and Drawing Instructor, store posts |
| B.Sc. Nursing | Nurse (3,911) plus all graduate posts |
| B.Sc. Agriculture | Assistant Agriculture Officer (1,203) plus all graduate posts |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Missing the 27 November 2026, 11:59 PM deadline: options cannot be changed later.
- Opting for only one post when you are eligible for many.
- Ticking Clerk-Typist or Tax Assistant without the required typing certificate.
- Opting for AMVI without being able to meet the licence, experience and physical requirements in time.
- Diploma holders assuming they qualify for any-degree posts.
- Not saving or printing the final submission after Recheck Eligibility.
How to Select or Add Posts Online
- Log in at mpsconline.gov.in.
- New applicants: open advertisement 017/2026, click Check Eligibility and choose your posts. Pay the fee online by 30 November 2026.
- Already applied: open My Account, click View against advertisement 017/2026, then Recheck Eligibility.
- Tick the posts in the right-hand column, then click Apply and Submit. No fresh fee is needed.
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MPSC Group C Post Selection: FAQs
Can I apply for more than one post in MPSC Group C 2026?
Yes. There is one common prelims for all 27 posts. In one application you can opt for every post you are eligible for, and you do not pay any extra fee for selecting more posts.
Till when can I select or change posts in MPSC Group C 2026?
The cadre selection window is open from 13 November 2026 (2:00 PM) to 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Options not submitted by 27 November cannot be changed later, so finish your choices before the deadline.
I already applied earlier. How do I add the new posts?
Log in to mpsconline.gov.in, open My Account, click View against advertisement 017/2026, then Recheck Eligibility. Tick the new posts in the right-hand column and click Apply and Submit. No fresh fee is needed.
Which MPSC Group C post has the most vacancies?
Clerk-Typist has the most vacancies (3,966), followed by Nurse (3,911), Talathi (1,840), Craft Instructor (1,388) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (1,203).
Which MPSC Group C post has the highest pay?
Among the posts whose pay level is given in the original advertisement, AMVI has the highest (S-14: ₹38,600 to ₹1,22,800), followed by Industry Inspector (S-13: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400). For the newly added posts, pay is as per their recruitment rules.
Which posts can a BA or BCom graduate choose in MPSC Group C?
A BA or BCom graduate is eligible for 14 posts with 6,701 vacancies, including Clerk-Typist, Talathi, Supply Inspector, Senior Clerk, Tax Assistant and Tribal Development Inspector. Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant also need a typing certificate.
Should I select all posts I am eligible for?
In most cases, yes: selecting more posts costs nothing and increases your chances, because merit is prepared post-wise. Only skip a post if you are sure you would never join it, for example because of the job type, typing requirement or physical standards.
Is typing compulsory for MPSC Group C?
Only for Clerk-Typist and Tax Assistant. These posts need the Marathi and/or English typing certificate specified in the advertisement and have a typing skill test. All other posts do not need typing.
Vacancy and qualification details are from the MPSC corrigendum dated 6 November 2026 and advertisement 017/2026. Pay levels are from the original advertisement where listed. Verify all details on mpsc.gov.in before submitting options.
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