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MPSC Group C prelims free mock test 2026: If you are preparing for the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination on 24 January 2027, you can now practise with a complete free MPSC Group C prelims test series: full-length mock tests on the latest pattern, subject-wise tests, detailed solutions, performance analysis and study notes. This guide explains what is included, how the real paper is structured (based on the 023 to 2025 papers), and a week-by-week plan to use the mocks to raise your score.
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- Includes: online mock tests, subject-wise practice tests, detailed solutions, performance analysis, notes for History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, Maths and Reasoning
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What You Get in the Free MPSC Group C Test Series
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full-length mock tests | 100 questions, 60 minutes, negative marking, on the latest prelims pattern |
| Subject-wise practice tests | Separate tests for History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Current Affairs, Maths and Reasoning |
| Detailed solutions | A clear explanation for every question, so you learn from each mistake |
| Performance analysis | Find your weak topics, accuracy and time spent per section |
| Study notes | Subject-wise revision notes for History and Geography of India and Maharashtra, Indian Constitution and Polity, General Science, Indian Economy, Current Affairs, Arithmetic and Reasoning |
| Price | Free |
Free MPSC Group C Previous Year Papers with Solutions
Before you start mocks, solve the real papers. They show you the exact level and style MPSC uses.
MPSC Group C Prelims PYQs with Detailed Solutions (2023 to 2025) is also free. Solve each paper in 60 minutes, then read every solution, even for questions you got right.
MPSC Group C Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advt. 017/2026) |
| Date | 24 January 2027 |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks | 100 (1 mark each) |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Paper | One paper: General Ability Test (subject code 1122) |
| Standard | Degree (graduation) |
| Negative marking | 1/4 (25%) of the marks for each wrong answer. Marking more than one option counts as wrong. No deduction for unattempted questions. |
| Medium | Bilingual: Marathi and English |
| Nature | Screening test, common for all 27 Group C cadres |
Because one prelims covers all 27 cadres (Clerk-Typist, Talathi, Tax Assistant, Nurse, Civil Engineering Assistant and more), one good mock test practice plan works for every post you apply for. See all posts in our MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 guide.
MPSC Group C Prelims Syllabus 2026 (Official)
The prelims is one paper called the General Ability Test (subject code 1122), at degree level. MPSC lists these eight areas:
- History: history of modern India, especially Maharashtra.
- Geography: with special study of Maharashtra: the earth, world divisions, climate, latitude and longitude, soil types of Maharashtra, rainfall, major crops, cities, rivers and industries.
- Economy: Indian economy (national income, agriculture, industry, foreign trade, banking, population, poverty and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy) and government economy (budget, accounts, audit).
- Current Affairs: world events, and events in India including Maharashtra.
- Polity (Rajyashastra): no sub-topics are listed; past papers focus on the Constitution, Parliament and state legislature, judiciary and local self-government.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany and Hygiene (health).
- Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions and percentages.
- Intelligence Test: questions that test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think.
Source: MPSC syllabus for the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination dated 9 October 2024. The prelims has no separate Marathi or English language section; the language paper is part of the mains.
Subject-wise Distribution: What the 2023 to 2025 Papers Show
We analysed the last three MPSC Group C prelims papers (2023, 2024 and 2025). The number of questions from each subject has been very stable, so your mock practice should follow the same split.
| Subject | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 10.0 |
| Geography | 8 | 10 | 6 | 24 | 8.0 |
| Economy | 16 | 15 | 17 | 48 | 16.0 |
| Current Affairs | 16 | 15 | 17 | 48 | 16.0 |
| Polity | 15 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 15.0 |
| General Science | 15 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 15.0 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 11 | 12 | 12 | 35 | 11.7 |
| Reasoning | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 8.3 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 300 | 100 |
Classification is by content. The Geography block (Q11 to 20) carried two non-geography questions in 2023 and four in 2025; these are counted under Economy and Current Affairs.
Key insights for your mock strategy:
- Economy, Current Affairs, Polity and Science together give about 62 of 100 marks. Spend most of your mock analysis time here.
- Questions appear in fixed blocks: History (Q1 to 10), Geography (Q11 to 20), Economy (Q21 to 35), Current Affairs (Q36 to 50), Polity (Q51 to 65), Science (Q66 to 80), Maths and Reasoning (Q81 to 100).
- Science is evenly split: about 3 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany/Agriculture and Health.
- Polity always has 3 to 4 questions on local self-government (73rd and 74th Amendments, Gram Sabha, Police Patil).
- Maharashtra-specific current affairs rose from about 1 question in 2024 to about 6 in 2025.
- Q100 was a blood relation question in both years. Topics like time and work, train speed and profit and loss repeat.
How to Use Free Mock Tests to Raise Your Score
1. Take a baseline mock first
Attempt one full-length mock without preparation. Your score tells you where you stand and which subjects need the most work.
2. Follow the exam order, or set your own
The paper has 60 minutes for 100 questions, so you get about 36 seconds per question. Many toppers attempt Current Affairs and Polity first (quick marks), then Maths and Reasoning, and leave long calculation questions for the end. Try two or three orders in mocks and keep the one that gives your best score.
3. Handle negative marking smartly
Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. If you can eliminate two options, guessing between the remaining two is usually worth it. Pure blind guesses on all four options are not. Track your accuracy in every mock and aim for more than 85 percent.
4. Analyse every mock for longer than you took it
- Mark each wrong answer as: did not know, confused, or silly mistake.
- Revise the topic from the notes the same day.
- Keep an error notebook and re-read it every Sunday.
- Note the time you spent on Maths; most students lose time there.
5. Use subject-wise tests to fix weak areas
If a mock shows low marks in Economy or Science, take two or three subject-wise tests in that area before your next full mock.
11-Week Mock Test Plan Till 24 January 2027
| Period | Plan |
|---|---|
| Week 1 to 2 (9 to 22 Nov) | Solve 2023, 2024 and 2025 PYQs with solutions. One baseline mock. Read notes for Polity and History. |
| Week 3 to 5 (23 Nov to 13 Dec) | One subject-wise test every day. One full mock every Sunday. Daily current affairs from June 2026 onward. |
| Week 6 to 8 (14 Dec to 3 Jan) | Two full mocks per week. Revise mistakes from the error notebook. Maharashtra GK and schemes. |
| Week 9 to 10 (4 to 17 Jan) | A full mock every other day under exam timing. Revise only short notes. |
| Final week (18 to 23 Jan) | Two or three light mocks, current affairs revision, sleep well. No new topics. |
Good Attempts and Target Score
According to post-exam analyses of recent MPSC Group C prelims papers, about 70 to 80 attempted questions has been considered a good attempt for a moderate paper. Cut-offs change by category, cadre and paper difficulty, so treat this only as a guide. In mocks, set these targets:
- Stage 1: 55+ net marks with 80 percent accuracy
- Stage 2: 65+ net marks with 85 percent accuracy
- Stage 3 (exam ready): 70+ net marks, finishing all sections in 60 minutes
MPSC Group C 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Each Post
All 27 cadres share one prelims, but the educational qualification is different for each post. Use this table to see which posts you can opt for. Click a post name for its full guide.
Common conditions for all posts:
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Marathi: Must be able to read, write and speak Marathi.
- Maximum age: 38 years for the open category and 43 years for backward/reserved categories (for cadres in the original advertisement), with other relaxations as per rules. Cadres added later follow their recruitment rules.
- Extra relaxation: The GAD GR dated 5 November 2026 gives a one-year relaxation in the maximum age limit for this exam.
- Final-year students: Eligibility is generally counted as on the last date of application; check the advertisement for result-awaited rules.
| No. | Post | Vacancies | Educational qualification (Annexure 3 of corrigendum) | Age as on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industry Inspector | 9 | Diploma in any engineering branch (except Architecture, Town Planning and similar), or a degree in Science | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Technical Assistant | 3 | A degree from a recognised university, or a qualification declared equivalent by the Government of Maharashtra | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Tax Assistant | 282 | A degree from a recognised university, or a qualification declared equivalent by the Government of Maharashtra. Plus Marathi/English typing certificate (typing test) | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) | 461 | Diploma (3 years) or degree in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (equivalents accepted), plus 1 year workshop experience, driving licences and physical standards (men 163 cm, women 155 cm; no colour blindness) | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Clerk-Typist | 3,966 | A degree from a recognised university, or a qualification declared equivalent by the Government of Maharashtra. Plus Marathi/English typing certificate (typing test) | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Gram Mahsul Adhikari (Talathi) | 1,840 | A degree in any discipline from a statutory university | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Senior Record Keeper / Senior Clerk / Record Keeper | 196 | A degree in any discipline | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 8 | Assistant Superintendent | 11 | A degree in any discipline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (Technical) | 254 | A degree in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) with at least second class | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Junior Skill, Employment and Guidance Officer | 32 | A degree in any discipline | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 11 | Junior Training Extension Officer | 58 | A degree from a recognised university, or a qualification declared equivalent by the Government of Maharashtra | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 12 | Tribal Development Inspector | 47 | A degree in any discipline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 13 | Investigator (Anveshak) | 42 | A degree in any discipline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 14 | Telephone Operator | 1 | A degree in any discipline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 15 | Supply Inspector | 214 | A degree in any discipline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 16 | Sub-Accountant / Head Clerk | 3 | A degree in any discipline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 17 | Assistant Store Keeper (PWD) | 6 | A degree in any discipline from a statutory university, or a qualification declared equivalent by the government | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 18 | Livestock Supervisor (Pashudhan Paryavekshak) | 322 | Two-year diploma in livestock management and dairy production (or related), or a degree in Veterinary Science | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 19 | Civil Engineering Assistant (PWD) | 934 | A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, or any other qualification declared equivalent by the government | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 20 | Mathematics and Drawing Instructor | 241 | As per the government notification dated 10 August 2026: a diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering from a government-recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 21 | Assistant Store Keeper (Skill Department) | 182 | As per the government notification dated 10 August 2026: a diploma or degree in any branch of engineering from a government-recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 22 | Store Keeper (Skill Department) | 9 | As per the government notification dated 10 August 2026: a diploma or degree in any branch of engineering from a government-recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 23 | Craft Instructor | 1,388 | NAC, or NTC plus CITS, or a diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 24 | Nurse (Adhiparicharika) | 3,911 | GNM diploma, B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, with Maharashtra Nursing Council registration | 27 Nov 2026 |
| 25 | Junior Chemist | 153 | As per the government notification dated 10 August 2026: a degree in Chemistry or Agricultural Chemistry, or another qualification declared equivalent by the government | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 26 | Assistant Agriculture Officer | 1,203 | At least a diploma in Agriculture, or a degree in Agriculture, or a higher qualification in Agriculture | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 27 | Civil Engineering Assistant (Water Resources Department) | 949 | As per the government notification dated 10 August 2026: a diploma or degree in Civil Engineering | 27 Nov 2026 |
Senior Clerk posts of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission count age as on 1 October 2026. Some posts allow up to 5 years relaxation for candidates already in government service. Always confirm in the official corrigendum dated 6 November 2026.
MPSC Group C Mains Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Candidates who clear the prelims (a screening test) write the main examination for the cadres they opted for. The mains decides the final merit, so start mains preparation alongside your prelims mocks.
Mains exam pattern (for most cadres)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Standard | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Marathi | 60 | 120 | Class 12 | 1 hour |
| Paper 1 | English | 40 | 80 | Graduation | |
| Paper 2 | General Ability Test and post-specific knowledge | 100 | 200 | Graduation | 1 hour |
| Total | 200 | 400 | 2 hours | ||
Each question carries 2 marks and the questions are objective (MCQ), with negative marking for wrong answers (check the advertisement for the exact deduction). Paper 1 is common to all posts; Paper 2 changes with the post. For AMVI, the mains is a single paper of 300 marks, followed by the physical standards and licence checks. Typing posts (Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant) also have a qualifying typing skill test.
Paper 1: Marathi and English (common for all posts)
- Marathi: general vocabulary, sentence construction, grammar (sandhi, samas, prayog, vibhakti, alankar), meaning and use of proverbs and idioms, passage-based questions.
- English: vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, sentence structure, grammar, spotting errors, sentence improvement, active and passive voice, prepositions, idioms and phrases, sentence arrangement, fill in the blanks, comprehension.
Paper 2: General Ability Test and post-specific syllabus
| Post | Paper 2 syllabus |
|---|---|
| Clerk-Typist | General knowledge (history, geography, civics), intelligence test, mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics), general science, current affairs of India and Maharashtra, basic ICT, sports and literature awards, RTI Act 2005 and Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act 2015 |
| Tax Assistant | Civics (state, urban and rural administration), Indian Constitution, economic planning, current affairs, intelligence and basic maths, book-keeping and accountancy (principles, bank reconciliation, depreciation, final accounts), economic reforms, GST, VAT and sales tax |
| Industry Inspector | Current affairs, intelligence test, Indian Constitution, RTI Act 2005, computers and IT, Indian and Maharashtra industrial policy, MSME and industrial finance, industrial and factory laws (IDR Act 1951, MSMED Act 2006, Factories Act 1948, SEZ, patents), sick industry rehabilitation and NCLT, MIDC, SICOM, KVIC, MPCB |
| Technical Assistant | General knowledge and current affairs, intelligence test, basic maths and statistics, RTI Act 2005, computers and IT, insurance concepts, insurance market and IRDAI, Directorate of Insurance citizens’ charter |
| Newly added cadres (Talathi, Nurse, Civil Engineering Assistant, Craft Instructor, Agriculture Officer and others) | General ability (current affairs, intelligence test, arithmetic, general knowledge) plus job-related knowledge as given in the official advertisement and recruitment rules for that cadre. See the post-specific preparation areas in each cadre guide. |
The 400-mark, 2-paper mains for all cadres (and the separate 300-mark AMVI mains) is as per the MPSC scheme dated 9 October 2024. The paper-wise split and Paper 2 topics are from earlier MPSC Group C advertisements and published syllabus summaries. MPSC will publish the final mains scheme for each of the 27 cadres; verify on mpsc.gov.in before you finalise your plan.
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- Works for all 27 cadres, since the prelims is common
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Popular MPSC Group C 2026 Posts
- MPSC Clerk-Typist Recruitment 2026 (3,966 posts)
- MPSC Nurse Recruitment 2026 (3,911 posts)
- MPSC Talathi Recruitment 2026 (1,840 posts)
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- MPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 (1,203 posts)
- MPSC Tax Assistant Recruitment 2026 (282 posts)
- All 27 cadres: MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 complete guide
MPSC Group C Prelims Free Mock Test: FAQs
Is the MPSC Group C prelims mock test really free?
Yes. The MPSC Group C Prelims Notes and Test Series by Piyush Wairale is free on piyushwairale.com. Create an account, click Buy now for FREE (the cart total is ₹0), and you get the mock tests, subject-wise tests, detailed solutions and notes.
How many questions are in the MPSC Group C prelims 2026?
The prelims has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, to be solved in 1 hour. Each wrong answer costs one quarter of a mark (0.25).
When is the MPSC Group C prelims exam?
The Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for 24 January 2027 (revised from 3 January 2027) as per the MPSC corrigendum dated 6 November 2026.
Which subjects come in the MPSC Group C prelims?
The prelims is one General Ability Test covering History, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Polity, General Science, Arithmetic and Intelligence Test. Across the 2023, 2024 and 2025 papers, the average split was Economy 16, Current Affairs 16, Polity 15, General Science 15, Maths about 12, History 10, Geography 8 and Reasoning about 8 questions.
Is the MPSC Group C mock test available in Marathi?
The actual exam paper is bilingual (Marathi and English). Check the course page for the current language options of each mock; practise in the medium you will use in the exam.
How many mock tests should I attempt before the MPSC Group C prelims?
Aim for at least 15 to 20 full-length mocks before 24 January 2027: two a week in December, then one every day or every other day in the last three weeks, with full analysis after each one.
What is a good score in the MPSC Group C prelims mock test?
In recent years, about 70 to 80 attempted questions has been considered a good attempt (as per post-exam analyses). In mocks, aim for 60+ net marks first, then push towards 70+ with accuracy above 85 percent.
Where can I get MPSC Group C previous year papers with solutions for free?
PiyushAI offers MPSC Group C Prelims PYQs with Detailed Solutions (2023 to 2025) free on piyushwairale.com. Official question papers and answer keys are also published on mpsc.gov.in.
Exam details are from the MPSC corrigendum dated 6 November 2026 and advertisement 017/2026. Subject weightage is based on our analysis of the 023 to 2025 prelims question papers. Please verify details on mpsc.gov.in.
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