MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026: 47 Posts, Complete Guide

Last updated: 8 November 2026

MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has notified 47 posts of Tribal Development Inspector (आदिवासी विकास निरीक्षक) in the Tribal Development Department through the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026). The corrigendum dated 6 November 2026 raised the total Group C vacancies to 16,717 and reopened applications. Applications are open from 13 to 27 November 2026 and the prelims will be held on 24 January 2027.

MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026: Overview

MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The 6 November 2026 corrigendum lists 47 posts of Tribal Development Inspector in the Tribal Development Department. The category-wise (social and parallel reservation) split is given in Annexure 1 of the corrigendum, and posts reserved for persons with disabilities are in Annexure 2. Check the official PDF for your category before submitting options.

Across all 27 cadres, MPSC Group C 2026 now has 16,717 posts. See the full list in our MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 master guide.

Tribal Development Inspector Eligibility: Educational Qualification

As per Annexure 3 of the corrigendum:

A degree in any discipline.

MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

For Tribal Development Inspector, age is calculated as on 1 October 2026.

For the cadres included in the original advertisement, the maximum age is 38 years for the open category and 43 years for backward/reserved categories, with other relaxations as per rules. Cadres added later follow the age limits in their recruitment rules. In addition, the General Administration Department GR dated 5 November 2026 gives a one-year relaxation in the maximum age limit for this exam. Always confirm your exact limit in the official advertisement.

Tribal Development Inspector Salary

The pay scale is as per the Maharashtra Seventh Pay Commission matrix for this cadre, given in the official advertisement and recruitment rules. Allowances such as DA and HRA are paid as per state rules.

Important Dates for MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026

Selection Process

• Preliminary Examination (common for all Group C cadres, screening only)
• Main Examination (date to be announced)
• Document verification and final merit

MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The prelims is common for all 27 Group C cadres, including Tribal Development Inspector.

The prelims is a screening test. Candidates who qualify are called for the main examination of the cadres they opted for. As per the MPSC scheme, the combined main exam is 400 marks (2 papers) for all cadres except AMVI, and AMVI has a separate main exam of 300 marks (1 paper). The same prelims applies to AMVI. See the full mains pattern and syllabus in our MPSC Group C master guide.

MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

Prelims syllabus (official)

• 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 of questions (2023 to 2025 prelims)

Our analysis of the last three MPSC Group C prelims papers shows a very stable pattern. Economy, Current Affairs, Polity and General Science give about 62 of the 100 questions.

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.

Post-specific areas to prepare for Tribal Development Inspector

Based on the qualification and the nature of the job, these are the subject areas worth preparing for the mains and for job-related questions:

• Tribal areas and tribes of Maharashtra
• Constitutional provisions: Fifth Schedule, PESA
• Tribal welfare schemes of the state
• Social issues and general knowledge

Tribal Development Inspector Job Profile

A Tribal Development Inspector inspects ashram schools, hostels and tribal welfare schemes, and verifies beneficiary implementation in tribal areas.

How to Apply for MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026

New applicants

1. Go to mpsconline.gov.in and register or log in.
2. Open the Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 advertisement (No. 017/2026).
3. Click Check Eligibility, then choose the cadres you are eligible for.
4. Upload documents as required by the original advertisement and pay the fee online (debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI) by 30 November 2026.

Candidates who already applied

1. Log in and open My Account.
2. Click View against advertisement 017/2026, then Recheck Eligibility.
3. Tick the new cadres in the right-hand column, then click Apply and Submit.
4. No fresh fee is needed. Your original claims (category, etc.) cannot be changed, and options not submitted by 27 November 2026 cannot be changed later.

Application Fee

As per the original advertisement, the prelims fee is ₹394 for the open category and ₹294 for backward/reserved categories (₹44 for ex-servicemen). Payment is accepted only online: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challan payment is no longer available. Candidates who already applied do not pay again to select new cadres.

Preparation Strategy for MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026

• Learn the tribes and tribal districts of Maharashtra (Nandurbar, Gadchiroli, Palghar, Amravati’s Melghat).
• Revise Fifth Schedule and PESA provisions.
• Practise GK on social welfare schemes.

Timed practice on the real pattern is the fastest way to raise your prelims score. Take the MPSC Group C prelims test series alongside this plan.

11-week plan to the 24 January 2027 prelims

Other MPSC Group C 2026 Posts You May Be Eligible For

One application lets you opt for every cadre you qualify for. Related posts:

• MPSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 (3 posts)
• MPSC Tax Assistant Recruitment 2026 (282 posts)
• MPSC Clerk-Typist Recruitment 2026 (3,966 posts)
• MPSC Gram Mahsul Adhikari (Talathi) Recruitment 2026 (1,840 posts)
• MPSC Senior Record Keeper / Senior Clerk / Record Keeper Recruitment 2026 (196 posts)
• MPSC Assistant Superintendent Recruitment 2026 (11 posts)
• MPSC Junior Skill, Employment and Guidance Officer Recruitment 2026 (32 posts)
• MPSC Junior Training Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 (58 posts)

See all 27 cadres with links: MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Complete Notification Guide.

MPSC Tribal Development Inspector Recruitment 2026: FAQs

Official Links

• MPSC official website (mpsc.gov.in): corrigendum CMA-0426/Pr.Kr.42/2026 dated 6 November 2026
• MPSC online application portal (mpsconline.gov.in)

Information is taken from the MPSC corrigendum dated 6 November 2026 and the original advertisement No. 017/2026. Please verify details in the official notification before applying.