Maharashtra Govt Jobs 2026: Upcoming Government Exams, Notifications & Today's Exam Updates
Maharashtra Govt Jobs 2026 brings together all the latest and upcoming government job notifications released by Maharashtra's major recruiting bodies — MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission), Maharashtra Police (Mahapolice), Zila Parishad (ZP Bharti), Revenue Department (Talathi), Forest Department, Water Resources Department (WRD), Health Department, Municipal Corporations (BMC, PMC), and other state organisations. Here you can find vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, exam dates, and direct apply online links.
Maharashtra is one of India's largest states with the highest volume of government recruitment in the western region, releasing over 40,000 vacancies annually across departments. The state's recruitment ecosystem is led by MPSC for officer-level posts (Rajyaseva) and the Maharashtra Subordinate Services for Group B, C, and D posts. Talathi recruitment (Revenue Inspector) and Police Bharti consistently draw the largest number of applicants in the state.
The primary official portals for Maharashtra government recruitment are mpsc.gov.in for MPSC posts, mahapolice.maharashtra.gov.in for Police Bharti, maharecruitment.maharashtra.gov.in for ZP and departmental posts, and arogya.maharashtra.gov.in for Health Department recruitment. Most applications are free or charge a nominal fee; never pay intermediaries for government job applications.
Upcoming Maharashtra Government Exams 2026
Below is a comprehensive list of upcoming Maharashtra government exams 2026 covering all major recruiting bodies in the state.
| Exam / Recruitment | Recruiting Body | Vacancies | Qualification | Mode | Expected Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talathi Bharti 2026 | Revenue Dept / Maharecruitment | ~4,000 | Graduation | CBT (Online) | Aug–Sep 2026 |
| MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims | MPSC | ~400 | Graduation | Offline OMR | Sep–Oct 2026 |
| Maharashtra Police Constable Bharti | Mahapolice | ~10,000 | Class 12 | Written + PET/PST | Sep–Oct 2026 |
| MPSC Group B & C (Combined) | MPSC | ~700 | Graduation / Class 12 | CBT / Offline OMR | Oct–Nov 2026 |
| ZP Bharti (Various Districts) | Zila Parishad | ~8,000 | Class 10 / 12 / Degree | CBT / Written | Oct–Nov 2026 |
| Maharashtra Police Sub-Inspector | Mahapolice / MPSC | ~600 | Graduation | Written + PET + Interview | Oct–Nov 2026 |
| Maharashtra Health Dept Recruitment | DMER / Arogya Vibhag | ~5,000 | GNM / B.Sc Nursing / Diploma | CBT / Interview | Oct–Nov 2026 |
| WRD Junior Engineer | Water Resources Dept | ~1,000 | Diploma / B.E. (Civil) | CBT | Nov 2026 |
| Maharashtra Forest Guard | Forest Department | ~1,500 | Class 12 | CBT + PET | Nov–Dec 2026 |
| MPSC Forest Services | MPSC | ~100 | BSc (Forestry/Agriculture) | Offline OMR | Nov–Dec 2026 |
| Maharashtra Teacher TET / Shikshak Bharti | MAHATET / Education Dept | ~10,000 | Graduation + B.Ed + TET | CBT | Dec 2026 |
| BMC / PMC Municipal Recruitment | BMC / PMC / Municipal Corps. | ~5,000 | Class 10 to Degree | CBT / Written | Dec 2026–Jan 2027 |
Which Government Exam Is Today in Maharashtra?
Many candidates search which government exam is today in Maharashtra on exam day to confirm shift timings, reporting instructions, and admit card requirements. This section is updated regularly to reflect the current Maharashtra government exam schedule across all recruiting bodies.
To confirm today's government exam in Maharashtra, follow these steps: (1) Download your admit card from the official portal using your application number. (2) The admit card specifies your exam date, shift, and reporting time. (3) Reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the start. (4) Carry a valid photo ID along with the printed admit card. (5) Check the official MPSC or Mahapolice website for last-minute exam-day instructions and gate closure timings.
Maharashtra Govt Jobs 2026 Notification
Below are the latest and upcoming Maharashtra government job notifications 2026 with official portal links and key details.
Maharashtra Government Exam Calendar 2026
The following month-wise calendar covers all major upcoming Maharashtra government exams 2026 with expected notification and exam timelines.
Eligibility for Maharashtra Government Exams
Eligibility for Maharashtra government jobs 2026 varies by post and department. Below is a comprehensive breakdown covering all qualification levels.
Qualification-wise Eligibility
ZP Grade IV posts
BMC / Municipal Grade D
Forest Watcher
Home Guard
Village Kotwal
Forest Guard
CRPF / Home Guard
Health Worker / MPHW
Junior Assistant (some ZP)
Clerk (some departments)
WRD Junior Engineer (Diploma)
PWD / MIDC technical posts
MSRDC / MSRTC technician
Municipal Engineering posts
Talathi
Tax Assistant / Clerk
MPSC Group B & C
Police Sub-Inspector
Excise Inspector
WRD AE / JE
PWD Assistant Engineer
MSRDC / MIDC Engineer
Municipal Corporation Engineer
MBBS: Medical Officer
LLB: Maharashtra Judicial Services
BSc Forestry: Forest Range Officer
B.Ed + TET: Teacher Bharti
Age Limit
Max: 38 years (MPSC Rajyaseva)
Max: 25 years (Police Constable)
Max: 33 years (Talathi)
Age as on prescribed date in notification
MPSC: up to 43 years
Non-creamy layer required
OBC (Maharashtra) certificate mandatory
Caste validity from district authority
MPSC: up to 43 years
No upper age limit for ST in some posts
Caste certificate from Maharashtra authority
Validity certificate required for MPSC
10% reservation in direct recruitment
Annual family income below ₹8 lakh
EWS certificate from Tehsildar
Property limits apply
Open PwD: up to 48 years
OBC PwD: up to 53 years
SC/ST PwD: up to 53 years
40%+ disability certificate required
Maharashtra government also provides additional age relaxation for ex-servicemen (service period + 3 years), sportspersons (up to 5 years in some posts), Project Affected Persons (PAP), and orphans as per respective GR (Government Resolutions). Age is always calculated as on the date specified in the official notification — verify each notification individually.
Maharashtra Govt Exam Selection Process
| Exam / Post | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPSC Rajyaseva (Civil Services) | Prelims (Offline OMR) | Mains (Descriptive) | Interview | Document Verification |
| MPSC Group B & C Combined | Prelims (CBT) | Mains (CBT) | Skill / Typing Test | Document Verification |
| Talathi Bharti | CBT (Written) | Document Verification | — | — |
| Police Constable Bharti | Written Test | PST (Physical Standard) | PET (Physical Efficiency) | Medical + Document Verification |
| Maharashtra Police SI | Written Test | PET + PST | Interview | Medical + Document Verification |
| ZP Bharti | CBT / Written | Document Verification | — | — |
| Health Dept (Nurse / ANM) | CBT | Document Verification | — | — |
| Forest Guard | Written (CBT) | PET | Medical | Document Verification |
| WRD Junior Engineer | CBT | Document Verification | — | — |
| Teacher Bharti (Shikshak) | TET (Pre-qualification) | CBT (Subject + Pedagogy) | Merit List | Document Verification |
Maharashtra Govt Exam Syllabus
Syllabus for Maharashtra government exams varies by exam and department. Below is a department-wise syllabus breakdown for the major exams.
MPSC Rajyaseva (State Services) Syllabus
MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims has two papers: Paper 1 — General Studies (Maharashtra History, Indian Polity, Geography, Economy, Science & Technology, Environment, Current Affairs with Maharashtra focus) and Paper 2 — Maharashtra, India and World GK. MPSC Mains has six papers covering Marathi Essay, English Essay, General Studies I–IV (with Marathi as compulsory paper). MPSC gives very high weightage to Maharashtra History (Maratha Empire, Shivaji, modern Maharashtra history), Maharashtra Geography (rivers, soils, crops, Western Ghats), and Maharashtra Government Schemes.
Talathi & Revenue Department Syllabus
Talathi exam covers: Marathi (30 marks), English (10 marks), General Knowledge including Maharashtra GK (30 marks), Arithmetic / Maths (20 marks), Computer Knowledge (10 marks). Total 100 marks CBT. High priority topics: Maharashtra Revenue Act, Land Record system, 7/12 Utara, Maharashtra Village Regulations, Gram Nyayalaya, and rights of tenants.
Maharashtra Police Constable Syllabus
Maharashtra Police Constable written exam covers General Knowledge & Current Affairs (including Maharashtra-specific GK, polity, crime laws), Marathi Language, General Mathematics, General Science, and Reasoning. Physical test standards: Male Constable — 1600m run in 7 minutes, High Jump (3.75 ft), Long Jump (11 ft), 100m sprint. Female Constable — 800m run in 4 minutes, High Jump (2.75 ft), Long Jump (8 ft).
Western Ghats, Rivers, Districts
Economy, Agriculture, Textile
Culture, Festivals, Literature
Maharashtra Govt Schemes
Current Affairs 2025–26
Indian Polity & Constitution
Geography of India
Economy & Budget
Science & Technology
Environment & Ecology
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
Average, Profit & Loss
Time, Speed & Distance
Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Series (Number / Letter)
Blood Relations
Coding–Decoding
Direction Sense
Syllogism & Non-Verbal
Comprehension (Marathi passages)
Marathi Literature & Poets
Word Formation, Synonyms
Proverbs (Mhani)
Official language rules (GR)
Grammar (Tense, Voice, Narration)
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
Spotting Errors
Fill in the Blanks
Sentence Rearrangement
Maharashtra Govt Jobs Salary
Maharashtra state government employees are paid as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix (Maharashtra State). Below is a department-wise salary overview for major Maharashtra government posts 2026.
All salary figures include Dearness Allowance (DA, approximately 50% of basic pay), HRA (based on posting location — higher in Mumbai, Pune; lower in rural areas), and standard Maharashtra state government allowances. In-hand salary after NPS (10% of basic) and other deductions is typically 15–20% lower than gross. Maharashtra government employees also get medical benefits, LTC, and various state-specific allowances.
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