The Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026 covers Marathi, English, General Knowledge, Mathematics (Arithmetic) and General Intelligence (Reasoning). The exam is conducted by the Maharashtra Revenue and Forest Department to recruit candidates for the post of Talathi, who manages village-level land records and revenue work. Since the written exam is the only stage that decides selection, candidates must study the syllabus and exam pattern together to plan their preparation efficiently. This article covers the subject-wise Talathi syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, and preparation tips based on the official syllabus and the previously conducted Talathi exam pattern.
Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Revenue and Forest Department |
| Post Name | Talathi |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination + Document Verification |
| Subjects Covered | Marathi, English, General Knowledge, General Intelligence/Mathematics |
| Total Questions | 100 (as per previous Talathi exam pattern) |
| Total Marks | 200 (as per previous Talathi exam pattern) |
| Duration | 120 minutes (as per previous Talathi exam pattern) |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking (as per previous Talathi exam pattern) |
| Official Website | mahabhumi.gov.in |
Maharashtra Talathi Exam Pattern 2026
Talathi CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathi | 25 | 50 | 120 minutes |
| English | 25 | 50 | |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 50 | |
| General Intelligence / Mathematics | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- The question paper consists of objective-type (MCQ) questions.
- Each correct answer carries 2 marks.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Qualifying marks/minimum percentage category-wise are not specified in the official notification.
This is based on the previous Talathi exam pattern. The official 2026 notification may revise the subject-wise weightage, total marks, or duration - candidates should verify against the latest Revenue Department notification once released.
Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026
Below is the subject-wise Talathi syllabus based on the official syllabus PDF, translated into English for easy reference.
1. Marathi Language
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Tense and types of tense
- Types of words, Noun
- Pronoun
- Verb
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Vibhakti (case/declension)
- Sandhi and types of Sandhi, idioms (म्हणी)
- Meaning and use of phrases (वाक्प्रचार)
- One word substitution for a group of words
2. English Language
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Proverbs
- Tense & Kinds of Tense
- Question Tag
- Use of Proper Form of Verb
- Spot the Error
- Verbal Comprehension Passage, etc.
- Spelling
- Sentence Structure
- One Word Substitution
- Phrases
3. General Knowledge
- Work of social reformers in Maharashtra
- Information about India’s neighbouring countries
Additional General Knowledge topics are not specified in the official notification. Candidates are advised to also cover current affairs, Maharashtra history and geography, Indian polity, and general science as commonly asked in similar Maharashtra government exams, and confirm against the latest official notification once released.
4. Arithmetic / Mathematics
- Mathematics - Arithmetic
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Time-Work-Speed related examples
- Average
- Currency
- Units of measurement
- Clock
5. Reasoning / General Intelligence
- Number series
- Letter series
- Identifying the odd word/number
- Analogy - Numbers
- Letters
- Figures
- Conclusion from statements
- Venn diagrams
How to Prepare for Maharashtra Talathi Exam 2026
- Start with the official syllabus and mark topics you are weak in before making a study timetable.
- Give extra time to Marathi grammar rules (Vibhakti, Sandhi, phrases) since this section is often scoring for native speakers but tricky in exact rules.
- Practice arithmetic topics like averages, time-work-speed, and simplification daily to build speed for the reasoning-heavy question style.
- Solve previous year Talathi question papers and take mock tests to get used to the CBT format and 120-minute time limit.
- Revise weak areas every week instead of only moving forward with new topics.
- Keep a separate short-notes file for Maharashtra-specific General Knowledge, such as social reformers and neighbouring countries of India, since these are directly listed in the syllabus.