The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued a fresh corrigendum dated 9 September 2026, postponing the Maharashtra Gat-C Seva Sanyukt Purva Pariksha (Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination) 2026. As per this notice, the exam earlier scheduled for 25 October 2026 will now be held on 3 January 2027 at all district centres across Maharashtra. This article explains what has changed, why the exam was postponed, and what candidates need to do next, based strictly on the official MPSC corrigendum (Reference No. CMA-0426/Pr.Kr.42/2026/Jahirat).
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MPSC Group C Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Examination Name | Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination |
| Original Advertisement Number | 017/2026, dated 25 June 2026 |
| Corrigendum Reference Number | CMA-0426/Pr.Kr.42/2026/Jahirat |
| Corrigendum Date | 9 September 2026 |
| Previously Notified Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| New (Revised) Exam Date | 3 January 2027 |
| Exam Venue | All district centres in Maharashtra |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
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Why Was the MPSC Group-C Exam Postponed?
As stated in the corrigendum, MPSC considered several administrative and logistical factors before revising the exam date, including:
- Availability of examination sub-centres across various districts of the state
- Local conditions and transport arrangements in different districts
- The need for candidates to reach exam centres safely and securely
- Requirements for conducting the exam in an orderly, peaceful, and well-planned manner
- Reports received from respective district administrations regarding exam arrangements in certain districts
- The schedule of the State Services (Main) Examination 2026
- The revision/preparation period needed by candidates
- Examination schedules of other recruiting agencies
- Festivals and related considerations
Based on a review of all these factors, MPSC decided to reschedule the preliminary examination to 3 January 2027.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement Published | 25 June 2026 (Advertisement No. 017/2026) |
| Earlier Corrigendum Announcing Offline OMR Mode & 25 October 2026 Exam Date | 16 July 2026 |
| Latest Corrigendum (Exam Date Revised) | 9 September 2026 |
| Revised Examination Date | 3 January 2027 |
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Important Instructions for Candidates
- Note down the revised examination date: 3 January 2027.
- The examination will be held at all district centres, as per the corrigendum.
- Details regarding the exact examination centre, admit card, exam timing, and other centre-related requirements will be published separately on the MPSC website in due course.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MPSC website for updates on this examination.
- No other detail regarding syllabus, exam pattern, or eligibility has been revised through this corrigendum.
