The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has revised the MPSC Talathi Bharti exam date for Advertisement No. 017/2026. The Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, earlier scheduled for 25/10/2026, will now be held on 03/01/2027. The exam will be conducted offline in OMR-based mode, and the admit card date has not been announced yet.
MPSC Talathi Bharti Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Talathi (Gram Mahsul Adhikari / Revenue Officer) |
| Department | Revenue and Forest Department, Maharashtra |
| Total Vacancies | 1,539 |
| Group | Group-C |
| Advertisement No. | 017/2026 |
| Examination Name | Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Revised Exam Date | 03/01/2027 |
| Official Websites | mpsc.gov.in and mpsconline.gov.in |
MPSC Talathi Exam Date 2026: What Has Changed
MPSC issued a corrigendum on 09/09/2026 postponing the Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination. The revised date applies to candidates who applied for Talathi posts under Advertisement No. 017/2026. Candidates do not need to apply again because of the date change.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Earlier Exam Date | 25/10/2026 |
| Corrigendum Issued | 09/09/2026 |
| Revised Exam Date | 03/01/2027 |
Important Dates for MPSC Talathi Bharti 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | 10/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 13/08/2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 05/08/2026 |
| Revised Preliminary Exam Date | 03/01/2027 |
MPSC Talathi Vacancy 2026
MPSC has included 1,539 Talathi (Gram Mahsul Adhikari) posts under the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026. The posts belong to the Revenue and Forest Department of Maharashtra. A category-wise or district-wise vacancy breakup is Not Available in the information referred to for this article.
MPSC Talathi Exam Pattern 2026
The Talathi recruitment is part of the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Examination 2026. The preliminary paper is objective type and is held offline on an OMR sheet.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Marathi Language | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Intelligence Test (Maths and Reasoning) | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Question type: Objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Marks per question: 2
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: None for incorrect answers
MPSC Talathi Selection Process
The selection process has the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit
Who Was Eligible to Apply?
Applications for MPSC Talathi Bharti 2026 are closed. Candidates needed a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university and had to be between 18 and 38 years of age as on 05/08/2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per Maharashtra Government rules.
How to Apply for MPSC Talathi Bharti 2026
The online application window is closed. For record, the process followed on the official portal was:
- Visit mpsc.gov.in or mpsconline.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or log in with existing credentials.
- Fill in the personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Prepare as per the revised exam date of 03/01/2027, not the earlier date of 25/10/2026.
- Check only the official MPSC websites for admit card and notice updates.
- Complete the PESA area question on the portal if you have not already done so.
- Keep the application number and login details safe for admit card download.
- Exam centre, reporting time and shift details are Not Available Officially yet.
MPSC Talathi Bharti Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| MPSC Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
