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Eligibility

Can I apply? Age, degree & fees

Four basic rules apply to every MPSC exam. Then each post has its own age limit.

The basic rules

Indian citizen

You must be a citizen of India.

A degree

Any recognised degree. Some posts need a specific one, such as engineering or agriculture.

Know Marathi

Knowing Marathi is required.

Final-year students

You can write the Prelims, but you must have your degree by the time you apply for the Mains.

Age limits

Minimum and maximum age, in years.

Rajyaseva

  • Minimum19
  • Openup to 38
  • Backward class / EWS / orphanup to 43
  • Sportsperson / ex-servicemanup to 43
  • Divyangup to 45

Group B

  • ASO / STI: minimum18
  • SR: minimum19
  • Openup to 38
  • Backward class / EWS / orphanup to 43
  • Divyangup to 45

PSI (Group B)

  • Minimum19
  • Openup to 31
  • Backward class / EWS / orphanup to 34
  • Sportsperson / ex-servicemanup to 36
  • Divyangnot eligible

Group C

  • Minimum18 or 19 (by post)
  • Openup to 38
  • Backward class / EWS / orphan / sportspersonup to 43
  • Ex-servicemanservice period + 3 years
  • Divyangup to 45 (not for AMVI)

Some Rajyaseva services differ a little. For example, the minimum age is 18 for agriculture, forest (ACF) and veterinary posts, and 21 for Range Forest Officer. The date on which your age is counted is given in each notice.

Exam fees

Rajyaseva

  • Prelims, open₹544
  • Prelims, reserved*₹344
  • Each Mainssame as Prelims

Group B & C

  • Prelims, open₹394
  • Prelims, reserved*₹294
  • Mains, open / reserved*₹544 / ₹344

*Reserved = backward class, EWS and orphan. For Rajyaseva, divyang candidates and sportspersons also pay the lower fee. In Group C, ex-servicemen pay ₹44. If you are in the creamy layer, you pay the open fee and don't get reservation or age relaxation.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Read the notice

    Watch for your exam's advertisement on mpsc.gov.in.

  2. 2

    Make your profile

    Register on mpsconline.gov.in and complete your profile.

  3. 3

    Apply & pay

    Pick your exam centre (it can't be changed later), your posts, and for Rajyaseva your optional. Then pay the fee.

  4. 4

    Mains & posts

    If you clear the Prelims, apply for the Mains. After the result, choose your posts in order of preference.

How many attempts? The official schemes we checked don't set an attempt limit. Always read your exam's notice.

Quick answers

What is the age limit for Rajyaseva?

Minimum 19. Maximum 38 for open category, 43 for backward class, EWS, orphan, sportsperson and ex-serviceman, and 45 for divyang candidates.

Can final-year students apply?

Yes, for the Prelims. You must have your degree by the time you apply for the Mains.

Is Marathi compulsory?

Yes. Knowing Marathi is required, and Marathi is tested in the Mains.

What is the PSI age limit?

19 to 31 for open category, up to 34 for backward class, EWS and orphan, and up to 36 for sportspersons and ex-servicemen. Divyang candidates are not eligible.

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Source: mpsc.gov.in · last checked 12 Nov 2026. If anything differs, the official MPSC notice is correct.