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Maharashtra MPSC Panel Recommends Over 16,000 Group-C Vacancies for 2026 Exam
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What Happened?
A committee has proposed increasing vacancies for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission's Group-C exam to over 16,000. It also suggests age relaxation and enhanced exam security.
Key points
- The committee recommends increasing Group-C vacancies to over 16,000.
- A one-time age relaxation of one year is proposed for all recruitment exams.
- The application process for the Group-C exam will be reopened once.
- The committee was formed on September 4, 2026, due to allegations of irregularities.
- Around 12 lakh candidates have applied for the Group-C exam.
- The committee suggests stronger security measures for the examination process.
Key insights
- The increase in vacancies may lead to a more competitive selection process.
- Age relaxation could allow more candidates to participate in the recruitment.
- Enhanced security measures may restore trust in the examination process.
Why it matters
The recommendations could significantly impact the recruitment process for thousands of candidates in Maharashtra.
Entities
Maharashtra Public Service Commission· OrganizationV Radha· Person
Source
India Today
