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MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Vacancies May Rise To 16,000, One-Time Age Relaxation Recommended
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What Happened?
A high-level committee has recommended increasing MPSC Group C vacancies to over 16,000 and granting a one-year age relaxation for eligible candidates. Applications will reopen for those affected.
Key points
- The committee recommends increasing vacancies to over 16,000.
- Approximately 12 lakh candidates have applied for the Group C examination.
- Current advertisements are for more than 5,000 posts.
- A one-time age relaxation of one year is proposed for candidates.
- The relaxation applies to advertisements issued after January 1, 2026.
- The committee is headed by IAS officer V Radha.
Key insights
- The increase in vacancies may lead to a more competitive recruitment process.
- The age relaxation could attract a larger pool of applicants.
- Reopening applications may help candidates who missed the initial deadline.
Why it matters
The changes could provide more opportunities for candidates seeking government jobs in Maharashtra.
Entities
Maharashtra Public Service Commission· OrganizationV Radha· Person
Source
Times Now
