Mains
Exam Pattern
The MPSC State Service (Mains) Exam consists of 6 papers. Of these, 2 are language papers and 4 are General Studies papers. Except for Paper 1 of Language that is a descriptive type paper, all other papers have objective type questions. Also, in objective type papers, one-third of marks assigned to the question will be deducted for wrong answers.
Papers | Description | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Language | Paper I- Marathi & English (Descriptive) | 100 | 3 Hours |
Paper II- Marathi & English (Objective) | 100 | 1 Hours | |
General Studies (Objective Type) | General Studies I | 150 | 2 Hours |
General Studies II | 150 | 2 Hours | |
General Studies III | 150 | 2 Hours | |
General Studies IV | 150 | 2 Hours |
The marks scored in Mains stage along with the marks scored in Interview will be taken into consideration for the final merit list.
Syllabus
Language Paper I (Descriptive)
Section 1: Marathi (50 marks)
- Essay Writing
- Translation (English to Marathi)
- Precis Writing
Section 2: English (50 marks)
- Essay Writing
- Translation (Marathi to English)
- Precis Writing
Language Paper II (Objective)
Section 1: Marathi (50 marks)
- Grammar
- Comprehension
Section 2: English (50 marks
- Grammar
- Comprehension
General Studies I
- story of Modern India with special reference to Maharashtra
- Indian National Movement
- India after Independence
- Social Reformers of Maharashtra
- Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra
- Physical, Economic & Population Geography of Maharashtra, India & the World
- Agriculture
General Studies II
- Constitution of India & India Political System
- System of Government
- Educational System
- Electoral Process, Parties & Pressure Groups
- Administrative Law
- Central and State Government Privileges
- Some Pertinent Laws
- Social Welfare and Social Legislation
- Public Services
General Studies III
- Human Resource Development
- Education & Health
- Rural Development
- Human Rights
- Development of various sections of society
- International and Regional Organizations
- Consumer Protection
- Values and Ethics
General Studies IV
- Indian Economy & Economy of Maharashtra
- Economic reforms
- Poverty & Unemployment
- International Trade
- Growth, Development and International Economics
- Indian Agriculture, Rural Development and Cooperation
- Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
- Science and Technology Developments
- Disaster Management