Overview
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the revised interview schedule for candidates who qualified in the State Services Main Examination. The candidate-wise notification contains the updated interview dates and reporting instructions for the final selection stage; the total number of vacancies is not specified in the interview schedule and remains as notified in the original recruitment advertisement.
Candidates shortlisted for the interview should download the revised schedule from the commission’s official website and verify their roll number, date, reporting time and venue.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | State Services posts under the Government of Maharashtra |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the revised interview schedule |
| Application Mode | Online; applications were accepted during the original recruitment process |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | Not specified in the interview notification |
| Last Date | Not specified in the interview notification |
| Exam Date | Main examination already conducted; candidates should refer to the original notice |
| Result Date | Main examination result declared; exact date available on the MPSC portal |
| Revised Interview Dates | 2026; candidate-wise dates are provided in the official schedule PDF |
Candidates must rely on the revised schedule rather than an earlier timetable. Any subsequent change, postponement or venue-related instruction will be published through the official MPSC portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates were generally required to hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution to apply for the State Services Examination.
- Applicants must have satisfied the post-specific educational conditions mentioned in the original recruitment advertisement.
- Certain technical or specialised posts may require an additional prescribed qualification.
- Only candidates declared qualified in the State Services Main Examination are eligible to attend the interview.
Age Limit
- The applicable minimum and maximum age limits are those prescribed in the original State Services notification.
- Age is calculated with reference to the cut-off date stated in the recruitment advertisement.
- Relaxation for reserved categories, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups is applicable under Maharashtra government rules.
- Candidates may be required to produce valid documents supporting any age relaxation claimed in the application.
Fees
- No separate interview fee is generally required from candidates already shortlisted for this stage.
- Examination fees, category-wise concessions and payment conditions were governed by the original application notice.
- Candidates should check their profile and official notices if MPSC issues any specific payment-related direction.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: The screening stage used to shortlist eligible candidates for the State Services Main Examination.
- Main Examination: Candidates qualifying the preliminary stage appear for the written main examination. Performance in the main examination determines eligibility for the interview, subject to applicable rules.
- Interview and Final Selection: Shortlisted candidates attend the personality test or interview. Final merit is prepared using marks from the prescribed stages, followed by document verification and other eligibility checks.
How to Apply
No fresh application is normally required for candidates whose roll numbers appear in the revised interview schedule. Shortlisted applicants should complete the following steps:
- Visit the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in.
- Open the section for Latest Updates, Announcements or examination-related notifications.
- Locate the link titled State Services Main Examination Interview Schedule 2026 or the relevant revised interview programme.
- Download the PDF and search for the candidate’s roll number or name using the search function.
- Note the revised interview date, reporting time, venue and any session-specific directions.
- Sign in to the candidate portal, if instructed, and download the interview call letter or admission certificate.
- Print the call letter and keep a copy of the schedule for reference.
- Arrange original educational certificates, photo identification, category certificates, domicile documents and other records listed by MPSC.
- Reach the interview venue before the reporting time. Candidates should not depend on email or SMS alone for schedule updates.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the MPSC State Services interview schedule for 2026 been released?
Yes. MPSC has issued the revised candidate-wise interview schedule for eligible State Services Main Examination candidates.
2. Is a new application required for the interview?
No fresh application is ordinarily required. Only candidates shortlisted through the main examination result may attend, subject to the official instructions.
3. What documents should candidates carry?
Candidates should carry the interview call letter, government-issued photo ID, original educational certificates, category or reservation documents where applicable, photographs and any additional records specified by MPSC.
