MPSC Exam Pattern 2024 for Prelims and Mains Exam

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The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has released the MPSC Exam Pattern 2024 on the official website. The MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims Exam is scheduled for 21 July 2024 (Sunday). The MPSC Exam Pattern gives an idea of the exam structure, maximum marks, duration, and the marking scheme. In this article, we have discussed the exam pattern for prelims and main exams. Read this article to learn more information about the MPSC 2024 Exam pattern.

MPSC Exam Pattern 2024

The MPSC exam has three parts: Preliminary, Main, and Interview. This process helps select the best candidates for various government jobs in Maharashtra. To prepare for the MPSC 2024 exam, candidates should familiarize themselves with the MPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024.

It is important to note that the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam Pattern for the Prelims and Mains exams are different. Below we have provided a glimpse of the MPSC 2024 Exam Pattern in the table.

MPSC Exam Pattern 2024- Highlights
Name of Conducting Body	Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Exam Name	MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2024
MPSC Exam Date 2024	21st July 2024 (Sunday)
Category	Exam Pattern
Type of Questions	Prelims- Objective, Mains- Descriptive & MCQs
Medium of Language	Marathi & English
Job Location	Maharashtra
Official website	https://www.mpsc.gov.in/

MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

MPSC Exam Pattern for Prelims consists of two papers which is a mode of exam that is objective and Both papers are compulsory. Look at the following table for the details of the prelim exam.

Incorrect answers incur a penalty of 1/4 of the marks allocated to that question.
Selecting two answers for a question results in a negative marking of 25% of the total marks assigned to that question.
Decision-making questions (Paper II, questions 74-80) do not have negative markings for incorrect answers.
Both Paper I and Paper II contribute to the merit ranking for qualifying for the MPSC mains.

MPSC Exam Pattern 2024- For Prelims
Paper No.	No. of Questions	Medium	Duration	Nature of Paper	Total Marks
Paper I	100	English & Marathi	2 hours	Objective	200
Paper II	80	English & Marathi	2 hours	Objective	200

Note: The MPSC Paper II qualifying criteria are the same as the UPSC CSAT paper in the UPSC CSE prelims which is a qualifying paper with 33% qualifying marks.

MPSC Prelims Exam marks are not added to the final merit list.
Prelims marks are not included in the final merit list.
Questions are provided in English and Marathi, except those specifically testing the candidate’s English proficiency.

MPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2024

The Maharashtra PSC has announced a new exam pattern for MPSC Rajyaseva Mains Exam 2024. The commission has brought significant changes to the exam pattern which are discussed below:

MPSC Exam Pattern 2024- For Mains [Revised]
Subject	Marks & Time Duration	Medium
(Qualifying with 25% marks)
Paper 1 – Marathi	300 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi
Paper 2 – English	300 Marks; 3 Hours	English
Papers to be counted for Merit (Mandatory)
Paper 3 – Essay	250 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi/ English
Paper 4 – General Studies -1	250 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi/ English
Paper 5 – General Studies -2	250 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi/ English
Paper 6 – General Studies -3	250 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi/ English
Paper 7 – General Studies -4	250 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi/ English
Paper 8 – Optional Subject Paper No.- 1	250 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi/ English
Paper 9 – Optional Subject Paper No.- 2	250 Marks; 3 Hours	Marathi/ English

Preparation Tips for MPSC Exam 2024

How to prepare for the MPSC Exam 2024? Candidates must follow the tips for the preparation for their MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2024. Follow the Preparation tips provided below:

Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and exam structure for both Prelims and Mains.
Use Quality Study Material: Choose recommended books, online resources, and previous year papers for comprehensive preparation.
Regular Revision: Revise after a certain time to strengthen learning and stay prepared.
Create a Study Plan: Develop a structured study schedule covering all subjects and stick to it.
Practice with Mock Tests: Take mock tests regularly to get accustomed to the exam pattern and improve time management.
Focus on Current Affairs: Stay updated with current events, especially those related to Maharashtra and India.
Work on Weak Areas: Identify and allocate more time to difficult subjects or topics; seek help if needed.