MPSC to handle recruitment for 103 cadres; interview process for Group B and C posts abolished

In a major administrative reform, the Maharashtra government has transferred recruitment responsibilities for a wide range of government posts to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), marking a significant step towards centralising and streamlining the state’s hiring process.

Nagpur | 07 May 2026: According to the government resolution issued on Tuesday, all direct recruitment for Group A, Group B (non-gazetted), and Group C posts will now be conducted through MPSC. With the inclusion of 46 additional cadres into the existing 57, the commission will now oversee recruitment for a total of 103 service cadres. The reform also includes the abolition of interviews for Group B and Group C posts, aiming to reduce delays and improve fairness in selection.

The decision, initiated under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has been welcomed by student groups who have long argued that fragmented recruitment systems created confusion due to multiple examinations, varying syllabi, separate fees, and prolonged delays in appointments. Candidates have also raised concerns about the lack of transparency in recruitment conducted through private agencies, which they say eroded trust in the system.

The government has also undertaken a broader overhaul of service entry rules. As part of the reform, service recruitment rules across 553 cadres have been revised to standardise educational qualifications, experience requirements, skill criteria, and other eligibility conditions. Departments have been instructed to reissue updated service rules within 15 days of the government resolution.

Officials noted that earlier recruitment processes involved multiple independent examinations for similar posts across different departments, leading to procedural complexity and extended timelines from application to appointment. The new system aims to address these inefficiencies by grouping similar cadres under unified competitive examinations conducted by MPSC.

The restructuring also includes rationalisation of cadre classifications. While earlier recruitment cycles operated separately for similar posts, the revised framework introduces 18 new services under Group A and Group B categories, enabling combined examinations for comparable roles. The reform is expected to significantly reduce duplication in recruitment processes, improve standardisation, and restore candidate confidence in public service examinations in Maharashtra.

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