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MPSC Exam Notes: Comprehensive Guide Part 1: Exam Profile & Pattern Overview

Full Form: Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Purpose: Recruitment for Group A, B, and C posts (e.g., Dy. Collector, Dy. SP, Tahsildar, BDO). Exam Stages:

Preliminary Exam: Objective (Screening test). Mains Exam: Descriptive (Merit-based). Interview: Personality test.

MPSC Prelims Pattern | Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours | | Paper II | CSAT | 200 | 80 | 2 Hours |

Note: Paper II is qualifying in nature (33% marks required).

MPSC Mains Pattern

Marathi & English (Compulsory): 100 marks each (Descriptive). Essay: 250 marks. General Studies I to IV: 150 marks each (Descriptive).

Part 2: General Studies Paper I Focus: History, Geography, and Art & Culture. A. History of Modern India & Maharashtra

Key Events:

1857 Revolt: Causes, leaders, and consequences. Rise of Indian National Congress (1885). Partition of Bengal (1905) and Swadeshi Movement.

Maharashtra Specific (Crucial):