Take First Step towards Mpsc Pals, MPSC exam results have just been declared and thousands of students efforts have paid off. The dreams of many eyes have come true. Ask those eyes if it was easy to crack such a competitive exam when you have lots of competitors. Of course not, unless you have strong willpower, the right strategy and able guidance. Are you appearing for the first time for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission exam? Here is the right start for you.
Now that you have a brief introduction of the MPSC exam, let’s understand what this exam is all about. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam is a competitive test that provides an opportunity to build your career in different governmental sectors. An eligible individual can appear for the MPSC exam with different subjects. Maharashtra Public Service Commission competitive exam is held by the Maharashtra government. Every year MPSC examinations are held with the purpose to fill the various posts in different government cadres. Few special cadres also hold separate MPSC exams for particular posts
Before starting other preparations first understand the eligibility criteria for appearing for the MPSC examination. These criteria include age, cast, disability and education. Over all there are three cadres known as class I, class II and class III. The foremost condition for every candidate appearing for the MPSC exam should be graduating from a reputable University. However, all these cadres have different criteria for individuals and one need to check thoroughly these conditions before applying for the exam.
A candidate appearing for the MPSC cadre I, II or II must be a graduate or at least in the final year of a three year degree course from a recognized University. The age of the candidate in the general category should below 33 years. However relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to OBC, ST and NT. The minimum age specified for appearing for the exam is 18 years.
a) For the OBC category relaxation is provided for up to 35 years.
b) For the SC/ST/NT category relaxation is provided for up to 38 years.
It is advisable to read the eligibility section while filling out the form to learn about amendments to rules.
How to appear for the MPSC
Ok, now you have learned that you are eligible for appearing for the MPSC examination. Now you probably want to know about further procedures for appearing for the competitive exam.
Though the MPSC exam is held every year there is no specific schedule for it. However MPSC prelims can be expected in May and the MPSC main exam can be expected in October. The advertisements are placed on websites and newspapers whenever the exam is scheduled. A few governmental cadres hold separate exams whenever the posts are vacant.
The best way is to keep your eye on these advertisements by reading employment and local newspapers. These newspapers are the best source in which to have updates with correct news. As the world has turned tech savvy our government department has also become IT savvy. So if you don’t want to rely on newspapers simply log into the official website mpsc.gov.in of the Maharashtra government for MPSC. This website will guide you right from the scheduling of the exam to selecting a syllabus.
Once you come to know about a scheduled exam you can get the form from the Head Post Office of your area. Remember that forms are available at the head post office and not in any post office. Once you get the form along with the brochure, you will receive guidance in detail about filling and submitting forms.
As the Maharashtra government has become net savvy you can now apply for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission online. To apply for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission online what you need to do is create your login id on government's MPSC website and apply for various governmental exams.
However, waiting for the exam schedule doesn’t mean you should sit idle and wait for the advertisement. It does mean you have extra time in your pocket for preparation. So what are you waiting for? Get your MPSC study material and embark the hot iron.
MPSC examination are held in three parts:
a) Prelim exam
b) Main exam
c) Interview
Prelim exam: Preliminary exams are a test that judges your ability for this competitive exam. The Prelim exam is 200 marks and does not add any value to your final exam’s score. It is an objective based test and questions are given in English and Marathi languages. All who clear the prelim exam will get a call letter for the main exam.
Main exam: Main exams are generally held after 3 to 4 months of the prelim exams’ results declaration. It used to be 800 marks but now according to the new syllabus the main exam is 1600 marks. There are a total of six papers each for 200 marks. All the candidates who pass in the main exam are moved to the next round.
Interview: Interview is the final destination that will offer you the sweet fruit of your hard work. The interview roundish allotted 200 marks and based on the candidates’ general knowledge, awareness about social issues, presence of mind and confidence.
Once a candidate clears all these three rounds the merit list is declared and various vacant posts filled with suitable candidates who are then provided training for jobs.
Finding the right study material and exact books for studies used to be difficult earlier but now with the internet it is all just a game of a few clicks. A few renowned book stores will help you to get all the MPSC study material or you can find them online as well. Joining classes may give you guidance for exam patterns and study material but it is always better to study on your own as this guidance is available on the net too. Hence it is not advisable to spend unnecessarily on expensive classes. At the same time solving old papers will help you a lot. These old exam papers are available online and you can download and solve them regularly. Apart from these papers you can get online mock tests for the prelim exam
Note:1) Mere appearing or passing the main exam doesn’t mean you are eligible for a post. Your recruitment for a particular post is subject to clearance of all three exams with specified marks set by MPSC officials.
2) One can appear several times for the MPSC examination unless he crosses the prescribed age in eligibility criteria.
Last but not the least if you have a 100 percent focus, strong will power and hard work you can achieve your dream of meriting in the exam like MPSC examination, National Talent Search Examination, MTS Examination Wadia College, PSI Examination, GMAT preparation & etc.
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