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Clerk-Typist recruitment 2026
The largest cadre in Group C: 3,966 posts
Clerk-Typist is the cadre with the most posts in Group C 2026: 3,966 across various departments in the corrigendum's table (various appointing authorities). Along with the prelims, the typing qualification needs attention from the start.
Source: MPSC advertisement 017/2026 and the corrigendum of 6 November 2026. Apply only at mpsconline.gov.in. All 27 cadres, eligibility and syllabus →
What does a Clerk-Typist do?
A clerical post in state government offices such as Mantralaya departments, Collector offices, police offices and directorates: correspondence, registers, typing and office work. Annexure 1 lists how many posts each office has. (A general description of the post; the official duties are set out in government rules.)
Eligibility and application
A degree from a recognised university, or a qualification the Government of Maharashtra recognises as equivalent to a degree (Annexure 3).
As in paragraph 3.3.5 of the original advertisement of 25 June 2026 (Annexure 3). The exact speed, the certificate and the skill test are set out in that paragraph.
The upper age limit is reckoned on 1 October 2026 (Annexure 4). By the government resolution of 5 November 2026 the upper limit is relaxed by one year. Minimum and maximum ages and category-wise relaxations are as in the original advertisement.
The corrigendum's summary table gives 3,966 posts for this cadre, and the total of 16,717 counts that figure. The main heading for this cadre in Annexure 1, however, prints "total posts 1864", which does not agree with the office-wise tables beneath it. The Commission's official publication has the final word.
Selection stages
- Combined prelims: Sunday, 24 January 2027. As in the original advertisement, 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, and a quarter mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Mains: for candidates who qualify on the prelims result; the Commission will announce the date separately.
- The typing qualification and the skill test follow the original advertisement; then document verification and appointment.
What is different about preparing for Clerk-Typist?
- As the cadre with the most posts it is likely to draw a large number of applications; check where you stand every week from your live test rank.
- The typing qualification is required, so keep practising from now; the Typing Test in the app measures speed and accuracy.
- Time decides the prelims: 100 questions in 60 minutes. Practise both speed and accuracy.
Post, department and vacancies
| Post (cadre) | Department | Posts | Education (in brief) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Clerk-Typistलिपिक-टंकलेखक | Various departments (various appointing authorities) | 3,966 | A degree or equivalent; typing qualification as in paragraph 3.3.5 of the original advertisement |
Various departments (various appointing authorities)
A degree or equivalent; typing qualification as in paragraph 3.3.5 of the original advertisement
Post counts from the summary table of the corrigendum and qualifications from Annexure 3. Category-wise reservation is in Annexure 1 and equivalent qualifications are in the original advertisement. Latest updates and corrigenda →
The post counts, eligibility and dates on this page were checked on 11 November 2026 against the Commission's corrigendum of 6 November 2026. The Commission's official information has the final word.
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Frequently asked questions
Under the corrigendum, the typing qualification is as in paragraph 3.3.5 of the original advertisement of 25 June 2026. Check the exact speed and certificate there. The prelims is the same for every cadre.
The corrigendum's summary table gives 3,966, and the total of 16,717 is built on it. The main heading in Annexure 1 prints "total posts 1864", but the office-wise tables beneath it add up to far more than that. If in doubt, see the Commission's official publication.
Offices of various departments: Mantralaya administrative departments, Collector offices, police, finance, law and judiciary, public works, cooperation, food and civil supplies. Office-wise and category-wise posts are in Annexure 1.
16,717 posts, an estimated 15 lakh+ candidates.
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