What is the MPSC syllabus for Prelims and Mains?

The MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) syllabus covers Prelims (objective General Studies and CSAT) and Mains (descriptive papers). Prelims tests History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Current Affairs, and state-specific GK. Mains includes essay, detailed GS papers, and optional subjects. See the full paper-wise breakdown below.

How many papers are in the MPSC exam?

MPSC has two stages with papers: Prelims has 2 papers (GS and CSAT, where CSAT is qualifying) and Mains has multiple descriptive papers including essay, GS papers, and optional subject papers. The exact number varies by exam notification.

What are the most important MPSC syllabus topics?

Based on PYQ frequency analysis, the highest-weight topics vary by paper. For Prelims, History, Polity, and Geography consistently carry the most questions. State-specific GK is a standalone scoring block. Use the topic weightage data on this page to prioritise your preparation.

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MPSC · Detailed Syllabus

MPSC Paper-wise Syllabus

200 Marks2 Hours

15 subtopics across 2 papers

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Paper 1 — General Studies (GS) - 200 marks

10 topics

Current Affairs

2 topics

Trending down

Current Events - National and International
Current Events - Maharashtra Specific

History

2 topics

History - India and Maharashtra
Indian National Movement

Geography

1 topics

Geography - India, Maharashtra and World

Polity and Economy

2 topics

Polity and Governance - India and Maharashtra
Economy and Social Development - India and Maharashtra

Environment and Science

2 topics

Environment, Ecology and Climate Change
General Science

Maharashtra GK

1 topics

Static GK - Maharashtra Specific

Paper 2 — CSAT - 200 marks (Qualifying)

5 topics

Comprehension and Language

1 topics

Comprehension - English and Marathi

Reasoning and Mental Ability

3 topics

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Decision Making and Problem Solving
General Mental Ability

Quantitative Skills

1 topics

Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation

Mains papers

Essay

Society, governance, economy, and development themes
State-focused essay themes for Maharashtra (MPSC - Rajyaseva)
Balanced argumentation, examples, and policy-oriented conclusion

General Studies Paper I

Indian heritage, culture, and modern history
Socio-cultural history and movements relevant to Maharashtra (MPSC - Rajyaseva)
World and Indian geography with map-linked clarity

General Studies Paper II

Constitution, polity, governance, and public administration
Welfare schemes, institutions, and accountability frameworks
State administration and local governance priorities in Maharashtra (MPSC - Rajyaseva)

General Studies Paper III

Economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology
Environment, disaster management, and internal security basics
State economy, resources, and development challenges in Maharashtra (MPSC - Rajyaseva)

General Studies Paper IV (Ethics)

Ethics, integrity, and aptitude in public life
Case studies on governance dilemmas and decision-making
Probity, emotional intelligence, and leadership in administration

Interview focus areas

Current affairs articulation with balanced viewpoints
State-specific governance awareness for Maharashtra (MPSC - Rajyaseva)
Situational judgment, communication, and administrative temperament

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