The Maharashtra government has entrusted direct recruitment for Group A to Group C posts to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and abolished interviews for Group B (non-gazetted) and Group C posts. The decision is part of changes to service entry rules for 553 cadres, with the stated aim of reducing delays and candidate stress.
The State Cabinet approved the proposal from the General Administration Department last month. A government decision to this effect was issued on Tuesday (May 5, 2026). Officials said the new rules will apply to posts advertised after the issuance date and will not affect recruitment processes already underway. Some special recruitments, including those for teachers and police personnel, will continue under existing procedures.
