Maharashtra Public Service Commission Announces Preliminary Examination Results for 2025 Gazetted Posts
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially declared the results of the Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Examination 2025. This crucial examination, conducted under Advertisement No. 012/2025, saw its results published on the Commission's official website, mpsc.gov.in, on March 4, 2026. Candidates who participated in this preliminary stage can now verify their qualifying status and access the result PDFs specifically for Civil Engineering Services and Forest Services positions.
Examination Overview and Selection Process
This preliminary examination represents the initial phase in the comprehensive recruitment process for gazetted posts within the Maharashtra Civil Services framework. With the results now public, candidates who have achieved the required cutoff marks have been successfully shortlisted to advance to the Main Examination. This subsequent stage is vital, as it significantly influences the final selection outcomes.
The complete selection pathway consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personal Interview
- Final Merit List Compilation
Detailed Result Analysis and Candidate Statistics
According to the official notification released by MPSC, the preliminary result documents contain the names and roll numbers of all qualified candidates. Separate lists have been meticulously prepared for Civil Engineering Services and Forest Services to ensure clarity and ease of access.
The qualification statistics reveal:
- Civil Engineering Services: Approximately 4,547 candidates have qualified for the main examination.
- Forest Services: Around 2,378 candidates have been shortlisted to proceed to the next stage.
To facilitate candidate navigation, the result PDFs are organized both region-wise and district-wise, allowing individuals to quickly locate their roll numbers within the extensive lists.
Civil Engineering Services Cutoff Marks Breakdown
The Commission has transparently published category-wise cutoff marks for Civil Engineering Services, indicating the minimum scores necessary for qualification.
Key cutoff highlights include:
- Open General Category: 63.50 marks
- Open Female Category: 55.50 marks
- EWS General Category: 20.50 marks
- Divyang Type-A Category: 16.16 marks
These cutoff scores vary considerably across different reserved categories and sub-categories, reflecting the Commission's adherence to equitable reservation policies while maintaining rigorous selection standards.
Forest Services Cutoff Marks Analysis
Similarly, MPSC has released detailed cutoff marks for the Maharashtra Forest Services preliminary examination conducted under the same recruitment advertisement. The cutoff marks demonstrate notable variations compared to Civil Engineering Services, primarily due to differing candidate numbers and vacancy availability.
Notable Forest Services cutoff figures:
- Open General Category: 112.50 marks
- Open Female Category: 106.00 marks
- EWS General Category: 109.50 marks
- ST General Category: 101.00 marks
The relatively higher cutoff marks for Forest Services underscore the intense competition and specialized nature of these positions within Maharashtra's civil services framework.
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
With the preliminary examination results now declared, shortlisted candidates must prepare diligently for the upcoming Main Examination. This stage carries substantial weight in the overall selection process and will play a decisive role in determining final merit list positions. Following the main examination, successful candidates will be invited for personal interviews before the Commission prepares the conclusive merit list.
All candidates are strongly advised to:
- Regularly monitor the official MPSC website for updates regarding the main examination schedule
- Stay informed about application procedures and submission deadlines
- Review all official instructions and guidelines related to the recruitment process
- Begin comprehensive preparation for the main examination without delay
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission continues its commitment to transparent and efficient recruitment processes, ensuring that qualified individuals are selected for these prestigious gazetted positions through a fair and competitive examination system.
