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.

Under the revised framework, all posts from Group A to Group C now fall under the operational purview of the MPSC. The direct recruitment process, earlier handled by individual departments, has been transferred to the Commission. The government has also amended service entry rules for 553 cadres. These amendments cover educational qualifications, work experience, priority criteria, skills, and other related matters.

The government said the changes are guided by the ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ objective of the ‘Maharashtra 2047’ Vision Document. Earlier, different departments conducted separate examinations for similar posts. This led to delays and inconsistencies. Candidates faced mental, academic, and financial stress due to multiple examinations. The unified examination system is expected to reduce this stress.

Interviews for Group B (non-gazetted) and Group C posts have been abolished. The selection process for these posts will be based only on a written examination. The government stated this step would curb transactions that took place during interviews and reduce the scope for bias.

Instead of direct interviews, certain gazetted and non-gazetted posts will be filled through promotion or deputation. This, according to the government, will provide advancement opportunities for departmental employees. Posts that have become obsolete due to changes in technology and administrative requirements will be declared as dead cadres. However, the rights of employees already holding those posts will remain unchanged.