Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree and have passed the MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims can sit for the Mains exam. In the MPSC Rajyaseva Mains candidates have to prepare for 6 compulsory papers. There is no provision for optional subjects in the mains exam.
Paper I and Paper II deal with language whereas Paper III-VI deals with General Studies. You will get objective-based questions from Paper II-VI whereas from Paper-I you will get descriptive questions. After clearing both the prelims and the mains, candidates will be called for the interview (final stage).
MPSC Rajyaseva Mains Exam Pattern
Paper | Subject | Medium | Standard | Nature of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Paper I | Marathi and English (Precis, Translation, Essay) | Marathi and English | XII Standard | Descriptive | 100 | 3 hours |
Paper-II | Marathi and English (Comprehension and Grammar) | Marathi and English | XII Standard | MCQs | 100 | 1 hour |
Paper III | General Studies I | Marathi and English | Degree | MCQs | 150 | 2 hours |
Paper IV | General Studies II | Marathi and English | Degree | MCQs | 150 | 2 hours |
Paper V | General Studies III | Marathi and English | Degree | MCQs | 150 | 2 hours |
Paper VI | General Studies IV | Marathi and English | Degree | MCQs | 150 | 2 hours |
MPSC Rajyaseva Mains Syllabus
Candidates must cover all the topics under MPSC Rajyaseva syllabus from the six papers to crack the MPSC mains easily.
Paper I – Marathi and English (Descriptive)
Section 1 – Marathi – 50 marks
- Essay writing – You will be given two topics out of which you need to attempt only one (around 400 words)
- Precis writing
- Translation of English paragraph into Marathi
Section 2 – English – 50 marks
- Essay writing
- Precis writing
- Translation of Marathi paragraph into English
Paper II – Marathi, and English (Objective)
Here, you will have 50 marks questions from both Marathi and English sections –
- Grammar – Punctuation, Idioms, Phrases, Synonyms & Antonyms, etc
- Comprehension
Paper III – General Studies I – History and Geography
History part:
- Arrival and Establishment of the British Rule in India
- History of Modern India
- Renaissance Era
- Indian Economy under British Rule
- The emergence of Indian Nationalism and the role of important personalities in its growth
- Popular movements against colonial rule
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar strategy towards the removal of untouchability
- India after Independence
- Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra
Geography part:
- Geomorphology
- Climatology
- Human Geography
- Economic, Environmental, and Population Geography with special reference to Maharashtra
- Geography & Aero-Space Technology
- Remote Sensing
- Aerial Photographs
- GIS and its Applications
Agriculture:
- Agroecology
- Soils
- Water Management
Paper IV – General Studies II – Indian Constitution and Indian Politics & Law
- The Constitution of India
- Indian Federalism
- The Union Legislature
- Judiciary
- Evolution of Indian Agriculture
- State Government and Administration (Focus on Maharashtra)
- Urban and Rural Administration and Government
- Pressure Groups & Political Parties
- Mass Media
- The Electoral Process
Paper V – General Studies III – Humans Rights and Human Resource Development
- Human Resource Development: HRD in India, Education, Vocational Education, Health, Rural Development
- Human Rights: Women, Youth, and Tribal Development, Consumer Protection Act 1986, Labor Welfare, UDHR 1948
Paper VI – General Studies IV –Science & Technology Development, Economics of Agriculture and Development, Economy and Planning
- Macroeconomics: Fundamentals Concepts, Growth & Development, Public Finance, Money, International Trade and Capital
- Indian Economy: Overview of Indian Economy, Rural Development and Indian Agriculture, Co-operation, Financial & Monetary Sector, Industry & Service Sector, Infrastructure Development, International Trade and Capital, Economy of Maharashtra, Agriculture
- Science and Technology: Energy Science, Bio-Technology, Space Science, Computer and Information Technology
Summing Up
Prepare a routine to cover all the papers in due time. Revise regularly and opt for mock tests at BYJU’s Exam Prep to check your progress. Moreover, sleep and eat well to enhance your preparation.