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What is the Syllabus for MPSC Rajyaseva Mains Exam?

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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

PaperSubject Medium Standard Nature of Questions Total MarksDuration 
Paper IMarathi and English (Precis, Translation, Essay)Marathi and EnglishXII Standard Descriptive1003 hours
Paper-IIMarathi and English (Comprehension and Grammar)Marathi and EnglishXII StandardMCQs1001 hour
Paper IIIGeneral Studies IMarathi and EnglishDegree MCQs1502 hours
Paper IVGeneral Studies IIMarathi and EnglishDegreeMCQs1502 hours
Paper VGeneral Studies IIIMarathi and EnglishDegreeMCQs1502 hours
Paper VIGeneral Studies IVMarathi and EnglishDegreeMCQs1502 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. 

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