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Maharashtra Public Service Commission Postpones MPSC Preliminary Examination 2025 Amidst Flood Situation

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As the Maharashtra state grapples with a severe flood situation and ongoing heavy rainfall warnings, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission has made the decision to postpone the MPSC preliminary examination 2025 from September 28 to November 9. This move comes after a request from the state government, which had recommended the postponement in a letter dated September 26, 2025, due to concerns about the safety and accessibility of examination centers for candidates. A total of 1,75,516 candidates were expected to appear for the examination, which aims to fill 385 posts across nine cadres in various departments of the Maharashtra government. The postponement has been met with relief from lakhs of aspirants who had demanded the exam be rescheduled due to the adverse weather conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MPSC preliminary examination 2025, originally scheduled for September 28, has been postponed to November 9 due to the flood situation and heavy rainfall warnings in Maharashtra.
  • A total of 1,75,516 candidates were expected to appear for the examination, which aims to fill 385 posts across nine cadres in various departments of the Maharashtra government.
  • The State Meteorological Department has issued warnings of continued heavy rainfall, prompting concerns about the safety and accessibility of examination centers for candidates.
  • The Maharashtra Government had recommended the postponement in a letter dated September 26, 2025, citing concerns about the flood situation affecting several districts in Maharashtra.
  • The decision has been met with relief from lakhs of aspirants who had demanded the exam be rescheduled due to the adverse weather conditions.
  • The Maharashtra Group-B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2025, initially planned for November 9, will now be held on a later date, with the revised schedule to be announced separately via the official website.

Statistics:

  • The examination is expected to fill 385 posts across nine cadres in various departments of the Maharashtra government.
  • A total of 1,75,516 candidates are expected to appear for the examination.
  • The examination aims to provide a chance for lakhs of aspirants who had demanded the exam be rescheduled due to the adverse weather conditions.

Sources:

  • Maharashtra Public Service Commission notification, dated September 26, 2025
  • State Meteorological Department heavy rainfall warnings
  • Letter from Maharashtra Government to MPSC, dated September 26, 2025

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