The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the Combine Group B Subordinate Services Examination for the recruitment of Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), State Tax Inspector (STI), and Assistant Section Officer (ASO). Based on recent search trends, thousands of aspirants look for accurate details regarding the PSI STI ASO syllabus and exam pattern. Understanding this syllabus is the first and most crucial step in cracking this highly competitive exam.
MPSC Combine Group B Exam Pattern 2026
The exam is conducted in two main phases:
- Phase 1: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)
- Phase 2: Mains Examination (400 Marks)
- Phase 3: Physical Test & Interview (Only for PSI post)
Preliminary Exam Pattern
The Prelims exam is common for all three posts (PSI, STI, ASO). It consists of a single paper of General Awareness.
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer)
- Medium: Marathi and English
Detailed MPSC Combine Prelims Syllabus (Subject-wise)
The preliminary syllabus covers 7 core subjects. Here is the detailed breakdown:
1. History (इतिहास)
History of Modern India, with a special emphasis on the History of Maharashtra (1885 to 1947). This frequently asked section covers social reform movements in Maharashtra, prominent freedom fighters, and the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.
2. Geography (भूगोल)
Geography of Maharashtra, India, and the World. Focus areas: Physical geography of Maharashtra, climate zones, rivers, mountains, agriculture, industries, and census data (population, migration).
3. Indian Economy (अर्थव्यवस्था)
National income, agriculture, industries, foreign trade, banking, poverty and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy. Government Economy: Budget, accounting, and auditing.
4. Indian Polity (राज्यशास्त्र)
Constitution of India, State Administration (Chief Minister, Governor, State Legislature), Local Self Government (Panchayati Raj – Gram Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporations).
5. General Science (सामान्य विज्ञान)
Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, and Hygiene. This section focuses on everyday science applications.
6. Current Affairs (चालू घडामोडी)
Global, National, and Maharashtra-specific current events from the last 10-12 months. Focus on awards, sports, important appointments, and government schemes.
7. IQ & Arithmetic (बुद्धिमत्ता चाचणी आणि अंकगणित)
Intelligence Test: Questions designed to test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think (Number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense).
Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
MPSC Combine Mains Syllabus 2026
The Mains exam consists of two papers (200 marks each). Paper 1 is common for all posts, while Paper 2 is subject-specific based on whether you are aiming for PSI, STI, or ASO.
Paper 1 (Common) – Language
- Marathi (50 Marks) – Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
- English (30 Marks) – Grammar, sentence structure, idioms.
- General Knowledge (20 Marks) – RTI Act 2005, Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act 2015, and Computer/IT knowledge.
Paper 2 (Specific to PSI/STI/ASO)
General Intelligence, History of Maharashtra, Geography of Maharashtra, Indian Constitution, and specific acts related to the respective post (e.g., IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act for PSI; Tax Laws and Bookkeeping for STI).