MPSC Combined Group B: STI (State Tax Inspector) Syllabus & Taxation Pattern

MPSC Combined Group B: STI (State Tax Inspector) Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The State Tax Inspector (STI) position under the MPSC Combined Group B cadre is highly sought after. Unlike the PSI post, it has no physical measurement criteria and selection is based purely on written marks.

1. Preliminary Exam Pattern

STI sharing a joint prelims exam with PSI and ASO (100 marks, 1 hour). The questions test general studies, current events, and logical reasoning.

2. Mains Written Examination

STI candidates should pay special attention to taxation law, GST structure, and Maharashtra Sales Tax Act for the Mains examination.

3. Detailed Syllabus Outline for Economics & Taxation

Paper II of the STI Mains exam focuses heavily on trade, tax administration, and the financial structure of the state and center. Core topics include:

• GST Framework: Evolution of Goods and Services Tax, CGST, SGST, IGST laws, and tax slabs.
• Public Finance: Government revenues, expenditures, public debt, Union and State budgets.
• Indian Economy: National Income, Five Year Plans, monetary policy, banking, inflation, and fiscal administration.