MPSC State Civil Services Exam (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) How to crack State Civil Services to become a MPSC Officer ?

Posts Offered Deputy Collector Class I Deputy Registrar (Co-operatives) Deputy Superintendent of Police or Assistant Commissioner of Police Maharashtra Finance & Accounts Service-Class I & II Tehsildar Nayab Tahsildar Block Development Officer, District Inspector (Land Records) Superintendent of Prohibition and Excise Asst. Registrar (Cooperatives) District Transport Officer.

Notifications – Dec/Jan SELECTION PROCESS Notifications – Dec/Jan Prelim Exam – Feb Mains Exam – May Interview – July/Aug Results – Sep/Oct

(as per the year of exam) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA CATEGORY DEGREE AGE as on 1st Aug (as per the year of exam) General (Open) Degree from Recognized Univ. Between 19-33 Years OBC Between 19-38 Years SC/ST/ NT /SBC Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply!!

(as per the year of exam) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA CATEGORY DEGREE AGE as on 1st Aug (as per the year of exam) Physically Handicapped Degree from Recognized Univ. Between 19-45 years Ex-Service Men Between 19–45 years Physical Height : 165 cms for men / 157 cms for women Chest : 84 cms (unexpanded) / +5 cms(expanded) for Supt. Prohibition & DYSP/ACP.

Prelim Exam Pattern PAPER SUBJECT MARKS DURATION PAPER 1 GENERAL STUDIES 200 Marks 2 HOURS PAPER 2 GENERAL APTITUDE

Prelim Exam Pattern General Studies Paper (200 Marks) 2 Hrs. Current events of state, national and international importance.  (राज्य, राष्ट्रीय आणि आंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तरावरील महत्वाच्या चालू घडामोडी)  History of India (with special reference to Maharashtra) and Indian National Movement. (भारतीय इतिहास (महाराष्ट्राच्या संदर्भात) व राष्ट्रीय चळवळ) Maharashtra, India and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of Maharashtra, India and the World. (महाराष्ट्राचा, भारताचा व जगाचा भौतिक, सामाजिक व आर्थिक भूगोल) Maharashtra and India – Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj,Urban Governance, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc. (महाराष्ट्राची व भारताची राज्यव्यवस्था आणि शासन) Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. (आर्थिक व सामाजिक विकास) General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change-that do not require subject specialisation. (पर्यावरणीय परिस्थिती) General Science (सामान्य विज्ञान)

General Aptitude Paper Prelim Exam Pattern General Aptitude Paper (200 Marks) 2 Hrs. Comprehension (आकलन क्षमता) Interpersonal skills including communication skills.(परस्पर संवादासह आंतर्व्याक्ती संवाद कौशल्ये) Logical reasoning and analytical ability. (तार्किक व विश्लेषण क्षमता) Decision – making and problem – solving. (निर्णय निर्धारण व समस्येचे निराकरण) General mental ability (सामान्य बौद्धिक क्षमता) Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation(Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.- Class X level) (पायाभूत अंकगणित & माहितीचे अर्थान्तरण) Marathi and English Language Comprehension skills (Class X/XII level).(मराठी व इंग्रजी भाषिक आकलन कौशल्य)

Prelim Exam Pattern Note 1 : Questions relating to Marathi and English Language Comprehension skill of Class X/XII level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper II) will be tested through passages from Marathi and English language without providing cross translation thereof in the question paper. Note 2 : The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type. Note 3 : It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of State Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he / she does not appear in both the papers of State Services (Prelim) Examination.

MAINS EXAM PATTERN Eligibility Criteria - Those who clear the Prelims Exam are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam Forms for the Mains exam will be sent by MPSC

Mains Exam Pattern English Paper – 100 Marks, (Descriptive Type Paper) Marathi Paper – 100 Marks, (Descriptive Type Paper) General Studies Paper I- 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY) General Studies Paper II – 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND INDIAN POLITICS) (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MAHARASHTRA) AND LAW General Studies Paper III– 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (HRD) AND HUMAN RIGHTS ) General Studies Paper IV- 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(ECONOMY AND PLANNING, ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT) (Total: 800 Marks)

Personal Interview Only those Qualifying the Mains Exam will be summoned for the Interview. The number of candidates to be summoned for Interview will be about twice the number of vacancies to be filled. Interview will be for 30 – 60 minutes approximately Interview panel would include – Retd. Judge, Ex-Vice Chancellor of University, Subject Matter Expert etc.

Interview SKILLS JUDGED IN THE INTERVIEW ROUND Smart & Witty Answers Clarity of expression Grasp of narrative and argument Reasoning ability Appreciation of different points of view Awareness and concern for socio-economic problems, ranges and depth of interests and personal attributes relevant to interaction with people In-depth knowledge of Optional Subjects

INTERVIEW SAMPLE QUESTIONS “Why do you want to become a Civil Servant?” "What are the problems faced by wheat cultivators in your state?" "Is there a law in physics, which is relevant to administration?"  “Don't you think you can serve your country better by remaining a doctor and treating poor patients? Why do you want to be a civil servant?"  Q. How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it? A. Concrete floors are very hard to crack! (UPSC Topper) Q. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it? A. No time at all it is already built. (UPSC 23 Rank Opted for IFS) Q. If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and four apples and three oranges in the other hand, what would you have? A. Very large hands.(Good one) (UPSC 11 Rank Opted for IPS) Q. How can you lift an elephant with one hand? A. It is not a problem, since you will never find an elephant with one hand.(UPSC Rank 14 Opted for IES) Q. How can a man go eight days without sleep? A. No Probs, He sleeps at night. (UPSC IAS Rank 98) Q. If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become? A. It will Wet or Sink as simple as that. (UPSC IAS Rank 2) Q. What looks like half apple? A: The other half. (UPSC - IAS Topper) Q. What can you never eat for breakfast? A: Dinner. Q. What happened when wheel was invented? A: It caused a revolution. Q. Bay of Bengal is in which state? A: Liquid (UPSC 33Rank) Q: what is the opposite of Nag panchmi? A: Nag did not punch me

5 Star Coaching Most of our faculties have cleared their Prelim and Mains & Interview and expert & having good experience for MPSC. Up-to-date study material with test series. Widespread network of the branches which gives you branch and time flexibility. You can take your classes any where in India after enrollment. Information System about via SMS & Email which inform you all latest update about various examination date. 80% Fee back Guarantee on conditional basis.

5 Level Program

Level 1 - Mock Test As a simulation of the actual test, we conduct a Mock test to gauge the level of the student. This helps us understand the strengths, grey areas to be polished to score better.

Mock Test And Review Score and Review of the mock test will be mailed to you with in 24 hrs of the test A copy of time table will be mailed along with the result

Level 2 – Classroom Coaching General Studies We will Master & Explain you in NCERT books. We Will Master you in History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economics, Gen Science, GK , Current affairs. We will master you how to read news paper and what is important for MPSC. We will master you how to prepare from India year book, yogana, Frontline and what is important for MPSC.

General Aptitude Types of questions English Reasoning - Logical Reasoning & Visual Reasoning Math - Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation(D.I.) & Data Sufficiency (D.S.)

General Aptitude Strategies for English Reading Comprehension Jumbled Sentences Fill in the Blanks Mark the Error Correct/Incorrect Sentences Cloze Passage Critical Reasoning Course of Action Cause-Effect Syllogisms

General Aptitude Strategies for Reasoning Directions and Arrangements Series and Analogies Codes Logical Puzzles   Numerical Logic Selection Criteria

General Aptitude STRATEGIES FOR MATH & Data Interpretation Number Systems & Averages Percentages Ratio and Proportion Profit, Loss and Discount Time and Distance Interest and Growth Rates Linear Equations Circles Permutations and Combinations Data Sufficiency Tables and Case lets   Charts and Diagrams

Level 3 - Practice Prelim Tests Series & Review After undergoing rigorous training sessions, you would undergo 10 Tests These tests would be of the same level as Civil Services Prelims Exam. This helps you to get a hands-on experience of your progress Review of your performance would be done by our experienced faculty members. They would identify your grey areas & the areas where you require, extra (personalized) coaching will be given.

Strategies for English Paper The aim of the paper is to test the candidate's ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas clearly and correctly in English/ Indian language concerned. Question Types:- (i) Comprehension of given passages (ii) Precise Writing (iii) Usage and Vocabulary (iv) Short Essay (v) Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa

Strategies for Essay writing How to Plan your essay – spend at least 5-7 minutes in enlisting the points you want to write upon How to plan and write an impressive opening paragraph and concluding paragraph of the essay Maintain a logical flow of ideas within the essay, Re-order those points enlisted How to Include examples to support your stand How to use correct grammar in your sentences and avoid sentence construction errors How to improve on your vocabulary & Overall Writing Skills

Strategies for Optional Subject Comprehensive study material per subject will be provided Lectures on weekly basis in small group of students Concepts are taught in detail by the Faculty / Subject Matter Expert (SME) Revision and periodic tests Discussion of past question papers

Strategies for Improving OVERALL writing skills Daily Tasks of Writing Assignment of 25 pages which will corrected by the mentor Work to improve your grammar, sentence construction, logical flow of ideas etc. Improve on your vocabulary to use to good quality words

Study Material Exhaustive (3000+ pages) Study Material for Prelims & Mains Exam will be provided For Prelims – General Studies & General Aptitude (Eng, Math, Reasoning) For Mains – English, Indian Language, Optional Subjects, General Studies

Level 4 - Test Mains Test Series & review After undergoing rigorous training sessions, you would undergo 10 Tests per subject These tests would be of the same level as Civil Services Mains Exam. This helps you to get a hands-on experience of your progress Review of your performance would be done by our experienced faculty members. They would identify your grey areas & the areas where you require, extra /personalized coaching will be given.

Level5 Grooming for Interview Mock interview sessions Mock interview Panel would include current IRS officer Tips / Tricks to give SMART answers for the latest sample questions Guidance will be given on – How to be dressed for the interview How to maintain the right body language How to be politically correct in your responses

FEES & Batch Timings Fee (As Per list) For Group & 1-0n-1 Batch timing: Week days / Sundays Study material would be provided Updates on new vacancies would be provided Life time Validity for Library Membership