(Maharashtra Public Service Commission) State Civil Services Exam 1 MPSC How to crack State Civil Services to become a MPSC Officer ?

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(Maharashtra Public Service Commission)

State Civil Services Exam

MPSC

How to crack State Civil Services to become a MPSC Officer ?

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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.

Posts Offered

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Notifications – Dec/Jan

Prelim Exam – Feb

Mains Exam – May

Interview – July/Aug

Results – Sep/Oct

SELECTION PROCESS

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply!!

CATEGORY DEGREE AGEas on 1st Aug

(as per the year of exam)

General (Open)

Degree from Recognized Univ.

Between 19-33 Years

OBC Degree from Recognized Univ.

Between 19-38 Years

SC/ST/NT /SBC

Degree from Recognized Univ.

Between 19-38 Years

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Physical

Height : 165 cms for men / 157 cms for women

Chest : 84 cms (unexpanded) / +5 cms(expanded) for Supt. Prohibition & DYSP/ACP.

CATEGORY DEGREE AGEas on 1st Aug

(as per the year of exam)

Physically Handicapped

Degree from Recognized Univ.

Between 19-45 years

Ex-Service Men

Degree from Recognized Univ.

Between 19–45 years

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Prelim Exam Pattern

PAPER SUBJECT MARKS DURATION

PAPER 1 GENERAL STUDIES

200 Marks 2 HOURS

PAPER 2 GENERAL APTITUDE

200 Marks 2 HOURS

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General Studies Paper (200 Marks) 2 Hrs.

Current events of state, national and international importance.  (रा�ज्य, रा�ष्ट्री�य आणि आ�तरारा�ष्ट्री�य स्तरा�वरा�ल महत्व�च्य� चा�ल� घडा�म�डा�)

 History of India (with special reference to Maharashtra) and Indian National Movement. (भा�रात�य इतितह�स (मह�रा�ष्ट्री�च्य� स�दभा��त) व रा�ष्ट्री�य चाळवळ)

Maharashtra, India and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography ofMaharashtra, India and the World. (मह�रा�ष्ट्री�चा�, भा�रात�चा� व जगा�चा� भा"तितक, स�म�जिजक व आर्थि&'क भा�गा�ल)

Maharashtra and India – Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj,Urban Governance, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc. (मह�रा�ष्ट्री�चा� व भा�रात�चा� रा�ज्यव्यवस्था� आणि शा�सन)

Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion,Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. (आर्थि&'क व स�म�जिजक तिवक�स)

General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change-that do not require subject specialisation. (पय��वरा�य परिरास्थिस्थात�)

General Science (स�म�न्य तिवज्ञा�न)

Prelim Exam Pattern

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General Aptitude Paper (200 Marks) 2 Hrs.

1. Comprehension (आकलन क्षमत�)2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills.(परास्परा स�व�द�सह

आ�तव्य��क्ती5 स�व�द क"शाल्य7)3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability. (त�र्किक'क व तिवश्ले7ष क्षमत�)4. Decision – making and problem – solving. (तिन�य तिनर्धा��रा व समस्य7चा7

तिनरा�करा)5. General mental ability (स�म�न्य बौ"णि=क क्षमत�)6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of

magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation(Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.- Class X level) (प�य�भा�त अं�कगाणित & म�तिहत�चा7 अं&��न्तरा)

7. Marathi and English Language Comprehension skills (Class X/XII level).(मरा�ठी@ व इ�ग्रज� भा�तिषक आकलन क"शाल्य)

Prelim Exam Pattern

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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.

Prelim Exam Pattern

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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

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1) English Paper – 100 Marks, (Descriptive Type Paper)

2) Marathi Paper – 100 Marks, (Descriptive Type Paper)

3) General Studies Paper I- 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY)

4) General Studies Paper II – 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND INDIAN POLITICS) (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MAHARASHTRA) AND LAW

5) General Studies Paper III– 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (HRD) AND HUMAN RIGHTS )

6) General Studies Paper IV- 150 Marks, (Objective Type Paper) - 2 hrs #(ECONOMY AND PLANNING, ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT)

(Total: 800 Marks)

Mains Exam Pattern

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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.

Personal Interview

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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

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“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?" 

INTERVIEW SAMPLE QUESTIONS

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1. Most of our faculties have cleared their Prelim and Mains & Interview and expert & having good experience for MPSC.

2. Up-to-date study material with test series.3. Widespread network of the branches which gives

you branch and time flexibility. You can take your classes any where in India after enrollment.

4. Information System about via SMS & Email which inform you all latest update about various examination date.

5. 80% Fee back Guarantee on conditional basis.

5 Star Coaching

5 Level Program

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.

Level 1 - Mock Test

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

Mock Test And Review

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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.

Level 2 – Classroom Coaching General Studies

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Types of questions

English Reasoning - Logical Reasoning & Visual Reasoning Math - Quantitative Ability, Data

Interpretation(D.I.) & Data Sufficiency (D.S.)

General Aptitude

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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 English

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Directions and Arrangements Series and Analogies Codes Logical Puzzles   Numerical Logic Selection Criteria

General Aptitude Strategies for Reasoning

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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

General Aptitude STRATEGIES FOR MATH & Data Interpretation

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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.

Level 3 - Practice Prelim Tests Series & Review

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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 English Paper

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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 Essay writing

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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 Optional Subject

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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

Strategies for Improving OVERALL writing skills

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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

Study Material

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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.

Level 4 - TestMains Test Series & review

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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

Level5Grooming for Interview

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

FEES & Batch Timings