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Government jobS-6: 19,900–63,200Group CNon‑gazetted

Clerk-Typist (Maharashtra)

लिपिक-टंकलेखक (महाराष्ट्र)

Entry clerical post via MPSC Group C — typing, diary and file work in Mantralaya and state government offices.

Mantralaya and state government offices in Maharashtra · state government

Exam
MPSC Combined Group C
Qualification
Graduate
Age limit
18–38 years
Transfers
Within the state
Work hours
Regular office hours
Probation
2 years

Pay scale

S-6: 19,900–63,200

Starting basic ₹19,900. HRA and other state allowances are added on top as per Maharashtra rules.

What you will actually do

  • Typing notes, letters and statements in Marathi and English
  • Inward and outward registration of papers
  • Maintaining files, registers and records
  • Preparing routine bills and returns
  • Assisting the desk officer with e-Office entries

A typical day

You type and process what the desk hands you, enter incoming papers in the register, send out letters and keep track of where files are. In a district office you may also deal with visitors asking about their applications. The work is light on decisions, the hours are fixed, and many clerk-typists spend their free time preparing for the Group B exam.

Stress1/5
CalmIntense
Public dealing2/5
LittleConstant
Field work1/5
DeskOutdoors

Promotion path

Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.

  1. Clerk-Typist (Maharashtra) (joining)

    S-6: 19,900–63,200

  2. Senior Clerk / Assistant

    5–10 years · via dpc

  3. Assistant Section Officer or Head Clerk

    Further service, or earlier through a limited departmental exam where available · via departmental exam

Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.

How to get in

MPSC Combined Group CUsually once a year

Maharashtra Public Service Commission

  1. 1.Combined preliminary examination
  2. 2.Main examination
  3. 3.Typing skill test where the post requires it

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, plus working knowledge of Marathi. A government typing certificate (Marathi 30 wpm or English 40 wpm) is required. Age 18–38. Reserved categories, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and others get relaxation under Maharashtra government rules (usually up to 43 for backward classes); check the advertisement.

The good

  • Fixed hours and low pressure
  • Leaves time to prepare for higher MPSC exams
  • Large number of vacancies in most cycles

The hard parts

  • Lowest scale among MPSC combined posts
  • Hard to manage on this pay in Mumbai
  • Routine work

Postings

Depends on the office that takes you: Mantralaya in Mumbai, or regional and district offices of state departments.

State government job securityRetirement benefits under the state's pension rules in force when you joinMedical reimbursement under state rulesLeave and travel benefits as per Maharashtra Civil Services rules

Questions people ask

What is the qualification and age limit for Clerk-Typist (Maharashtra)?+

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, plus working knowledge of Marathi. A government typing certificate (Marathi 30 wpm or English 40 wpm) is required. Age: 18–38 years. Relaxation: Reserved categories, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and others get relaxation under Maharashtra government rules (usually up to 43 for backward classes); check the advertisement.

Which exam do I need to clear for Clerk-Typist (Maharashtra)?+

MPSC Combined Group C (Maharashtra Public Service Commission).

Is a typing certificate compulsory?+

Yes. You need the prescribed government typing certificate, and a typing skill test is part of selection.

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Books to prepare for MPSC Combined Group C

  • Indian Polity (Marathi edition) Marathi

    M. Laxmikanth

    The Marathi translation of the standard polity book.

    See on Amazon

  • Adhunik Bharatacha Itihas Marathi

    B.L. Grover and N.K. Belhekar (S. Chand)

    Modern Indian history in Marathi, the usual choice for Prelims and Mains.

    See on Amazon

  • Maharashtracha Bhugol Marathi

    A.B. Savadi

    Geography of Maharashtra in the detail MPSC asks, with maps.

    See on Amazon

All 7 books for MPSC Rajyaseva, Group B and Group C

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Sources

This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.