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Government jobS-8: 25,500–81,100Group CNon‑gazetted

Tax Assistant (Maharashtra GST)

कर सहायक (महाराष्ट्र)

Group C post via MPSC in the Maharashtra GST Department — data, records and return-processing support for tax officers.

Goods and Services Tax Department, Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra · state government

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

Pay scale

S-8: 25,500–81,100

Starting basic ₹25,500. HRA and other state allowances are added on top as per Maharashtra rules.

What you will actually do

  • Entering and checking taxpayer data on the GST system
  • Preparing notices, statements and reports for officers
  • Maintaining case files and registers
  • Handling correspondence with dealers
  • Supporting audit and recovery work with records

A typical day

You work at a computer in a GST office, attached to one or more State Tax Officers. They give you lists to verify, notices to generate and files to keep in order. Dealers and their consultants call or visit about pending matters. Apart from the March rush, the hours are regular and the work is steady office work.

Stress2/5
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. Tax Assistant (Maharashtra GST) (joining)

    S-8: 25,500–81,100

  2. State Tax Inspector

    8–12 years by promotion, or sooner through the MPSC exam · via dpc

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

  • Better scale than Clerk-Typist for similar hours
  • City postings
  • Promotion channel to State Tax Inspector

The hard parts

  • Mumbai-heavy postings on a Group C salary
  • Supporting role with little authority
  • Year-end workload

Postings

GST offices in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur and other commercial centres of the state.

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 Tax Assistant (Maharashtra GST)?+

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 Tax Assistant (Maharashtra GST)?+

MPSC Combined Group C (Maharashtra Public Service Commission).

Is this the same as the SSC CGL Tax Assistant?+

No. This is a Maharashtra government post in the state GST department. The SSC CGL post is in the central income tax and GST departments.

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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.