MPSC defers computer-based recruitment exam till 2027 after aspirants' protests; Group C prelims to be held in OMR mode
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) deferred computer-based testing for Group C recruitment exams until July 2027 after aspirant protests.
The 2026 Group C preliminary examination will be held in offline OMR mode instead of computer-based mode.
Revised exam dates and extended application deadlines were announced, with fresh instructions for selecting examination centres.
Aspirants raised concerns over unequal access to computer facilities and internet connectivity, particularly from rural areas, and questioned transparency.
The decision provides relief to thousands of candidates and represents a significant policy reversal by MPSC.
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