MPSC will conduct upcoming preliminary examinations in CBT mode and set 21-day timetable for results

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is changing the way candidates appear for preliminary examinations. Starting from the upcoming recruitment cycle, all preliminary examinations will be conducted through computer-based testing (CBT) mode and the commission has also promised faster results and shorter recruitment time.The decision was announced on Friday by MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, who said the move was part of a wider effort to reduce delays faced by candidates over the years.

Get results faster, shorter recruitment times

Bimanwal said the committee now plans to announce the results of its preliminary review within 21 days. He pointed out that the results of the recently announced national service preliminary examination took only 22 days to be released.“The committee will now aim to publish the results of all preliminary reviews within 21 days,” he said. Ians Report.The board has also set a target of completing the entire recruitment process within the same calendar year in which the examination is held.Bimanwal said recruitment for posts involving interviews will be completed in nine to 11 months, while posts requiring only written tests will be completed in six to seven months.“This will provide candidates with greater certainty and reduce uncertainty in their careers,” he said.

No change in mains power

The Commission clarified that the move to CBT only applies to preliminary examinations. This year, the main examinations for state services and category A, B and C posts will continue to be conducted in the existing format.Bimanwal also said that CBT and standardized processes are already widely used. The board has conducted around 140 examinations through this system, he said, adding that the system has received support from the courts and is adopted by major recruitment agencies.He cited the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) cell and National Testing Agency (NTA), all of which conduct large-scale examinations using CBT and standardization.Bimanwal said the new system is expected to make the examination process more transparent, faster and time-bound while reducing recruitment delays.