The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced the Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Group-B (Non-Gazetted), Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025. This recruitment drive provides a significant career advancement opportunity exclusively for Clerk-Typist cadre employees within Mantralaya departments. Below is a detailed overview of the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, important dates, and application procedure.
MPSC Assistant Section Officer Overview
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer, Group-B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Examination Name | Assistant Section Officer Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 |
| Number of Posts | 23 |
| Examination Centre | Mumbai (Computer-based) |
| Posting Location | Mantralaya Departments |
MPSC Assistant Section Officer Vacancy Breakdown
| Department | Total Vacancies | Reservation Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mantralaya Department | 23 | 1 post reserved for persons with disabilities (Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and multiple disabilities including deafness and blindness) |
MPSC Assistant Section Officer Eligibility Criteria
- Only Clerk-Typist employees in Mantralaya departments can apply.
- Employees from subordinate offices are not eligible.
- Minimum 5 years of regular service required as of June 26, 2025.
- Service counted from date of regular appointment through MPSC or compassionate grounds.
- Service counted from date of regular promotion to Clerk-Typist.
- Service counted from General Administration Department’s regularization order date.
- Service counted from date in Clerk-Typist seniority list.
- Ad-hoc service is not counted.
- Must have passed post-entry training exam or be exempted.
- Must have a permanency certificate.
- Not eligible if any departmental inquiry is pending as of advertisement date.
Important Dates
| Important | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 4, 2025. |
| Online Application Start | June 6, 2025 (2:00 PM) |
| Online Application End | June 26, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | June 26, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Challan Fee Payment | June 30, 2025 |
| Examination Date | Coming Soon |
| Admit Card Availability | 7 days before the exam. |
Salary and Benefits
- Pay Scale: S-16: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400.
- Additional Benefits: Allowances and perks as per Maharashtra Government norms.
Application Process
To apply, create or update your profile on the MPSC online system. Upload all required documents in PDF format (50 KB–500 KB), such as name proof, education proof, caste certificate (if applicable), EWS or Non-Creamy Layer certificate (2025–26), PwD certificate and UDID (if applicable), name change proof, Marathi language proof, small family declaration, and experience certificate (Annexure-1).
Submit the application within the given time and pay the fee as instructed. Inform your department head about the application. If there are any objections, they must be sent to MPSC before the deadline.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 719 |
| Backward Classes/EWS/Orphan/PwD | 449 |
Conclusion
The MPSC ASO Departmental Exam 2025 offers a great promotion opportunity for eligible Clerk-Typist employees in Mantralaya. With 23 vacancies and clear eligibility rules, interested candidates must apply online with proper documents and fees within the given dates. This exam supports career growth within the Maharashtra Government.
