What the notice says
MPSC Assistant (Legal) Group-B 2026 is Advertisement No. 022/2026 dated 23 October 2026 of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Online applications open on 26 October 2026 at 2:00 PM. Last date is 16 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Apply only on the official portal at mpsconline.gov.in. The detailed advertisement is on mpsc.gov.in.
| Last date | 16 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 14 |
| Pay | Level S-15, Rs 41,800–1,32,300 plus allowances |
| Fee | Around Rs 394 (UR); lower for reserved categories — confirm on form |
| Location | Maharashtra (Law and Judiciary Department) |
| Age limit | 18–38 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Who can apply | Candidates with a Degree in Law |
About the Maharashtra Public Service Commission
MPSC conducts recruitment for Group A and Group B posts in the Maharashtra government. This advertisement is for the Law and Judiciary Department. It is a regular state government post, not a contract or deputation seat.
Nature of the role
Assistant (Legal) is a Group-B (Non-Gazetted) post. Work involves legal assistance in the department. Pay follows the Maharashtra pay matrix Level S-15.
Who should apply — and who should skip
- Apply if you hold a Degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent qualification, and you meet the age band of 18 to 38 years as on 1 January 2027 (after checking official relaxations).
- Preference is given to candidates with a Master’s degree in Law.
- Skip if you do not have a law degree by the last date, or if you are outside the age limit even after relaxations printed in the advertisement.
- Skip if you expect a central government or High Court judicial service post — this is a state departmental legal assistant role.
Dates and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. 022/2026, 23 October 2026 |
| Application opens | 26 October 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last date to apply | 16 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 19 November 2026 |
| Age and qualification cut-off | Age as on 1 January 2027; qualification as on last date |
| Fee | Approximately Rs 394 for unreserved; Rs 294 for BC/EWS/orphan candidates. Confirm exact amount on the official form. |
Available positions
1. Assistant (Legal) — Level S-15 (Rs 41,800 – 1,32,300) 14 Vacancies
Eligibility
- Degree in Law of a statutory University or any other qualification declared by the Government to be equivalent.
- Preference to candidates with a Master’s Degree in Law.
- Age 18 to 38 years as on 1 January 2027, with category-wise relaxations as printed in the advertisement.
Category-wise seats (indicative from secondary sources citing the advertisement; confirm on official PDF): SC-3 (1 woman), ST-1, VJ-A-1, NT-C-1, SEBC-1, EWS-2, OBC-3 (1 woman), Open-2. Total 14, with 2 seats for women.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Essential qualification | Preference |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant (Legal) | Degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent | Master’s in Law |
Selection stages
- Online application on the MPSC portal.
- Screening test if the number of applications requires it.
- Personal interview.
- Medical examination and document verification.
Free official prep links
- Official MPSC website: mpsc.gov.in
- Online application portal: mpsconline.gov.in
Apply steps
- Read the full Advertisement No. 022/2026 on mpsc.gov.in.
- Register or log in on mpsconline.gov.in from 26 October 2026.
- Fill the form, upload documents, and pay the fee before 16 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save the acknowledgement. The official notice is the final authority.
FAQs
What is the last date?
16 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
How many vacancies?
14 posts of Assistant (Legal), Group-B.
What is the pay?
Level S-15 of the Maharashtra pay matrix, Rs 41,800 to Rs 1,32,300 plus allowances.
Is experience required?
The basic requirement is a Degree in Law. Preference is given to Master’s in Law. No minimum practice years are printed as mandatory in the summaries of the advertisement.
More government law jobs are on the AAG Legal jobs board.