Please give the detailed exam pattern for Maharashtra Public Service Commission.

MPSC Recruitment Exam: Exam Pattern

There are various written exams scheduled for MPSC State Service Mains Exam. The prelim examination will consist of two objective type papers: 
Paper 1 & 2 (Both Compulsory) whereas the main examination will consist of six papers that will be based on descriptive type questions.

MPSC Preliminary Exam Pattern:

Prelim Examination Process comprises of two exams, that is, Paper I & Paper II, that are held in order to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination that is held later.
Paper-I: Duration - 2 hours
Total Marks: 200 Marks
Total No. Of Questions: 200 questions.

Paper-II Duration - 2 hours 
Total Marks: 200 Marks
Total No. Of Questions: 200 questions.

All questions are mandatory with one-third negative marking criteria.
Question asked are MCQ type.
Medium of Exam: The question paper is bilingual, in Marathi and English.

MPSC Mains Exam Pattern: 

Main Examination Process comprises of seven written exams that include essay-based questions.

Paper I is General Studies I: History, Geography, and Agriculture - 2 hours for 150 Marks
Paper-II is General Studies II: Indian Polity and Laws - 2 hours for 150 Marks
Paper III is General Studies III: Human Resource development and human rights - 2 hours for 150 Marks
Paper IV is General Studies IV: Science and Technology, Economy - 2 hours for 150 Marks
Paper V is Compulsory Marathi of 3 hours for 100 Marks
Paper VI is General English of 1 hour for 100 Marks

The seventh exam is the interview. Both the prelim exam and main exam will have 1/3rd negative marking criteria.