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MPSC Deputy Director / Senior Research Officer Group-A Syllabus 2026 Released | Download Planning Department Exam Syllabus PDF

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the official syllabus and examination scheme for the post of Deputy Director / Senior Research Officer, Group-A (Gazetted) in the Planning Department. Candidates preparing for the recruitment examination can now download the official syllabus PDF to understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and detailed subject-wise topics. The syllabus notification was released on 03 July 2026.

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About the Syllabus

The syllabus has been issued by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for the Deputy Director / Senior Research Officer, Group-A (Gazetted) post under the Planning Department. It includes the examination pattern, marking scheme, negative marking rules, and detailed syllabus covering planning, economics, research methodology, governance, statistics, and project management.

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Syllabus Details

• Organization: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
• Department: Planning Department
• Post Name: Deputy Director / Senior Research Officer
• Group: Group-A (Gazetted)
• Document Type: Official Syllabus
• Syllabus Status: Released
• Release Date: 03 July 2026

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Important Dates

• Official Syllabus Released: 03 July 2026
• Examination Date: To be notified separately

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Examination Pattern

• Written Examination: 200 Marks
• Interview: 50 Marks
• Question Paper Language: English
• Questions: 100
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Standard: Degree Level

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Negative Marking

• 25% (1/4th) marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• If more than one answer is marked for a question, it will be treated as an incorrect answer.
• Unanswered questions will not attract negative marking.
• Final merit will be prepared based on the combined marks of the written examination and interview.

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Detailed Syllabus

• Planning
  • Definitions, needs and goals
  • Planning process and objective setting
  • Situation analysis and forecasting
  • Staffing, directing and controlling
  • Performance evaluation
  • Output and outcome monitoring framework
• Economic Analysis
  • Development indicators
  • Poverty indices including MPI
  • Environmental accounting
  • Economic and fiscal policy
  • Public health welfare
  • Energy policy
  • Environmental policy
  • Social and civil rights
  • Global security and technology
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Basic Statistical Analysis
  • Data collection and compilation
  • Primary and secondary data analysis
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Inferential statistics
  • Computer applications in statistics
  • Regression and correlation
• Advanced Statistical Analysis
  • Multivariate analysis
  • Cluster analysis
  • Factor analysis
  • Multidimensional scaling
  • Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
• Research Methodology
  • Research objectives
  • Literature review
  • Hypothesis formulation
  • Research design
  • Sampling design
  • Survey methods
  • Action research
  • Policy implementation and evaluation
• Economics
  • Macroeconomic analysis
  • Census
  • Types of surveys
• Project & Quality Management
  • Project conceptualization
  • Project finance
  • Project implementation
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Quality measurement and improvement
• Governance
  • Government organizational structure
  • National, State and District administration
  • Development administration
  • Roles and responsibilities in government functions

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Preparation Tips

• Study the complete official syllabus before starting preparation.
• Focus on Planning, Economics and Statistics as major sections.
• Practice objective-type MCQs regularly.
• Revise research methodology and governance concepts.
• Improve time management through mock tests.

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• Official Syllabus PDF: Download

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Disclaimer: This syllabus information has been prepared for the convenience of candidates based on the official syllabus released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for the post of Deputy Director / Senior Research Officer, Group-A (Gazetted), Planning Department. Candidates are advised to download and refer to the official syllabus PDF for complete details before preparing for the examination. In case of any discrepancy, the official syllabus issued by MPSC shall prevail.