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  • Updated July 25, 2026 05:03 PM
  • by Isaivani Manimaran
  • Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission for candidates preparing for the upcoming Talathi Bharti recruitment exam. The Talathi exam 2026 is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and covers four key subjects - Marathi, English, General Knowledge, and General Intelligence/Mathematics. Candidates must go through the detailed Maharashtra Talathi syllabus and exam pattern to understand the topic-wise weightage, total marks, and exam duration before starting their preparation. This article covers the complete Talathi syllabus 2026 PDF details, subject-wise topics, marking scheme, and preparation tips to help candidates crack the exam with a strong strategy.

Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026 - Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyMaharashtra Public Service Commission
Post NameTalathi
Exam ModeOnline (CBT)
Selection ProcessWritten Examination + Document Verification
Subjects CoveredMarathi, English, General Knowledge, General Intelligence/Mathematics
Total Questions100 (as per previous Talathi exam pattern)
Total Marks200 (as per previous Talathi exam pattern)
Duration120 minutes (as per previous Talathi exam pattern)
Negative MarkingNo negative marking (as per previous Talathi exam pattern)
Official Websitemahabhumi.gov.in

Maharashtra Talathi Exam Pattern 2026

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Marathi2550120 minutes
English2550
General Knowledge2550
General Intelligence / Mathematics2550
Total100200
  • Talathi CBT Exam Pattern
  • The question paper consists of objective-type (MCQ) questions.
  • Each correct answer carries 2 marks.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • Qualifying marks/minimum percentage category-wise are not specified in the official notification.

Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026

  • Below is the subject-wise Talathi syllabus based on the official syllabus PDF, translated into English for easy reference.
  • 1. Marathi Language
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Tense and types of tense
  • Types of words, Noun
  • Pronoun
  • Verb
  • Adjective
  • Adverb
  • Vibhakti (case/declension)
  • Sandhi and types of Sandhi, idioms (म्हणी)
  • Meaning and use of phrases (वाक्प्रचार)
  • One word substitution for a group of words
  • 2. English Language
  • Vocabulary
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Proverbs
  • Tense & Kinds of Tense
  • Question Tag
  • Use of Proper Form of Verb
  • Spot the Error
  • Verbal Comprehension Passage, etc.
  • Spelling
  • Sentence Structure
  • One Word Substitution
  • Phrases
  • 3. General Knowledge
  • Work of social reformers in Maharashtra
  • Information about India’s neighbouring countries
  • Additional General Knowledge topics are not specified in the official notification. Candidates are advised to also cover current affairs, Maharashtra history and geography, Indian polity, and general science as commonly asked in similar Maharashtra government exams, and confirm against the latest official notification once released.
  • 4. Arithmetic / Mathematics
  • Mathematics - Arithmetic
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Time-Work-Speed related examples
  • Average
  • Currency
  • Units of measurement
  • Clock
  • 5. Reasoning / General Intelligence
  • Number series
  • Letter series
  • Identifying the odd word/number
  • Analogy - Numbers
  • Letters
  • Figures
  • Conclusion from statements
  • Venn diagrams

How to Prepare for Maharashtra Talathi Exam 2026

  • Start with the official syllabus and mark topics you are weak in before making a study timetable.
  • Give extra time to Marathi grammar rules (Vibhakti, Sandhi, phrases) since this section is often scoring for native speakers but tricky in exact rules.
  • Practice arithmetic topics like averages, time-work-speed, and simplification daily to build speed for the reasoning-heavy question style.
  • Solve previous year Talathi question papers and take mock tests to get used to the CBT format and 120-minute time limit.
  • Revise weak areas every week instead of only moving forward with new topics.
  • Keep a separate short-notes file for Maharashtra-specific General Knowledge, such as social reformers and neighbouring countries of India, since these are directly listed in the syllabus.

Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026 - Important Links

  • Maharashtra Talathi Bharti Official Website
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Q1. What is the Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026?

  • The Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus 2026 covers Marathi, English, General Knowledge, Arithmetic/Mathematics, and General Intelligence/Reasoning.

Q2. What is the exam pattern for Maharashtra Talathi 2026?

  • Based on the previous Talathi exam pattern, the exam consists of 100 objective-type questions worth 200 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes, with no negative marking. The official 2026 notification may revise these figures.

Q4. Where can I download the Maharashtra Talathi Syllabus PDF?

  • The syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the official Talathi recruitment portal once released, or from the link provided in the Important Links section above.

Q5. Is the Maharashtra Talathi syllabus the same as MPSC syllabus?

  • This comparison is not confirmed in the official Talathi notification, so candidates should not assume the two syllabi are identical and should refer to each exam’s own official syllabus.
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