The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) are both government bodies conducting competitive exams for recruitment into civil services. However, they differ in scope, eligibility, and examination patterns.
1. Jurisdiction: UPSC is a central body conducting exams for All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS) and Group A & B posts, while MPSC is a state-level commission for Maharashtra’s administrative services.
2. Exam Pattern: Both have Prelims, Mains, and Interviews, but UPSC’s syllabus is broader, with a national focus, whereas MPSC emphasizes Maharashtra’s history, geography, and governance.
3. Eligibility: While both require a bachelor’s degree, UPSC allows candidates from across India, whereas MPSC is primarily for Maharashtra domicile candidates with Marathi proficiency.
4. Difficulty Level: UPSC is more competitive, with a lower success ratio due to national-level participation, whereas MPSC has fewer applicants but remains challenging.
Both exams lead to prestigious careers in public administration but cater to different governance levels.