Maharashtra to Fill 70,000 Govt Jobs in Major Recruitment Overhaul

Maharashtra is implementing a major overhaul of its government recruitment system, aiming to fill over 70,000 vacant posts in phases. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a key meeting to drive these administrative reforms, which prioritize skill-based hiring and transparency. The plan includes filling approximately 50,000 positions through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The state's new human resource management model, previously praised by the Prime Minister, is set to position Maharashtra as a guiding example for other states in governance reform.

Key Points: Maharashtra to Fill 70,000 Govt Posts in Recruitment Reforms

  • 70,000 posts to be filled
  • 50,000 via MPSC
  • Skill-based recruitment
  • Transparency & digital systems
  • Reforms to be fast-tracked
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Maharashtra overhauls recruitment, 70,000 government posts to be filled

Maharashtra announces a new recruitment system to fill over 70,000 government posts, focusing on transparency and skill-based hiring.

"A new recruitment system will soon be implemented across the state. - Devendra Fadnavis"

Maharashtra, February 10

Maharashtra is set to implement a new statewide government recruitment system, with plans to fill over 70,000 posts in phases, including approximately 50,000 through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The decision follows a crucial meeting chaired by Devendra Fadnavis, focusing on driving governance reforms and fast-tracking administrative changes, prioritising human resource management and transparency in the hiring process.

On X, he wrote,"Driving Governance Reforms for a Future-Ready Maharashtra. Chaired a crucial meeting on reforms in the General Administration Department in Mumbai today. A new recruitment system will soon be implemented across the state. Over 70,000 posts will be filled in phases, including around 50,000 through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Recruitment decisions will be based on required skills, service entry rules, eligibility criteria and the nature of work. Directed all key departments to fast-track comprehensive administrative reforms, with priority given to human resource management and transparency in recruitment. A decision regarding amendments to the state's service recruitment rules will be taken shortly in the cabinet meeting."

"The human resource management model presented by the Maharashtra Government at the Chief Ministers' Conference in the presence of Hon. PM Narendra Modi Ji was widely appreciated, and other states were encouraged to adopt this reform model. This positions Maharashtra as a guiding example for other states in governance reforms. Emphasized the development of online and digital verification systems to ensure that the entire process will remain transparent, credible, and fast. A new governance reform model will take shape in Maharashtra within the next year, with every department playing a vital role. The Chief Secretary and concerned senior officials were present," Fadnavis added.

On Monday, CM Devendra Fadnavis chaired a meeting regarding the reforms in the General Administration Department. While emphasising administrative reforms, human resource management, and transparency in the recruitment process, the CM also stated that decisions on these reforms would be made soon at the cabinet meeting. The Chief Secretary and concerned senior officials were present.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally! The MPSC process has been so slow for years. Filling 50,000 posts through them is a massive step. I just hope the "fast-tracking" actually means faster results and not just faster announcements. My brother has been waiting for his police constable results for 18 months.
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Rahul R
Transparency in recruitment is the key word here. If they can truly implement an online, verifiable system, it will be a game-changer. So much corruption happens in government job postings. Let's see if this model lives up to the hype.
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Anjali F
Good initiative, but I'm cautiously optimistic. We've heard about "governance reforms" before. The real test will be in the execution. Will the skill-based assessment be fair, or will it favor certain groups? They need to ensure a level playing field for all candidates from Mumbai to Gadchiroli.
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David E
Interesting to see Maharashtra taking the lead on this. A streamlined, digital HR process for such a large state government is a massive undertaking. If successful, it could really improve public service delivery. The scale of 70,000 positions is impressive.
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Karthik V
Hope they include more technical and IT-based roles in this drive. The nature of government work is changing. We need digitally literate staff to implement schemes properly, not just more clerks. The "required skills" part gives me hope.

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