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Last updated on December 22nd, 2021 at 04:43 pm

The MPSC has released a total number of 190 vacancies for the STI (State Tax Inspector) Post 2021. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the examination for the post of State Tax Inspector (STI). In various state-level exams, MPSC STI is one of the popular civil service exams. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) will soon conduct the State Tax Inspector (STI) Exam, once the application fill-up process is over. It is important for you to know the eligibility criteria, that will help you to know if you are eligible for the STI examination.

Let’s understand the exam in detail and know about its eligibility criteria.

MPSC STI Exam 2021: Overview

For a better understanding of the MPSC STI (State Tax Inspector) Exam 2021, it is mandatory to first get the overview. The important highlights for the exam are mentioned in the below table:

Name of the OrganizationMPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission)
Type of examState Level
Post NameSTI (State Tax Inspector)
Total Vacancy190 (as per 2021)
Notification Released Date29th October 2021
Application FeeGeneral Category: Rs. 374/-Reserved Category: Rs. 274/SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
Exam DatePrelims: 26th February 2022Mains: May 2022
Admit CardYet to be announced
Result DateYet to be announced
Selection ProcessWritten Exam and Interview
Location of the JobWithin Maharashtra State
Official WebsiteMPSC GOV

MPSC STI Exam 2021: Application Fee

It is important for you to know the application fee for the MPSC STI Exam before filling the form. The application fee for all the categories are mentioned in the below table:

Category Application Fee
GENRs. 374/-
Reserved CategoryRs. 274/-
SC/ST/OBC/Ex-ServicemenNo Fee

The scribe candidates are exempted from the application fee. 

MPSC STI Exam 2021: Important Points for Eligibility Criteria

Age Gen: 18 to 38 yearsOrphan/Backward class: 43 yearsSC/ST/Sportsperson: 43 yearsHandicap: 45 years
Educational QualificationGraduate (Final year students can apply too)
Nationality Indian
Number of attemptsGEN: 6SC/ST/Backward Class: UnlimitedOBC: 9
Experience Fresher 
Physical MeasurementNo Physical Standards Are Required



Important Points
Make sure to keep all the essential documentsShould have documents with Date of BirthShould have an identical signature on all the documentsShould have identity proof along with the documents

MPSC STI Exam 2021: Eligibility Criteria

The candidates have to go through the eligibility criteria to apply for the State Tax Inspector (STI) post. Understand the eligibility criteria for the MPSC STI exam below in detail.

MPSC STI Eligibility Criteria – Nationality

The candidates applying for the MPSC STI Exam 2021 must be a citizen of India.

MPSC STI Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualifications

  • The candidate should have a degree in any stream (from a recognized university)
  • The candidate should have knowledge of the Marathi language
  • Last year students can also apply for this post

MPSC STI Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit

The eligibility criteria for each category are varied. Check the age limit for all the categories.

  1. For General Category:

Minimum age limit: 19 years

Maximum age limit: 38 years

  1. For Backward Classes:

Minimum age limit: 19 years

Maximum age limit: 43 years

  1. For Ex-Servicemen:

Minimum age limit: 19 years

Maximum age limit: 43 years (for general category)

Maximum age limit: 48 years (for backward classes)

  1. For Proficient Players:

Minimum age limit: 19 years

Maximum age limit: 43 years (for both the categories)

  1. For Person With Disability:

Minimum age limit: 19 years

Maximum age limit: 45 years

While appearing for the STI exam, the minimum age for all the candidates is the same i.e. 19 years. The candidates who are claiming age relaxation should have a domicile of Maharashtra. The candidates have to submit all the required documents like education qualification, physical disabilities, and identity proof at the time of the online application process.

Conditions for the OC Category, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impaired, Intellectual Disability

  • In order to avail of the application fee concession, the candidate must have a valid PwD certificate provided by the competent authority.
  • Candidates with any impairment can get the benefit only if they have at least 40% permanent physical disability with respect to the body part.
  • The candidates can avail themselves of the facility of a scribe only if they have physical limitations to write. It will include the speed of writing too. The candidates will be benefited from the additional time as per the guidelines.
  • The candidates with visual impairment can contact the Institute Representative of JAM with the help of the Invigilator for a large font question paper on the computer screen.

MPSC STI Exam 2021: Number of Attempts

The number of attempts for all the categories is mentioned in the given below table:

CategoryNumber of Attempts
GEN6
SC/ST/Backward ClassUnlimited 
OBC9

For each category, the number of attempts may differ. The candidates can attempt this exam until their maximum age limit. 

MPSC STI Exam 2021: Experience

There is no experience required for the MPSC STI Post. The candidates can apply for this post just after completing their graduation. Final year students can also apply for the STI post. You just have to meet the eligibility criteria that are mentioned above as per the MPSC STI Recruitment process 2021.

MPSC STI Exam 2021: Physical Requirements

No physical standards are required for the MPSC STI post as this post is not a type of police post.

MPSC STI Eligibility Criteria – Important Points

  • The candidates have to make sure to keep all the important documents for the MPSC STI Exam
  • Make sure to have all the required identity proof
  • Should have the documents with date of birth mentioned on them
  • It is mandatory to have recent photographs
  • Make sure to have the identical signature on all the documents
  • The candidates claiming the age relaxation should have a domicile of Maharashtra as per the eligibility criteria of the MPSC

The final decision will be made by the MPSC regarding the eligibility criteria, the penalty for providing false information, acceptance or rejection of the application, mode of selection, allotting the examination centers, selection and posting of the selected applicants. No further queries will be considered by the authorities.

MPSC STI EXAM 2021: SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for MPSC STI Exam 2021 is as follows:

  • Written Exam: Prelims and Mains
  • Interview 

There are a total of 3 stages for the selection for STI posts that are qualifying in nature.

Now, you should have got a pretty clear idea about the MPSC STI Exam 2021. You must have known the eligibility criteria for the STI (State Tax Inspector) Post 2021. So, before applying for the examination, first, understand if you are eligible for it. If yes, then prepare yourself to do your best for the examination. Follow this page to get all the important future updates regarding the MPSC STI Exam. We ensure to deliver accurate and updated details to you.

MPSC STI Exam 2021: FAQ

What is the minimum age for a general category to apply for the STI Exam?

The minimum age for a general category will be 18 years.

Can a final-year student apply for the MPSC STI Exam?

Yes, a final-year student can also apply for this post.

What is the number of attempts for the STI Exam 2021?

The number of attempts will be until the maximum age limit.

How many years of experience are required to apply for the MPSC STI Exam?

There is no year of experience required. You just have to be a graduate or in your final year.

What will be the mode of the MPSC STI Exam 2021?

The STI Exam will be in offline mode (written exam).