India, July 24 -- The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has postponed the introduction of computer-based test (CBT) mode and multiple-session preliminary examinations until July 2027, following representations and protests from aspirants seeking continuation of the existing OMR-based examination system.

In a corrigendum issued on July 22, the commission said the decision applies to the Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted Group A and Group B Combined Preliminary Examination, Maharashtra Group B (Non-Gazetted) Services Preliminary Examination, and the Maharashtra Group C Services Preliminary Examination.

The MPSC had announced on June 25 that these exams would be held two or more times a year in CBT mode from 2027.

The commiss...