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Key Facts: Maharashtra Talathi Exam

100

Total Questions

Maharashtra Revenue Dept

200

Total Marks

Maharashtra Revenue Dept

120 mins

Exam Duration

Official Exam Rules

No

Negative Marking

Official Pattern

₹1000

Open Category Fee

Bhumi Abhilekh

₹900

Reserved Category Fee

Bhumi Abhilekh

The Maharashtra Talathi Exam is a 2-hour computer-based test comprising 100 questions (200 marks) with no negative marking. It tests Marathi (25 Q), English (25 Q), General Knowledge (25 Q), and Intelligence/Arithmetic (25 Q). The application fee is ₹1000 for open and ₹900 for reserved categories. Candidates must be graduates with Marathi proficiency and an MS-CIT certificate.

Sample Maharashtra Talathi Practice Questions

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1नामाचे मुख्य प्रकार किती मानले जातात?
A.तीन (3)
B.दोन (2)
C.चार (4)
D.पाच (5)
Explanation: Standard Marathi grammar identifies three main types of nouns: Samanyanama (Common Noun - सामान्यनाम), Visheshnama (Proper Noun - विशेषनाम), and Bhavavachaknama (Abstract Noun - भाववाचकनाम). Other classifications or sub-types fall under these three categories.
2'उंट' या शब्दाचे स्त्रीलिंगी रूप ओळखा.
A.सांडणी
B.उंटीण
C.उंटणी
D.उंटा
Explanation: In Marathi, the standard feminine gender form of 'उंट' (male camel) is 'सांडणी' (female camel).
3'तळे' या शब्दाचे अनेकवचन खालीलपैकी कोणते?
A.तळी
B.तळे
C.तळ्या
D.तळा
Explanation: The noun 'तळे' (lake) is neuter and ends in the vowel 'ए'. Neuter nouns ending in 'ए' form their plural by changing the vowel to 'ई'. Therefore, 'तळे' becomes 'तळी'.
4मराठीत एकूण किती मूलभूत सर्वनामे आहेत?
A.नऊ (9)
B.सहा (6)
C.सात (7)
D.आठ (8)
Explanation: Standard Maharashtra grammar syllabi list nine basic pronouns (मूलभूत सर्वनामे): मी, तू, आपण, तो, ती, ते, हा, ही, and हे. Other pronouns such as जो/जी/जे, कोण, and काय are taught as separate types, not as part of this core count.
5'कृतज्ञ' या शब्दाचा योग्य विरुद्धार्थी शब्द निवडा.
A.कृतकार्य
B.कृतांत
C.कृतघ्न
D.कृतादित्य
Explanation: 'कृतज्ञ' (Krutadnya) means someone who is grateful and remembers favors. Its opposite is 'कृतघ्न' (Krutaghna), which means ungrateful or someone who forgets or acts against past favors.
6'अरण्य' या शब्दाचा समानार्थी नसलेला शब्द ओळखा.
A.विपिन
B.तडाग
C.रान
D.वन
Explanation: 'अरण्य' means forest. Synonyms include 'रान', 'वन', and 'विपिन'. 'तडाग' means lake or pond, so it is NOT a synonym.
7'घरचे झाले थोडे अन् ...' ही म्हण पूर्ण करा.
A.वेळ आली वाकडी
B.घरात नव्हती कढी
C.व्याहाने धाडले घोडे
D.बाहेरून आली घडी
Explanation: The complete Marathi proverb is 'घरचे झाले थोडे अन् व्याहाने धाडले घोडे'. It describes a situation where someone is already burdened with their own problems, and another person adds to their troubles.
8खालीलपैकी शुद्ध शब्द कोणता?
A.कवयीत्री
B.कवयित्री
C.कविंत्री
D.कवीइत्री
Explanation: The correct feminine form of poet (कवी) is spelled as 'कवयित्री' (Kavayitree) in Marathi.
9'रामाने रावणास मारले' या वाक्यातील 'रावणास' या शब्दाची विभक्ती कोणती?
A.प्रथमा
B.द्वितीया
C.तृतीया
D.चतुर्थी
Explanation: In this sentence, 'रावण' is the direct object (कर्म) and takes the suffix '-स'. When the direct object takes a case suffix, it is classified under the Accusative case (द्वितीया विभक्ती).
10'मुलाने आंबा खाल्ला' या वाक्यातील प्रयोग ओळखा.
A.भावे प्रयोग
B.कर्मकर्तरी प्रयोग
C.कर्मणी प्रयोग
D.कर्तरी प्रयोग
Explanation: This is 'कर्मणी प्रयोग' (Passive Voice) because the subject is inflected (मुलाने - instrumental case), the object is in the nominative case (आंबा), and the verb (खाल्ला) agrees in gender and number with the object 'आंबा'. If the object is changed to 'चिंच' (feminine), the verb changes to 'खाल्ली'.

About the Maharashtra Talathi Exam

The Maharashtra Talathi Exam is a highly competitive state-level recruitment test conducted for appointing Talathis (Class C Revenue Officers) in various districts of Maharashtra. The examination evaluates candidates on Marathi language, English language, General Knowledge, and Intelligence Test / Arithmetic. Each section consists of 25 questions, and each question carries 2 marks, making a total of 200 marks. There is no negative marking, and the test is administered as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) through agencies like TCS iON.

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Assessment

100 multiple-choice questions (2 marks each, no negative marking)

Time Limit

120 minutes (2 hours)

Passing Score

Minimum 45% (90/200 marks) to qualify, with final selection based on district-wise cut-offs

Exam / Certification Fees

₹1000 (Open) / ₹900 (Reserved)

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25%

Marathi Language

Marathi grammar (noun, pronoun, adjectives, verb tenses, voice, sandhi), synonyms, antonyms, proverbs, idioms, sentence arrangement, and reading comprehension.

25%

English Language

English grammar (tenses, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech, articles, prepositions), vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, spelling correction, spotting errors, idioms, and phrases.

25%

General Knowledge

History of India & Maharashtra, geography of Maharashtra, Indian Constitution and polity, general science, social reformers of Maharashtra, current affairs, and basic computer awareness.

25%

Intelligence Test and Arithmetic

Logical reasoning, coding-decoding, number and alphabet series, analogies, and arithmetic topics like averages, percentages, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, time-work-speed, and simple/compound interest.

Preparing for the Maharashtra Talathi Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 45% (90/200 marks) to qualify, with final selection based on district-wise cut-offs
  • Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions (2 marks each, no negative marking)
  • Time limit: 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: ₹1000 (Open) / ₹900 (Reserved) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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Maharashtra Talathi: Suggested Study Strategy

1Focus heavily on Marathi grammar and vocabulary, as scoring high in the Marathi section is crucial for ranking.
2Read standard Marathi grammar books like 'Balasaheb Shinde' or 'M. R. Walimbe' to master grammar rules.
3For English grammar, practice common rules on tenses, voice, subject-verb agreement, and memorize synonyms/antonyms.
4Stay updated with Maharashtra-specific General Knowledge, including the state's geography, history, and prominent social reformers like Jyotirao Phule, Shahu Maharaj, and B. R. Ambedkar.
5Keep track of the last 6-12 months of national and state-level current affairs.
6Practice speed math for Arithmetic and analytical tricks for the Intelligence test. Solve previous years' papers (PYQs) to understand TCS-pattern question styles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of a Talathi in Maharashtra?

A Talathi is a Class C non-gazetted revenue officer who operates at the village level. They are responsible for maintaining land records (such as 7/12 extract, Mutation Register), collecting land revenue, and assisting in the execution of various government welfare schemes.

Is there any negative marking in the Maharashtra Talathi Exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the exam. Candidates receive 2 marks for every correct answer and 0 marks for incorrect or unattempted questions.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Talathi exam?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, have proficiency in Marathi and Hindi, and hold an MS-CIT or equivalent computer qualification certificate (candidates can also submit this within 2 years of selection).

What is the application fee for the exam?

The application fee is ₹1000 for candidates from the Open category and ₹900 for candidates from Reserved categories. Ex-servicemen are exempt from paying the fee.

What is the duration of the Maharashtra Talathi Exam?

The exam duration is 120 minutes (2 hours). It is a single-session computer-based exam consisting of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions.

What is the minimum passing marks/qualifying criteria?

Candidates must secure at least 45% marks (90 out of 200) to qualify for the selection list. However, because recruitment is based on limited vacancies per district, final selection depends on the competitive cut-off merits.