MPSC ATP: 148 recommended in revised list, next advertisement awaited
MPSC published the revised recommendation list (Advt. 051/2024, 8 Oct 2026). RTI reply: 255 posts vacant, requisition not yet sent to the MPSC. Notification date and exam date are unannounced. Use this window to build your base.
Official RTI Reply
MPSC Assistant Town Planner (Group-B): 255 Vacant Posts, Requisition Not Yet Sent to MPSC — RTI Reply
Quick answer: An official RTI reply from the Maharashtra Urban Development Department says 255 Assistant Town Planner (Sahayak Nagar Rachanakar), Group-B Class-1 posts are vacant. The requisition has not yet been sent to the MPSC, so no advertisement or exam date exists yet. Preparing now means you start the next cycle ahead of the crowd.
| 255Vacant posts | 140Appointments in process | 0Requisitions sent to MPSC |
What the RTI reply says
Direct answer: 255 posts are vacant, 140 appointments from the MPSC Advertisement 051/2024 recommendation list are in process, and the proposal to send a fresh requisition to the MPSC is still under consideration at government level.
| Question | RTI answer |
|---|---|
| Vacant posts (Assistant Town Planner, Group-B Class-1) | 255 |
| Appointments in process from MPSC Advt. 051/2024 list | 140 |
| Requisition sent to MPSC for new recruitment? | Not yet. Under consideration at government level |
| Advertisement or exam date announced? | No |
| RTI application no. | UDDEP/R/2026/62261 (dated 12 Aug 2026) |
The reply does not say whether the 140 appointees are counted inside the 255 vacancies, so do not subtract one number from the other. It also gives no date.
What this means for civil engineering and architecture students
- No advertisement can be issued until the requisition reaches the MPSC. Any "exam date" you see on social media today is a guess.
- The vacancy pool is large. 255 vacant Group-B town planning posts is one of the bigger planning-cadre gaps in recent years, which is why the next advertisement is worth preparing for early.
- Notification-to-exam gaps have historically left time for revision, but the syllabus is wide (planning theory, legislation, GIS, transport, housing, valuation). Students who have already covered the base are the ones who use that window to revise.
- Keep your current job or other exam preparation going. This is not a reason to drop anything. It is a reason to add steady planning study alongside.
What to study now, and what to wait on
| Start now | Wait for official clarity |
|---|---|
| Planning theory and history, urban planning concepts, land valuation, transport and housing basics, GIS and surveying, previous year papers | Any topic tied to a new syllabus or to fresh amendments of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MR&TP) Act |
Practise with our Town Planning classes hub, browse all MPSC Town Planner courses, or revise fast with the MPSC ATP flashcards. Free lectures are on the EduFest Academy YouTube channel.
मराठीत सारांश (Marathi summary)
माहिती अधिकार उत्तरानुसार सहायक नगर रचनाकार, श्रेणी-१, गट-ब ची २५५ पदे रिक्त आहेत. MPSC जाहिरात क्र. ०५१/२०२४ च्या शिफारस यादीनुसार १४० उमेदवारांना नियुक्ती देण्याची प्रक्रिया सुरू आहे. नवीन भरतीसाठीचे मागणीपत्र अद्याप महाराष्ट्र लोकसेवा आयोगाकडे पाठवलेले नाही; ते शासनस्तरावर विचाराधीन आहे. जाहिरात किंवा परीक्षेची तारीख अजून जाहीर झालेली नाही. अधिकृत माहितीची वाट पाहा आणि तयारी सुरू ठेवा.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Assistant Town Planner posts are vacant in Maharashtra?
255 posts of Assistant Town Planner (Sahayak Nagar Rachanakar), Group-B Class-1, according to an RTI reply from the Maharashtra Urban Development Department.
Has the MPSC announced the next Assistant Town Planner exam?
No. The same RTI reply says the requisition for this cadre has not yet been sent to the MPSC. It is under consideration at government level, so no advertisement or exam date exists yet.
What is MPSC Advertisement 051/2024?
The previous MPSC advertisement for this post. The department says appointment orders for 140 Assistant Town Planners from its recommendation list are being processed.
Can civil engineering and architecture students apply?
Eligibility is set in the official MPSC advertisement when it is published. Check that notice for the exact degree and experience rules rather than relying on older posts.
Should I wait for the notification before studying?
No. Start with topics that are unlikely to change, such as planning concepts, valuation, transport and previous year papers. Wait on topics linked to a new syllabus or Act amendments.
Is MPSC the same as MPPSC?
No. MPSC is the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. MPPSC is the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, a different exam body.
Related resources
- Town Planning classes hub
- MPSC Town Planner courses
- MPSC ATP flashcards and revision
- Previous year papers
Source: RTI reply from the Urban Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, to application UDDEP/R/2026/62261. The scan is hosted at the top of this page. Figures will be updated when the MPSC announces an advertisement.
