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The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) will soon announce the MPSC RTO Syllabus and exam pattern 2022 along with official notification. The MPSC RTO Syllabus & Exam pattern helps candidates to prepare for the selection process confidently. Candidates may seek expert suggestions to select the most suitable books for their preparation. The syllabus and exam pattern of the RTO Recruitment exam includes the types of questions asked in the written exam along with the marking scheme.

The MPSC RTO Selection Process comprises two-stage i.e. a Prelims Exam and a Mains Exam round.
As per the previous year's MPSC RTO Exam Pattern, the prelims exam comprises a total of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks, whereas the mains exam carries 150 questions for 300 marks.
Along with the Syllabus and Exam Pattern, candidates must have the preparation tips and books to achieve the best marks in the desired MPSC RTO Result.

Read the article carefully to get useful tips and useful information on the MPSC RTO Syllabus & Exam pattern 2022.

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MPSC RTO Syllabus 2022

Aspiring candidates who desire for the MPSC RTO job profile should follow the MPSC syllabus diligently. MPSC RTO recruitment involves two stages of selection, namely preliminary and mains exam. The detailed syllabus for both the stages is as follows:

Subject	Syllabus
Preliminary Exam
General Studies	History Geography Social & Industrial Reforms General Science Polity Current affairs (with special emphasis on Maharashtra)
Mental Ability	Reasoning and Aptitude with emphasis on Reasoning part
Trends in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering	Trends in Automobile Engineering has a weightage of 15 marks whereas trends in Mechanical Engineering carry 5 marks
Mains Exam
Section A Mechanical and Automobile Engineering	Strength of Materials Mechanical Technology Theory of Machines Hydraulics Thermal Engineering A) Automobile Engines B) Industrial Electronics
Section B Mechanical Engineering	Hydraulic Machinery Industrial Engineering Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Section C Automobile Engineering	Automobile Systems Vehicle Maintenance Transport Management

MPSC RTO Exam Pattern 2022

The MPSC RTO Exam Pattern will help candidates to understand the paper format, the number of sections, total number of questions, marking weightage, exam duration, etc. We have shared the exam pattern for both the prelims and the mains exam below:

Prelims Exam

The exam will be an online based objective type exam.
The medium of examination is in English & Marathi
Duration of Exam is 60 minutes.
Each question carries 1 mark.
A negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Mental Ability	30	30	60 minutes
General Studies	50	50
Automobile & Mechanical Engineering	20	20
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Mains Exam

The exam will have three sections, where section A is compulsory and candidates can choose any one from section B & C at the time of filling the application form as per their engineering background.
Duration of exam is 90 minutes
Each question carries 2 marks
A negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable

Section	Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
A	Mechanical & Automobile Engineering	120	240	90 minutes
B	Mechanical Engineering	30	60
C	Automobile Engineering	30	60
Total		150	300	90 minutes

MPSC RTO Preparation Strategy 2022

The MPSC RTO Exam is one of the most competitive recruitment exams in the state. We have mentioned below the best preparation tips to guide the candidates aspiring for the exam:

Get familiar with the latest MPSC RTO Syllabus and Exam Pattern to get a deep understanding of the paper format and marking scheme.
Divide the syllabus into two parts i.e easy topics & difficult topics. You must cover difficult topics first and then easy topics for better preparation.
Solve mock tests and previous year's questions papers to improve your performance for the actual exam.
Make sure to take short breaks while studying to stay determined and energetic.

Check the MPSC RTO answer key details here!

Enroll in Online Coaching Classes for MPSC to Crack the Examination

MPSC RTO Books for preparation

Books are a fundamental source of preparation for the recruitment examination. Here’s a set of MPSC RTO books suggested for both the prelims and the mains exam.

Subject	Book	Author
Trends in Mechanical & Automobile Engineering	MPSC RTO Latest Trends and Development in Mechanical & Automobile Engineering	Shubhangi Tambvekar
Trends in Mechanical & Automobile Engineering	Mechanical and Automobile Engineering	Ajay Patel, Sanjay Baghdal, Aashish Mehta
General Studies	General Studies	Manohar Pandey
General Studies	General Studies Manual Paper I	Dr. Priya Goel
Mental Ability	A Fast Track Course in Mental Ability	Arihant Experts
Mental Ability	Guide For Mental Ability	Y.P. Singha

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Latest MPSC RTO Updates

Last updated on Jul 7, 2025

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission(MPSC) is going to release a new notification for the recruitment process of MPSC RTO 2023. For the last recruitment cycle, a total of 240 vacancies were released. It is expected that this year the vacancies count will be high. Candidates who have a Mechanical Engineering degree as a basic eligibility criterion are only eligible to apply. To get a successful selection for the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) post should refer to the MPSC RTO Books to boost their preparation for the exam.

MPSC RTO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022 FAQs

What are the levels of MPSC RTO Recruitment 2022?

There are two levels of selection, namely Preliminary and Mains exam.

What are the subjects included in the Prelims MPSC RTO Syllabus 2022?

General Studies, mental ability and trends in Mechanical and Automobile Engineering are the subjects followed in the Prelims Exam.

What are the types of questions asked in the MPSC RTO Exam?

Only objective type questions are asked in the MPSC RTO Recruitment exam.

Is there any negative marking in the MPSC RTO Recruitment exam?

Yes. The MPSC RTO exam has a negative marking of 0.25 or ¼th of marks for every wrong answer.

How many questions are asked in the MPSC RTO Preliminary exam?

A Total of 100 questions are asked in the MPSC RTO Preliminary exam.

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