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Maharashtra Scraps Hindi Language Exam Requirement For Government Employees After Review
24htopnews | September 2, 2026 2:08 AM CST

The Maharashtra government has discontinued the Hindi language examination for government employees conducted through the Directorate of Languages, according to a government resolution. The decision follows a review of administrative needs after Marathi became the primary language for state government work.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has decided to discontinue the Hindi language examination conducted through the Directorate of Languages for government employees, according to a government resolution issued by the Marathi Language Department.

The decision follows a review of the administrative requirement for the examination in the present-day functioning of the state government.

Exam Conducted Since Pre-Statehood Period

According to the government resolution, the Hindi language examination that was earlier conducted through the Maharashtra Rashtrabhasha Sabha Mandal and subsequently through the Directorate of Languages has now been cancelled.


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