The minimum educational qualification for the porter's post is just fourth standard pass. (Representational Image)

Highlights 984 graduates, 605 class12, 282 class 10 pass among applicants

Minimum qualification for the post is just 4th standard pass

Candidates to be examined for their linguistic ability and maths skills

As many as 984 graduates and five MPhil degree holders have applied for the five 'hamal' (porter) posts in Maharashtra, a senior official today said.The minimum educational qualification for the post is just fourth standard pass."We have received applications from 2,424 candidates for the five 'hamal' posts. They include 5 MPhil holder, 9 PG diploma holders, 109 diploma holders and 253 with PG degree," Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Secretary Rajendra Mangrulkar told Press Trust of India in Mumbai today.The exam for the class D post is likely to be conducted in August, he said.Among the applicants, 984 are graduates, 605 HSC (class12), 282 SSC (class 10) pass candidates, and 177 below SSC.MPSC had advertised for these posts in December 2015. The age limit for the posts is 18-33 years.In the written test, candidates will be examined for their linguistic ability and basic maths skills.