GPSC is a recruitment body under the Government of Gujarat. The body is responsible for conducting various examinations such as Gujarat Administrative Services, Gujarat Civil Services & Municipal Chief Officer-Class-1&2 (Dy. Collector, Dy. SP, Asst. Commissioner for State Tax, District Development Officer(DDO), Taluka Development Officer(TDO), Mamlatdar, Municipal Chief Officer ); Police Inspector Class-2, State tax Inspector Class-3, Dy. Section Officer Class-3, Dy. Mamlatdar Class-3 etc.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Mains Examination
Personality Test
Preliminary Examination
| SR. NO. | NAME OF THE PAPER | TIME | TOTAL ALLOTED MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-1 | 3 HOURS | 200 |
| 2 | GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2 | 3 HOURS | 200 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 400 |
- Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice papers).
- The question papers will be set in both Gujarati and English language.
- It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the papers of examination for the purpose of evaluation.
- Marks of both the papers will be counted for merit list.
- For every wrong answer or every answer left blank, 0.3 negative marking.
Mains Examination
| SR. NO. | NAME OF THE PAPER | TIME | TOTAL ALLOTED MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUJARATI LANGUAGE | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 2 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 3 | ESSAY | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 4 | GENERAL STUDIES-1 | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 5 | GENERAL STUDIES-2 | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 6 | GENERAL STUDIES-3 | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 900 | ||
| PERSONALITY TEST | 100 | ||
| TOTAL MARKS FOR FINAL MERIT | 1000 |
Personality Test
- Interview will carry 100 marks (With no minimum qualifying marks)
- The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of his career. He/ She will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also social traits and his/her interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical power of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
- The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross – examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.
- The interview test is not intended to be a test either of specialized or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own state or country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which would rouse the curiosity of well educated youth.
Preliminary Examination
| SR. NO. | NAME OF THE PAPER | TIME | TOTAL ALLOTED MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-1 | 3 HOURS | 200 |
| 2 | GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2 | 3 HOURS | 200 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 400 |
- Both the question papers will be of the objective type (Multiple choice questions).
- The question papers will be set in both Gujarati and English language.
- It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the papers of examination for the purpose of evaluation.
- Marks of both the papers will be counted for merit list.
- For every wrong answer or every answer left blank, 0.3 negative marking.
Main Examination
| SR. NO. | NAME OF THE PAPER | TIME | TOTAL ALLOTED MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUJARATI LANGUAGE | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 2 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 3 | ESSAY | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 4 | GENERAL STUDIES-1 | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 5 | GENERAL STUDIES-2 | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| 6 | GENERAL STUDIES-3 | 3 HOURS | 150 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 900 | ||
| PERSONALITY TEST | 100 | ||
| TOTAL MARKS FOR FINAL MERIT | 1000 |
Personality Test
- Interview will carry 100 marks (With no minimum qualifying marks)
- The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of his career. He/ She will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also social traits and his/her interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical power of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
- The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross – examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.
- The interview test is not intended to be a test either of specialized or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own state or country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which would rouse the curiosity of well educated youth.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- She/he must be a citizen of India
- A subject from Nepal
- A subject from Bhutan
- A person from Tibet can also appear only if he/she is a refugee from Tibet and permanently migrated from fiber to India with a motive to settle down before 1st January 1962.
- A person with Indian origin and ancestry who migrated to India from Pakistan, (Bangladesh), Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.
Age Limit
| SR NO. | CATEGORY | AGE LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.&E.B.C., E.W.S., S.C. & S.T. Male candidates of Gujarat origin. | 05 years (maximum upto 45 years) |
| 2 | Women candidates of unreserved Category | 05 years (maximum upto 45 years) |
| 3 | Women Candidates of Reserved Category | 10 years (including 05 years relaxation as Woman, Maximum up to 45 years.) |
| 4 | Physically disabled candidates | maximum up to 10 (ten) years subject to his / her ability to discharge duties attached to the posts, as may be performed by any other normal persons, on the bais of production of medical certificate prescribed by GAD circular dated 01-12-2008 from the Medical Board. (Maximum up to 45 years.) |
| 5 | Government Servant. | No relaxation in upper age will be available to Government Servant |
| 6 | Ex-servicemen / Officers | The length of military service (At least five years of military services) + 3 years |
Educational Qualification
- A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree or more from a state/central recognized university.
- Candidates who appeared for their final semester examination and are waiting for the results to be declared can also appear for the GPSC exam.
- Although, during the application process for the main stage of the exam, the candidate has to submit his/her certificates and final semester scorecard.
Book-List
| SUBJECTS | BOOKS |
|---|---|
| HISTORY | 1. India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma 2. History of Medieval India (800–1700 AD) by Satish Chandra 3. History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra 4. India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra & Others 5. India After Independence (1947 – 2000) by Bipin Chandra 6. ભારતનો ઈતિહાસ: ધો.૧૧ & ૧૨ GCERT |
| WORLD HISTORY | 1. The Story of Civilization, Part 2 by Arjun Dev, NCERT 2. Contemporary World History for class XII (Old NCERT) |
| ART AND CULTURE | 1. INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN ART, NCERT STD 11 2. NITIN SIGHANIYA |
| GEOGRAPHY | 1. FUNDAMENTAL OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY PART-1, NCERT STD 11 2. INDIAN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, NCERT STD 11 3. INDIA- PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, NCERT STD 12 4. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY BY G C LEONG 5. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY BY MJID HUSSAIN 6. INDIAN GEOGRAPHY BY D. R. KHULLAR 7. ગુજરાતની ભૂગોળ: મંજુલાબેન દવે |
| INDIAN POLITY | 1. DEMOCRATIC POLITICS PART-1: NCERT STD 9 2. DEMOCRATIC POLITICS PART-2: NCERT STD 10 3. INDIAN CONSTITUTION AT WORK, NCERT STD 11 4. POLITICS IN INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE, NCERT STD 12 5. CONTEMPORARY WORLD POLITICS, NCERT STD 12 6. INDIAN POLITY BY M LAKSHMIKANTH 7. THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA BY P M BAKSHI 8. ભારતનું બંધારણ અને રાજનીતિ, ડો. શહેઝાદ કાઝી |
| INDIAN ECONOMY | 1. INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NCERT STD 11 2. MACR OECONOMICS, NCERT STD 12 3. INDIAN ECONOM BY RAMESH SINGH 4. BUDGET OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 5. ECONOMIC SUTVEY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDA |
| GENERAL SCIENCE | 1. NCERT STD 6 TO 10 |
| ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY | 1. ENVIRONMENT BY SHANKAR IAS |
| CURRENT AFFAIRS | 1. THE HINDU NEWSPAPER 2. INDIAN EXPRESS NEWSPAPER 3. YOJANA MAGAZINE 4. KURUKSHETRA MAGAZINE 5. DOWN TO EARTH MAGAZINE 6. INDIA YEAR BOOK |