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Gujarat Public Service Commission is a conducting body of two major State Service Exams i.e. Gujarat Administrative Service Exam for recruiting officers in class 1 and Gujarat Civil Service Exam for recruiting officers in class 1, and 2.
Both these exams are collectively known as the GPSC Exam and have the same exam pattern. The exam pattern consists of three selection tests, i.e. Prelims, Mains and Personality tests. Candidates qualifying all the three stages of exams are appointed as gazetted officers to the Government of Gujarat.
Latest Notification
The Commission has yet to release an updated notification on their official website. It is recommended that you keep an eye on https://prepp.in/ website for the most up-to-date information.
Registration
The application form for GPSC Exam 2022 is available online on the official website of the Gujarat Public Service Commission. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria given above can fill the GPSC Exam application form. The steps to apply are given below -:
- The applicant will have to visit the official website of Gujarat Public Service Commission i.e. https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in// or https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in/
- When the webpage opens, click on “Apply online”. You’ll be transferred to another page with various posts. Select the desired post and click on “Apply” and then “Apply Now”.
- The applicant then needs to register by clicking on “New Registration”. The applicant will have to provide the basic details like name, parent’s information, mobile no. etc. and other communication details like address, nationality, city, etc.
- Upload the necessary documents given below and submit the registration form. After submission, the applicant will be provided with a “One Time Registration Number” using which along with the date of birth, the applicant has to log in.
- After logging in, the application form for the desired post will open. The applicant will have to provide the necessary details including educational qualifications and upload the necessary scanned documents.
- Then click on save. The application tab will transfer to another tab from where the candidate can print the application form.
- Then click on “Online Payment of Fees”
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear for the GPSC Exam 2022 are required to follow certain requirements to be eligible to fill the application form. Here is the list of GPSC Eligibility Criteria:
GPSC Age Criteria:
The age criteria differ for students belonging to reserved or unreserved categories. The minimum age limit for candidates belonging to the general category is 20 years old and the maximum age limit is 35 years old.
The minimum age limit is the same for every candidate however, the maximum age limit differs. To reap the benefits of age relaxation, the candidate must have a domicile of Gujarat. Therefore, it can be summed up as -:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC from Gujarat |
|
| Female candidate belonging to SC/ST/OBC |
|
| Female candidates belonging to the general category |
|
| A candidate who has served as an ex-serviceman | Relaxation of entire military years along with additional relaxation of 3 years given the condition that the candidate must have served in the military for 5 years. |
| PWD Candidates | Relaxation of 10 years given the condition that the candidate has to produce a certificate stating the disability. |
GPSC Education Qualification 2022
The candidate who has obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized state/central university or is in the final semester of the examination is eligible to apply for the GPSC Exam 2022. Candidates who have further obtained a postgraduate degree can also apply for the GPSC Exam.
Application Fee
Rs 100 for general category students only. After submitting the payment, make sure to save the payment receipt for future reference. NOTE: For reserved categories hailing from Gujarat, there is no application fee.
Exam Pattern
The GPSC Exam is conducted in 3 main stages. The candidate that qualifies for all the 2 written tests along with the personal interview will be shortlisted for the desired post. The 3 main stages of the GPSC Exam are as follows -:
GPSC Prelims Exam 2022
- Preliminary GPSC Examination consists of a total of 400 objective type questions. The prelims are divided into 2 parts General Studies 1 and General Studies 2 and each part consists of 200 questions. The duration of each part is 3 hours.
- Hence, the total duration is 6 hours. Students who obtain the requisite marks in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Mains Examination.
- The medium of the examination is both English and Gujarati.
GPSC Mains Exam 2022
- Students who have qualified prelims examination are eligible to appear for the mains. The mains examination consists of 6 descriptive papers of 150 marks each.
- The duration of each exam is 3 hours and the total marks equal 900.
GPSC Personal Interview 2022
- The candidates that have qualified for the mains examination are eligible to appear for the personal interview. The personal interview carries 100 marks.
- The final selection of the candidate is based on the marks scored out of 1000 marks. The final merit list will be published after the GPSC Personal Interview.
Syllabus
It is recommended that students follow the GPSC 2022 exam syllabus as it would help them to have a better understanding of the exam.
GPSC Prelims Syllabus 2022
The syllabus of the Prelims includes the following topics:
| General Studies 1 | General Studies 2 |
|---|---|
| History ( includes Indian and Gujarati History) | Indian Economy And Planning |
| Cultural Heritage ( includes cultural knowledge of India and Gujarat) | Geography |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations | Science and Technology |
| General Mental Ability (includes Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | Current events of regional, national and international importance |
GPSC Mains Syllabus 2022
The syllabus for the mains examination is tabulated below -:
| Papers | Topics |
|---|---|
| Gujrathi Language | Abbreviations, Passage related to poems, Speech, Letter Writing, etc. |
| English Language | Letter Writing, Essay ( one topic to be chosen from 5), Press Release/ Appeal, Report Writing, Writing on Visual Information, Formal Speech, Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Translation of short passage to English. |
| Essay | Attempt 3 Essays from 3 different sections in about 800 words each. |
| General Studies 1 | History of India, Cultural Heritage, Geography |
| General Studies 2 | Indian Polity and Constitution, Public Administration and Governance, Ethics in Public Service |
| General Studies 3 | Science and Technology, Indian Economy and Planning, Current events of Regional, National and International Importance. |
Eligibilty Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear for the GPSC Exam 2022 are required to follow certain requirements to be eligible to fill the application form. Here is the list of GPSC Eligibility Criteria:
GPSC Age Criteria:
The age criteria differ for students belonging to reserved or unreserved categories. The minimum age limit for candidates belonging to the general category is 20 years old and the maximum age limit is 35 years old.
The minimum age limit is the same for every candidate however, the maximum age limit differs. To reap the benefits of age relaxation, the candidate must have a domicile of Gujarat. Therefore, it can be summed up as -:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC from Gujarat |
|
| Female candidate belonging to SC/ST/OBC |
|
| Female candidates belonging to the general category |
|
| A candidate who has served as an ex-serviceman | Relaxation of entire military years along with additional relaxation of 3 years given the condition that the candidate must have served in the military for 5 years. |
| PWD Candidates | Relaxation of 10 years given the condition that the candidate has to produce a certificate stating the disability. |
GPSC Education Qualification 2022
The candidate who has obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized state/central university or is in the final semester of the examination is eligible to apply for the GPSC Exam 2022. Candidates who have further obtained a postgraduate degree can also apply for the GPSC Exam.
Exam Pattern
The GPSC Exam is conducted in 3 main stages. The candidate that qualifies for all the 2 written tests along with the personal interview will be shortlisted for the desired post. The 3 main stages of the GPSC Exam are as follows -:
GPSC Prelims Exam 2022
- Preliminary GPSC Examination consists of a total of 400 objective type questions. The prelims are divided into 2 parts General Studies 1 and General Studies 2 and each part consists of 200 questions. The duration of each part is 3 hours.
- Hence, the total duration is 6 hours. Students who obtain the requisite marks in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Mains Examination.
- The medium of the examination is both English and Gujarati.
GPSC Mains Exam 2022
- Students who have qualified prelims examination are eligible to appear for the mains. The mains examination consists of 6 descriptive papers of 150 marks each.
- The duration of each exam is 3 hours and the total marks equal 900.
GPSC Personal Interview 2022
- The candidates that have qualified for the mains examination are eligible to appear for the personal interview. The personal interview carries 100 marks.
- The final selection of the candidate is based on the marks scored out of 1000 marks. The final merit list will be published after the GPSC Personal Interview.
Syllabus
It is recommended that students follow the GPSC 2022 exam syllabus as it would help them to have a better understanding of the exam.
GPSC Prelims Syllabus 2022
The syllabus of the Prelims includes the following topics:
| General Studies 1 | General Studies 2 |
|---|---|
| History ( includes Indian and Gujarati History) | Indian Economy And Planning |
| Cultural Heritage ( includes cultural knowledge of India and Gujarat) | Geography |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations | Science and Technology |
| General Mental Ability (includes Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | Current events of regional, national and international importance |
GPSC Mains Syllabus 2022
The syllabus for the mains examination is tabulated below -:
| Papers | Topics |
|---|---|
| Gujrathi Language | Abbreviations, Passage related to poems, Speech, Letter Writing, etc. |
| English Language | Letter Writing, Essay ( one topic to be chosen from 5), Press Release/ Appeal, Report Writing, Writing on Visual Information, Formal Speech, Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Translation of short passage to English. |
| Essay | Attempt 3 Essays from 3 different sections in about 800 words each. |
| General Studies 1 | History of India, Cultural Heritage, Geography |
| General Studies 2 | Indian Polity and Constitution, Public Administration and Governance, Ethics in Public Service |
| General Studies 3 | Science and Technology, Indian Economy and Planning, Current events of Regional, National and International Importance. |
