Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
GPSC Combined Competitive Examination is conducted for selection of Class 1 and Class 2 officers in the Government of Gujarat. Known for punctual recruitment cycles, transparent answer keys, and a rigorous Mains examination consisting of Gujarati, English, Essay, and three General Studies papers.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 1000 Marks (Mains 900 + Interview 100)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims Paper 1: General Studies I | 200 Questions (History, Heritage, Polity, Math) | 200 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Prelims Paper 2: General Studies II | 200 Questions (Economy, Geography, Science & Tech, Current Affairs) | 200 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Mains: 6 Descriptive Papers | Gujarati (150 M), English (150 M), Essay (150 M), GS 1 (150 M), GS 2 (150 M), GS 3 (150 M) | 900 Marks | 3 Hours per paper |
| Personality Test (Interview) | Commission Board Interview | 100 Marks | 30 Minutes |
Prelims: +1 mark for correct, -0.30 marks for wrong. Mains (900 M) + Interview (100 M) = Total 1000 Marks.
Negative Marking Rule: Penalty of -0.30 marks per wrong answer in Prelims
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Prelims cutoff typically hovers around 125-135 marks out of 400.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Gujarati paper in GPSC Mains?
The Gujarati language paper carries 150 marks and its marks are directly counted in the final merit rank list.
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