GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination for Class 1 and Class 2 posts in Gujarat state services. It is Gujarat's premier state civil services examination — the gateway to Deputy Collector, DYSP, Mamlatdar, and other gazetted administrative posts.
Gujarat has one of the most organized and transparent state PSC processes in India.
Posts Offered
| Post | Class | Pay Level |
|---|
| Deputy Collector | Class 1 | Level 10 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DYSP) | Class 1 | Level 10 |
| Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil/Mech/Elec) | Class 1 | Level 10 |
| Mamlatdar | Class 2 | Level 8 |
| Development Officer | Class 2 | Level 8 |
| Section Officer | Class 2 | Level 7 |
| Other Class 1/2 Posts | Various | Level 7–10 |
- Age: 21–35 years (with standard relaxations by category)
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university
- Domicile: Gujarat domicile required for reserved category benefits
| Level | Basic Pay | Gross Monthly |
|---|
| Class 1 (Level 10) | ₹56,100 | ~₹90,000–₹1,00,000 |
| Class 2 (Level 8) | ₹47,600 | ~₹70,000–₹80,000 |
| Class 2 (Level 7) | ₹44,900 | ~₹65,000–₹75,000 |
Prelims (Qualifying, Objective)
- 2 papers × 200 marks = 400 marks total
- No negative marking
Mains (Descriptive, 1,100 marks)
| Paper | Marks |
|---|
| Gujarati Language | 100 |
| English Language | 100 |
| Essay (in Gujarati or English) | 100 |
| GS I: History, Polity, Economy, Geography | 200 |
| GS II: Science, Tech, Gujarat focus, Current Affairs | 200 |
| Optional Paper I | 200 |
| Optional Paper II | 200 |
Viva Voce
100 marks.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | April 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 30, 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | August 2, 2026 |
| Mains Exam | December 2026 (expected) |
| Interview | March 2027 (expected) |
Gujarat History & Economy (GS Paper V): Harappan sites in Gujarat (Lothal, Dholavira), Solanki dynasty, Maratha period, role of Gujarat in independence movement (Gandhi, Sardar Patel), Ahmedabad textile industry, diamond industry (Surat), GIFT City, Dholera SIR, Gujarat's economic statistics.
Gujarati Language Paper: Essay and comprehension in Gujarati. Formal business/administrative Gujarati is what gets high marks — practice official writing style.
Optional Subject: GPSC has 30+ optional subjects — choose based on your graduation background. Political Science, History, Economics, and Geography are most common.