GPSC Class 1/2 2026 — Gujarat Public Service Commission
GPSC Class 1 & 2 (Combined Competitive) Examination recruits for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Mamlatdar, and other Class 1/2 civil service posts of Gujarat. Class 3 (Group C-equivalent) posts such as Talati-cum-Mantri and Junior Clerk go through the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), and Police Constable recruitment is handled by the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) — both often route applications through the state's common OJAS portal.
GPSC Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| GPSC Class 1/2 Notification | Released periodically — check gpsc.gujarat.gov.in for the current cycle |
| Prelims Exam | As per GPSC schedule |
| Mains Exam | Post Prelims result |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | 2 objective papers — GS-1 & GS-2, 200 marks each, 3 hours each, qualifying for Mains shortlisting |
| Mains | 6 descriptive papers — qualifying Gujarati & English language papers, Essay, GS-1 to GS-4, 150 marks each |
| Interview | 100 marks — final merit is Mains (excluding language papers) + Interview |
Syllabus
General Studies
- History of India & Gujarat
- Geography of India & Gujarat
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Indian & Gujarat Economy
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs — National & State
Language Papers (Qualifying)
- Gujarati Language & Grammar
- English Language & Composition
Frequently Asked Questions — GPSC
What is GPSC Class 1/2?+
GPSC Class 1 & 2 (Combined Competitive Examination) is Gujarat's flagship civil services exam, recruiting for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Mamlatdar, and other Class 1/2 posts through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
Who recruits for Gujarat Class 3 (Group C) posts?+
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) recruits for Class 3 posts such as Talati-cum-Mantri and Junior Clerk, separately from GPSC's Class 1/2 exam. Applications for both GSSSB and Police Constable (via GPRB) are commonly routed through the state's OJAS portal.
Who recruits for Gujarat Police Constable?+
The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) conducts the Lok Rakshak (LRD) Constable recruitment for Gujarat Police, separate from GPSC.