GPSC Notification 2026: Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
What's New in GPSC?
- February 20, 2026: GPSC STI Result 2026 out on February 9, 2026. Candidates can now download GPSC State Tax Inspector merit list PDF, check category-wise cut-off marks and final answer key. Download PDF
- January 22, 2026: GPSC AE Result 2026 has been declared. Candidates can download the Assistant Engineer result PDF and check their selection status. Download PDF
GPSC Notification 2026 will be released by the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) on its official website. The notification will announce recruitment for various Group A and Group B posts, including the Gujarat Administrative Service, Police Service, and other allied services. Its eligibility criteria require a candidate to be with 20 to 35 years and having completed a graduation degree from a recognized university. The selection process includes a Prelims, Mains, and an Interview.
What is GPSC?
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 three stages of exams are appointed as gazetted officers to the Government of Gujarat.
GPSC Exam Highlights 2026
The key highlights for the GPSC exam are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | GPSC Exam (Gujarat Administrative Service Exam and Gujarat Civil Service Exam) |
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Exam Mode | Offline/ Pen paper |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Language of Exam | English, Gujarati |
| Stages of Exam |
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| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in// |
GPSC Important Dates 2026
It is very important to keep track of important dates related to the GPSC Exam 2026 so the candidates don’t miss out on important events. Hence, tabulated below are the important events related to GPSC Exam 2026:
| Events | GPSC Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| GPSC Notification 2026 Release Date | To be announced |
| GPSC Application Process 2026 Starts | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply for GPSC 2026 | To be announced |
| Last Date for fee payment of GPSC 2026 | To be announced |
| GPSC Admit Card 2026 Release Date | To be announced |
| GPSC Prelims 2026 Date | To be announced |
| GPSC Mains 2026 Date | To be announced |
| GPSC Interview 2026 Date | To be announced |
GPSC Notification 2026
The Commission has yet to release an updated notification on its official website. It will include information on vacancies, post-wise eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, reservation rules, and important dates. The notification will also outline the online application process, application fees, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, exam centres, and final merit list preparation.
GPSC Vacancy 2026
The vacancies for GPSC 2026 have not been announced yet. Based on the previous year’s vacancies, it can be estimated that the number of openings for the 2026 session will be around 100.
GPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates aspiring to appear for the GPSC Exam 2026 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 2026:
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 |
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| Female candidate belonging to SC/ST/OBC |
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| Female candidates belonging to the general category |
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| 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 2026
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 2026. Candidates who have further obtained a postgraduate degree can also apply for the GPSC Exam.
GPSC Application Process 2026
The application form for GPSC Exam 2026 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” and pay the amount of the application form i.e. 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.
GPSC Admit Card 2026
The steps to download the admit card is given below-:
- Click on the link given above.
- Fill in the necessary details related to the desired job, Application or confirmation number and date of birth.
- After submitting the above details, students can download the admit card and print it.
- Without the admit card, students will not be allowed to sit for the exam. Hence, make sure to carry an extra copy of the admit card.
- Students should also make sure to follow all the guidelines and protocols given on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, candidates can reach the helpline number given on the admit card or contact the relevant person for the same.
GPSC Exam Centers 2026
According to the official website of the Gujarat Public Service Commission, the various exam centres declared for the GPSC Exam 2020 are - Ahmedabad, Surendranagar, Surat, Bharuch, BK (Palanpur), Patan, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch Bhuj, Mahesana, Rajkot, SK (Himmatnagar), Valsad, Vadodara and Tapi (Vyara).
GPSC Exam Pattern 2026
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 2026
- 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 2026
- 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 2026
- 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.
GPSC Syllabus 2026
It is recommended that students follow the GPSC 2026 exam syllabus as it would help them to have a better understanding of the exam.
GPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026
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 2026
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. |
GPSC Result 2026
The GPSC Exam result is declared thrice by the Gujarat Public Service Commission which includes the declaration of the Prelims result, declaration of the Mains result and finally releasing the selection list of the students who will be appointed at various posts to the Govt. of Gujarat.
The result declaration of the GPSC exam is done on the official website of the Gujarat Public Service Commission in the form of a merit list. The Gujarat Public Service Commission will publish a PDF with qualifying exams and the roll number of candidates who have qualified for the examination. Apart from this, candidates can also check the individual result by following the steps given below -:
- Visit the official website of the Gujarat Public Service Commission.
- Login by providing necessary credentials like Roll Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- The candidate’s result portal will be opened and the candidate can now view the result.
GPSC Cutoff 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission releases the minimum qualifying marks on its official website as cutoffs. Every year more than 2 lacs students take the GPSC exam. Hence, the cutoff is just the bare minimum qualifying mark that allows the students to appear for the next level.
To be selected for the various govt. posts, students will have to score the highest of marks in each section and level of the exam. The cutoffs for the prelims for the year 2021 are tabulated below-:
| Category and Gender | Revised Cut-off |
|---|---|
| General Male | 115.78 |
| General Female | 96.77 |
| SC Male | 114.94 |
| ST Female | 96.44 |
| SC Male | 93.73 |
| SC Female | 78.08 |
GPSC Selection Criteria 2026
The selection of the candidates for various posts offered by the Gujarat Public Service Commission is based upon the merit scored in the first two qualifying exams i.e. Prelims and Main examination. Apart from this the candidate also has to undergo a personal interview after which the candidates with the highest marks out of 1000 will be selected for various posts and ranks in class 1 and 2 categories.
GPSC 2026 Salary and Benefits
The basic pay scale for candidates appointed in class 1 posts gets a salary ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500, whereas the salary of class 2 recruiters ranges from Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400. One thing to note is that this salary isn’t fixed.
Depending on the post and rank, salaries of various posts under classes 1 and 2 are incrementally increased annually, and the post and rank of the employees are upgraded depending upon the quality of their work.
Along with the salary, there are some allowances provided such as medical facilities, transport allowance, paid education leaves, house rent allowance, dearness allowance and various other facilities.
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| GPSC Syllabus | GPSC Preparation Tips | GPSC Subject-wise Books |
GPSC Exam 2026 FAQs
Ques: Is it necessary to know the Gujarati Language for GPSC Exam 2026?
Ans: No, the candidates from other states who don’t know the Gujarati language can appear for the Prelims exam given the condition that they’re proficient in the English Language. However, students appearing for Mains will have to know the basic Gujarati Grammar to qualify for the descriptive paper of 150 marks.
Ques: How many times can a candidate appear for GPSC Exam 2026?
Ans: A candidate can appear for GPSC Exam as many times as they want to be given the condition that the upper age limit of the candidate should follow the norms set up by the Gujarat Public Service Commission.
Ques: What are the books to refer to for preparing for GPSC Exam 2026?
Ans: The candidates can refer to the following books to prepare for the GPSC Exam - Oxford atlas (world and India) for Geography, Constitution and Indian Polity by M Laxmikant, Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal for mathematics, websites of DRDO & ISRO along with the current affairs related to ISRO, DRDO, Nobel and other important Literary prizes for Science and Technology. For developing fluency in English, students are advised to read newspapers such as The Hindu, Times of India etc. Students must study and cover all the important topics from NCERT first and then refer to other books.
Ques: What is the age limit for GPSC 2026?
Ans: The minimum age limit for candidates belonging to the general category is 20 years old and the maximum age limit is 35 years old. Relaxation of also provided as per rules.
Ques: Does GPSC Exam 2026 consist of any negative marking?
Ans: No, the GPSC Exam doesn’t have any negative marking in both prelims and mains examination.
Ques: What is the difference between UPSC and GPSC Exams?
Ans: The difference between the UPSC exam and the GPSC exam is very slight. Both UPSC and GPSC exams have almost the same topics except the GPSC exam also includes History, Geography and Cultural and Heritage topics related to Gujarat which are not present in the syllabus of the UPSC exam.
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