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GPSC Class 1-2
GPSC Class 1-2 2026 exam held; Shishya's tracker has no announced date for the next exam yet. Official site: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in.
GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims
Gujarat PSC State Service Class 1-2 Prelims — 200 MCQs in 3 hours covering GS + GK + Aptitude.
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🏁 GPSC Class 1-2 is done. What next?
- 🔑 Answer key: not announced yet
- 📊 Result: 15 Jan (expected)
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Previous year papers
200 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
120 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200)
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General Studies (Paper I)
139 QsGeneral Studies (Paper II)
64 Qs
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What can I get from GPSC Class 1-2?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1-2% — Merit list leaders
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top scorers in Prelims across Gujarat
- •Deputy Collector (Class-1) — top merit positions, preferred cadre allocation
- •Dy. Superintendent of Police (Class-1) — early merit numbers
- •Assistant Commissioner (Tax) (Class-1) — premium revenue posts
- •Likely to receive bonus marks or merit recognition
- •Strong foundation for Mains and Interview stages
Top-tier — Premium Class-1 services
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent chance for premium Class-1 posts with good Mains and interview
- •Deputy Collector (Class-1) — choice postings likely
- •Dy. Superintendent of Police (Class-1) — higher preference in merit list
- •Assistant Commissioner (Labour & Employment) (Class-1) — pay level 10
- •Range Forest Officer (Class-1) — Forest Department, pay level 10
- •Block Development Officer (Class-1) — Rural Development, pay level 10
Strong contender — Class-1 posts
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong position for Class-1 services with good Mains preparation
- •Deputy Collector (Class-1) — Gujarat State Service, Revenue Administration
- •Dy. Superintendent of Police (Class-1) — Executive posts across Gujarat
- •Assistant Commissioner (Tribal Development) (Class-1) — pay level 10
- •Section Officer (Class-1) — GAD and other secretariat posts
- •Assistant Director (Social Welfare) (Class-1) — pay level 10
Safe Mains qualification
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortable Mains qualification with margin
- •Deputy Collector (Class-1) — possible with strong Mains performance, pay level 10
- •Assistant Commissioner (Class-1) — Various departments
- •Dy. Superintendent of Police (Class-1) — State Police Service
- •Commercial Tax Officer (Class-2) — Revenue Department, pay level 7
- •Assistant Director (Industries) (Class-2) — pay level 7
Mains qualification range
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Likely to qualify for Mains examination (General category cut-off approximately 48-52%)
- •Deputy Mamlatdar (Class-2) — Revenue Department, pay level 6
- •Deputy Section Officer (Class-2) — Various departments, Group B
- •Municipal Chief Officer (Class-2) — Urban local bodies
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Class-2) — Executive cadre, pay level 7
Borderline — Reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for Mains if SC/ST/SEBC candidate (cut-offs typically 35-42%)
- •General category unlikely to clear at this score
- •Deputy Section Officer (Class-2) — possible for reserved categories
- •Deputy Mamlatdar (Class-2) — marginal qualification chance
- •Focus on improving 10-15% for safer qualification
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
Gujarat Public Service Commission released the provisional preliminary answer key on 17 June 2026 for Advertisement 5/2026-27 (GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, Municipal Chief Officer Class-2). The key is available at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in for the exam held on 7 June 2026.
GPSC released the prelims call letter on 25 May 2026 for the Class 1-2 preliminary examination scheduled on 7 June 2026. Candidates can download using their confirmation number and date of birth from gpsc.gujarat.gov.in.
Gujarat Public Service Commission released Advertisement 05/2026-27 on 2 April 2026 for 213 vacancies across Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2, and Municipal Chief Officer Service Class-2. Applications accepted until 16 April 2026.
Important dates
Prelims answer key (provisional)
passedWed, 17 Jun, 2026
Reportedindianpaycalculator.inPrelims result declared
passedSun, 30 Aug, 2026
Reportedjobojas.inCategory-wise cut-off marks and qualified candidates list released
📍Mains Examination
passedMon, 5 Oct, 2026
Officialgpsc.gujarat.gov.in ↗Mains for Advt. 5/2026-27 (Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Service Class-1 and 2, Municipal Chief Officer Class-2; 213 posts): 5 to 11 Oct 2026 (GPSC exam schedule).
Mains result (expected)
96 days awayFri, 15 Jan, 2027
ExpectedUsually declared 2-3 months after mains exam
Interview/Personality test (expected)
141 days awayMon, 1 Mar, 2027
ExpectedTypically conducted 1-2 months after mains result
Syllabus
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General Studies (Paper I)
Indus Valley Civilization
Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal (Gujarat), Dholavira (Gujarat — UNESCO 2021), Surkotada.
Ancient India
Vedic age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryan, Gupta and post-Gupta empires.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian phase, partition and independence.
Mauryan rule in Gujarat
Junagadh rock edicts of Ashoka; Chandragupta governor Pushyagupta; Sudarshan lake at Girnar.
Western Kshatrapas and Maitrakas
Rudradaman I — Junagadh Sanskrit inscription; Maitrakas of Vallabhi (475-776 CE).
Solanki / Chaulukya dynasty (940-1244 CE)
Mulraj I, Bhima I, Siddhraj Jaysinh, Kumarapal; capital Anhilwara (Patan); golden age of Gujarat.
Somnath temple and Mahmud of Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni's raid 1026 CE; repeated rebuilding; Sardar Patel's reconstruction 1951.
Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rule in Gujarat
Alauddin Khilji conquest 1297; Gujarat Sultanate (Ahmad Shah I — Ahmedabad 1411); Akbar's annexation 1573.
Maratha rule and British advent
Gaekwads of Baroda; East India Company foothold at Surat 1612; Treaty of Bassein 1802.
Mahatma Gandhi and Gujarat
Born Porbandar 1869; Sabarmati Ashram 1917; Kheda satyagraha 1918; Bardoli satyagraha 1928; Dandi March 1930.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Born Nadiad; Bardoli leader; integration of 562 princely states; Statue of Unity, Kevadia.
Statehood of Gujarat
Mahagujarat Movement under Indulal Yagnik; bifurcation of Bombay state on 1 May 1960.
World geography
Continents, oceans, climatic zones, world physical features.
Indian geography
Himalayas, peninsular plateau, rivers, monsoon, agriculture.
Location and physiography of Gujarat
Westernmost state; longest coastline (~1600 km) in India; Saurashtra peninsula and Kachchh.
Rann of Kachchh
Great Rann (salt marsh, Indo-Pak border) and Little Rann; Wild Ass Sanctuary; flamingo nesting.
Rivers of Gujarat
Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada, Tapi, Banas; Sardar Sarovar dam on Narmada.
Wildlife and protected areas
Gir NP (Asiatic lions, only home), Marine NP Gulf of Kachchh, Velavadar (blackbuck), Nal Sarovar.
Mineral and energy resources
Lignite (Kutch), bauxite, oil and gas (Bombay High, Ankleshwar); largest salt producer.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO, AI, biotechnology, IT — recent advances and applications.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, environmental laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs and Net Zero by 2070.
General Studies (Paper II)
Indian Constitution
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, basic structure, amendments.
Union Government
President, PM, Parliament, Supreme Court.
State Government and Panchayati Raj
Governor, CM, State Legislature, 73rd-74th amendments.
Constitutional and statutory bodies
ECI, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission, NHRC, Lokpal.
Gujarat Legislative Assembly
182-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Gujarat HC at Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Public Service Commission
Composition, role under Article 315 in state recruitment.
Indian economy basics
GDP, inflation, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget, NITI Aayog.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics.
Gujarat economy overview
Largest manufacturing GSDP among states; high industrial growth; Vibrant Gujarat summits.
Industrial hubs of Gujarat
Petrochemicals (Jamnagar — world's largest refinery complex), diamonds (Surat — 90% world cutting), textiles, pharma.
GIFT City and IFSC
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City at Gandhinagar; first IFSC in India regulated by IFSCA.
Ports and trade
Mundra (largest private port), Kandla/Deendayal, Pipavav, Hazira, Sikka — 40+ minor ports.
Dairy and Amul
Anand Pattern, Tribhuvandas Patel and Verghese Kurien; GCMMF (Amul) — world's largest farmer cooperative.
Gujarat state schemes
Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana, Suposhit Gujarat Mission, Vahli Dikri Yojana, NAMO Saraswati Yojana.
Coastal and marine ecology
Mangroves, coral reefs in Gulf of Kachchh, ship-breaking at Alang (largest in world).
Heritage and tourism
UNESCO sites — Champaner-Pavagadh, Rani-ki-Vav (Patan), Ahmedabad (first Heritage City of India), Dholavira.
Folk dances of Gujarat
Garba, Dandiya Raas, Bhavai, Tippani, Padhar, Hudo — Navratri tradition.
Fairs and festivals
Navratri, Uttarayan (kite festival), Rann Utsav, Tarnetar fair, Madhavpur fair, Bhavnath Mela.
Crafts and textiles
Patola of Patan (double ikat, GI), Bandhani, Rogan art (Kutch), Kutch embroidery, Mata-ni-Pachedi.
Gujarati literature and personalities
Narsinh Mehta (Adi Kavi), Premanand, Narmad, K.M. Munshi, Umashankar Joshi (Jnanpith).
National current affairs
Government schemes, awards, sports, appointments — last 12-18 months.
Gujarat current affairs
State schemes, budget, sports, awards, recent appointments and policies.
Logical reasoning and mental ability
Series, analogy, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations.
Basic numeracy
Numbers, percentages, ratios — Class X level.
Data interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — Class X level.