GPSC Class 1-2 — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims Result 2026 declared
23 Aug 2026GPSC has declared the Prelims result for Advt. No. 5/2026-27 on 30 August 2026. Candidates who appeared for the 7 June 2026 preliminary exam can check their qualification status and category-wise cut-off marks on the official GPSC website.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Oct 2026
GPSC postponed the combined General Studies preliminary exam covering 34 advertisements from 26 July to 1 August 2026 (Saturday), scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The same admit card downloaded for 26 July remains valid for the new date.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
The Preliminary Examination for GPSC Class 1-2 (Advertisement 05/2026-27) was held on 7 June 2026. GPSC released the provisional answer key on 17 June 2026, with an objection window opened from 18 June onwards. Candidates are now awaiting the final answer key and the preliminary screening result.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The GPSC Class 1-2 Mains Examination will be held between 5th to 11th October 2026. Candidates who cleared the Prelims are eligible for the Mains exam. Hall tickets expected in the last week of September 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Oct 2026
GPSC released the call letter (admit card) for the Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination on 25 May 2026, allowing candidates to download it using their confirmation number and date of birth.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Oct 2026
GPSC published the provisional preliminary answer key on 17 June 2026 for the exam held on 7 June 2026. Candidates could raise objections during the specified window.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Oct 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission conducted the Preliminary Examination for Advertisement 05/2026-27 (GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, Municipal Chief Officer Class-2) on 7 June 2026. Over 213 vacancies were announced for this cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Oct 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission released Advertisement 05/2026-27 on 2 April 2026 for Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2, and Municipal Chief Officer Service Class-2 positions. Applications were accepted until 16 April 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Oct 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission released its comprehensive Exam Calendar 2026 on 6 July 2026, listing examination schedules for various Class-1 and Class-2 posts throughout the year, with exams scheduled in June, July, August, October, and December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
For posts numbered 5-18 in the GPSC calendar, a common 100-mark General Studies preliminary paper will be conducted, allowing candidates to apply for multiple posts with one exam.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
The commission released a revised schedule confirming Prelims and Mains dates for multiple Class 1-2 posts across 2025-26 and 2026-27 cycles, covering over 1,000 vacancies statewide.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
GPSC officially released the 2026 exam calendar listing 329 tentative vacancies across various Class-1 and Class-2 posts, with General Studies prelims scheduled for July 26, 2026 for posts 5-18.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
213 vacancies announced under Advertisement 5/2026-27 for GAS, GCS and Municipal Chief Officer posts
2 Jul 2026The vacancy count was increased from the initially notified 71 posts. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains (October 5-10) and Interview stages.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
According to the GPSC 2026 calendar, a 100-mark General Studies prelims will be conducted on July 26, 2026, for many posts (Advt. No. 5 to 18). This unified prelims approach covers multiple recruitment cycles simultaneously.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
GPSC released the provisional prelims answer key on 17 June 2026 for the joint exam (Advt 5/2026-27). Candidates could file objections from 18th June onwards with valid supporting proof.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Oct 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission has released the admit card for the GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download their call letters using confirmation number and date of birth from the official GPSC OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
GPSC has released the provisional answer key for the Class 1-2 Prelims exam held on 7 June 2026. Candidates can submit objections online with a fee of ₹100 per question within the objection window.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
GPSC published the provisional answer key on June 17, 2026 for Advertisement 5/2026-27. Candidates can download the key and submit objections with supporting documents through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
GPSC released call letters for the Class 1-2 Prelims exam through the GPSC OJAS portal. An 'Unblock Call Letter' window with a processing fee was also provided for candidates who missed prior consent form submission.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
The GPSC Class 1 & 2 Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advt. 05/2026-27) was conducted on 7 June 2026, with thousands of candidates appearing across Gujarat for posts including Deputy Collector and DSP.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
GPSC has released the call letter for the Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download admit cards using their confirmation number and date of birth from the official GPSC-OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission successfully conducted the Class 1-2 Joint Preliminary Examination on June 7, 2026. The official question paper PDF and OMR response sheets are now available for download on the GPSC portal.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission has released the call letter for GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download admit cards using their confirmation number and date of birth from the official OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
Following the successful conduct of the Joint Preliminary Examination on June 7, GPSC has released official question papers and activated the OMR sheet search link for candidates to verify their responses before answer key release.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission officially announced the Prelims exam date as 7th June 2026 (Sunday) for Class 1 & 2 Administrative Service posts. With less than 4 months remaining, aspirants are advised to intensify their preparation through structured test series and systematic revision.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission released the call letter for Class 1 and 2 Preliminary Examination on 25 May 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from gpsc.gujarat.gov.in using their registration ID and date of birth for the exam scheduled on 7 June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission published the complete Exam Calendar 2026 on 20 February outlining notification dates, exam schedules for Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. The calendar covers all competitive exams with tentative vacancies distributed across various departments.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
GPSC issued notifications (Advt. 07 to 21/2026-27) for 252 vacancies including Assistant Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Nursing Officer, Principal, and Deputy Manager posts. Applications are open from 5 May to 19 May 2026 through the GPSC OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
GPSC has released the preliminary exam schedule for 91 advertisements covering Class 1 & 2 posts. Candidates who missed the consent form submission can unblock their call letters through the OJAS portal by paying Rs. 500 processing fee.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission officially announced that the GPSC Class 1 and Class 2 Administrative Service Preliminary Examination will be held on 7 June 2026 (Sunday). The recruitment is for 71 vacancies across various administrative posts including Deputy SP, Labour Officer, and Social Welfare Officer.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission typically releases its Class 1-2 Combined Competitive Examination notification in May-June each cycle. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official GPSC website for the formal advertisement and detailed vacancy information.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
Following candidate requests, GPSC has announced a brief extension for online applications. Aspirants who missed the initial deadline now have additional time to complete their registration and fee payment on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
Online applications for GPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026-27 were accepted from April 2 to April 16, 2026, for 213 posts including Gujarat Administrative Service, Deputy SP, and other Class 1-2 positions. The prelims is set for June 7 and mains tentatively from October 5-10.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
GPSC published its annual exam calendar on February 20, 2026, listing 329 tentative vacancies across various Class 1 and Class 2 posts. The calendar includes prelims exam dates for multiple advertisements scheduled in June, July, August, October, and December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has published detailed clarifications regarding the preliminary examination syllabus for General Studies papers. Candidates should review the updated guidelines available in the notification section to ensure comprehensive preparation coverage.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission has officially notified recruitment for Gujarat Administrative Service, Gujarat Civil Services and Municipal Chief Officer Service positions. Online applications were accepted from April 2 to April 16, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
The GPSC Exam Calendar 2026 was published on February 20, detailing schedules for preliminary and mains examinations across multiple posts. The calendar includes exam dates for June, July, August, October and December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
The preliminary examination will be conducted across major cities in Gujarat including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot. Candidates can indicate their center preference during the application process, subject to availability.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission notified 71 posts for Class 1-2 recruitment including Gujarat Administrative Service and Civil Services. The online application window opened April 2 and closed April 16, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
GPSC published its annual exam calendar on February 20, 2026, outlining prelims and mains schedules across multiple advertisements. The calendar indicates exams will be held in June, July, August, October, and December 2026 for various Class 1 and Class 2 posts.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
As per GPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026-27, online applications for Class 1 and 2 posts were accepted from 2 April 2026 (13:00 hours) to 16 April 2026 (23:59 hours). A total of 71 vacancies have been announced for various administrative posts.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission released its Exam Calendar 2026 on 20 February 2026, outlining examination schedules for multiple Class 1 and 2 posts. The calendar lists 329 tentative vacancies across various posts with prelims scheduled between April and July 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
Older dates (70)
Interview/Personality Test phase
Sat, 1 Jan, 2028Conducted for Mains-qualified candidates; typically in early next year
Archived 21 Aug 2026
📍Mains examination begins
Tue, 5 Oct, 2027Multi-day written exam spanning 5-6 days in October
Archived 21 Aug 2026
📍Preliminary examination day
Tue, 18 May, 2027General Studies paper for Class 1-2 posts; typically held early June
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card release
Thu, 6 May, 2027Call letters available approximately 10-15 days before exam
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Application deadline for upcoming cycle
Fri, 16 Apr, 2027Online submission window closes mid-April
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Application portal opens for next cycle
Fri, 2 Apr, 2027Typically opens early April for the annual recruitment cycle
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Final result (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Usually released within a month of interviews
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Interview/Personality test (expected)
Mon, 1 Mar, 2027Typically conducted 1-2 months after mains result
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Interview (expected)
Mon, 1 Mar, 2027Conducted 1-2 months after Mains result declaration
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Interview (expected)
Mon, 1 Mar, 2027Personality test/interview typically held early in the year following Mains
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Interview (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Interview typically held 3-4 months after Mains; date to be announced
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Interview (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Expected early 2027 after Mains results; 100 marks weightage
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Final selection list declaration
Fri, 5 Feb, 2027Final merit list for appointment to Class 1-2 posts
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Final merit list publication (expected)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Final selection for 71 Class 1-2 posts across Gujarat Administrative Service and allied services
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Interview / Personality Test (expected)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Personal interviews typically conducted early following year; exact dates announced after Mains result
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Final result announcement (expected)
Fri, 29 Jan, 2027Final merit list typically published early 2027 following completion of interview process
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Mains result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Usually declared 2-3 months after mains exam
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Mains result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Usually declared 2-3 months after Mains exam
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Mains result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Mains result typically declared 2-3 months after exam
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Interview round (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Typically 2-3 months after Mains result
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Conducted for candidates qualifying Mains; carries 100-150 marks
Archived 30 Jul 2026
Personal Interview round
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Final selection stage for shortlisted candidates
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Personal Interview round (expected)
Wed, 23 Dec, 2026Interview carries 150 marks; final selection based on Mains (1250) + Interview (150)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Mains result (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Usually declared 8-10 weeks after Mains exam
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Personal Interview round (expected period)
Sun, 13 Dec, 2026Interviews typically conducted in December 2026-January 2027 for qualified Mains candidates
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Mains result and interview call letters
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Expected release in November-December 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Mains examination tentative schedule
Thu, 19 Nov, 2026Mains typically held 3-4 months after prelims result
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Main exam result announcement (expected)
Wed, 18 Nov, 2026Results expected in late November; shortlisted candidates called for interview
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Personal Interview round (tentative)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Interview stage conducted after Mains result declaration
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Mains examination notification
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Detailed schedule and syllabus for main written examination
Archived 29 May 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Mains Examination (expected dates)
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Main exams expected in October 2026 based on calendar cycle (Oct 20-25 is typical window)
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Prelims answer key (provisional)
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Archived 11 Oct 2026
Provisional answer key — Prelims
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Provisional answer key published with objection window
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Prelims answer key (provisional)
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Archived 8 Oct 2026
Answer key — Prelims (Provisional)
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Provisional answer key released June 17, 2026
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Prelims provisional answer key released
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Objection window opened from 18 June
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Prelims provisional answer key
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Provisional key released on gpsc.gujarat.gov.in, objection window opened
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Provisional answer key — Prelims
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Objections accepted from June 18, 2026
Archived 5 Oct 2026
📍Prelims exam
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Archived 11 Oct 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Prelims conducted successfully; 2 papers (General Studies), 400 marks total, 3 hours duration
Archived 10 Oct 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Archived 8 Oct 2026
📍Prelims exam
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Prelims conducted on June 7, 2026
Archived 5 Oct 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026200 MCQ questions, 200 marks, 3 hours; conducted across Gujarat
Archived 5 Oct 2026
📍Prelims exam
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Two papers (200 marks each), 400 total marks, objective type MCQ
Archived 5 Oct 2026
📍Prelims exam (Paper 1 & 2)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Two papers of 200 marks each, total 400 marks
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Admit card release — Prelims
Mon, 25 May, 2026Call letter for Preliminary exam released on official website
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Prelims admit card release
Mon, 25 May, 2026Archived 8 Oct 2026
Admit card released
Mon, 25 May, 2026For Prelims exam scheduled June 7, 2026
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Prelims admit card released
Mon, 25 May, 2026Download via GPSC OJAS portal using confirmation number and date of birth
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application window closes
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Archived 11 Oct 2026
Application end
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Last date to submit online application by 11:59 PM
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Application deadline
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Archived 8 Oct 2026
Application window closes
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application end
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Last date to apply online until 23:59 hrs
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application deadline
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application window end
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Applications closed at 23:59 hrs; fee payment allowed until 17 April
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application window opens
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Archived 11 Oct 2026
Notification (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026213 vacancies for GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, Municipal Chief Officer Class-2
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Application start
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Online application window opened at 1:00 PM
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Notification (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Advertisement released for 213 vacancies across GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, and Municipal Chief Officer Class-2
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Application start
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Archived 8 Oct 2026
Notification — Advt. 05/2026-27
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026213 vacancies for Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2, and Municipal Chief Officer Service Class-2
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Application window opens
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Archived 5 Oct 2026
Notification — Advt. 05/2026-27
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Advertisement 05/2026-27 for 213 posts (GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, Municipal Chief Officer Class-2)
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application start
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Online applications opened at 13:00 hrs
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Notification (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026213 vacancies announced for GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, and Municipal Chief Officer Class-2
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application start
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Archived 5 Oct 2026
Notification (Advt. 5/2026-27)
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026213 vacancies for GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, and Municipal Chief Officer Class-2
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application window start
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Online applications opened at 13:00 hrs
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Notification released (Advt. 5/2026-27)
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026213 vacancies announced for GAS Class-1, GCS Class-1 & 2, and Municipal Chief Officer Class-2
Archived 5 Oct 2026
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