# GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims (GPSC Class 1-2) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: GJ
- Questions: 200 · Total marks: 200 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.33 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN, GU

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 20–35 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Approximate annual vacancies: 213
- Note: Basic computer knowledge mandatory; no limit on attempts; Gujarat domicile required for most posts
- Official portal: https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in (Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-07-25 — Prelims result declaration
- 2026-07-25 — Admit card download begins
- 2026-07-26 — Common Prelims for multiple posts (Advt. 5-18) (exam day)
- 2026-07-26 — Common Prelims for posts 5-18 (100-mark General Studies) (exam day)
- 2026-07-26 — General Studies Prelims (Posts 5-18) (exam day)
- 2026-08-01 — Combined General Studies prelims (34 advts) - Rescheduled (exam day)
- 2026-08-04 — Prelims result (expected)
- 2026-08-09 — GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination (exam day)

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (Paper I) (weight 1)
Rann of Kachchh · Location and physiography of Gujarat · Mineral and energy resources · Wildlife and protected areas · Rivers of Gujarat · Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rule in Gujarat · Mahatma Gandhi and Gujarat · Western Kshatrapas and Maitrakas · Maratha rule and British advent · Mauryan rule in Gujarat · Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel · Solanki / Chaulukya dynasty (940-1244 CE) · Somnath temple and Mahmud of Ghazni · Statehood of Gujarat · Climate change · Environment and ecology · Indian geography · World geography · Ancient India · Indus Valley Civilization · Medieval India · Modern India and freedom struggle · Biology and human body · Chemistry basics · Physics in everyday life · Science and technology

### General Studies (Paper II) (weight 1)
Gujarat current affairs · Crafts and textiles · Folk dances of Gujarat · Fairs and festivals · Gujarati literature and personalities · Dairy and Amul · Gujarat economy overview · GIFT City and IFSC · Industrial hubs of Gujarat · Ports and trade · Gujarat state schemes · Heritage and tourism · Gujarat Legislative Assembly · Gujarat Public Service Commission · National current affairs · Indian economy basics · Economic and social development · Coastal and marine ecology · Constitutional and statutory bodies · Indian Constitution · State Government and Panchayati Raj · Union Government · Data interpretation · Logical reasoning and mental ability · Basic numeracy

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 105–115 marks (52.5–57.5%) |
| EWS | 100–110 marks (50–55%) |
| OBC | 95–105 marks (47.5–52.5%) |
| SC | 85–95 marks (42.5–47.5%) |
| ST | 80–90 marks (40–45%) |
| PwD | 75–85 marks (37.5–42.5%) |

**Guidance:**

- General category cutoffs typically run 8–12 marks higher than OBC and 20–30 marks above SC/ST, reflecting competitive intensity for GPSC Class 1-2 positions.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate performance distribution; easier papers push cutoffs toward the 55–58% range for General, while tougher editions settle around 50–53%.
- Scoring 62%+ (124 marks) places candidates in competitive Class-1 range across categories; below 50% risks falling into borderline zones where qualification becomes uncertain.

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