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Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
GSSSB — Gujarat Group C posts. 100 MCQs in 1 hour.
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Previous year papers
180 questions across all yearsOfficial papers
Question papers and answer keys as the conducting body published them. Each link opens the body's own file.
2022
- Answer key: બિન સચિવાલય ક્લાર્ક અને ઓફીસ આસિસ્ટન્ટ – રિવાઇઝ્ડ એફ.એ.કે. ↗ · English · 565 KB
- Answer key: હેડ ક્લાર્ક – રી-રિવાઇઝ એફ.એ.કે ↗ · English · 147 KB
2021
- Answer key: સિનીયર ક્લાર્ક – રિવાઇઝ એફ. એ. કે. ↗ · Gujarati/English · 522 KB
Published by Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (ગુજરાત ગૌણ સેવા પસંદગી મંડળ)
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2025
100 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 150)
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General Knowledge
71 QsGujarat General Knowledge
69 QsGujarati Language Skills
39 QsEnglish Language Skills
41 QsReasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
92 QsComputer Aptitude
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What can I get from GSSSB?
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% — premium posts
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Section Officer (Chief Minister's Office cadre) — pay level 8, direct CM office support
- •Senior Inspector (Revenue Intelligence) — pay level 8, specialized investigation roles
- •Assistant Director level positions (select recruitments) — pay level 10
- •Guaranteed choice of district and department
- •Typically leads to accelerated promotion to Class-I services
- •Prime candidate for deputation to central government positions
Top tier — Group B Gazetted range
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Section Officer (Secretariat Gazetted) — pay level 7, policy implementation
- •Assistant Accountant (Finance) — pay level 7, state-level financial management
- •Labour Inspector (Labour & Employment) — pay level 7, statutory enforcement powers
- •Inspector (various departments) — pay level 7, supervisory and inspection duties
- •Strong chance for Gandhinagar Secretariat postings
- •Fast-track career progression opportunities
Excellent — Group B Non-Gazetted
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Section Officer (Secretariat) — pay level 6, ministerial cadre
- •Supervisor (various departments) — pay level 6, oversight of Group C staff
- •Senior Tax Assistant (Revenue) — pay level 6, complex tax assessments
- •Section Officer (district administration) — pay level 7 in some recruitments
- •Mamlatdar Assistant (Revenue) — pay level 6, works directly under Mamlatdar
- •Priority for urban postings and headquarters locations
Strong contender — senior Group C
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Senior Clerk (various departments) — pay level 5, supervisory clerical work
- •Accounts Clerk (Finance Department) — pay level 5, requires basic accounting knowledge
- •Talati (competitive districts) — Ahmedabad, Surat, Gandhinagar postings likely
- •Head Clerk (district offices) — pay level 6, administrative supervision
- •Surveyor Assistant (Land Revenue) — pay level 5, field + office work
- •Competitive for choice posting locations
Competitive — mid-tier Group C
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Talati-cum-Mantri (Panchayat Department) — pay level 5, revenue collection and village records
- •Junior Assistant (various departments) — pay level 4, clerical and data entry work
- •Bin Sachivalay Clerk (Secretariat) — pay level 4, competitive post in state capital
- •Laboratory Assistant (Health Department) — pay level 3, district hospitals
- •Tax Assistant (Revenue Department) — pay level 4, commercial tax offices
Borderline — Group C posts
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Clerk (various departments) — pay level 3, basic clerical duties
- •Peon / Hamal (state offices) — pay level 1, ministerial cadre
- •Office Assistant (lower divisions) — typically in district-level offices
- •May qualify for waiting list in less competitive districts
- •Strengthen Gujarat-specific topics for better positioning
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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News & timeline
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GSSSB released its tentative exam calendar on July 2, 2026 outlining probable examination months from July to December 2026 for various Class-III posts. The calendar includes CCE-1 and CCE-2 exam schedules with over 10,000 anticipated vacancies across different departments.
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board declared MCQ-CBT exam dates for multiple posts including Registrar, X-Ray Technician, Industry Inspectors and Assistant Engineers. Examinations are scheduled across October and December 2026.
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board released the CCE 2026 notification on February 4, 2026 for 5,370 Class-III vacancies including Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk and other Group A & B posts. Applications opened February 5 and closed February 20, 2026.
Important dates
CCE Group A & B application end
passedMon, 2 Mar, 2026
Reportedmarugujarat.inExtended deadline; fee payment by 5th March 2026
📍Lab Assistant exam (Advt. 359/2025-26)
passedSun, 5 Jul, 2026
Reportedfreejobalert.comMCQ-CBRT mode
📍CBRT exam for Senior Surveyor, Physiotherapist, Lab Technician & other posts
passedMon, 31 Aug, 2026
Reportedjuniortest.comRescheduled from January 2026; 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
GSSSB CCE 2026 admit card (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected admit card date has passed
ExpectedTypically released 10-15 days before exam; exact date to be announced
📍GSSSB CCE 2026 Preliminary Exam (expected)
5 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedExam calendar indicates July-December 2026 for CCE exams; exact date to be announced
📍GSSSB various Class-III posts MCQ-CBT exams
10 days awayTue, 20 Oct, 2026
ExpectedMultiple posts including Registrar, X-Ray Technician, Industry Inspectors scheduled October-December 2026
📍GSSSB CCE 2026 Mains Exam (expected)
66 days awayTue, 15 Dec, 2026
ExpectedMains exam follows prelims; exam calendar covers July-December 2026
GSSSB CCE 2026 result (expected)
141 days awaySun, 28 Feb, 2027
ExpectedFinal result typically declared 2-3 months after Mains exam
Syllabus
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General Knowledge
Everyday Science
Physics, chemistry, biology applications in daily life.
Indian History
Ancient, medieval, modern India and freedom struggle.
Indian Geography
Physical, economic and social geography of India.
Indian Constitution
Constitutional provisions, FR, DPSPs, federalism, judiciary.
Indian Economy
Banking, planning, GST, NITI Aayog, monetary policy.
General Banking
RBI, scheduled commercial banks, NABARD, NPA, KYC, CRR/SLR.
Jaher Vahivat (Public Administration)
Concepts of public administration in India and Gujarat.
Environment and Ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change and pollution.
Science and Technology
Recent IT, biotech, space and defence achievements.
Current Affairs
National and international events, awards, sports, books.
International Organisations
UN, WHO, IMF, World Bank, SAARC, BRICS, G20.
Gujarat General Knowledge
History of Gujarat
Ancient (Indus, Mauryan, Solanki), medieval Sultans, Maratha and British era.
Gujarat in the Freedom Struggle
Salt Satyagraha (Dandi), Bardoli Satyagraha, leaders from Gujarat.
Geography of Gujarat
Physical features, Saurashtra, Kachchh, Gulf of Khambhat, climate.
Rivers and Dams of Gujarat
Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada, Tapti, Sardar Sarovar, Ukai.
Economy of Gujarat
Industry, agriculture (cotton, groundnut), ports, GIDC, GIFT City.
Culture and Art of Gujarat
Folk dances (Garba, Dandiya), music, painting, embroidery.
Fairs and Festivals
Navratri, Tarnetar, Rann Utsav, Modhera Dance Festival.
Tourism in Gujarat
Statue of Unity, Somnath, Dwarka, Gir, Rann of Kutch, Ahmedabad heritage.
Administration of Gujarat
Districts, divisions, Governor, CM, secretariat structure.
Notable Personalities of Gujarat
Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Morarji Desai, Vikram Sarabhai.
Schemes of Gujarat Government
Vatsalya, Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban, Vahli Dikri.
Current Affairs of Gujarat
Recent events, projects and appointments in Gujarat.
Gujarati Language Skills
Varnamala (વર્ણમાલા)
Gujarati alphabet — swar, vyanjan.
Sandhi (સંધિ)
Sandhi rules in Gujarati.
Samas (સમાસ)
Types of compound words in Gujarati.
Shabd Bhandol
Synonyms, antonyms, paryayvachi shabd in Gujarati.
Idioms and Phrases (ruda prayog)
Common Gujarati idioms and proverbs.
Vakya Shudhi
Sentence correction in Gujarati.
Alankar (અલંકાર)
Gujarati figures of speech.
Chhand (છંદ)
Gujarati metres.
Gujarati Literature
Major Gujarati poets and writers — Narsinh Mehta, Premanand, Govardhanram.
Apathit Gadyansh / Padyansh
Unseen Gujarati prose/verse comprehension.
Translation (English to Gujarati)
English-to-Gujarati translation in conventional paper.
English Language Skills
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, modals, voice, narration.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, homonyms.
Idioms and Phrases
Common English idiomatic expressions.
Error Spotting and Correction
Spotting grammatical errors in sentences.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen passage with vocabulary and inference questions.
Cloze Test / Fill in the Blanks
Contextual word selection in passages.
Translation (Gujarati to English)
Gujarati-to-English translation in conventional paper.
Composition / Essay Writing
Short essay on given topic in English.
Letter / Application Writing
Formal letter and application drafting.
Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
Number System
Whole, rational and irrational numbers; HCF and LCM.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals, surds.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
Ratio and Proportion
Direct, inverse and compound ratios.
Average
Arithmetic mean and weighted averages.
Profit and Loss
CP, SP, discount and marked price.
Simple and Compound Interest
Interest formulas and applied problems.
Time and Work
Work efficiency and pipes-cisterns.
Time and Distance
Trains, boats, relative speed.
Mensuration
Area and volume of 2D and 3D figures.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs based questions.
Number and Letter Series
Find next/missing term in a series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number and substitution coding.
Analogy and Classification
Word, number, figure analogy and odd-one-out.
Blood Relations
Family tree problems.
Direction Sense
Direction-based path problems.
Syllogism
Statement-conclusion logic.
Calendar and Clock
Day-of-week and clock-angle problems.
Seating Arrangement
Linear and circular seating puzzles.
Computer Aptitude
Computer Basics
Generations, types, components, hardware-software.
Operating System
Windows basics, file management, common commands.
MS Office
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access basics.
Internet and E-mail
Browsers, search, e-mail, attachments and security.
Cyber Security
Viruses, antivirus, firewalls, phishing.
English Typing
Computer-based English typing test.
Gujarati Typing
Computer-based Gujarati typing test.