The GPSC syllabus is set by the Gujarat Public Service Commission. The commission is constitutionally authorised to set and change the GPSC Exam pattern and take decisions concerning recruitment, transfer and disciplinary matters.
In this article, you will find the complete GPSC Syllabus for entry into Gujarat Administrative Services and Gujarat Civil Services conducted by Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC).
GPSC 2021-22 notification was released in the month of September 2021. Aspirants can refer to the linked article for more GPSC recruitment-related details. Any changes in the GPSC syllabus will be updated once official notice is published.
GPSC exam is conducted in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
Stage 2: Mains Exam (Written and Personal Interview)
It is important to carefully go through the entire GPSC syllabus, so as not to waste time on reading irrelevant things from the exam point of view.
GPSC exam syllabus is similar to the UPSC Syllabus; the only difference is GPSC syllabus will have topics on History, Culture, Geography concerning the state of Gujarat.
Candidates can check eligibility for the GPSC exam.
Few important points to note concerning GPSC Syllabus:
- To tackle questions on Science and Technology, as per GPSC Exam Syllabus candidates do not require any kind of specialisation from the science stream.
- Under History section, as per GPSC Exam Syllabus, candidates need to focus on the History of Gujarat.
- As per GPSC Syllabus, under the Geography section candidates have to prepare for the social and economic geography of Gujarat and India.
GPSC Exam Pattern
GPSC conducts the exam in 3 stages:
- Prelims – 2 papers – Objective type questions (MCQ)
- Mains – 6 papers – Descriptive type questions
- Interview
GPSC Exam Pattern for GPSC Prelims is given below:
| Name of Exam | Gujarat Public Services Exam for Gujarat Administrative Services Class I and Gujarat Civil Services, Class I & II |
| Number of papers | Paper I – General Studies I Paper 2- General Studies II |
| GPSC Exam Date (Prelims 2021) | 19th December 2021 |
| GPSC Exam Date (Prelims 2020-21) | 21st March 2021 [Find the GPSC Result in the linked article]. |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours each |
| Maximum Marks for each paper | 200 Marks |
| Total Marks of all Prelims papers | 400 Marks |
| Nature of questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
GPSC Exam Pattern for Mains exam is given below:
| Name of Exam | Gujarat Public Services Exam for Gujarat Administrative Services Class I and Gujarat Civil Services, Class I & II |
| Number of papers | 6 |
| GPSC Exam Date (Mains 2019) | 23rd February, 8th March, 15th March 2020 |
| GPSC Exam Date (Mains 2020-21) | 20th, 22nd & 24th July 2021 |
| GPSC Exam Date (Mains 2021-22) | To be notified |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours each |
| Maximum Marks for each paper | 150 Marks |
| Total Marks of all Mains papers | 900 Marks |
| Marks for Personality Test(Interview) | 100 Marks |
| Total Marks to be considered for final selection | 1000 Marks |
| Nature of questions | Descriptive Type questions |
The GPSC Personality Test/ Interview is held for candidates who clear the GPSC Mains stage of the GPSC exam. The GPSC Interview 2020-21 is scheduled from 25th November 2021 till 15th December 2021.The interview (in the GPSC exam pattern) is for 100 marks and tests the general awareness, character, expression, personality, intelligence, and general suitability for the service.
GPSC Exam Syllabus – Prelims
The GPSC Syllabus overlaps significantly with the UPSC Syllabus for IAS exam. With the new GPSC pattern and GPSC Syllabus, candidates preparing simultaneously for the Civil Services Exam (UPSC) and state civil services exam will have a slightly easier task.
The GPSC Prelims Syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is given below.
Paper 1:
- History
- Cultural Heritage
- Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
- Mental Ability
Paper -2 :
- Indian Economy and Planning
- Geography
- Science and Technology
- Current events of regional, national and international importance
The detailed GPSC Syllabus for Prelims Paper-1 is given below.
The detailed GPSC Syllabus for Prelims Paper-2 is given below.
Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the GPSC exams from the link below:
- GPSC exam eligibility criteria
GPSC Exam Syllabus for Mains
GPSC exam for Mains exam consists of the following papers:
- Paper 1 – Gujarati
- Paper 2 – English
- Paper 3 – Essay
- Paper 4 – General Studies 1
- Paper 5 – General Studies 2
- Paper 6 – General Studies 3
The detailed GPSC Exam Syllabus for Gujarati paper of Mains exam is given below
The detailed GPSC Exam Syllabus for English paper of Mains exam is given below:
The detailed GPSC Exam Syllabus for Essay paper of Mains exam is given below:
The detailed GPSC Exam Syllabus for General Studies Paper-1 of Mains exam is given below:
The detailed GPSC Exam Syllabus for General Studies paper-2 of Mains exam is given below
The detailed GPSC Exam Syllabus for General Studies paper-3 of Mains exam is given below
Official GPSC Syllabus (in Gujarati and English) Prelims and Mains:- Download PDF Here
GPSC Syllabus Related Queries
Q1
What is the syllabus for GPSC Exam?
GPSC Syllabus consists of subjects like:
- History of India
- Cultural Heritage
- Geography
- Indian Polity
- Ethics
- Public Administration
- Economics
- Science
- Current Affairs
Q2
Which GPSC book is best for preparation?
Candidates should read state board school textbooks to form the base for the examination. Later, they can refer to one reference book each for the subjects mentioned in the GPSC syllabus. Refer to GPSC preparation page for preparation tips.
Q3
Is Gujarati compulsory for the GPSC Exam?
No, Gujarati language is not compulsory for the GPSC Exam. Candidates have the option to write the answers in the English language.
