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GPSC Class 1–2 (Gujarat)

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GPSC's Class 1 and 2 combined exam recruits Gujarat's administrative and allied officers.

At a glance
Conducted by Gujarat Public Service Commission
Stages Preliminary (objective) → Main (descriptive) → Interview

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Exam pattern

The exam is conducted in three stages: 1. Preliminary Examination: Objective type. 2. Main Examination: Descriptive type. 3. Interview: Personality test.

Note: The exact number of papers, marks, time duration, and negative marking criteria are specified in the detailed advertisement for each recruitment cycle.

Syllabus

The syllabus generally covers: - Preliminary: General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, and state-specific topics). - Main: Descriptive papers including General Studies, Gujarati/English language, and Essay.

Detailed syllabus for each subject is available on the official website.

How to prepare (free, in order)

  1. Prepare the shared UPSC GS modules once. They cover most of every state PSC.
  2. Add the state's own history, geography, economy and schemes from official state sources.
  3. Solve the commission's own previous papers from its website: each commission has its own style.

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