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GPSC Civil Service Syllabus 2026 - Overview
GPSC Civil Service Syllabus 2026
Prelims Examination Syllabus :-
Prelims Examination Syllabus :-
General Studies :
History and Culture :
1. Indus valley civilisation, Vedic age, Jainism and Buddhism.
2. Contact with Central Asia and its consequences.
3. Major Dynasties of Ancient, Medieval and Modern India and Gujarat- Their rulers, Administration, Social, Religious and Economic conditions, etc.
4. The Bhakti Movement and Sufism.
5. The arrival of Europeans in India and their struggle for supremacy, Company rule in India, Establishment and expansion of British rule in India, Indian war of Independence - 1857 in India and Gujarat, Religious and social reform movements in India and Gujarat in the 19th century, India’s freedom movement, Indian Revolutionaries in India and abroad.
6. National leaders and their contributions in various fields
7. Post-Independence India and Gujarat
8. Cultural heritage of India and Gujarat: Art forms, Literature, Sculpture, Architecture, Music, Dances, etc.
9. The Saintly tradition of India and Gujarat and its influence on psyche of people.
10. Life traditions of India and Gujarat, Fairs, Festivals, Food and Costumes, etc.
11. Museums of Gujarat, Library activities, Cultural- Religious and Literary importance, Gujarati Theatre: Plays, Songs and various Theatre groups, etc.
12. Life of Adivasi (Tribes): Festivals, Fairs, Costumes, Rituals, etc.
13. Gujarati Literature: Modes, Streams, Litterateurs, Literary work and Literary Organizations, Gujarati language and dialects, etc.
14. Pilgrimage and Tourist Places of Gujarat.
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations :
1. Indian Constitution: Origin and Evolution, Features, Important provisions of the Constitution, Important Constitutional Amendments, Basic Structure, Matters
related to the Federal Structure, etc.
2. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities. Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
3. Local self-government institutions.
4. Judiciary in India – Structure and functions, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation, Landmark Judgments, etc.
5. India's Foreign Policy - International Relations - Important Institutions, Agencies, Various Organizations, their Structure and Functioning, etc.
6. Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Government.
Reasoning and Mental Ability :
1. Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
2. Decision Making and Problem Solving Ability.
3. General Mental Ability
4. Basic Numerical Ability
5. Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. )
Economy of India and Gujarat :
1. Basic concepts and notions of Economics.
2. Indian Economy on the eve of Independence, Planning exercise in India; models and shift in focus over a period of time etc. New Economic Reforms, NITI Aayog,
etc.
3. Agriculture sector: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation etc., Institutional Structure - Land Reforms in India; Technological change in agriculture, Pricing of agricultural inputs and outputs; Terms of trade between agriculture and industry; Agricultural Finance Policy; Marketing and Warehousing; Issues in Food Security and Public Distribution System, Green Revolution, Policies for Sustainable agriculture and Organic farming, etc.
4. Industrial policy; Public sector enterprises; Privatization and disinvestments; Growth and pattern of industrialization; Small-scale sector; Productivity in industrial sector; Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and industrialization, Foreign investment and competition policy, etc.
5. Infrastructure in Indian Economy: Infrastructure facilities; Water supply and Sanitation, Energy and Power, Science and Technology, Rural and Urban infrastructure facilities, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, Telecommunication, Social Impact Assessment, etc.
6. Trends and patterns in structure of population over a period of time – Growth rate, Gender, Rural- Urban migration, Literacy, Regional; Structure and trends of
Poverty and Inequality; Unemployment – trends, structure and National Rural Employment Policies. Various indicators of development, etc.
7. Indian Public finance system: Indian tax system, Public expenditure, Public debt, Deficit and subsidies in the Indian economy, Centre-State financial relation, Recent fiscal and monetary policy issues and their impact, Goods and Service Tax (GST), etc.
8. Trend, composition, structure and direction of India’s foreign trade. India’s Balance of payments Situation in post reforms period, etc.
9. Economy of Gujarat: Social sector in Gujarat; Education, Health, and Nutrition. Gujarat's economy in recent decades, major problems of agriculture in relation to India and major states, forests, water resources, mining, industry and service sector. Policies for the development of economic and social infrastructure, etc.
Geography :
1. General Geography: Earth in Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the Earth, Major landforms and their features. Atmosphere - structure and composition, Elements and factors of climate, Airmasses and Fronts, Atmospheric disturbances, Climate change. Oceans: Physical, Chemical and Biological characteristics, Hydrological Disasters, Marine and Continental resources, etc.
2. Physical Geography in relation to World, India and Gujarat: Major physical divisions, Earthquakes, landslides, Natural drainage, Seasonal Climate Regions, Atmospheric disturbance, Cyclone, Natural Vegetation: Parks and Sanctuaries. Major Soil types, Rocks and Minerals, etc.
3. Social Geography in relation to World, India and Gujarat : Distribution, Density, Growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population, Ethnic group, Linguistic group, Rural-Urban components, Urbanization and Migration, Metropolitan regions, etc.
4. Economic Geography: Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services-their salient features. Basic Industries-Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel and Manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, etc.
5. Geography in the context of current trends.
Science and Technology :
1. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology, Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life, National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; Various institutions involved in science, technology and innovation in India; their activities and contribution; Contribution of
prominent Indian Scientists, etc.
2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT, ICT in day to day life, ICT and Industry, ICT and Governance, Various government schemes promoting the use of ICT, Netiquettes, Cyber Security, National Cyber Crime Policy, etc.
3. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution & development of Indian Space Programme, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and other organisations, their activities and achievements; Various Satellite Programmes. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian missile program, etc.
4. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India’s existing energy needs and deficit, India’s energy resources and dependence, Energy policy of India- Government
Policies and Programmes, etc.
5. Nuclear Policy of India and its commitment to the world: India’s Nuclear power programme, India’s nuclear cooperation with other countries, Nuclear Suppliers
Group (NSG) and India, Nuclear weapons policy of India, Various treaties, conferences and summits on the non-proliferation and prohibition of nuclear weapons, etc.
6. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment and its legal aspects, Policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level, Biodiversity, Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment, Forest and Wildlife; Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India. Environmental Hazards, Pollution and related issues, Carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Health & Environment, etc.
7. Nature, scope and use/application of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and other Emerging Technologies; Ethical, Social and Legal issues. Government policies and their impact on human life, etc.
8. Various organizations related to science and technology, their functions, and contributions, etc.
General knowledge and Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance.
Main Examination Syllabus :-
English :
01 ESSAY (A minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 250 words):
Choose any one topic from a list of five. (Descriptive/ analytical/ philosophical/ based on Current Affairs)
2. LETTER WRITING (in about 100 words):
A formal letter expressing one’s opinion about an issue.
The issues can deal with daily office matters/ a problem that has occurred in the office/ an opinion in response to one sought by a ranked officer etc.
3. PRESS RELEASE/ APPEAL (in about 100 words): The PR or appeal should be on an issue pertaining to a recent concern/problem/disaster/rumours etc.
4. REPORT WRITING (in about 150 words): A report on an official function/event/field trip/survey etc.
5. WRITING ON VISUAL INFORMATION (in about 150 words):
A report on a graph/image/ flow chart/table of
comparison/ simple statistical data etc.
6. FORMAL SPEECH (in about 150 words):
A speech (in a formal style) that is to be read out in a
formal function. This could be an inauguration speech, an
educational seminar/conference, a formal ceremony of
importance etc.
7. PRECIS WRITING:
A precis in about 100 words for a 300-word passage.
8. READING COMPREHENSION:
A reading passage of about 250 words to be given
followed by 05 Multiple-choice questions and 10 short answer type questions.
9. ENGLISH GRAMMAR:
Multiple choice questions set from the following list:
Tenses
Voice
Narration (Direct-Indirect)
Transformation of sentences
Use of Articles and Determiners
Use of Prepositions
Use of Phrasal verbs
Use of idiomatic expressions
Administrative Glossary
Synonyms/Antonyms
One-word substitution
Cohesive devices/Connectives/Linkers
aa. Affixes
bb. Words that cause confusion like
homonyms/homophones.
10. TRANSLATION:
Translation of a short passage (of about 150 words)
from Gujarati to English.
ESSSAY :
Objective:
This paper is designed to test candidate’s (i) knowledge / awareness of a variety
of Subjects and (ii) their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the
form of an essay.
Contents:
i. current affairs
ii. socio- political issues
iii. socio economic issues
iv. socio- environmental issues
v. cultural and historical aspects
vi. issues related to civic awareness
vii. reflective topics
The candidates are required to attempt 3-5 Essays. (About 300 or 500
words each.)
Areas of Testing:
This paper would test the following:
1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing
2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially
3. Awareness of the subject chosen
Evaluation / Marking:
Credit will be given for the following:
1. Observing established rules and format for essay writing
2. Grammatical correctness of expression
3. Originality of thought and expression
General Studies-1 :
(A) History of India :
1. Indus Valley Civilization in India and important excavated sites - It’s salient features.
2. The Vedic times, Jainism and Buddhism. The Nanda Dynasty.
3. Foreign invasions on India and their impact.
4. Important Dynasties of Ancient India with special reference to the Mauryas, the Sungas, The Satvahanas,The Kushanas, The Guptas, The Chalukyas, The Rashtrakuts, Vijaynagar Empire, Pallavas and Cholas- their administration, art, architecture, literature, science and technology.
5. Educational institutions. Takshshila, Nalanda and Vallabhi.
6. Historical accounts of the Foreign Travelers.
7. Harshvardhana and his times. His relations with Gujarat.
8. The Rajput period, the Solankis of Gujarat, Invasions of Gazani and Ghori.
9. The Delhi Sultanate from 1206 to 1526.
10. The Bhakti Movement and Sufism.
11. The Mughal Empire from 1526 to 1707.
12. The rise and fall of the Maratha Empire.
13. The advent of the Europeans in India. Establishment and expansion of British rule in India from 1757 to 1856. Land Revenue Settlement. Permanent Settlement. Ryotwari and Mahalvari.
14. Indian war of Independence of 1857 and Queen Victoria’s Proclamation.
15. Religious and social reform movements in 19th Century in India and Gujarat.
16. Factors responsible for the rise of Indian Nationalism. Activities of Indian National Congress from 1885 to 1920.
17. Rise of Mahatma Gandhi on National Horizon, impact of his thoughts, principles and philosophy on political, social, economic, religious and cultural life of India.
18. The Role of Sardar Patel in freedom movement and post-independence consolidation
19. Indian Revolutionaries in India and abroad, Indian National Army and Subhash Chandra Bose.
20. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution to making of Indian Constitution.
21. India after Independence - Reorganization of the States within the country, Maha Gujarat Movement, Major events.
(B) Cultural Heritage :
1. Indian Culture and its Salient aspects of Art forms, Literature, Architecture and Sculpture from Ancient to Modern times; Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
2. Art and Craft of Gujarat: Socio-Cultural contribution.
3. Socio-Cultural context of the performance of Gujarati “BHAVAI’.
4. Gujarat’s Folk Culture and Oral Tradition: Its Importance, Peculiarities and Impact.
5. Influence of Indian Cinema and Theatre on Society.
6. Gandhian thoughts and its relevance.
7. Culture of coastal area of Gujarat, Tribal Culture.
8. Gujarati Female litterateurs.
(C) Geography :
1. Physical Features and Resources: India and Gujarat: Major landforms-climate, soil, rivers, vegetation; Major resources-Land, soil, rocks, minerals, water and vegetation resources.
2. Economic Activities: Primary- agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries, quarrying and mining; Secondary-Household industry, manufacturing industry; Tertiary-Trade, commerce, Transport, Communication and storage, other services; Quaternary activities-Factors of Localization of economic activities, issues and problems.
3. Social and demographic: population distribution, density, age-sex composition, growth, Rural-urban composition, Race, Tribe, SC composition, religion, language, literacy, education characteristics. Migration-urbanisation, population policies and issues.
4. Developmental and Environmental issues, Sustainable development, Globalizationprocess, impact on society and economy, Smart Cities and solutions. Natural hazardsEarthquakes, landslides, cyclones, cloud burst, Tsunamis, drought, flood, climate change, carbon emission, Pollution-hazard management.
General Studies-2
(A) Indian Polity and Constitution:
1. Indian Constitution and its salient features.
2. Functions and duties of the Indian Union and the State Governments.
3. Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure – Role of Governor in States.
4. Distribution of powers between the Union and States (Union list, State list and Concurrent list) – Issues and challenges.
5. Rural and Urban Local Governance under 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment.
6. Constitutional Authorities and their Role.
7. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
8. Judiciary in India – Structure and functions, important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.
(B) Public Administration and Governance:
9. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration – Evolution in India – Administrative ideas in Kautilya’s Arthashastra; Mughal administration; Legacy of British rule.
10. Role of Civil Services in Democracy.
11. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and problems of implementation.
12. Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders.
13. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities.
14. Good governance and e-governance- Transparency, accountability and responsiveness in governance – Citizen’s Charter. RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, Concept of Social Audit and its importance.
(C) Ethics in Public Service:
15. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human behavior; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships, ethics, integrity and accountability in public service – RTI, Public Service Act and its implications.
16. Attitude: content, functions; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; role of social influence and persuasion.
17. Emotional intelligence - concept, utilities and application in administration and governance.
18. Human Values - role of family, society and educational institutions in imparting values to citizens.
19. Issues and challenges in ethics – Corruption, Lok Pal, Lok Ayukta.
20. Case studies in the above areas (i.e. 15 to 19)
6. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level; Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment; Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human life. Health & Environment.
(D) Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance.
General Studies-3 :
(A) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY :
1. Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better human life; Science & Technology in everyday life; National Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation; India’s contribution in the field of Science and Technology. Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology; Role and Scope of Science and Technology in nation building.
2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and challenges; E-governance and India; Cyber Crime and policies to address security concerns.
3. Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) – it’s activities and achievements; Satellite Programmes of India and Use of Satellites in different fields affecting human lives; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
4. Indian’s energy needs, efficiency and resources; Clean energy resources; Energy policy of India - Government Policies and Programmes.
5. Salient features of Nuclear Policy of India; Development of Nuclear programmes in India, Nuclear Policies at the International level and India’s stand on them.
6. Development Vs. Nature / Environment; Depletion of Natural Resources; Environmental Pollution and degradation, Sustainable Development – possibilities and challenges; Climate Change and Its effect on the world; Climate justice – a global phenomenon; Environment Impact Assessment, Disaster Management. Correlation between Health & Environment.
7. Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in India; Ethical, Social and Legal concerns, Government policies; Genetic engineering, issues related to it and its impact on human life.
8. Achievements of Indians in the field of Science and Technology- Indigenous technologies and developing new technologies.
9. Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights in the field of Science and Technology.
(B) Indian Economy and Planning :
1. Economic Development since Independence, major features of Indian Economy at independence and characteristics of economic underdevelopment of India (with reference to colonial rule of India); Trend in National Income and Per capita income; Sectoral composition (output and employment) - Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Development under different policy regimes (including Five Year Plans)—goals, constraints, institutions and policy framework; NITI Aayog – constitution and role.
2. Indian economy in post reform period. Background of Indian Economic Reforms – New Economic Policy in context of liberalization, privatization and globalization and its effects; Redefining India’s development strategy.
3. Land reforms in India and Gujarat.
4. Agriculture growth and productivity: Sustainable agricultural growth-concepts and constraints. Institutional set-up of land system and land reforms, Green Revolution and technological changes. Capital formation in agriculture; Food security, Agricultural pricing, Food Procurement and Public Distribution System.
5. Indian Public finance: Indian tax system, public expenditure, public debt, deficit and subsidies in the Indian economy. Centre-state financial relation. Macroeconomic
stabilization: trade, fiscal, investment and monetary policy issues and their impact. GST and its implications.
6. Policies and Performance of Industry: Structure and composition of Industry– issues of concentration, large vs small industry– industrial location; Trends and patterns of industrial growth, Cottage industries; performance of public sector and privatization.
7. Population and Human Development: Broad demographic features — Population size and growth rates, Sex and age composition, occupational distribution. Density of
population, Urbanization and economic growth in India. Population growth as a factor of economic development and demographic dividend, Progress of human development in India. Development of education in India, health and family welfare and the development of health infrastructure. Environment and sustainable development.
8. Rural development- Challenges and policies; Poverty -Trends, measurement and policies; Inequality-measurement, causes and effects. Employment and Unemployment-size of workforce, rate of participation, occupational structure, rural & urban unemployment, employment policies/schemes in India. Skill India, Make in India and Start-Ups.
9. External sector: Trends, Composition and Direction of Foreign Trade. External sector reforms. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
10. India in Global Indices - Global Innovation Index, Human Development Index, Global Competitiveness Index, Global Creativity Index and the Global Gender Gap Report.
11. Gujarat economy-An overview; social sector in Gujarat- Education, Health, and Nutrition. Gujarat Economy in relation to India and major states in recent decades, major problems in agriculture, forest, water resources, mining, industry and service Sector. Development policies for economic and social infrastructure – An appraisal. Co-operative movement in Gujarat and its impact on Socio-economic aspects of life.
12. Infrastructure: Energy, Port, roads, Airport, Railways, Telecommunications - Social Impact Assessment.
(C) Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance.
GPSC Civil Service Exam Pattern 2026
Medium of Exam : English and Gujarati
Prelims Exam
Main Exam (Descriptive)
Prelims Exam Date 2026 : 07th June 2026
Starting Date of Application Form : 02nd April 2026
Last Date of Application Form : 16th April 2026
Total Post : 213
GPSC Civil Service Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Organization Name | Gujarat Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | Gujarat Administrative Service, Class-1, Gujarat Civil Service, Class-1 and Class-2 and Gujarat Municipal Chief Officer Service, Class-2 |
| Total Vacancy | 213 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Category | Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Preliminary Exam Date 2026 | 07th June 2026 |
| Main Exam Date 2026 | 05th to 10 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Official Website | www.gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
GPSC Civil Service Syllabus 2026
Prelims Examination Syllabus :-
Prelims Examination Syllabus :-
General Studies :
History and Culture :
1. Indus valley civilisation, Vedic age, Jainism and Buddhism.
2. Contact with Central Asia and its consequences.
3. Major Dynasties of Ancient, Medieval and Modern India and Gujarat- Their rulers, Administration, Social, Religious and Economic conditions, etc.
4. The Bhakti Movement and Sufism.
5. The arrival of Europeans in India and their struggle for supremacy, Company rule in India, Establishment and expansion of British rule in India, Indian war of Independence - 1857 in India and Gujarat, Religious and social reform movements in India and Gujarat in the 19th century, India’s freedom movement, Indian Revolutionaries in India and abroad.
6. National leaders and their contributions in various fields
7. Post-Independence India and Gujarat
8. Cultural heritage of India and Gujarat: Art forms, Literature, Sculpture, Architecture, Music, Dances, etc.
9. The Saintly tradition of India and Gujarat and its influence on psyche of people.
10. Life traditions of India and Gujarat, Fairs, Festivals, Food and Costumes, etc.
11. Museums of Gujarat, Library activities, Cultural- Religious and Literary importance, Gujarati Theatre: Plays, Songs and various Theatre groups, etc.
12. Life of Adivasi (Tribes): Festivals, Fairs, Costumes, Rituals, etc.
13. Gujarati Literature: Modes, Streams, Litterateurs, Literary work and Literary Organizations, Gujarati language and dialects, etc.
14. Pilgrimage and Tourist Places of Gujarat.
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations :
1. Indian Constitution: Origin and Evolution, Features, Important provisions of the Constitution, Important Constitutional Amendments, Basic Structure, Matters
related to the Federal Structure, etc.
2. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities. Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
3. Local self-government institutions.
4. Judiciary in India – Structure and functions, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation, Landmark Judgments, etc.
5. India's Foreign Policy - International Relations - Important Institutions, Agencies, Various Organizations, their Structure and Functioning, etc.
6. Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Government.
Reasoning and Mental Ability :
1. Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
2. Decision Making and Problem Solving Ability.
3. General Mental Ability
4. Basic Numerical Ability
5. Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. )
Economy of India and Gujarat :
1. Basic concepts and notions of Economics.
2. Indian Economy on the eve of Independence, Planning exercise in India; models and shift in focus over a period of time etc. New Economic Reforms, NITI Aayog,
etc.
3. Agriculture sector: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation etc., Institutional Structure - Land Reforms in India; Technological change in agriculture, Pricing of agricultural inputs and outputs; Terms of trade between agriculture and industry; Agricultural Finance Policy; Marketing and Warehousing; Issues in Food Security and Public Distribution System, Green Revolution, Policies for Sustainable agriculture and Organic farming, etc.
4. Industrial policy; Public sector enterprises; Privatization and disinvestments; Growth and pattern of industrialization; Small-scale sector; Productivity in industrial sector; Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and industrialization, Foreign investment and competition policy, etc.
5. Infrastructure in Indian Economy: Infrastructure facilities; Water supply and Sanitation, Energy and Power, Science and Technology, Rural and Urban infrastructure facilities, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, Telecommunication, Social Impact Assessment, etc.
6. Trends and patterns in structure of population over a period of time – Growth rate, Gender, Rural- Urban migration, Literacy, Regional; Structure and trends of
Poverty and Inequality; Unemployment – trends, structure and National Rural Employment Policies. Various indicators of development, etc.
7. Indian Public finance system: Indian tax system, Public expenditure, Public debt, Deficit and subsidies in the Indian economy, Centre-State financial relation, Recent fiscal and monetary policy issues and their impact, Goods and Service Tax (GST), etc.
8. Trend, composition, structure and direction of India’s foreign trade. India’s Balance of payments Situation in post reforms period, etc.
9. Economy of Gujarat: Social sector in Gujarat; Education, Health, and Nutrition. Gujarat's economy in recent decades, major problems of agriculture in relation to India and major states, forests, water resources, mining, industry and service sector. Policies for the development of economic and social infrastructure, etc.
Geography :
1. General Geography: Earth in Solar system, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the Earth, Major landforms and their features. Atmosphere - structure and composition, Elements and factors of climate, Airmasses and Fronts, Atmospheric disturbances, Climate change. Oceans: Physical, Chemical and Biological characteristics, Hydrological Disasters, Marine and Continental resources, etc.
2. Physical Geography in relation to World, India and Gujarat: Major physical divisions, Earthquakes, landslides, Natural drainage, Seasonal Climate Regions, Atmospheric disturbance, Cyclone, Natural Vegetation: Parks and Sanctuaries. Major Soil types, Rocks and Minerals, etc.
3. Social Geography in relation to World, India and Gujarat : Distribution, Density, Growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population, Ethnic group, Linguistic group, Rural-Urban components, Urbanization and Migration, Metropolitan regions, etc.
4. Economic Geography: Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services-their salient features. Basic Industries-Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel and Manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade, etc.
5. Geography in the context of current trends.
Science and Technology :
1. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology, Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life, National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; Various institutions involved in science, technology and innovation in India; their activities and contribution; Contribution of
prominent Indian Scientists, etc.
2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT, ICT in day to day life, ICT and Industry, ICT and Governance, Various government schemes promoting the use of ICT, Netiquettes, Cyber Security, National Cyber Crime Policy, etc.
3. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution & development of Indian Space Programme, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and other organisations, their activities and achievements; Various Satellite Programmes. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian missile program, etc.
4. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India’s existing energy needs and deficit, India’s energy resources and dependence, Energy policy of India- Government
Policies and Programmes, etc.
5. Nuclear Policy of India and its commitment to the world: India’s Nuclear power programme, India’s nuclear cooperation with other countries, Nuclear Suppliers
Group (NSG) and India, Nuclear weapons policy of India, Various treaties, conferences and summits on the non-proliferation and prohibition of nuclear weapons, etc.
6. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment and its legal aspects, Policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level, Biodiversity, Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment, Forest and Wildlife; Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India. Environmental Hazards, Pollution and related issues, Carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Health & Environment, etc.
7. Nature, scope and use/application of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and other Emerging Technologies; Ethical, Social and Legal issues. Government policies and their impact on human life, etc.
8. Various organizations related to science and technology, their functions, and contributions, etc.
General knowledge and Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance.
Main Examination Syllabus :-
English :
01 ESSAY (A minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 250 words):
Choose any one topic from a list of five. (Descriptive/ analytical/ philosophical/ based on Current Affairs)
2. LETTER WRITING (in about 100 words):
A formal letter expressing one’s opinion about an issue.
The issues can deal with daily office matters/ a problem that has occurred in the office/ an opinion in response to one sought by a ranked officer etc.
3. PRESS RELEASE/ APPEAL (in about 100 words): The PR or appeal should be on an issue pertaining to a recent concern/problem/disaster/rumours etc.
4. REPORT WRITING (in about 150 words): A report on an official function/event/field trip/survey etc.
5. WRITING ON VISUAL INFORMATION (in about 150 words):
A report on a graph/image/ flow chart/table of
comparison/ simple statistical data etc.
6. FORMAL SPEECH (in about 150 words):
A speech (in a formal style) that is to be read out in a
formal function. This could be an inauguration speech, an
educational seminar/conference, a formal ceremony of
importance etc.
7. PRECIS WRITING:
A precis in about 100 words for a 300-word passage.
8. READING COMPREHENSION:
A reading passage of about 250 words to be given
followed by 05 Multiple-choice questions and 10 short answer type questions.
9. ENGLISH GRAMMAR:
Multiple choice questions set from the following list:
Tenses
Voice
Narration (Direct-Indirect)
Transformation of sentences
Use of Articles and Determiners
Use of Prepositions
Use of Phrasal verbs
Use of idiomatic expressions
Administrative Glossary
Synonyms/Antonyms
One-word substitution
Cohesive devices/Connectives/Linkers
aa. Affixes
bb. Words that cause confusion like
homonyms/homophones.
10. TRANSLATION:
Translation of a short passage (of about 150 words)
from Gujarati to English.
ESSSAY :
Objective:
This paper is designed to test candidate’s (i) knowledge / awareness of a variety
of Subjects and (ii) their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the
form of an essay.
Contents:
i. current affairs
ii. socio- political issues
iii. socio economic issues
iv. socio- environmental issues
v. cultural and historical aspects
vi. issues related to civic awareness
vii. reflective topics
The candidates are required to attempt 3-5 Essays. (About 300 or 500
words each.)
Areas of Testing:
This paper would test the following:
1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing
2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially
3. Awareness of the subject chosen
Evaluation / Marking:
Credit will be given for the following:
1. Observing established rules and format for essay writing
2. Grammatical correctness of expression
3. Originality of thought and expression
General Studies-1 :
(A) History of India :
1. Indus Valley Civilization in India and important excavated sites - It’s salient features.
2. The Vedic times, Jainism and Buddhism. The Nanda Dynasty.
3. Foreign invasions on India and their impact.
4. Important Dynasties of Ancient India with special reference to the Mauryas, the Sungas, The Satvahanas,The Kushanas, The Guptas, The Chalukyas, The Rashtrakuts, Vijaynagar Empire, Pallavas and Cholas- their administration, art, architecture, literature, science and technology.
5. Educational institutions. Takshshila, Nalanda and Vallabhi.
6. Historical accounts of the Foreign Travelers.
7. Harshvardhana and his times. His relations with Gujarat.
8. The Rajput period, the Solankis of Gujarat, Invasions of Gazani and Ghori.
9. The Delhi Sultanate from 1206 to 1526.
10. The Bhakti Movement and Sufism.
11. The Mughal Empire from 1526 to 1707.
12. The rise and fall of the Maratha Empire.
13. The advent of the Europeans in India. Establishment and expansion of British rule in India from 1757 to 1856. Land Revenue Settlement. Permanent Settlement. Ryotwari and Mahalvari.
14. Indian war of Independence of 1857 and Queen Victoria’s Proclamation.
15. Religious and social reform movements in 19th Century in India and Gujarat.
16. Factors responsible for the rise of Indian Nationalism. Activities of Indian National Congress from 1885 to 1920.
17. Rise of Mahatma Gandhi on National Horizon, impact of his thoughts, principles and philosophy on political, social, economic, religious and cultural life of India.
18. The Role of Sardar Patel in freedom movement and post-independence consolidation
19. Indian Revolutionaries in India and abroad, Indian National Army and Subhash Chandra Bose.
20. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution to making of Indian Constitution.
21. India after Independence - Reorganization of the States within the country, Maha Gujarat Movement, Major events.
(B) Cultural Heritage :
1. Indian Culture and its Salient aspects of Art forms, Literature, Architecture and Sculpture from Ancient to Modern times; Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
2. Art and Craft of Gujarat: Socio-Cultural contribution.
3. Socio-Cultural context of the performance of Gujarati “BHAVAI’.
4. Gujarat’s Folk Culture and Oral Tradition: Its Importance, Peculiarities and Impact.
5. Influence of Indian Cinema and Theatre on Society.
6. Gandhian thoughts and its relevance.
7. Culture of coastal area of Gujarat, Tribal Culture.
8. Gujarati Female litterateurs.
(C) Geography :
1. Physical Features and Resources: India and Gujarat: Major landforms-climate, soil, rivers, vegetation; Major resources-Land, soil, rocks, minerals, water and vegetation resources.
2. Economic Activities: Primary- agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries, quarrying and mining; Secondary-Household industry, manufacturing industry; Tertiary-Trade, commerce, Transport, Communication and storage, other services; Quaternary activities-Factors of Localization of economic activities, issues and problems.
3. Social and demographic: population distribution, density, age-sex composition, growth, Rural-urban composition, Race, Tribe, SC composition, religion, language, literacy, education characteristics. Migration-urbanisation, population policies and issues.
4. Developmental and Environmental issues, Sustainable development, Globalizationprocess, impact on society and economy, Smart Cities and solutions. Natural hazardsEarthquakes, landslides, cyclones, cloud burst, Tsunamis, drought, flood, climate change, carbon emission, Pollution-hazard management.
General Studies-2
(A) Indian Polity and Constitution:
1. Indian Constitution and its salient features.
2. Functions and duties of the Indian Union and the State Governments.
3. Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure – Role of Governor in States.
4. Distribution of powers between the Union and States (Union list, State list and Concurrent list) – Issues and challenges.
5. Rural and Urban Local Governance under 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment.
6. Constitutional Authorities and their Role.
7. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
8. Judiciary in India – Structure and functions, important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.
(B) Public Administration and Governance:
9. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration – Evolution in India – Administrative ideas in Kautilya’s Arthashastra; Mughal administration; Legacy of British rule.
10. Role of Civil Services in Democracy.
11. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and problems of implementation.
12. Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders.
13. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities.
14. Good governance and e-governance- Transparency, accountability and responsiveness in governance – Citizen’s Charter. RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, Concept of Social Audit and its importance.
(C) Ethics in Public Service:
15. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human behavior; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships, ethics, integrity and accountability in public service – RTI, Public Service Act and its implications.
16. Attitude: content, functions; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; role of social influence and persuasion.
17. Emotional intelligence - concept, utilities and application in administration and governance.
18. Human Values - role of family, society and educational institutions in imparting values to citizens.
19. Issues and challenges in ethics – Corruption, Lok Pal, Lok Ayukta.
20. Case studies in the above areas (i.e. 15 to 19)
6. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level; Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment; Forest and Wildlife - Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster management. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human life. Health & Environment.
(D) Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance.
General Studies-3 :
(A) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY :
1. Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better human life; Science & Technology in everyday life; National Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation; India’s contribution in the field of Science and Technology. Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology; Role and Scope of Science and Technology in nation building.
2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and challenges; E-governance and India; Cyber Crime and policies to address security concerns.
3. Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) – it’s activities and achievements; Satellite Programmes of India and Use of Satellites in different fields affecting human lives; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
4. Indian’s energy needs, efficiency and resources; Clean energy resources; Energy policy of India - Government Policies and Programmes.
5. Salient features of Nuclear Policy of India; Development of Nuclear programmes in India, Nuclear Policies at the International level and India’s stand on them.
6. Development Vs. Nature / Environment; Depletion of Natural Resources; Environmental Pollution and degradation, Sustainable Development – possibilities and challenges; Climate Change and Its effect on the world; Climate justice – a global phenomenon; Environment Impact Assessment, Disaster Management. Correlation between Health & Environment.
7. Nature, Scope and Applications of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology in India; Ethical, Social and Legal concerns, Government policies; Genetic engineering, issues related to it and its impact on human life.
8. Achievements of Indians in the field of Science and Technology- Indigenous technologies and developing new technologies.
9. Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights in the field of Science and Technology.
(B) Indian Economy and Planning :
1. Economic Development since Independence, major features of Indian Economy at independence and characteristics of economic underdevelopment of India (with reference to colonial rule of India); Trend in National Income and Per capita income; Sectoral composition (output and employment) - Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Development under different policy regimes (including Five Year Plans)—goals, constraints, institutions and policy framework; NITI Aayog – constitution and role.
2. Indian economy in post reform period. Background of Indian Economic Reforms – New Economic Policy in context of liberalization, privatization and globalization and its effects; Redefining India’s development strategy.
3. Land reforms in India and Gujarat.
4. Agriculture growth and productivity: Sustainable agricultural growth-concepts and constraints. Institutional set-up of land system and land reforms, Green Revolution and technological changes. Capital formation in agriculture; Food security, Agricultural pricing, Food Procurement and Public Distribution System.
5. Indian Public finance: Indian tax system, public expenditure, public debt, deficit and subsidies in the Indian economy. Centre-state financial relation. Macroeconomic
stabilization: trade, fiscal, investment and monetary policy issues and their impact. GST and its implications.
6. Policies and Performance of Industry: Structure and composition of Industry– issues of concentration, large vs small industry– industrial location; Trends and patterns of industrial growth, Cottage industries; performance of public sector and privatization.
7. Population and Human Development: Broad demographic features — Population size and growth rates, Sex and age composition, occupational distribution. Density of
population, Urbanization and economic growth in India. Population growth as a factor of economic development and demographic dividend, Progress of human development in India. Development of education in India, health and family welfare and the development of health infrastructure. Environment and sustainable development.
8. Rural development- Challenges and policies; Poverty -Trends, measurement and policies; Inequality-measurement, causes and effects. Employment and Unemployment-size of workforce, rate of participation, occupational structure, rural & urban unemployment, employment policies/schemes in India. Skill India, Make in India and Start-Ups.
9. External sector: Trends, Composition and Direction of Foreign Trade. External sector reforms. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
10. India in Global Indices - Global Innovation Index, Human Development Index, Global Competitiveness Index, Global Creativity Index and the Global Gender Gap Report.
11. Gujarat economy-An overview; social sector in Gujarat- Education, Health, and Nutrition. Gujarat Economy in relation to India and major states in recent decades, major problems in agriculture, forest, water resources, mining, industry and service Sector. Development policies for economic and social infrastructure – An appraisal. Co-operative movement in Gujarat and its impact on Socio-economic aspects of life.
12. Infrastructure: Energy, Port, roads, Airport, Railways, Telecommunications - Social Impact Assessment.
(C) Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance.
GPSC Civil Service Exam Pattern 2026
Medium of Exam : English and Gujarati
Prelims Exam
| Paper | Subject | No.of Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | General Studies-1 | 200 | 200 | 3 Hour |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 3 Hour |
Main Exam (Descriptive)
| Paper | Subject | No.of QuestionMarks | Duration | |
| Paper 1 | Gujarati | 300 | 3 Hour | |
| Paper 2 | English | 300 | 3 Hour | |
| Paper 3 | Essay | 250 | 3 Hour | |
| Paper 4 | General Studies-1 | 250 | 3 Hour | |
| Paper 5 | General Studies-2 | 250 | 3 Hour | |
| Paper 6 | General Studies-3 | 250 | 3 Hour | |
| Paper 7 | General Studies-4 | 250 | 3 Hour | |
Prelims Exam Date 2026 : 07th June 2026
Starting Date of Application Form : 02nd April 2026
Last Date of Application Form : 16th April 2026
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