GPSC Exam Pattern 2022: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) is the government agency in charge of hiring government employees. The GPSC is also in charge of administering exams for the recruitment of various government positions. The GPSC offers a number of different positions at various levels. To succeed in the GPSC examinations, candidates must understand the GPSC syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme and study accordingly. The exam pattern is based on previous GPSC exam patterns and will be updated with new information on a regular basis.
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Latest GPSC Exam News and Highlights
- The exam will be divided into three parts: preliminary, main, and interview. However, it may differ from one post to the next.
- The exam will be administered in both English and Gujarati.
- According to the most recent advertisements, GMDC was looking for a Sahayak (Programmer), Class-3.
- The preliminary exam will be objective, and the mains, as well as a personal interview, will be written.
Prelims Exam Pattern for GPSC 2022
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) preliminary exam will consist of two General Knowledge-based papers. All of the questions will be objective. Here is the GPSC 2022 Exam Pattern and Prelims Paper Breakdown:
| Name of Paper | Duration | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies – 1 | 3 hours | 200 |
| General Studies – 2 | 3 hours | 200 |
| Total | 400 |
Notes –
- There will be no subjective questions.
- For both papers, there will be 200 questions worth one mark each.
Prelims Syllabus for GPSC 2022
Both GPSC Prelims papers are based on General Studies. Questions will be asked on a variety of topics, including history, current events, civics, and so on. The syllabus for GPSC Prelims Paper 1 and Paper 2 is summarised below.
GPSC Prelims – General Studies 1 syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Constitution, Social Justice, Polity and International Relations | Constitution of India, Unions, and States of India, Public Policy and Governance, Panchayati Raj, Policies of Central and State Governments, etc. |
| Cultural Heritage | Art Forms, Literature, Indian Lifestyle, Languages, and dialects of Gujarat, Gujarati Theatre, etc. |
| History | Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic Age, Foreign Invasions, European trading companies in India, etc. |
| General Mental Ability | Logical Reasoning, Number Series, Coding, Power and Exponents, Linear Equations, Central Tendency, etc. |
GPSC Prelims – General Studies 2 syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Indian Economy and Planning | Indian Economy – Before and After Independence, Agricultural Sector, Infrastructure, etc. |
| Geography | General Geography, Physical Geography, etc. Social Geography, |
| Science and Technology | Information and Communications Technology, Energy Requirement and Efficiency, Technology in Space and Defence, etc. |
| Current Affairs | Current Events of Regional, National, and International Relevance. |
Mains Exam Pattern for GPSC 2022
There will be six papers in the GPSC 2022 mains exam. All of the exam questions will be descriptive. Only those who have passed the preliminary exam will be allowed to take the Mains Exam. After passing the mains exam, the candidate will take a personality test, and their overall performance on all of these exams will be evaluated.
| Name of Paper | Duration | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 hours | 150 |
| General Studies 2 | 3 hours | 150 |
| General Studies 1 | 3 hours | 150 |
| Gujarati | 3 hours | 150 |
| General Studies 3 | 3 hours | 150 |
| Essay | 3 hours | 150 |
| Total of Written Test | — | 900 |
| Personality test (Personal Interview) | – | 100 |
| Total | – | 1000 |
- The language of instruction is Gujarati and English.
- The papers will be written in their native languages, with the English interpretation being final.
- Candidates must pass the preliminary exam before proceeding to the mains.
- Candidates must pass the Mains Exam in order to take the personality test (Personal Interview).
GPSC 2022 Mains Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Gujarati | Essay, Abbreviations, Gujarati Grammar – Idioms, Communication Skills, Homophones, Debate, Adjectives, etc. |
| English | Direct-Indirect, Translation, etc. Letter Writing, Formal Speech, English Grammar – Tenses, Voice, Essay, Writing on Visual Information, Press Release, Precis Writing, Synonyms/Antonyms, |
| Essay | Current Affairs/ Socio Politics/Socio-Economic/Socio-Environmental/cultural and historical aspect/civic awareness/reflective topics |
| General Studies – 1 | History of India, Geography Cultural Heritage |
| General Studies – 2 | Indian Politics and the Constitution, Ethics in Public Service Public Administration, and Governance, |
| General Studies – 3 | Science and technology, Current Events Indian Economy and Planning, |
- Each essay question in the English and Gujarati papers will be worth 20 points, and the candidate will be required to write 250-300 word essays in each language.
- The grammar questions will be worth 20 points in both Gujarati and English, with each sub-question worth 2 points.
- The remaining questions on the English and Gujarati papers will be worth ten points each.
- Candidates must write three essays in 800 words for the Essay paper, one from each section.
- The clarity of thought, the information presented, arguments, grammar, awareness, and format will all be considered when grading the essays.
- There will be 15 questions in the General Studies Papers, each worth ten points.
- Each response will be limited to 200 words.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern for GPSC Assistant Engineer 2022
The GPSC Assistant Engineer posts in the Civil and Electrical category are open to candidates who have specialised in the fields of civil and electrical engineering. The Prelims exam for both categories of Assistant Engineer has two parts. Part 1, General Studies, is the same for both civil and electrical engineering departments. Part 2 will be different for each post and will be determined by the GPSC Assistant Engineer post’s concerned department. The GPSC Syllabus for the Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Engineer (Electrical) has been expanded upon.
The GPSC Assistant Engineer selection process will be divided into two stages:
- Written Preliminary Exam
- Interview (Oral Test)
Preliminary Exam
Part 1 of the Preliminary exam is the same for both the Civil and Electrical departments of GPSC Assistant Engineers, while Part 2 is specific to the respective Assistant Engineer department. The following are some of them:
| Part | Exam Pattern | Syllabus |
| Part-A: General Studies | Objective Type Questions on General StudiesConcerned Subjectsfor 300 marks | Constitutional and Statutory Bodies Indian Polity and the Constitution of India: Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Information Technology Environment Finance Commission Powers of Governor Cultural heritage of India Judiciary General science Powers of the President of India General maths Provisions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and backward classes of the society Geography of India Attorney General Current affairs Composition of Parliament, Panchayati Raj Institutions Economy of India NITI Aayog |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | ||
| Part-B | Objective Type Questions on General StudiesConcerned Subjectsfor 300 marks | Construction Practice, Planning, and Management Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Engineering Structural Analysis Building Materials Hydraulic Machines, Flow of Fluids, and Hydro Power Design of Steel Structures Design of Concrete and Masonry structures Solid Mechanics Bridge Engineering Current affairs on the respective stream. Surveying and Geology |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | ||
| Part-B | Objective Type Questions on General StudiesConcerned Subjectsfor 300 marks | Power Electronics Power Systems Electrical Circuit Analysis Basic Electrical Engineering Electrical Energy Conservation and Auditing Current affairs on the respective stream. Signals and Systems Electrical Machines Digital Electronic Electricity Act, 2003, Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganization & Regulation) Act, 2003, Tariff and functions of Electricity Regulatory Commission. Electromagnetic Fields Control Systems HVdc Transmission Systems Non-Conventional Sources of Energy, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Gujarat Energy Development Agency, Gujarat Solar Power Policy2015, Waste to Energy Policy-2016, Gujarat Wind Power Policy2016, Gujarat Wind Solar Hybrid Power Policy 2018-19, Gujarat Small Hydel Policy-2016. Microprocessors |
FAQs
The Hall Ticket is typically distributed at least three weeks prior to the exam date. You will be notified about it via your registered email and phone number. The Hall Ticket can be found under “Utilities” on the official website.
Go to https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in, the Gujarat Public Service Commission’s official website.
Then select Utilities, then One-time registration. Fill in all of the required information and upload your documents.
Click on advertisements on the GPSC’s official website. You can keep track of all the latest advertisements as well as all the open positions under GPSC here. Alternatively, you can keep checking this page for the most up-to-date information on GPSC paper patterns, registration, notifications, and prelims, among other things.