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GPSC Gujarat Administrative and Civil Services Class 1-2 Guide
Gujarat Administrative / Civil Services Class 1-2 Exam
2026-27 examination cycle · Gujarat PSC (GPSC)
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Next key date
5 October 2026
Advertisement
5/2026-27
Posts
213
Preliminary examination
7 June 2026
Current stage
Main candidates identified
Main examination
5–11 October 2026
2026-27 cycle tracker
- Application2–16 April 2026
- Preliminary examination7 June 2026
- Final key and Main eligibility list30 July 2026
- Main syllabus31 July 2026
- Main examination5–11 October 2026You are here
- Interview and final resultAfter Main qualification
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Exam Resources
About GPSC Class 1-2
What is GPSC Class 1-2?
GPSC Advertisement 5/2026-27 covers Gujarat Administrative Service Class 1, Gujarat Civil Services Class 1 and 2, and Gujarat Municipal Chief Officer Service Class 2. The live official record shows 213 posts after addenda.
Applications ran from 2 to 16 April 2026 and the 200-mark Preliminary examination was held on 7 June. GPSC published the final key and Main eligibility list on 30 July and the Main syllabus on 31 July.
The latest consolidated GPSC examination schedule sets the Main examination for 5 to 11 October 2026. It is later than the original advertisement's tentative 5–10 October wording and is the schedule used on this page.
Latest GPSC Class 1-2 Updates
Verified updates, newest first
GPSC Class 1-2 Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | GAS/GCS/Municipal Chief Officer |
| Preliminary | 200 marks; 180 minutes |
| Main qualifying languages | Gujarati and English, 300 each; 25% |
| Main merit papers | Essay + GS I–IV; 1,250 marks |
| Interview | 150 marks |
| Final merit | 1,400 marks |
GPSC Class 1-2 2026-27 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opening | Closed | |
| Application deadline | Closed | |
| Preliminary examination | Completed | |
| Final key and Main eligibility list | Published | |
| Main examination begins | Scheduled | |
| Main examination ends | Scheduled |
GPSC Class 1-2 Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The 2–16 April application window is closed. Main-eligible candidates should follow the official Main form and document instructions under Advertisement 5/2026-27.
GPSC required online application through its official OJAS route and a separate consent/consent-deposit process for the Preliminary examination.
Retain degree proof, category certificates, application/confirmation number and payment receipt where applicable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹100 plus applicable postal/service charges |
| Gujarat EWS/SEBC/SC/ST | Exempt |
| PwD | Exempt |
| Ex-servicemen | Exempt |
- The notification states separate instructions may be issued for Main fees.
GPSC Class 1-2 Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree
- Recognised degree or equivalent under recruitment rules.
- Final-stage applicants require proof by the Main application deadline.
Base age
20–35 years
- Age is measured on 16 April 2026.
- Government-servant and category provisions must be read exactly as notified.
Gujarat reserved categories
Up to 5/10 years
- Gujarat SC/ST/SEBC/EWS men: five years within the stated ceiling.
- Eligible women in those categories: ten years including women's relaxation, within the ceiling.
Women and PwD
Up to 5/10 years
- Unreserved women: five years within the notified ceiling.
- Eligible PwD candidates: up to ten years within the notified ceiling.
GPSC Class 1-2 Main Call Letter
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Main is scheduled for 5–11 October 2026; follow the official advertisement page for the call-letter notice.
No exact release date should be predicted.
GPSC Class 1-2 Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Preliminary examinationGeneral Studies; 200 marks; 180 minutes
- Main written examinationTwo qualifying languages + five 250-mark merit papers
- Interview150 marks; final total 1,400
Final merit · 1,400 marks
- Main merit papers 1,250 marks · 89.3%
- Interview 150 marks · 10.7%
GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary pattern
| Paper | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 200 | 180 minutes |
GPSC Class 1-2 Main and Interview
| Paper/stage | Marks/time | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarati | 300; 3 hours | Qualifying at 25% |
| English | 300; 3 hours | Qualifying at 25% |
| Essay | 250; 3 hours | Merit |
| General Studies I–IV | 250 each; 3 hours each | Merit |
| Interview | 150 | Merit |
GPSC Class 1-2 Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Preliminary is a General Studies screening paper under the official syllabus published for Advertisement 5/2026-27.
- Main has qualifying Gujarati/English and five merit papers: Essay and General Studies I–IV.
- Use the 31 July official Main syllabus attachment for unit-level preparation.
Preliminary General Studies
Single 200-mark, 180-minute screening paper.
Gujarati and English
Two 300-mark qualifying Main papers requiring 25%.
Essay
250-mark Main merit paper.
General Studies I–IV
Four 250-mark Main merit papers under the 31 July syllabus.
GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Final Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The final Preliminary key was published on 30 July 2026.
Use the final key rather than the 17 June provisional key for review.
GPSC Class 1-2 Result Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The Main eligibility list was published on 30 July; Main and final results remain later stages.
Use the official eligibility-list attachment to confirm Main admission.
GPSC Class 1-2 Cut-off Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No separate current official cut-off table was verified on the live detail page.
An eligibility list is not itself a category cut-off table.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
Advertisement 5/2026-27 combines three service families and 213 posts, with category reservations and service-specific suitability provisions.
- Gujarat Administrative Service, Class 1.
- Gujarat Civil Services, Class 1 and Class 2.
- Gujarat Municipal Chief Officer Service, Class 2.
GPSC Class 1-2 recruitment snapshot
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Combined posts | 213 |
| Unreserved | 98 |
| SC | 14 |
| ST | 28 |
| SEBC | 51 |
| EWS | 22 |
- Women, PwD and ex-servicemen horizontal reservations are detailed in the live advertisement record.
GPSC Class 1-2 Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Download the 31 July Main syllabus and latest 5–11 October schedule.
- Clear Gujarati and English qualifying requirements while allocating most answer-writing time to five merit papers.
- Use official Main question papers to practise three-hour delivery.
- Track the live advertisement attachments for call letters and Main instructions.
GPSC Class 1-2 Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
GPSC provides separate official Preliminary-with-answer and Main question-paper archives.
GPSC Class 1-2 Frequently Asked Questions
How many GPSC Class 1-2 posts are notified?
213 under Advertisement 5/2026-27 after addenda.
When is the GPSC Class 1-2 Main exam?
5 to 11 October 2026 under the latest consolidated schedule.
Is the Preliminary result available?
GPSC published the Main eligibility list on 30 July 2026.
What is the age limit?
20 to 35 years as on 16 April 2026, before notified relaxations.
What degree is required?
A recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent; final-stage candidates were provisional subject to Main-stage proof.
What is the Preliminary pattern?
One 200-mark General Studies paper in 180 minutes.
What is the Main merit total?
1,250 marks, followed by a 150-mark interview for a 1,400 total.
Do Gujarati and English count in merit?
No. They are 300-mark qualifying papers requiring 25% each.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
Related State Civil Service Examinations
Compare current Main schedules, language papers and service groups.
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