GPSC Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern (Class 1-2)

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to prestigious Class 1 and Class 2 posts, including Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent of Police. To succeed in this challenging three-stage exam, a thorough understanding of the comprehensive syllabus and the latest exam pattern for the Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages is the first and most crucial step. A key feature of the GPSC exam is the significant emphasis on the history, geography, and culture of Gujarat.

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the GPSC CCE syllabus and the detailed exam structure for all stages to help you create a winning preparation strategy for 2025.

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GPSC 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The GPSC selection process is a three-stage journey. The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks obtained in the Main (Written) Exam and the Interview.

Preliminary Exam Pattern (Qualifying)

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies - I	200	3 Hours
Paper II	General Studies - II	200	3 Hours
Total		400

Marking Scheme for Prelims:

Negative Marking: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks for each incorrect answer.
Nature of Exam: Objective type (MCQs). Both papers are compulsory. This stage is qualifying in nature for shortlisting for the Mains exam.

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Main Exam Pattern (Merit Deciding)

The Main Exam consists of six descriptive papers. The marks from all six papers are counted for the final merit list.

Paper	Subject	Max Marks	Duration
Paper I	Gujarati Language	150	3 Hours
Paper II	English Language	150	3 Hours
Paper III	Essay	150	3 Hours
Paper IV	General Studies-I	150	3 Hours
Paper V	General Studies-II	150	3 Hours
Paper VI	General Studies-III	150	3 Hours
Total Marks (Mains)		900

Interview Stage (Personality Test)

Candidates who qualify the Main exam are called for the final stage, the Personal Interview. The interview carries 100 marks.

Final Merit List: The final selection will be based on the total marks obtained in the Main Examination (900 Marks) + Interview (100 Marks), for a total of 1000 marks.

GPSC Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

The syllabus for the GPSC exam is extensive and requires comprehensive coverage, with a very strong emphasis on Gujarat.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject / Exam Stage	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
Prelims: General Studies - I	History: Indus Valley Civilization (with reference to Gujarat), Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta Empires, Major Dynasties of Gujarat, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti Movement and Sufism, Maratha Empire. Cultural Heritage: Art forms, Literature, Sculpture and Architecture of India and Gujarat. Fairs, Festivals, Music, and traditions of Gujarat. Constitution & Polity: Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, DPSP, Parliament and State Legislatures, Federal Structure, Panchayati Raj, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies. General Mental Ability: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Number series, Coding-Decoding, Problems on relations, Basic numeracy.
Prelims: General Studies - II	Indian Economy and Planning: Indian Economy on the eve of independence, Planning in India, NITI Aayog, Agriculture, Industries, Infrastructure, Indian Public Finance, and issues related to the Economy of Gujarat. Geography: Physical, social, and economic geography of India and Gujarat. Earth and its relation to the solar system, Atmosphere, Climate, and major natural resources. Science & Technology: Basics of ICT, e-Governance, Space technology, Energy policy, Nuclear policy, Environment science. Current Affairs: Major current events of regional, national, and international importance.
Mains: Paper I & II (Gujarati & English)	These papers test language proficiency through: Essay, Letter Writing, Press Release/Appeal, Report Writing. Writing on Visual Information, Formal Speech. Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension. Translation (Gujarati to English and vice-versa). Comprehensive Grammar section.
Mains: Paper III (Essay)	Candidates are required to write three essays, choosing one from each section, on topics related to: Current Affairs or socio-political issues. Socio-economic issues or issues related to the development of India. Abstract topics or topics requiring a deeper understanding of Indian culture and history.
Mains: GS-I (History, Culture, Geography)	In-depth study of the History of India and Gujarat. Detailed study of the Cultural Heritage of India and Gujarat. Geography of India and Gujarat with a focus on physical, economic, and social aspects.
Mains: GS-II (Polity, Public Admin, Ethics)	Detailed study of the Indian Constitution and Polity. Public Administration and Governance, including the role of Civil Services. Ethics in Public Service, concepts of integrity, impartiality, and empathy.
Mains: GS-III (Economy, S&T, Environment)	Indian Economy and Planning in detail. Science and Technology developments and their impact. Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Disaster Management.

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Download GPSC Syllabus 2025 PDF

(Candidates are advised to download the official syllabus PDF for complete details from the official GPSC website.)

GPSC Syllabus 2025: FAQs

Q1: Is there negative marking in the GPSC Preliminary exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a penalty for wrong answers. 1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both GS Paper I and GS Paper II.

Q2: Are the marks of the Preliminary exam counted for the final merit list?

Ans: No, the Preliminary exam is only a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Main examination. The final merit list is based on the combined score of the Mains (900 marks) and the Interview (100 marks).

Q3: What is the nature of the Mains exam papers?

Ans: All six papers of the GPSC Main Examination are subjective and descriptive in nature, requiring candidates to write detailed, structured answers. However, in the language papers, the grammar section is now answered on a separate OMR sheet.

Q4: How important is the knowledge of Gujarat for this exam?

Ans: It is extremely important. The syllabus for both Prelims and Mains has a significant and specified focus on the History, Geography, Art, Culture, and Economy of Gujarat.

Q5: What is the weightage of the Interview in the final selection?

Ans: The final merit list is prepared out of a total of 1000 marks (900 for Mains + 100 for Interview). The interview carries a weightage of 100 marks, making it a crucial stage for securing a high rank.