The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) is gearing up for its annual recruitment drive across Class‑I, II, and III services in 2025. Led by Chairman Shri Hasmukh Patel, GPSC has released its official exam calendar—…
📅 GPSC 2025: Full Exam Schedule
Here’s a detailed timeline of the key exams:
| Post / Service | Preliminary Exam | Main Exam | Interview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Administrative Service (GAS) & Gujarat Civil Services Class 1/2 | April 20, 2025 | September 20, 21, 27, 28, 2025 | To be notified |
| Assistant Forestry / Forest Officer (Class‑2) | June 6, 2025 | December 10–17, 2025 | After Mains |
| Accounts Officer (Class‑1/2) | June 6, 2025 | December 10–17, 2025 | — |
| State Tax Inspector (Class‑3) | December 21, 2025 | June 1–10, 2026 (Mains) | — |
| Deputy Section Officer / Nayab Mamlatdar (Class‑3) | September 7, 2025 | February 2026 | — |
Additionally, exams for several Class‑II posts (like Assistant Engineers, Women Officers, Horticulture, etc.) were conducted in March–April 2025, and some preliminary tests originally scheduled for April 27 were postponed to April 29, 2025 due to a clash with High Court exams.
📝 Exam Notification & Important Dates
For Class‑I/II posts:
- Notification released: March 7, 2025
- Application window: March 7–23, 2025
- Admit cards: Around April 7, 2025
🧭 GPSC Selection Process & Pattern
- Preliminary Exam
- Objective-based OMR or CBT
- 400 marks total, across two papers (200 questions each); 3 hours each; up to 6 hours combined.
- Negative marking: –1/3 per incorrect answer.
- Main Exam
- Descriptive format, 6 papers (Gujarati, English, Essay, and three General Studies)
- 150 marks per paper, 3 hours each, totaling 900 marks.
- Personal Interview
- Carries 100 marks; final merit based out of 1000 points.
📚 Syllabus Highlights
- Prelims GS‑1: History (India & Gujarat), Geography, Constitution, Mental Ability, Cultural Heritage
- Prelims GS‑2: Economy, Science & Tech, Current Affairs (state/national/World).
- Mains: Includes subjective Papers in Gujarati, English, Essay, plus general studies. Refer to the full GPSC syllabus page for detailed curriculum.
✅ Strategies for First-Time Aspirants
If this is your first GPSC attempt, here’s a roadmap widely suggested by successful candidates:
1. Build Core Knowledge
- NCERTs & Lucent’s General Studies form a strong base.
- Refer to R.S. Aggarwal for quantitative aptitude and reasoning.
2. Dive Deep into Gujarat-Specific Topics
Reddit users strongly recommend:
“History of Gujarat … Geography of Gujarat … Some current affairs specific to Gujarat”
– r/GPSC.
Culture: books like those by Ice or Joravarsih Jadav; geography: Granth Nirmaan board notes.
3. Daily Current Affairs
Combine national (GKToday, IceMagic) with local news. Experts suggest a 6–12 month revision window.
4. Language Papers (Gujarati & English)
Practice translation, essays, comprehension, and grammar. Consult syllabus breakdowns referenced earlier .
5. Self‑Study vs Coaching
Many aspirants prefer self‑study in a disciplined environment:
“All coaching are best man you just need to look up for the best library for self study.”
– r/GPSC.
For English‑medium candidates, recommended options include Sunya IAS; for Gujarati medium, institutes like Yuva Upanishad, Liberty in Gandhinagar fare well.
🧾 Additional Tips
- Download provisional Answer Key: released April 24, 2025; objections accepted till April 30, 2025 at ₹100 each.
- Use experienced candidate tips: library study routines, peer groups, tracking exam notifications, print/download the official calendar PDF from GPSC website resulthamesha.com.
- If exam centers aren’t selectable during application, rest assured bilingual papers are available—choose your language preference in form · users confirm “yes”.
🎯 Final Thoughts
GPSC 2025 offers a well-structured timeline for aspirants across key services:
- Prelims focus on objective knowledge and speed
- Mains test depth in Gujarati, English, writing, and analysis
- Interview evaluates personality and service aptitude
For first-time aspirants: combine NCERT fundamentals with Gujarat-centric study, regular current affairs updates, language practice, and disciplined study habits (coaching or library). Start today by reviewing the 20 April Prelims, and calculate monthly targets to complete the syllabus before September mains.