What is the GPSC Class 1 & 2 2027 Prelims exam pattern?

GPSC Prelims has 2 papers. Paper 1 (General Studies, 100Q, 200 marks): Gujarat and Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs. Paper 2 (CSAT, 100Q, 200 marks): Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, and Basic Numeracy. CSAT qualifying at 40%.

What posts are offered through GPSC 2027?

GPSC Class 1 includes District Registrar, Deputy Collector (Gujarat Administrative Service), Deputy Superintendent of Police (Gujarat Police Service). Class 2 includes Mamlatdar, Deputy Registrar, Development Officer, Sales Tax Inspector, and other state government posts.

What is GPSC officer salary in 2027?

GPSC Class 1 (Deputy Collector) starts at ₹67,700-₹2,08,700 per month (Gujarat 7th Pay Matrix Level 12). GPSC Class 2 starts at ₹44,900-₹1,42,400. With DA, HRA, and Gujarat government allowances, effective packages are ₹70,000-₹1,00,000 per month.

How many GPSC vacancies are expected in 2027?

GPSC Class 1 & 2 2027 is expected to have 200-400 vacancies. GPSC 2023-24 had 435 combined vacancies across Class 1 and 2 posts. Gujarat's industrial growth has increased demand for administrative officers particularly in revenue and taxation departments.

Is knowledge of Gujarati language mandatory for GPSC?

Basic Gujarati knowledge is tested in the Preliminary exam. For Mains, there is a separate Gujarati Language paper (qualifying in nature). Non-Gujarati domicile candidates can write Mains in English or Hindi but must qualify the Gujarati language paper at a basic level.

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GPSC Preparation Guide

GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for GPSC 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks200

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

September 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 20-35 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

CSAT

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Gujarati Language

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Gujarat GK covers Sardar Patel history, Indus Valley sites (Lothal, Dholavira), Salt Satyagraha, and industrial clusters (GIFT City, chemical hubs)

CSAT qualifying requirement is 40% (higher than most states) — dedicate adequate preparation time to Paper 2

Gujarati language basics are required — learn Gujarati script recognition and basic grammar if not a native speaker

Gujarat economic development (DMIC, industrial corridors, SEZs) is an important and frequently tested topic

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	67	67	40 min
CSAT	67	67	40 min
Gujarati Language	67	67	40 min
Total	200	200	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

May 2027

Next Exam Date

September 2027

Conducted By

GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission)

Frequently Asked Questions

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