What is the Gujarat PSI exam pattern?

Gujarat PSI written exam has 200 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes. Sections: Gujarat History/GK (80Q), Reasoning/Mental Ability (60Q), Gujarati Language (40Q), and English Language (20Q). No negative marking.

What is the Gujarat PSI eligibility?

Candidates must be graduates from a recognised university. Age: 18–35 years for general category (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC of Gujarat). Height: 165 cm (males), 155 cm (females). Weight proportionate to height.

What is the Gujarat PSI selection process?

Selection: (1) Preliminary exam (objective), (2) Mains exam (descriptive + objective), (3) Physical Fitness Test (1600m run for males in 6.5 min, 800m for females in 4 min), (4) Medical examination, and (5) Final merit list.

How many Gujarat PSI vacancies are released per cycle?

Gujarat PSI vacancies typically range from 500–1,500 per notification. The 2021 notification had 791 vacancies across male and female categories. GPSC also recruits PSI for specialized roles like Intelligence Branch and Crime Branch.

What is the salary of a Gujarat Police Sub Inspector?

Gujarat PSI earns basic pay ₹38,090 (Pay Scale: ₹38,090–1,20,300) + DA + HRA + police service pay. Total in-hand is approximately ₹50,000–₹65,000 per month. Gujarat offers higher police salaries compared to many other states.

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Gujarat PSI Preparation Guide

GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission)

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

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks200

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

As per vacancy

Next Exam Date

September 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate from a recognised university; age 18–35 years

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction within age limit

Study Plan by Subject

General Knowledge

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

Reasoning

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

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

English

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

Study Gujarat state history, geography, art, culture, and economy extensively — it forms 40% of the exam

Revise Gujarati grammar — vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence formation are tested

Build reasoning skills — series, analogies, mathematical reasoning, and pattern questions are common

Cover national GK, Indian Constitution, and current affairs for the General Knowledge portion

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Knowledge	50	50	30 min
Reasoning	50	50	30 min
Gujarati	50	50	30 min
English	50	50	30 min
Total	200	200	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

July 2027

Next Exam Date

September 2027

Conducted By

GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission)

Frequently Asked Questions

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