The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially announced the exam dates and full recruitment schedule for the Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1 and Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & Class-2 Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 5/2026-27). Offering a total of 213 administrative and municipal officer vacancies, this state PCS exam stands as the most prestigious career opportunity for graduates across Gujarat. Following the submission of online applications, the competitive examination timeline moves toward the main descriptive filters scheduled for October. In this ultimate guide, we feature an explicit breakdown of the latest GPSC 2026 syllabus pattern, subject-wise marking schemes, category age brackets, and key preparation insights to help you rank at the top.
📅
Upcoming
State Annual
GPSC Class 1 & 2 Recruitment 2026: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility & 213 Vacancies
Gujarat Administrative Service (Class-1) & Gujarat Civil Service (Class-1 & Class-2) Exam 2026
✅ Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
🎓 Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute 📅 Age: 20 - 35 Years 📍 Gujarat 👥 213 Posts 💳 Fee: Rs. 100/- for General Category (Reserved categories of Gujarat are exempted from application fees)
Exam Overview
Exam Name
GPSC Class 1 & 2
Full Name
Gujarat Administrative Service (Class-1) & Gujarat Civil Service (Class-1 & Class-2) Exam 2026
Conducting Body
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Exam Level
State
Frequency
Annual
Total Posts
213
Salary/Pay Scale
Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500
Eligibility
Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute
Age Limit
20 - 35 Years
Nationality
Indian National
Location
Gujarat
Status
Upcoming
Important Dates
📢 Notification Date2 April 2026
🟢 Application Start2 April 2026
🔴 Last Date to Apply16 April 2026
📝 Exam Date7 June 2026 | Mains: 5 October to 11 October 2026
🔴 Deadline has passed for this exam.
Download Official Documents
Full Notification Details
Vacancy Details
Total Posts
213
Salary Breakdown by Post
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Approx. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1 / Civil Service Class-2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute
Age Limit
20 - 35 Years
Nationality
Indian National
Location
Gujarat
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Standard state government relaxation criteria apply for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women) within Gujarat. |
Application Fee
Rs. 100/- for General Category (Reserved categories of Gujarat are exempted from application fees)
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | Paper-1 (General Studies-I) and Paper-2 (General Studies-II) | Total: 400 Marks (200 marks each) |
|---|---|---|
| Mains | 7 Descriptive Papers (Gujarati, English, Essay, and General Studies I to IV) | Total: 600 qualifying + 1250 merit marks |
| Interview | Evaluation metric carrying a weightage of 150 marks |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
- Personal Interview
How to Apply Online
- Access the official state application architecture portal via ojas.gujarat.gov.in or gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Complete the primary user registration step to claim application credentials
- Locate Advt No. 5/2026-27 for Gujarat Civil Services
- Populate detailed education qualifications and choose preference streams
- Upload clear profile photograph and signature metrics matching guidelines
- Process online card application processing fees and download copy parameters
Documents Required
- 📄 Graduation Degree / Convocation Certificate
- 📄 Matriculation 10th Certificate (Age Proof reference)
- 📄 Valid Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC Non-Creamy Layer / EWS)
- 📄 Valid Government Identity Document (Aadhaar Card, Election Card)