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.
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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)
👥 213 Posts 💰 Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 🎓 Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute 📅 Age: 20 - 35 Years 📍 Gujarat
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
2 April 2026
🟢 Apply Start
2 April 2026
🔴 Apply Ends
16 April 2026
📝 Exam Date
7 June 2026 | Mains: 5 October to 11 October 2026
🔴 Deadline has passed for this exam.
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Full Notification Details
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
Standard state government relaxation criteria apply for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women) within Gujarat.
Exam Pattern
2 Sections Mains
Paper-1 (General Studies-I) and Paper-2 (General Studies-II): 7 Descriptive Papers (Gujarati, English, Essay, and General Studies I to IV)
Total: 400 Marks (200 marks each): Total: 600 qualifying + 1250 merit marks
Interview
Paper-1 (General Studies-I) and Paper-2 (General Studies-II): Evaluation metric carrying a weightage of 150 marks
Selection Process
1Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
3Personal Interview