GPSC Class 1-2 Notification 2026: Complete Details
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially released the Class 1-2 Notification 2026 (Advertisement No. 05/2026-27) for 71 vacancies across various prestigious administrative posts. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 7 June 2026, making this a critical preparation phase for aspirants.
In this article, we cover everything from official sources — vacancy details, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, and the complete application process — in both English and Gujarati.
📋 GPSC ભરતી 2026: સંપૂર્ણ માહિતી (ગુજરાતીમાં)
ગુજરાત જાહેર સેવા આયોગે જાહેરાત ક્રમાંક 05/2026-27 અનુસાર વર્ગ-1 અને વર્ગ-2 ની કુલ 71 જગ્યાઓ માટે સત્તાવાર નોટિફિકેશન બહાર પાડ્યું છે.
મુખ્ય તારીખો:
✅ નોટિફિકેશન જાહેર: 2 એપ્રિલ 2026
✅ ઓનલાઇન અરજી: 2 એપ્રિલ થી 16 એપ્રિલ 2026
✅ ફી ભરવાની છેલ્લી તારીખ: 17 એપ્રિલ 2026
✅ પ્રિલિમિનરી પરીક્ષા: 7 જૂન 2026
✅ મુખ્ય પરીક્ષા (સંભવિત): 5 થી 10 ઓક્ટોબર 2026
જે વિદ્યાર્થીઓએ અરજી કરી છે તેમની તૈયારી માટે આ માર્ગદર્શિકા ઉપયોગી થશે.
📊 Vacancy Details | જગ્યાઓની વિગતો
Total Vacancies: 71 posts (Advt. 05/2026-27)
કુલ જગ્યાઓ: 71 (વર્ગ-1: 13, વર્ગ-2: 58)
Class-1 Posts (13 vacancies):
- Gujarat Administrative Service (Junior Scale) – 5 posts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Unarmed) – 8 posts
Class-2 Posts (58 vacancies):
- Government Labour Officer – 13 posts
- Assistant District Registrar (Cooperative Societies) – 7 posts
- Superintendent (Prohibition & Excise) – 11 posts
- Social Welfare Officer (Developing Castes) – 11 posts
- Assistant Director (Food & Civil Supply) – 6 posts
- Assistant Director of Information (Administrative) – 4 posts
- Chief Officer (Municipal) – 6 posts
📌 Important Dates | મહત્વપૂર્ણ તારીખો
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 2 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 2 April 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Online Application End | 16 April 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 17 April 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 7 June 2026 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | 5-10 October 2026 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria | પાત્રતાના માપદંડ
Educational Qualification | શૈક્ષણિક લાયકાત
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (any stream)
- ગ્રેજ્યુએશન – કોઈપણ વિષયમાં, માન્યતાપ્રાપ્ત યુનિવર્સિટીમાંથી
- Final year students may also apply (must complete graduation by Mains application date)
- Knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi is COMPULSORY
- ગુજરાતી અને હિન્દી ભાષાનું જ્ઞાન ફરજિયાત
Age Limit (As of 16 April 2026)
- Minimum: 20 years | ઓછામાં ઓછી: 20 વર્ષ
- Maximum: 35 years | વધુમાં વધુ: 35 વર્ષ
Age Relaxation | વય છૂટ:
- SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat origin): 5 years (max 45 years)
- Female SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates: 10 years (max 45 years)
- Unreserved women: 5 years (max 45 years)
- PwD candidates: 10 years (max 45 years)
- Government employees: No relaxation in unreserved competitive exams
🏃 Physical Standards | શારીરિક માપ
For Deputy Superintendent of Police (Class-1):
| Category | Height | Chest (Normal) | Chest (Expanded) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male (Non-ST) | 165 cm | 84 cm | 89 cm | 50 kg |
| Male (ST Gujarat) | 160 cm | 84 cm | 89 cm | 50 kg |
| Female (Non-ST) | 158 cm | – | – | 45 kg |
| Female (ST Gujarat) | 156 cm | – | – | 45 kg |
For Superintendent (Prohibition & Excise) – Class-2:
| Category | Height | Chest (Normal) | Chest (Expanded) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male (Non-ST) | 165 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm | 50 kg |
| Male (ST Gujarat) | 160 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm | 50 kg |
| Female (Non-ST) | 158 cm | – | – | 45 kg |
| Female (ST Gujarat) | 156 cm | – | – | 45 kg |
⚠️ Disqualifying conditions for Excise post: Knock knee, Pigeon chest, Squint eye, Flat feet, Varicose Veins, Hammer toes, Fractured limb, Decayed Teeth, Communicable or skin disease.
💰 Application Fee | અરજી ફી
- Unreserved (General): ₹100 + service/postal charges
- General (બિન અનામત): ₹100 + ચાર્જ
- SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat): EXEMPTED
- અનામત વર્ગ (ગુજરાતના): ફી માફ
- PwD candidates: EXEMPTED
- Ex-Servicemen: EXEMPTED
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card) OR Post Office
📚 GPSC Class 1-2 Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process has THREE stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (પૂર્વ પરીક્ષા)
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Marks: 200 (single paper)
- Total Questions: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Subject: General Studies
- Standard: Graduate level
- Language: Gujarati & English
- Note: Qualifying only — marks NOT counted in final merit
- About 15 times the vacancies will qualify for Mains
Stage 2: Main Examination (મુખ્ય પરીક્ષા)
- Type: Descriptive (Written)
- Total: 7 papers
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Gujarati | 300 | Qualifying (25% min) |
| Paper 2 | English | 300 | Qualifying (25% min) |
| Paper 3 | Essay | 250 | Counted in merit |
| Paper 4 | General Studies-1 | 250 | Counted in merit |
| Paper 5 | General Studies-2 | 250 | Counted in merit |
| Paper 6 | General Studies-3 | 250 | Counted in merit |
| Paper 7 | General Studies-4 | 250 | Counted in merit |
Total Counted Marks: 1250 (Papers 3 to 7)
Stage 3: Personal Interview (વ્યક્તિગત મુલાકાત)
- Total Marks: 150
- Tests personality, leadership, decision-making
- Approximately 3 times the vacancies called for interview
Final Selection: Mains (1250) + Interview (150) = 1400 marks
📖 GPSC Class 1-2 Syllabus 2026
Preliminary Exam (General Studies)
- History (Indian and Gujarat)
- Cultural Heritage of India and Gujarat
- Geography of India and Gujarat
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy and Planning
- General Science and Technology
- Environment and Ecology
- General Mental Ability and Reasoning
- Current Affairs (National, International, Gujarat)
Detailed syllabus available on official GPSC website.
💵 Salary | પગાર
Class-1 Posts (Pay Matrix Level 10):
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Plus: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel allowances
- Total monthly in-hand: ₹70,000 – ₹1,20,000+
Class-2 Posts (Pay Matrix Level 8):
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Plus: All applicable allowances
- Total monthly in-hand: ₹55,000 – ₹95,000+
📝 How to Apply for GPSC Class 1-2 | કેવી રીતે અરજી કરવી
Step 1: Visit Official Website
Go to: https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Step 2: Register Online
- Click on “Online Application” → “Apply”
- Enter registration details (One-Time Registration recommended)
- નવું એકાઉન્ટ બનાવો
Step 3: Fill Application Form
- Personal Details (name, DOB, category)
- Communication Details (address, mobile, email)
- Other Details (sports, disability, ex-servicemen, etc.)
- Language Details
- Educational Qualification
Step 4: Upload Documents
- Photograph: 5 cm height x 3.6 cm width, JPG, max 10 KB, white background, taken within last 1 year
- Signature: 2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width, JPG, max 10 KB
Step 5: Pay Application Fee
- Online (Net Banking/UPI/Card) OR Post Office
- General candidates: ₹100 + charges
Step 6: Submit and Save
- Review all details
- Click Save to generate Application Number and Confirmation Number
- Print/save the confirmation
⚠️ Important: Applications are accepted ONLY through the official OJAS portal.
🎯 Preparation Strategy for Prelims (June 7, 2026) | પ્રિલિમ માટે વ્યૂહરચના
For Beginners:
- Understand the Syllabus
- Download official GPSC syllabus PDF
- Map subjects with NCERT textbooks (Class 6-12)
- Build Strong Foundation
- Start with NCERT books (History, Geography, Polity, Economy)
- Read Gujarat-specific books for state topics
- Daily Newspaper Reading
- Sandesh, Gujarat Samachar (Gujarati)
- The Hindu, Indian Express (English)
- Focus on national, international, and Gujarat news
- Practice MCQs Regularly
- Solve previous year question papers
- Take topic-wise mock tests
- Bilingual practice (English + Gujarati) is essential since exam is bilingual
- Current Affairs
- Last 6-12 months for prelims
- Special focus on Gujarat government schemes and events
- Time Management
- 6-8 hours daily study (consistent)
- Revision is KEY — at least 30% of study time
- Last 30 days: only revision and mock tests
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⚠️ Important Notes | મહત્વપૂર્ણ સૂચનાઓ
- One application is valid for ALL posts in this advertisement
- Knowledge of Gujarati AND Hindi is compulsory
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Prelims
- Physical standards apply for DySP and Excise Superintendent posts
- All candidates must appear for ALL Mains papers (mandatory)
- Reservation as per Gujarat Government rules
📞 Important Links | મહત્વપૂર્ણ લિંક્સ
- Official Website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
- Application Portal: gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Helpline: 079-23258979
⚠️ Always verify information from official GPSC website only.
❓ FAQ | વારંવાર પૂછાતા પ્રશ્નો
Q1: How many GPSC Class 1-2 vacancies in Advt. 05/2026-27?
A: 71 vacancies (13 Class-1 + 58 Class-2 posts).
Q2: When is the GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims 2026?
A: 7 June 2026.
Q3: When is the GPSC Class 1-2 Mains 2026?
A: Tentatively 5-10 October 2026.
Q4: What is the age limit for GPSC Class 1-2?
A: 20 to 35 years (as of 16 April 2026), with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q5: Is Gujarati compulsory for GPSC?
A: Yes, knowledge of Gujarati AND Hindi is compulsory.
Q6: How many attempts allowed?
A: Unlimited within age limit.
Q7: Is there negative marking in GPSC Prelims?
A: Yes, -1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
Q8: What is GPSC Class 1 salary?
A: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus allowances. Total ₹70,000 – ₹1,20,000+ per month.
Q9: What is GPSC Class 2 salary?
A: Pay Level 8 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) plus allowances. Total ₹55,000 – ₹95,000+ per month.
Q10: Is the Prelims marks counted in final selection?
A: No, Prelims is qualifying only. Final merit = Mains (1250) + Interview (150) = 1400 marks.
🎓 Why Choose GPSC Class 1-2? | GPSC કેમ પસંદ કરવો?
GPSC Class 1-2 offers prestigious career opportunities:
✅ Job Security: Permanent government job
✅ Power & Authority: Top administrative roles
✅ Excellent Salary: ₹55,000 – ₹1,20,000+ monthly
✅ Social Status: Respected position in society
✅ Career Growth: Promotions to higher posts
✅ Pension & Benefits: Lifetime financial security
✅ Service to Society: Direct impact on Gujarat’s development
If you have dedication and put in genuine “Prayas” (effort), GPSC Class 1-2 can transform your life.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This article is based on the official GPSC Notification (Advt. 05/2026-27) dated 2 April 2026. Always verify details from the official GPSC website (gpsc.gujarat.gov.in) before applying. Notification details may be amended.