GPSC Recruitment 2026 - 26 Class 1 & 2 Posts (Port Officer, Pilot Officer & More), Advt 42 to 56/2026-27
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) – ગુજરાત જાહેર સેવા આયોગ, Gandhinagar · Posted 5 Apr 2026
1. Post Name & Vacancy Details
Class-1 Posts (Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month)
| Sr. | Post Name | Total Posts | UR | EWS | SEBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Administrative Service (Junior Scale) | 05 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Unarmed) | 08 | 03 | 01 | 03 | 00 | 01 |
| Class-1 Total | 13 | 06 | 03 | 03 | 00 | 01 |
Class-2 Posts (Pay: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/month)
| Sr. | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Government Labour Officer | 13 |
| 4 | Assistant District Registrar (Cooperative Societies) | 07 |
| 5 | Superintendent of Prohibition and Excise | 11 |
| 6 | Social Welfare Officer (Developing Castes) | 11 |
| 7 | Assistant Director (Food & Civil Supply) | 06 |
| 8 | Assistant Director of Information (Administration) | 04 |
| 9 | Municipal Chief Officer (Nagarpalika) | 06 |
| Class-2 Total | 58 |
Women reserved posts and PwD/Ex-Servicemen reserved posts are included in the totals above as per category-wise breakup in the official notification.
2. Educational Qualification
3. Age Limit (as on 16.04.2026)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Male) of Gujarat origin | 5 Years (max up to 45 years) |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Female) of Gujarat origin | 10 Years (incl. 5 yrs female relaxation, max up to 45 years) |
| Unreserved (General) Women | 5 Years (max up to 45 years) |
| PwD (Divyang) candidates | 10 Years (max up to 45 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of service in defence + 3 years |
| Gujarat Govt. Employees | No upper age relaxation (in competitive exams without experience requirement) |
4. Salary / Pay Scale
| Class | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Class-1 | Level-10 (7th CPC) | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month |
| Class-2 | Level-8 (7th CPC) | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month |
Additional allowances as per government rules. No increment during probation period (2 years).
5. Selection Process
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Studies | 200 Marks | 3 Hours |
Stage 2 – Main (Written) Examination (Descriptive Type)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | Gujarati Language (Qualifying only) | 300 Marks (min 25% required) | 3 Hours |
| Paper-2 | English Language (Qualifying only) | 300 Marks (min 25% required) | 3 Hours |
| Paper-3 | Essay | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-4 | General Studies-1 | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-5 | General Studies-2 | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-6 | General Studies-3 | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-7 | General Studies-4 | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Total (Paper 3-7) | 1250 Marks |
Stage 3 – Viva Voce (Personal Interview): 150 Marks
Final Selection: Based on total of Main Written Exam marks (Paper 3-7) + Viva Voce marks
Exam Dates: Preliminary – 07 June 2026 | Main Exam – 05 to 10 October 2026 (Tentative) Exam Centres: Preliminary – Various centres as decided by GPSC | Main Exam – Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | Viva – Gandhinagar
6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) – UR | ₹100 + Postal charges (Post Office) OR ₹100 + Service charges (Online) |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen (Gujarat origin) | No Fee |
7. Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 02 April 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 April 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee (Post Office) | 17 April 2026 (till office hours) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee (Online) | 17 April 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 07 June 2026 |
| Main (Written) Exam Date | 05 – 10 October 2026 (Tentative) |
8. Required Documents (at Viva Stage)
2 Apr 2026
Application Start · done
16 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply · done
| Experience | Not required (freshers can apply) |
| Salary | As per norms |
Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.
Total 71 posts. The category-wise break-up is given in the official notification.
Written exam, followed by document verification — see the official notification for details.
Note: OTR (One Time Registration) alone does NOT mean your application is submitted. You must complete the full application separately for each advertisement.
For corrections: Use the "Edit" option — do NOT submit a fresh application. Edit is available until the last date.
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