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Exam pattern
GPSC Class 1-2 prelim exam is MCQ based (OMR Sheet) exam which contains two question papers for General Studies.
| # | Subject | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies – 1 | 200 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Studies – 2 | 200 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Total | 400 Marks |
Merit list for GPSC Class 1-2 Main Examination will be prepared on basis of Preliminary Exam’s total marks (i.e.400). Please note that this merit list is only for main examination (not final merit list). Final merit list will be prepared on basis of Main Exam‘s total marks + personal interview.
Facts about GPSC Class 1-2 Prelim Exam
- Exam language of GPSC Class 1-2 preliminary exam is English and Gujarati. Both papers shall set in both languages i.e. Gujarati and English.
- Preliminary exam is screening test only, it’s marks will not consider in final merit.
- 0.33% negative marking for each wrong answer.
GPSC Class 1-2 Prelim Exam Syllabus
General Studies – 1
- History
- Cultural Heritage
- Indian Polity, Constitution, Social Justice & International Relations
- General Mental Ability
General Studies – 2
- Indian Economy and Planning
- Geography
- Science & Technology
- Important Current Events of Regional, National and International
Note: we have also published dedicated page for GPSC Class 1-2 detailed exam syllabus where you can view detailed topic wise syllabus.
GPSC Class 1-2 Previous Years Papers
| Year | Paper |
|---|---|
| 2017 | General Studies Paper – 1 |
| 2017 | General Studies Paper – 2 |
| 2018 | General Studies Paper – 1 |
| 2018 | General Studies Paper – 2 |
| 2019 | General Studies Paper – 1 |
| 2019 | General Studies Paper – 2 |
| 2021 | General Studies Paper – 1 (18 MB) |
| 2021 | General Studies Paper – 2 (08 MB) |
| 2025 | General Studies Paper Part – 1 |
| 2025 | General Studies Paper Part – 2 |
