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πΉ What is Gujarat Administrative Service (GAS) and Gujarat Civil Services (GCS)?
Gujarat Administrative Services (GAS) and Gujarat Civil Services (GCS) are prestigious and respected services that form the backbone of the administrative machinery of the Government of Gujarat. These services consist of high-ranking Class-1 and Class-2 posts that are responsible for maintaining law and order, implementing state policies, managing development programmes, collecting revenue and ensuring effective governance at various levels.
These posts are non-technical and mainly deal with administrative, revenue, law enforcement and developmental responsibilities in the state. Officers selected for GAS and GCS work directly under the Government of Gujarat in key departments such as Revenue, Home, Education, Panchayat and Finance.
πΉ Importance of GAS and GCS in State Administration
The importance of GAS and GCS posts cannot be underestimated:
πΌ Policy implementation: Officers play a key role in executing government schemes and policies at the grassroots level.
βοΈ Law and order: Key roles like Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) ensure safety and justice in society.
π Development work: From infrastructure projects to public welfare programmes, GAS and GCS officers oversee their implementation.
ποΈ Revenue and land management: Roles like Mamlatdar and Deputy Collector are responsible for land records, tax collection and resolving revenue disputes.
π₯ Public representative interface: These officers serve as a bridge between the government and the people, resolving grievances and ensuring accountability.
Holding a position in GAS or GCS means directly impacting the lives of citizens and playing a key role in building a better Gujarat.
πΉ Who Conducts the Exam?
Recruitment for Gujarat Administrative Service (Class-1) and Gujarat Civil Service (Class-1 and Class-2) is conducted by Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC).
GPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. It is responsible for:
- Conducting competitive examinations for recruitment to civil service posts
- Advising the state government on recruitment, promotions and disciplinary matters
- Ensuring a fair, transparent and merit-based selection process
GPSC conducts GAS-GCS combined competitive examination every year or as per government vacancy requirements. Selection is done through a three-tier process β Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Personality Test (Interview).
Advertisement Details of GPSC- Gujarat Civil Services Class 1-2
- Advertisement Number- Advt. No. 240/2024-25
- Post- Gujarat Administrative Service, Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services, Class-1 & Class-2 & Gujarat Municipal Chief Officer Service, Class-2
- Category Wise Post:
- Total Post-244
- General – 90
- SC – 16
- ST – 23
- SEBC – 55
- EWS – 23
- Out of Category wise posts reserved for woman
- General – 32
- SC – 05
- ST – 08
- SEBC – 16
- EWS – 06
- Reserved posts out of Total Posts for
- PH – 48
- Ex-Service man- 2
- Deaf/vision/LD – As shown in the Detailed Advertisement
- Pay Scale- As shown in the Detailed Advertisement
- Online Submission Date – From07-Mar-2025 to 23-Mar-2025
- Type of Examination – Competitive Examination
- Recruitment Rules – Yes-Competitive Examination
- Examination Rules – Yes-Competitive Examination
- Age – A candidate shall not be less than 20 years of age and not be more than 35 years of age as on 23/03/2025. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of application.
- Age Relaxation
- Category
- Un Reserved
- Male – 00
- Female – 05
- Ex-serviceman/Officers
- Male – 05
- Female – 05
- Physically disabled candidates
- Male – Upto 10
- Female – Upto 10
- Un Reserved
- Category
- Education Qualification – Any Graduate Appeared in last year or last semester of any Graduate Exam
- Experience – Not Compulsory
- Pattern of Exam – Direct Recruitment
- Prelim Exam – Competitive Examination-200 Total marks Sr. No. Subject Marks Time Paper-1 General Studies 200 Marks 180 Minutes Total 200 Marks
- Main Exam – Sr. No. Subject Marks Time Paper-1 Gujarati Language 300 Marks 3 hours Paper-2 English Language 300 Marks 3 hours (25% Qualifying Marks in Paper-1 & Paper-2) Sr. No. Subject Marks Time Paper-3 Essay 250 Marks 3 hours Paper-4 General Studies -I 250 Marks 3 hours Paper-5 General Studies -II 250 Marks 3 hours Paper-6 General Studies -III 250 Marks 3 hours Paper-7 General Studies -IV 250 Marks 3 hours Total 1250 Marks (Paper-3 to Paper-7)
- Marks for Interview – 150 Marks
- System of Merit – Competitive Examination – Mains Examination Marks+Personal Interview Marks
- Date of Prelim Exam – 20-Apr-2025
- Tentative Date of result of Prelim Exam – Will be declared Later
- Tentative Month of Main Exam – Not Applicable
- Tentative Month of Interview – Will be declared Later
- Tentative Month of Result – After 10 working days from last date of interview
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The Gujarat Civil Services Class 1-2 Prelims Question Paper 2025 PDF includes:
β General StudiesΒ
(History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs)β General StudiesΒ
(Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, etc.)π Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
with answer keys and explanations (if available)
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