GPSC Syllabus 2023: Check Subject-Wise Syllabus for GPSC Prelims, and Mains Exam

GPSC Syllabus 2023: GPSC also known as Gujarat Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting government examinations in order to recruit candidates for various posts offered under the state government’s administration. In order to prepare for the exams, candidates must be well aware of the GPSC syllabus which is available on the official website of the GPSC. The GPSC exam 2023 has two different levels including prelims and mains, the syllabi for both the levels are different from one another.

While the GPSC prelims exam has just two papers GS 1 and GS 2, the mains exam has 6 papers including Gujarati, English, Essay, GS 1, GS 2 and GS 3. The GS exam stands for general studies. Although GS 1 and 2 have the same sub-topics as prelim exams, GS 3 consists of different sub-topics. Candidates must know that in order to appear for the last stage which is the interview stage, candidates must qualify for both the stages including the prelims and mains.

The main aim of conducting the GPSC is to recruit students for civil service in the Gujarat state. The government offers posts under Class I and Class II Vacancies and candidates have to qualify the  Gujarat Civil Services Exam to get recruited to those posts. Candidates must know that the GPSC exam is conducted in Gujarati and English. 

GPSC Syllabus 2023

The GPSC syllabus plays an essential role in students’ preparation. The syllabus for the civil service exam is provided by the GPSC itself. Candidates can check the syllabus by visiting the official website. Further, candidates who are thinking to appear for the GPSC exam 2023 should be well aware of the syllabus. The syllabus has been divided into two parts - GPSC syllabus for prelims exam and GPSC syllabus for mains exams. Apart from checking the GPSC syllabus, candidates should check GPSC exam pattern.

In order to prepare for the interview, candidates must revise whatever they have studied in their college. Also, the candidate’s general knowledge should be extremely accurate and updated because many questions can be asked from that section.  On the other hand, the GPSC prelims have two papers and the questions will be asked in the MCQ format. The total marks of the prelims paper is 400 marks and the duration of the exam is 120 minutes. 

GPSC Prelims Syllabus 2023

The GPSC prelims exam is the first stage for the students who are appearing for the civil service exam. Candidates need to qualify for this stage in order to appear for the GPSC mains stage. The prelims exam has 2 subjects including general studies 1 and general studies 2. The questions in both exams will be asked in the MCQ format. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes. Both papers are of 200 marks respectively and it is essential for students to qualify for the exam. 

NOTE: Based on the syllabus, candidates must buy the right books which will help them to enhance their preparation. Once the candidate has qualified for the prelims exam, then he or she will be eligible to appear for the mains exam. 

GPSC Mains Syllabus 2023

The GPSC mains syllabus is the second stage of the civil service examination. Candidates who will qualify for the prelims will move to the mains stage. Further, those candidates who will qualify for the mains stage will then move to the interview stage. Candidates must know that the mains stage is descriptive in nature which means that the GPSC mains exam is a written exam and candidates have to answer all the questions thoroughly. 

The mains exam has 6 subjects and each subject is of 150 marks. As a result, the total marks of the GPSC mains exam is 900. The duration of the exam is 3 hours for each paper. While the first three subjects are English, Gujarati, and Essay, the other three subjects are General Studies 1, General Studies 2 and General Studies 3. 

NOTE:  Since the exam conducting body has already released the syllabus for the mains exam, candidates are advised to purchase books based on the topics given in the syllabus. Further, the candidates who will qualify for the mains exam will be then eligible to appear for the interview stage. Candidates must know that the interview stage is the last stage and once the candidate has cleared the GPSC stage, candidates will be eligible to get recruited for the post they have applied for. 

GPSC Interview Syllabus 2023

The interview is the final stage where candidates will be judged on the answers they give. Once the candidate has qualified for the prelims and mains stage, they will reach the interview stage. Although there is no specified syllabus for the interview stage. However, candidates can refer to some of the most important points which should be kept in mind while preparing for the interview stage. 

Aspirants can take a look at the following essential points which are required to do while studying the syllabus for the GPSC interview stage.

• First, a candidate should revise all that they have studied in their college as the question in the interview stage can be asked from anywhere.
• Secondly, candidates should be well aware of the general knowledge and day-to-day happenings as it will help them to answer any questions which will be asked in the interview. 
• Apart from studying current affairs and general knowledge, candidates should also study history and make their core concepts strong 
• Candidates should never lose their confidence in the interview hall as may reduce their chance to qualify for the stage 

These are some of the vital points candidates should keep in mind before appearing for the GPSC interview stage.

NOTE: Candidates should also check the GPSC preparation tips here.