Gujarat Public Service Commission (Website)

The Gujarat Public Service Commission has officially published the provisional answer key for the 2026 Joint Preliminary Examination. This release encompasses several prestigious roles, including Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, various Civil Services Class-1 and Class-2 positions, Municipal Chief Officer Service, and specialized roles within the Gujarat Accounts Service and Forest Department. Candidates who participated in the preliminary stage can now access these keys to evaluate their performance and estimate their potential scores before the final results are processed. The commission provides this facility to ensure transparency in the evaluation process, allowing candidates to verify their responses against the official OMR data. This update is crucial for all aspirants aiming to qualify for the subsequent stages of the recruitment cycle, such as the Main Examination or personal interviews. By reviewing the provisional key, candidates can identify any discrepancies and prepare for the objection submission phase if they find any answers to be factually incorrect or ambiguous.

The selection process for the Gujarat Public Service Commission recruitment typically involves a multi-stage approach. The first stage is the Preliminary Examination, which is an objective-type test designed to screen candidates for the Main Examination. Those who qualify in the prelims are invited to appear for the Main Examination, which is descriptive in nature and tests the candidate's analytical and writing skills. The final stage is the personal interview, where the personality and suitability of the candidate for administrative or forest service roles are assessed by a panel of experts. Final merit lists are prepared based on the combined performance in the Main Examination and the interview process.

The preliminary examination consists of objective-type questions covering General Studies, current affairs, and subject-specific topics relevant to the posts. Each correct answer carries a specific mark, and there is a provision for negative marking for incorrect responses, which is a standard practice in GPSC examinations. Candidates are advised to refer to the official syllabus and exam pattern document for a detailed breakdown of subjects, marks distribution, and the duration of the test.

The application fee for the recruitment process varies based on the candidate's category. General category candidates are typically required to pay the full fee, while candidates from SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and PWD categories may be eligible for fee exemptions or concessions. Payments are accepted through online modes such as net banking, credit cards, or debit cards, and sometimes through offline challan methods as specified in the official notification.