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GPSC (Gujarat) Syllabus
The GPSC syllabus, paper by paper and topic by topic.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- GPSC Prelims: General Studies
- Ancient and Medieval India
- Modern India and the Freedom Movement
- Gujarat: History
- Indian Art, Culture and Heritage
- Gujarat: Art, Culture and Life Traditions
- Gujarat: Adivasi (Tribal) Life
- Gujarati Literature, Language and Dialects
- Gujarat: Pilgrimage and Tourist Places
- Indian Constitution, Polity and Judiciary
- International Relations and Government Policies
- Gujarat: Polity and Administration
- Reasoning and Mental Ability
- Indian Economy
- Gujarat: Economy
- General and World Geography
- Geography of India
- Gujarat: Geography
- Science and Technology
- Environment and Disaster Management
- General Knowledge and Current Events
Stage 2: Main Examination
- GPSC Mains: Gujarati Language (qualifying)
- GPSC Mains: English Language (qualifying)
- GPSC Mains: Essay
- GPSC Mains: General Studies-I
- Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic Age, Jainism and Buddhism
- Administration, Society, Religion and Economy from Ancient to Modern India
- Gujarat: Dynasties, Administration and Society up to the Marathas
- The Bhakti Movement
- Social Reform Movements in 19th-century India
- Gujarat: 19th-century Social Reform
- Modern India from the Mid-18th Century to Independence
- The Freedom Struggle: Stages and Contributors
- Gujarat: Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
- Mahagujarat Aandolan
- Indian Cultural Heritage: Arts, Literature, Architecture and Performing Arts
- Gujarat: Art, Literature, Architecture, Music and Theatre
- Gujarat: Life Traditions, Fairs, Festivals, Food and Costumes
- Gujarat: Pilgrimage, Heritage and Tourist Places
- Gandhian Thought and Its Relevance
- Cultural Landscape of Gujarat: Coastal, Tribal and Other Communities
- Indian Society: Diversity, Unity and Family Structures
- Women, Society and Development
- Social Challenges: Marginalised Sections, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
- Globalisation and Its Impact on Indian Society
- Gujarati Diaspora: Migration and Contributions
- GPSC Mains: General Studies-II
- Indian Constitution: Salient Features, Basic Structure and Amendments
- Functions and Duties of the Union and State Governments
- Federal Structure and Distribution of Powers between the Union and States
- Local Self-Government Institutions
- Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities
- Judiciary in India: Structure, Judicial Review, PIL and Landmark Judgments
- Role of Civil Services in Democracy
- Development Processes: Civil Society, SHGs, NGOs and Pressure Groups
- Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-Judicial Authorities
- Good Governance, e-Governance, RTI, Citizen's Charter and Social Audit
- Development and Social Sector Management: Health, Education and Human Resources
- Poverty and Hunger
- Gujarat: State Government, Legislature and High Court
- Gujarat: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies
- Gujarat: Governance, Public Services and e-Governance
- Gujarat: Social Sector, Poverty and Welfare
- Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance
- GPSC Mains: General Studies-III
- Science and Technology in Everyday Life
- IT, Space, Defence, Emerging Technologies and IPR
- ICT in Governance, Economy and Society; Cybersecurity
- Energy and Sustainability, Renewables and Nuclear Energy
- Pollution, Climate Change and Environmental Impact Assessment
- International Initiatives and Biodiversity, Forests and Wildlife in India
- Gujarat: Biodiversity, Forests and Wildlife
- Disaster Management in India
- Disaster Management in Gujarat
- Developmental Issues and Sustainable Development
- Physical Geography of India
- Gujarat: Physical Features and Resources
- Natural Resources and Location of Industries in India
- Gujarat: Natural Resources and Industrial Location
- Demographic Dynamics of India
- Gujarat: Population and Demographic Dynamics
- Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Volcanoes and Cyclones
- Indian Economy, Planning, Liberalisation and Industrial Policy
- Public Finance, Taxation, Budgeting and Public Debt
- Inclusive Growth and Its Challenges
- Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnership and Social Impact Assessment
- Agriculture and Rural Economy
- Economy of Gujarat: Agriculture, Industry and Cooperatives
- GPSC Mains: General Studies-IV
- GPSC Mains: Personality Test