GPSC frequently asked questions for beginners : Complete Guide
What is GPSC ?
GPSC stands for Gujarat Public Service Commission. It is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. GPSC is responsible for conducting recruitment exams for vacancies in various state government departments.
Constitution of India provides for a state commision for each state and a union public service commission for the center.
What is GPSC exam
GPSC exam is any of the exam conducted by Gujarat public service commission, for vacancies in various government department.
Which exams are conducted by GPSC ?
GPSC conducts class 1, class, class 3 level exams as per the vacancies in different state government departments.
Some of the major and most popular exams conducted by GPSC are
- GPSC class 1&2 (For the posts of Dy collector, DYSP, Deputy commisioner, GST commisioner etc)
- DYSO (Deputy section officer / Sachivalay ) and Deputy mamlatdat [ Class 3 ]
- RTO Inspector : Assistant Inspector motor vehicle
- STI : State tax inspector
- Account officer [ Class 1 & 2 ]
- Municipal chief officer
- Exams for various engineering posts
- Professor for different subjects for government colleges
- Doctors & Medical officers for government hospitals
For more details read Career options and jobs available available after clearing GPSC exam
What is eligiblity criteria for GPSC - What qualification is required
Different exams have different criteria for qualification. But at minimum, a candidate must hold a graduate / bachelors degree from a recognized university.
General administrative posts Bachelors degree in any discipline
Specialists posts such as medical officers, professors, engineering posts, geologists etc needs a bachelors degree corresponding field.
Can I prepare by watching youtube videos only?
No.
There’s no susbstitute to NCERT and reference books.