GPSC Class 1-2 — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (36)
GPSC postponed the combined General Studies preliminary exam covering 34 advertisements from 26 July to 1 August 2026 (Saturday), scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The same admit card downloaded for 26 July remains valid for the new date.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Preliminary Examination for GPSC Class 1-2 (Advertisement 05/2026-27) was held on 7 June 2026. GPSC released the provisional answer key on 17 June 2026, with an objection window opened from 18 June onwards. Candidates are now awaiting the final answer key and the preliminary screening result.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission released its comprehensive Exam Calendar 2026 on 6 July 2026, listing examination schedules for various Class-1 and Class-2 posts throughout the year, with exams scheduled in June, July, August, October, and December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The notification for GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims 2026-27 was released on 2 April 2026, announcing 71 vacancies for prestigious posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, Mamlatdar, Assistant Commissioner (State Tax), and Block Development Officer. Applications were accepted from 2 April to 16 April 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
For posts numbered 5-18 in the GPSC calendar, a common 100-mark General Studies preliminary paper will be conducted, allowing candidates to apply for multiple posts with one exam.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
The commission released a revised schedule confirming Prelims and Mains dates for multiple Class 1-2 posts across 2025-26 and 2026-27 cycles, covering over 1,000 vacancies statewide.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
GPSC officially released the 2026 exam calendar listing 329 tentative vacancies across various Class-1 and Class-2 posts, with General Studies prelims scheduled for July 26, 2026 for posts 5-18.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
213 vacancies announced under Advertisement 5/2026-27 for GAS, GCS and Municipal Chief Officer posts
2 Jul 2026The vacancy count was increased from the initially notified 71 posts. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains (October 5-10) and Interview stages.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
According to the GPSC 2026 calendar, a 100-mark General Studies prelims will be conducted on July 26, 2026, for many posts (Advt. No. 5 to 18). This unified prelims approach covers multiple recruitment cycles simultaneously.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission has released the admit card for the GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download their call letters using confirmation number and date of birth from the official GPSC OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
GPSC has released the provisional answer key for the Class 1-2 Prelims exam held on 7 June 2026. Candidates can submit objections online with a fee of ₹100 per question within the objection window.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
GPSC published the provisional answer key on June 17, 2026 for Advertisement 5/2026-27. Candidates can download the key and submit objections with supporting documents through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
GPSC released call letters for the Class 1-2 Prelims exam through the GPSC OJAS portal. An 'Unblock Call Letter' window with a processing fee was also provided for candidates who missed prior consent form submission.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
The GPSC Class 1 & 2 Preliminary Examination 2026 (Advt. 05/2026-27) was conducted on 7 June 2026, with thousands of candidates appearing across Gujarat for posts including Deputy Collector and DSP.
Read full notice →Archived 30 Jul 2026
GPSC has released the call letter for the Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download admit cards using their confirmation number and date of birth from the official GPSC-OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission successfully conducted the Class 1-2 Joint Preliminary Examination on June 7, 2026. The official question paper PDF and OMR response sheets are now available for download on the GPSC portal.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission has released the call letter for GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download admit cards using their confirmation number and date of birth from the official OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
Following the successful conduct of the Joint Preliminary Examination on June 7, GPSC has released official question papers and activated the OMR sheet search link for candidates to verify their responses before answer key release.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission officially announced the Prelims exam date as 7th June 2026 (Sunday) for Class 1 & 2 Administrative Service posts. With less than 4 months remaining, aspirants are advised to intensify their preparation through structured test series and systematic revision.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission released the call letter for Class 1 and 2 Preliminary Examination on 25 May 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from gpsc.gujarat.gov.in using their registration ID and date of birth for the exam scheduled on 7 June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission published the complete Exam Calendar 2026 on 20 February outlining notification dates, exam schedules for Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. The calendar covers all competitive exams with tentative vacancies distributed across various departments.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
GPSC issued notifications (Advt. 07 to 21/2026-27) for 252 vacancies including Assistant Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Nursing Officer, Principal, and Deputy Manager posts. Applications are open from 5 May to 19 May 2026 through the GPSC OJAS portal.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
GPSC has released the preliminary exam schedule for 91 advertisements covering Class 1 & 2 posts. Candidates who missed the consent form submission can unblock their call letters through the OJAS portal by paying Rs. 500 processing fee.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission officially announced that the GPSC Class 1 and Class 2 Administrative Service Preliminary Examination will be held on 7 June 2026 (Sunday). The recruitment is for 71 vacancies across various administrative posts including Deputy SP, Labour Officer, and Social Welfare Officer.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission typically releases its Class 1-2 Combined Competitive Examination notification in May-June each cycle. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official GPSC website for the formal advertisement and detailed vacancy information.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
Following candidate requests, GPSC has announced a brief extension for online applications. Aspirants who missed the initial deadline now have additional time to complete their registration and fee payment on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
Online applications for GPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026-27 were accepted from April 2 to April 16, 2026, for 213 posts including Gujarat Administrative Service, Deputy SP, and other Class 1-2 positions. The prelims is set for June 7 and mains tentatively from October 5-10.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
GPSC published its annual exam calendar on February 20, 2026, listing 329 tentative vacancies across various Class 1 and Class 2 posts. The calendar includes prelims exam dates for multiple advertisements scheduled in June, July, August, October, and December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has published detailed clarifications regarding the preliminary examination syllabus for General Studies papers. Candidates should review the updated guidelines available in the notification section to ensure comprehensive preparation coverage.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission has officially notified recruitment for Gujarat Administrative Service, Gujarat Civil Services and Municipal Chief Officer Service positions. Online applications were accepted from April 2 to April 16, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
The GPSC Exam Calendar 2026 was published on February 20, detailing schedules for preliminary and mains examinations across multiple posts. The calendar includes exam dates for June, July, August, October and December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
The preliminary examination will be conducted across major cities in Gujarat including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot. Candidates can indicate their center preference during the application process, subject to availability.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission notified 71 posts for Class 1-2 recruitment including Gujarat Administrative Service and Civil Services. The online application window opened April 2 and closed April 16, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
GPSC published its annual exam calendar on February 20, 2026, outlining prelims and mains schedules across multiple advertisements. The calendar indicates exams will be held in June, July, August, October, and December 2026 for various Class 1 and Class 2 posts.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
As per GPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026-27, online applications for Class 1 and 2 posts were accepted from 2 April 2026 (13:00 hours) to 16 April 2026 (23:59 hours). A total of 71 vacancies have been announced for various administrative posts.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
The Gujarat Public Service Commission released its Exam Calendar 2026 on 20 February 2026, outlining examination schedules for multiple Class 1 and 2 posts. The calendar lists 329 tentative vacancies across various posts with prelims scheduled between April and July 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
Older dates (70)
Interview/Personality Test phase
Sat, 1 Jan, 2028Conducted for Mains-qualified candidates; typically in early next year
Archived 21 Aug 2026
📍Mains examination begins
Tue, 5 Oct, 2027Multi-day written exam spanning 5-6 days in October
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Objection submission window closes
Wed, 2 Jun, 2027Candidates can challenge answer key with supporting proof
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key publication
Fri, 28 May, 2027Released within 10 days after Prelims exam
Archived 21 Aug 2026
📍Preliminary examination day
Tue, 18 May, 2027General Studies paper for Class 1-2 posts; typically held early June
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card release
Thu, 6 May, 2027Call letters available approximately 10-15 days before exam
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Application deadline for upcoming cycle
Fri, 16 Apr, 2027Online submission window closes mid-April
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Application portal opens for next cycle
Fri, 2 Apr, 2027Typically opens early April for the annual recruitment cycle
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Final selection list declaration
Fri, 5 Feb, 2027Final merit list for appointment to Class 1-2 posts
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Final merit list publication (expected)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Final selection for 71 Class 1-2 posts across Gujarat Administrative Service and allied services
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Final result announcement (expected)
Fri, 29 Jan, 2027Final merit list typically published early 2027 following completion of interview process
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Conducted for candidates qualifying Mains; carries 100-150 marks
Archived 30 Jul 2026
Personal Interview round
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Final selection stage for shortlisted candidates
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Personal Interview round (expected)
Wed, 23 Dec, 2026Interview carries 150 marks; final selection based on Mains (1250) + Interview (150)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Personal Interview round (expected period)
Sun, 13 Dec, 2026Interviews typically conducted in December 2026-January 2027 for qualified Mains candidates
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Mains result and interview call letters
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Expected release in November-December 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Mains examination tentative schedule
Thu, 19 Nov, 2026Mains typically held 3-4 months after prelims result
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Main exam result announcement (expected)
Wed, 18 Nov, 2026Results expected in late November; shortlisted candidates called for interview
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Personal Interview round (tentative)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Interview stage conducted after Mains result declaration
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Mains examination notification
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Detailed schedule and syllabus for main written examination
Archived 29 May 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Mains Examination (expected dates)
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Main exams expected in October 2026 based on calendar cycle (Oct 20-25 is typical window)
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Main Examination concludes (tentative)
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026Final day of Mains written examination; total 1250 marks merit papers + 600 marks qualifying
Archived 13 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled for 5-10 October 2026; descriptive papers totaling 1250 marks
Archived 30 Jul 2026
📍Main Written Examination begins (tentative)
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Scheduled for 5-10 October 2026; includes 7 papers (Gujarati, English, Essay, General Studies)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Mains Examination begins
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Main Written Examination tentatively scheduled from October 5-10, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
📍Mains Examination
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled from October 5-10, 2026 (6 descriptive papers)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
GPSC Class 1-2 Mains Examination (expected window starts)
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Mains typically held 6-8 weeks after Prelims results; tentative schedule late September 2026
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Preliminary examination results declared
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Qualified candidates list for mains examination announced
Archived 29 May 2026
Prelims result expected (Advt 05/2026-27)
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Result awaited in coming weeks after final answer key
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Mains examination (expected window begins)
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026Main written exam typically scheduled 2-3 months after Prelims results
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Preliminary answer keys released
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Provisional answer keys published with objection window
Archived 29 May 2026
Prelims result announcement
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Expected within 4-6 weeks of prelims exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Written exam for General Studies Paper I and Paper II
Archived 29 May 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Results typically declared 1-2 months after exam; final answer key released first
Archived 30 Jul 2026
📍Combined General Studies prelims (34 advts) - Rescheduled
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Exam postponed from 26 July to 1 August 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍General Studies Prelims (Posts 5-18)
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026100-mark General Studies paper for multiple posts as per GPSC 2026 calendar
Archived 30 Jul 2026
📍Common Prelims for posts 5-18 (100-mark General Studies)
Sun, 26 Jul, 202626 July 2026 - Common preliminary exam for multiple GPSC post categories
Archived 6 Jun 2026
📍Common Prelims for multiple posts (Advt. 5-18)
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026100-mark General Studies prelims as per GPSC 2026 calendar
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card download begins
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Preliminary examination hall tickets available on candidate login portal
Archived 29 May 2026
Prelims result declaration
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Preliminary exam results expected by late July 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026Preliminary exam results usually declared 4-6 weeks after exam date
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Preliminary result announcement (expected)
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026Results typically declared 4-5 weeks after Prelims exam
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Prelims provisional answer key release
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Expected release of official answer key with objection window
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Last date for online application submission
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Final deadline for completing registration and fee payment
Archived 29 May 2026
Admit card download begins
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Call letters available on GPSC OJAS portal for June 7 prelims
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims answer key release (expected)
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Provisional answer key typically published within 10-15 days of exam
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Objection window opened
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Candidates can challenge answer key from 18 June onwards
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key released
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Objection window open with ₹100 fee per question
Archived 30 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key released
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Answer key released on 17 June 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Prelims exam (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Paper 1: General Studies I (200 marks), Paper 2: General Studies II (200 marks)
Archived 30 Jul 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026200 marks objective test, 3 hours duration; screening exam for Main examination
Archived 13 Jun 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Prelims exam on 7 June 2026 (Sunday) - General Studies paper for Class 1 & 2 posts
Archived 6 Jun 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Exam (Paper-1)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026General Studies paper for Gujarat Administrative Service and Civil Services; 200 marks, 2 hours duration
Archived 20 Jun 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Preliminary Examination (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Joint Prelims for Gujarat Administrative Service, Civil Services and allied posts
Archived 27 Jun 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims Exam (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026200 MCQs, 200 marks, 3 hours duration - General Studies paper
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍GPSC Class 1-2 Prelims exam day (Advt 05/2026-27)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Preliminary Examination held on 7 June 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release for Prelims
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026Call letters available for download from GPSC-OJAS portal
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Online application portal opens
Thu, 21 May, 2026Candidates can begin registration on official GPSC website
Archived 29 May 2026
Official notification release
Tue, 19 May, 2026Detailed advertisement with vacancies and eligibility criteria published
Archived 29 May 2026
New recruitment application deadline (Advt. 07-21, 252 posts)
Tue, 19 May, 2026Applications close 19 May 2026 for Assistant Engineer, Nursing Officer & other posts
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application portal closes
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026Last date to apply was 16 April 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
GPSC Class 1-2 notification released (Advt 05/2026-27)
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026Notification for 71 vacancies released on 2 April 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window closed (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Online applications were accepted from 2 April to 16 April 2026
Archived 30 Jul 2026
Application window closes (Advt. 05/2026-27 for Class 1-2, 71 posts)
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Application closed on 16 April 2026; window was 2 April to 16 April
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application deadline (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Last date to submit online application: April 16, 2026, 11:59 PM
Archived 20 Jun 2026
GPSC Class 1-2 Application window closed
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Online applications accepted from April 2 to April 16, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Last date to apply online
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Applications close at 23:59 hours on April 16, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Online applications accepted from April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM onwards
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Notification release (Advt. 05/2026-27)
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Advertisement No. 05/2026-27 released for 213 Class 1-2 posts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application window opens
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Online applications begin at 13:00 hours via GPSC OJAS portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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