GSSSB CCE Prelims Syllabus 2026

The official GSSSB CCE Prelims Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board for the recruitment of 5,370 Class-III Group-A and Group-B posts. This Stage-1 Preliminary Examination serves as a mandatory screening test to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.

Understanding the detailed syllabus is critical for aspirants aiming for posts like Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, and Revenue Clerk. This article covers the comprehensive subject-wise breakdown and the latest exam pattern notified for the year 2026.

Quick Summary : CCE Prelims

• Exam Name: Gujarat Subordinate Services, Class III (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE).
• Syllabus Type: Stage-1 Preliminary Examination (Qualifying Screening Test).
• Total Marks: 150 Marks.
• Total Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
• Key Subjects: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness & Current Affairs, English, and Gujarati.
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark per correct answer; 0.25 negative marks for incorrect answers.

Read Also : GSSSB CCE Notification 2026

Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Exam Name	Gujarat Subordinate Services, Class III (Group-A and Group-B) CCE
Advt. No.	378/202526
Recruiting Body	Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Total Vacancies	5,370 (Group-A: 2,365; Group-B: 3,005)
Notification Date	February 4, 2026
Exam Date	To be announced later

GSSSB CCE Prelims Syllabus 2026 Exam Pattern

The Preliminary exam is conducted in a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode as an objective-type elimination test.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	60	60	120 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	(Total Time)
General Awareness & Current Affairs	30	30
English	15	15
Gujarati	15	15
Total	150	150	2 Hours

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score at least 40% (35% for reserved categories) to be eligible for shortlisting.
• Shortlisting: Approximately 7 times the number of vacancies per category will be called for the Mains Examination.

Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus

Reasoning (60 Marks)

• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relation
• Problem on Age and Height
• Direction Knowledge
• Clock and Calendar
• Venn Diagram
• Rank and Position
• Arithmetic Progression
• Logical Sequence of Words
• Insert the missing Character
• Analogy (Word, Numerical, and General)
• Picture-Based General Logical Questions
• Probability
• Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
• Mathematical Operations and Modeling
• Statement and Prediction

Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks)

• Number System
• LCM and HCF
• Percentage and Partnership
• Profit-Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Ratio and Proportion
• Time and Work, Wages, and Chain Rule
• Time, Speed, and Distance
• Mean, Mode, and Median
• Square and Cube Roots; Exponents
• Polynomials and Factorisation
• Linear and Quadratic Equations
• Area, Surface Area, and Volume (Square, Circle, Cone, etc.)
• Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry

English (15 Marks)

• Tenses and Voices (Active/Passive)
• Direct/Indirect Speech
• Articles and Determiners
• Use of Adjectives, Prepositions, and Conjunctions
• Verbs and Adverbs
• Noun and Pronoun
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Homonyms and Homophones
• Idiomatic Expressions and One-Word Substitutions
• English-Gujarati Translation

Gujarati (15 Marks)

• રૂઢિપ્રયોગ અને કહેવતો (Idioms and Proverbs)
• સમાસ (Compounds)
• અલંકાર (Figures of Speech)
• શબ્દસમૂહ માટે એક શબ્દ
• જોડણીશુધ્ધિ અને ભાષાશુધ્ધિ
• સંધિ (Joining/Splitting)
• સમાનાર્થી અને વિરુધ્ધાર્થી શબ્દો
• વિભક્તિ
• શબ્દકોષ ક્રમ
• ગુજરાતી-અંગ્રેજી ભાષાંતર

General Awareness and Current Affairs (30 Marks)

• Events of Regional, National, and International Importance.

Marking Scheme & Weightage

The Preliminary exam is purely of qualifying nature. Marks obtained in Stage-1 will not be counted toward the final merit list; final selection is based solely on Main Examination marks.

Feature	Specification
Total Marks	150 Marks
Negative Marking	0.25 per wrong answer
Unattempted Question	0.25 marks deducted (unless “Not Attempted” option is selected)

Read Also : GSSSB CCE Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern

Preparation Tips Based on Syllabus

• Prioritize Reasoning: With 60 marks, this section accounts for 40% of the total score. Focus on high-weightage topics like Data Interpretation and Logical Puzzles.
• Class 10 Proficiency: Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning are benchmarked at the Class 10 level. Strengthen your basics in algebra, geometry, and arithmetic.
• Language Skills: Daily practice of translations between English and Gujarati is essential for the 30 marks dedicated to languages.
• Current Affairs: Stay updated with regional and national news for the General Awareness section.

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