Check the official GSSSB Apparel & Fashion Instructor Syllabus 2026, exam pattern, marks distribution, and download the official syllabus PDF.

Key Highlights : GSSSB Apparel & Fashion Instructor Syllabus 2026

Exam Pattern 2025

The competitive examination consists of two parts.

Part	Subject Area	Questions	Marks
Part-A	General Subjects	90	90
Part-B	Qualification Related Subjects	120	120
Total	—	210 Questions	210 Marks

Part-A Subjects

Subject	Questions	Marks
Reasoning & Data Interpretation	30	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30
Constitution of India	10	10
Current Affairs	10	10
Comprehension (Gujarati + English)	10	10
Total	90	90

Part-B

Section	Questions	Marks
Questions related to Educational Qualification	120	120

Exam duration: As per official notification, details are awaited.

Negative marking: 1/4 mark deduction for each incorrect answer.

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Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus

Reasoning & Data Interpretation

• Problems on Ages
• Venn Diagram
• Visual Reasoning
• Blood Relation
• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)
• Data Sufficiency

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems
• Simplification and Algebra
• Arithmetic and Geometric Progression
• Average
• Percentage
• Profit-Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Partnership
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Work, Wages and Chain Rule

Constitution of India

• Preamble of the Constitution
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Duties
• Role and responsibilities of President, Vice President and Governor
• Parliamentary System
• Constitutional amendments
• Emergency provisions
• Centre-State relations
• Judicial system of India
• Constitutional bodies

Current Affairs

• Current events of state, national and international importance

Comprehension

• Assessment of comprehension, interpretation and inference skills
• Paragraph-based questions
• Statement and assertion type questions

Part-B Technical Syllabus

Stitches Used in Making Garments

• Identification of hand and machine tools and equipment
• Types of needles
• Types of hand and machine stitches
• Safety precautions while using needles and machines
• Basic hand stitches
• Types of threads
• Decorative hand stitches

Knowledge of Industrial Sewing Machine

• Sewing machine parts
• Sewing machine aids
• Troubleshooting sewing machine problems
• Parts of computerized embroidery machines
• Types of sewing machines including:
  • Single needle lock stitch machine
  • Double needle lock stitch machine
  • Overlock machines
  • Bar tack machine
  • Zig-zag embroidery machine
  • Computerized embroidery machine
  • Button hole machine
  • Button fixing machine
  • Feed of arm machine

Fibers & Fabrics

• Classification of fibers
• Yarn construction
• Types of knitting
• Identification of fabrics
• Types of weaves

Garment Construction

• Body measurements
• Types of human figures
• ISI standard measurements
• Bodice blocks for upper and lower garments
• Dart manipulation
• Pattern making and drafting
• Layout, cutting and stitching
• Stitching of garments for children, ladies and gents
• Seams and edge finishing
• Fasteners and trimmings
• Mending, darning and patching
• Draping techniques

Aesthetic Finishes

• Colour wheel and colour schemes
• Elements and principles of design
• Smocking and couching stitches
• Applique, quilting and patchwork
• Indian state embroidery styles
• Machine embroidery
• Hand Aari work
• Monogram and logo designing using embroidery machines
• Dyeing and printing

Block Figure & Illustration

• 8-head and 10-head block figure
• Draping and rendering on croquis poses
• Designing garments for unusual body figures
• Designing garments according to age, occasion and season

CAD (Computer Aided Designing)

• Tools and commands in Corel Draw software
• Pattern making and grading using CAD
• Creating croquis and draping designs
• Fabric and accessories designing using CAD

Quality Control

• Entrepreneurship
• Market survey
• Production control
• Quality control and quality assurance
• Garment checking
• Washing and labeling
• Garment pressing
• Cost sheet preparation
• Tech pack sheet
• Branding and logo creation

Current Trends and Recent Advancements

• Recent trends and developments in apparel and fashion industry

Marking Scheme / Subject Weightage

Section	Questions	Marks
Part-A	90	90
Part-B	120	120
Total	210	210 Marks

Additional official instructions:

• 1/4 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Part-A questions will be available in Gujarati and English languages.

Summary & Next Steps

The GSSSB Apparel & Fashion Instructor Syllabus 2025 includes general aptitude subjects in Part-A and fashion design and garment technology subjects in Part-B.

Candidates should:

• Follow the official syllabus topic-wise
• Practice previous year question papers
• Attempt mock tests based on the official exam pattern

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