GSSSB CCE Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern (Group A & B) | Official PDF

GSSSB CCE Syllabus 2026

The examination is divided into two successive stages: Preliminary and Main.

(Source: Gujarat Government Gazette Extra No. 4, Dated Jan 22, 2026)

1. Preliminary Examination (Common for Group A & B)

The Preliminary exam is a screening test. Marks obtained here are not counted for the final merit list.

CCE Exam Pattern – Preliminary Examination

(Common for all cadres)

• Reasoning: 60 Marks
• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Marks
• General Awareness and Current Affairs: 30 Marks
• English: 15 Marks
• Gujarati: 15 Marks

Detail	Specification
Type	Objective Type (MCQ)
Total Marks	150 Marks
Duration	2 Hours
Medium	Gujarati (English for English subject)
Negative Marking	0.25 Marks

Read More : GSSSB CCE Prelims Syllabus 2026 – Detailed

CCE Group A Mains Syllabus (Descriptive)

Qualifying candidates (approx. 7 times the vacancies) are called for the Mains.

Group A (Descriptive Type)

See Appendix H of the notification.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Gujarati Language Skill	100	3 Hours
Paper II	English Language Skill	100	3 Hours
Paper III	General Studies	150	3 Hours
Total		350 Marks

CCE Group B Mains Syllabus (MCQ Type)

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Knowledge & Skills	200	2 Hours

See Appendix H of the notification.

Main Examination Syllabus (Group A – Descriptive)

Paper I: Gujarati Language (100 Marks)

• Essay Writing (approx. 250 words)
• Thought Expansion (Vichar Vistar)
• Precis Writing (Sankshepikaran)
• Prose Review (Gadya Samiksha)
• Preparing Statements for Media
• Letter Writing
• Discussion Paper (Charcha Patra)
• Report Writing
• Translation (English to Gujarati)
• Gujarati Grammar (Idioms, Proverbs, Sandhi, Alankar, etc.)

Paper II: English Language (100 Marks)

• Essay (approx. 250 words)
• Letter Writing (Formal)
• Report Writing
• Writing on Visual Information (Graph/Image/Table)
• Formal Speech
• Precis Writing
• Reading Comprehension
• English Grammar (Tenses, Voice, Narration, Articles, Prepositions, etc.)
• Translation (Gujarati to English)

Paper III: General Studies (150 Marks)

• History of India: Indus Valley, Maurya/Gupta empires, Gujarat dynasties, British rule, 1857 struggle, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel .
• Cultural Heritage: Indian culture, Arts/Crafts of Gujarat, Folk culture, Tribal culture .
• Geography: Physical features of Gujarat/India, Resources, Demographics, Disaster Management .
• Science and Technology: ICT, Space programs, Energy Policy, Defense technology .
• Events of Regional, National, and International Importance.
• Indian State System and Constitution: Features, Functions of Union/State, Federal structure .
• Public Administration and Governance: Civil services, E-Governance, RTI, Judiciary, Rights issues .
• Discipline in Public Service: Ethics, Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, Anti-corruption (Lokpal/Lokayukta) .
• Indian Economy and Planning: Planning, NITI Aayog, Public Finance, Gujarat Economy, Infrastructure .

Main Examination Syllabus (Group B – MCQ)

See Appendix G of the notification.

• Information on various Government Schemes: 30 Marks
• Regional, National and International Important Events (Current Affairs): 30 Marks
• Indian State System and Constitution: 20 Marks
• Indian Economy, State Economy, NITI Aayog: 20 Marks
• Public Administration and Governance: 20 Marks
• History and Geography of Gujarat: 20 Marks
• Science, Environment and Information Technology: 20 Marks
• Gujarati and English: 20 Marks
• Discipline and Ethics in Public Service: 10 Marks
• Cultural Heritage of Gujarat (Art and Literature): 10 Marks

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Marking Scheme & Weightage

• Prelims Negative Marking: Every incorrect answer carries a negative mark of 0.25. If an option is not selected, it also carries a -0.25 mark. To avoid this, candidates must select the “Not attempted” option.
• Mains (Group B) Negative Marking: Same as Prelims (-0.25 for wrong/blank answers).
• Mains (Group A – GS Paper): Contains questions ranging from 1 mark (10-20 words) to 5 marks (100 words).

Preparation Tips Based on Syllabus

1. Prioritize Reasoning for Prelims: With 60 marks allocated to Reasoning in the Preliminary exam, this section has the highest weightage. High accuracy here is crucial for screening.
2. Practice Descriptive Writing for Group A: If you are targeting Group A posts (Head Clerk, Office Assistant), daily practice of Essays, Reports, and Visual interpretation is essential as Papers I and II are purely descriptive.
3. Focus on Gujarat-Specific Topics: Both Group A and B syllabi heavily feature Gujarat’s History, Geography, Economy, and Cultural Heritage.
4. Master the “Not Attempted” Option: In MCQs, leaving a question blank penalizes you. You must select option (E) “Not attempted” to save the 0.25 mark deduction.

GSSSB CCE Post List

Based on the official notification provided in Appendix-A of the document, here is the complete list of posts categorized into Group-A and Group-B:

Group A Posts

(Positions listed in Appendix-A)

1. Office Assistant, Class III (Secretariat Department)
2. Office Assistant, Class III (Gujarat Public Service Commission)
3. Senior Clerk, Class III (All State Government offices, except those in Appendix-B)
4. Head Clerk, Class III (All State Government offices, except those in Appendix-B)
5. Junior Clerk, Class III (Specifically in offices of the District Collector)
6. Office Superintendent, Class III (Commissioner of Fisheries – Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Co-operation Dept.)
7. Office Superintendent, Class III (Director of Agriculture – Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Co-operation Dept.)
8. Office Superintendent, Class III (Director of Ayush – Health and Family Welfare Dept.)
9. Office Superintendent, Class III (Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries – Industries and Mines Dept.)
10. Junior Assistant, Class III (Director of Printing and Stationery – Industries and Mines Dept.)
11. Deputy Chitnish (State Cadre), Class III (Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rural Development Dept.)
12. Sub-Registrar Grade-1, Class III (Superintendent of Stamps and Inspector General of Registration – Revenue Dept.)
13. Sub-Registrar Grade-2, Class III (Superintendent of Stamps and Inspector General of Registration – Revenue Dept.)
14. Inspector of Stamps, Class III (Superintendent of Stamps and Inspector General of Registration – Revenue Dept.)
15. Social Welfare Inspector, Class III (Director of Developing Castes Welfare – Social Justice and Empowerment Dept.)
16. Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Class III (Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare – Social Justice and Empowerment Dept.)
17. Social Welfare Inspector, Class III (Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare – Social Justice and Empowerment Dept.)
18. House Holder, Class III (Director of Social Defense – Social Justice and Empowerment Dept.)
19. Assistant Tribal Development Officer, Class III (Tribal Development Dept.)
20. Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Class III (Director of Developing Castes Welfare – Social Justice and Empowerment Dept.)
21. Assistant Superintendent, Class III (Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Dept.)
22. Office Superintendent (Commissioner of Geology & Mining – Industries and Mines Dept.)
23. Office Superintendent (Office of Prison and Correction Administration – Home Dept.)
24. Office Superintendent and Accountant (Directorate of Prohibition and Excise – Home Dept.)
25. Prant Yuva Vikas Adhikari (Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Dept.)
26. Janasampark Adhikari (Commissioner of Transport – Port and Transport Dept.)
27. Auditor Group-I (Commissionerate of Schools – Education Dept.)

Group B Posts

Positions listed in Appendix-A

1. Junior Clerk, Class III
   • In all State Government offices OTHER THAN the Office of District Collector.
   • (Note: Junior Clerks in the Collector’s office are Group A; all others are Group B, excluding specific offices listed in Appendix B).

Summary & Next Steps

The GSSSB 2026 rules have standardized the syllabus for Class III recruitment. The clear distinction between Group A (Descriptive) and Group B (Objective) allows candidates to tailor their preparation strategies.

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