Gujarat Police PSI Syllabus 2026 — Paper 1 + Paper 2 Exam Pattern & Preparation Guide
The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) conducts one of the most structured police recruitment exams in India. For the 858 PSI posts under advertisement GPRB/202526/1, the written exam carries 300 marks across two papers — Paper 1 is a 200-mark objective test with negative marking, and Paper 2 is a 100-mark descriptive test in Gujarati and English. Both papers have a minimum qualifying threshold that must be cleared independently. Here is the complete breakdown.
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Gujarat Police PSI — Complete Selection Process
There are five stages. Physical tests are qualifying only — they add zero marks. Your final rank is determined entirely by Paper 1 + Paper 2 marks (300 total). There is no interview.
| Stage | Nature | Marks | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Physical Standard Test (PST) | Height, chest measurement | Qualifying only | See physical standards table below |
| 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Running test | Qualifying only | Male: 5 km in 25 min / Female: 1.6 km in 9:30 |
| 3. Main Written Exam — Paper 1 | Objective MCQ | 200 | Min 40% in Part A AND Part B separately |
| 4. Main Written Exam — Paper 2 | Descriptive (Gujarati + English) | 100 | Evaluated only if you clear Paper 1 qualifying |
| 5. Document Verification + Medical | Background check + medical | Qualifying | Pass/fail |
Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height & Chest
| Category | Height Male | Height Female | Chest Unexpanded | Chest Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SEBC / EWS | 165 cm | 155 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm (min 5 cm expansion) |
| SC / ST (Gujarat origin) | 162 cm | 150 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per service records | — | — | — |
No chest measurement for female candidates. Weight is checked during medical, not at PST stage.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Running Standards
| Category | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male — All Categories | 5,000 metres (5 km) | 25 minutes |
| Female — All Categories | 1,600 metres (1.6 km) | 9 minutes 30 seconds |
| Ex-Servicemen (Male) | 2,400 metres | 12 minutes 30 seconds |
No re-attempt is given. If you fail PET, you are eliminated regardless of your written exam preparation. Train the 5 km run seriously — starting from 6+ weeks before the test date.
Paper 1 — 200 Marks Objective Exam (3 Hours)
Paper 1 splits into Part A (Reasoning + Quant, 100 marks) and Part B (GK subjects, 100 marks). You must score minimum 40% in each part independently. Scoring 80 in Part A but 35 in Part B means disqualification — even if your total is above 40%.
Part A — Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (100 Marks)
| Subject | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 50 | Puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogisms, blood relations, direction sense, number series, data tables, bar graphs, pie charts |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | Number systems, percentage, profit-loss, ratio-proportion, time-work, time-distance, averages, simple & compound interest, mensuration |
Part B — General Studies (100 Marks)
| Subject | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India & Public Administration | 25 | Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Preamble, Parliament structure, State Legislature, constitutional amendments, Gujarat governance |
| History, Geography & Cultural Heritage | 25 | Freedom movement, Sardar Patel, Bardoli Satyagraha, Gujarat geography (rivers, districts, borders), folk arts, festivals |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 25 | National and Gujarat events (6 months prior), sports, awards, government schemes |
| Environment, Science, Technology & Economics | 25 | Environmental issues, climate change, basic science, technology developments, Indian economy, GST, banking basics |
Negative marking: −0.25 marks per wrong answer. Do not guess randomly — skip questions where you are less than 60% confident.
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Paper 2 — 100 Marks Descriptive Exam (3 Hours)
Paper 2 is entirely descriptive. It is evaluated only after you cross Paper 1 qualifying marks. It tests Gujarati and English language command — not factual knowledge. Most candidates underestimate this paper.
Part A — Gujarati Language (70 Marks)
| Component | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (Nibandh) — 350 words | 30 | Clear argument structure, correct Gujarati grammar. Topics: crime, women safety, environment, Gujarat economy |
| Precis Writing | 10 | Summarise a Gujarati passage in 1/3 its length. Tests compression and clarity |
| Comprehension | 10 | Read a Gujarati passage and answer 4-5 questions in Gujarati |
| Report Writing | 10 | Official police or event report in formal Gujarati |
| Letter Writing | 10 | Official letter (complaint, application, request) in standard Gujarati format |
Part B — English Language (30 Marks)
| Component | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Precis Writing | 10 | Summarise an English passage in approximately 1/3 length |
| Comprehension | 10 | Read an English passage and answer questions in English |
| Translation (Gujarati to English) | 10 | Translate 5-8 sentences from Gujarati to English accurately |
What No Other Site Tells You
The Gujarat GK bias in Paper 1 is heavier than the syllabus listing suggests. The History-Geography-Cultural Heritage section (25 marks) is disproportionately Gujarat-focused. Sardar Patel, the Bardoli Satyagraha, Gujarat geography district-level questions, Narmada dam facts, and folk arts appear in almost every GPRB PSI exam. Candidates who study from generic national history books and skip Gujarat-specific content consistently underperform in this section.
For Paper 2: the Gujarati essay is paper-evaluated by a committee, not OMR-scanned. A 350-word essay with clean grammar scores higher than a 500-word rambling response. Buy a GPRB-specific Gujarati essay guide from local bookshops in Ahmedabad — not a generic competitive exam writing book.
The minimum qualifying in each part of Paper 1 independently means your preparation cannot have blind spots. High Reasoning + low GK = eliminated. Both halves need balanced daily practice.
30-Day Preparation Strategy
| Week | Focus Area | Daily Target |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | PET training (daily 5 km run) + Reasoning basics: puzzles, syllogisms, series | 4 hrs study + 45 min run |
| Week 2 | Quantitative Aptitude + Gujarat GK: history, geography, Sardar Patel, district facts | 4 hrs study + 45 min run |
| Week 3 | Constitution + Public Administration + Current Affairs (Gujarat focus) + Science/Economy | 4 hrs study + 40 min run |
| Week 4 | Paper 2 practice — daily Gujarati essay (350 words) + precis + 2 full mock Paper 1 tests | 4 hrs study + 30 min run |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does GPRB conduct a separate prelims before the main written exam?
No. The current GPRB/202526/1 cycle does not have a separate preliminary exam. You go directly to PST/PET physical tests followed by the Main Written Examination (Paper 1 + Paper 2).
Q: Are Paper 2 marks added to the final merit list?
Yes. Paper 2 (100 marks) + Paper 1 (200 marks) = 300-mark total on which the final merit list is built. Paper 2 is not just qualifying — it directly affects your rank.
Q: What happens if I fail Paper 1 but score well in Paper 2?
Paper 2 is evaluated only after you clear the 40% threshold in both Part A and Part B of Paper 1. Fail Paper 1 and Paper 2 is not evaluated, regardless of how strong your language skills are.
Q: Is Gujarati language knowledge mandatory even for candidates from other states?
Yes. Gujarati is a mandatory eligibility condition — you must read, write, and speak it. Paper 2 Part A (70 marks) is entirely in Gujarati language, so there is no practical way around this.
Q: What is the negative marking rule?
Minus 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper 1 only. Paper 2 (descriptive) has no negative marking — you earn marks based on quality of writing.
Q: How many attempts are allowed for Gujarat PSI?
There is no specific attempt limit. You can apply as long as you are within the age limit (21-35 years General, higher for reserved categories). Each GPRB recruitment cycle is a fresh application — past applications do not carry forward.
Q: Which books are best for Paper 1?
For Reasoning and Quant: any standard competitive exam book (RS Aggarwal is widely used). For Gujarat GK: MaruGujarat.in study material and Gujarat Samachar current affairs. For Paper 2: a GPRB-specific Gujarati language guide from local Ahmedabad bookshops or online.
Paper 2 Deep-Dive — Gujarati Essay + English Precis
Paper 2 is 100 marks and is evaluated only after you clear Paper 1 (minimum 40% in each part). It splits into two sub-parts:
| Part | Language | Marks | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Gujarati | 70 | Essay writing + comprehension in Gujarati |
| Part B | English | 30 | Precis writing + comprehension in English |
The 70-mark Gujarati portion is what makes Gujarat PSI self-filtering — non-Gujarati speakers cannot meaningfully compete. Part A typically includes a Gujarati essay on a law and order/social topic (400–500 words) and a passage comprehension with 5–7 questions. Part B includes an English passage precis (reduce 200-word passage to 60 words) and grammar questions.
Subject-Wise Preparation Priority — Paper 1
| Section | Marks | Difficulty | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part B — GK (Gujarat + India + World) | 100 | Medium | Highest |
| Part A — Reasoning | 50 | Medium-Hard | High |
| Part A — Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | Medium | High |
| Paper 2 — Gujarati Essay | 70 | Depends on language skill | Parallel prep |
| Paper 2 — English Precis | 30 | Medium | Medium |
Gujarat-Specific GK Topics for Part B
Part B GK has a strong Gujarat-specific component. Key areas to cover:
- Gujarat Geography: Districts (33 districts), major rivers (Sabarmati, Mahi, Tapi, Narmada), ports (Kandla, Mundra, Hazira), national parks (Gir, Vansda, Blackbuck)
- Gujarat History: Indus Valley sites (Lothal, Dholavira), Solanki dynasty, freedom movement (Dandi March, Bardoli Satyagraha), post-independence industrialisation
- Gujarat Economy: Diamond industry (Surat), petrochemical complex (Jamnagar), salt production, dairy cooperatives (Amul)
- Gujarat Polity: State legislature, High Court, districts and talukas, Panchayati Raj structure
- Current Affairs — Gujarat: Recent government schemes (Mission Karmayogi, Jan Seva Kendras), infrastructure projects (Bullet train, GIFT City), Chief Minister initiatives
30-Day Final Preparation Plan
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Gujarat GK — geography + history + economy (Part B high-weight topics) |
| Week 2 | Reasoning — syllogism, coding-decoding, number series, blood relations (Part A) |
| Week 3 | Quant — percentage, ratio, profit-loss, time-speed-distance, data interpretation |
| Week 4 | Full mock tests + Gujarati essay practice (Paper 2 parallel) |
Frequently Asked Questions (Additional)
Q: Are there mock tests available specifically for Gujarat PSI Paper 1?
Gujarat Police-specific mock test series are available from coaching institutes in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara. Online platforms like Ojaank, GPSC Job, and some YouTube channels specifically cover Gujarat PSI syllabus. Prioritise sources that use Gujarati medium for Part B since the question paper is bilingual.
Q: What is the negative marking rule for Paper 1?
Paper 1 has negative marking — 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer (1 mark deducted for every 4 wrong answers). This means blind guessing reduces your score. For questions where you can eliminate 2 of 4 options, attempt — the probability favours you. For completely unknown questions, skip.
Q: How many attempts are there for Gujarat PSI?
There is no limit on the number of attempts for Gujarat PSI as long as you meet the age eligibility in each application cycle. A candidate can appear multiple times before crossing the maximum age limit.
Q: Is Gujarat PSI Paper 1 in Gujarati or English medium?
Paper 1 is bilingual — questions appear in both Gujarati and English. Candidates can read and answer from either language. Paper 2 requires writing in Gujarati (Part A, 70 marks) and English (Part B, 30 marks). There is no option to substitute another language for Paper 2 descriptive sections.
Q: What is the Paper 1 duration and question count?
Paper 1 is 3 hours (180 minutes) and 200 marks. Part A (Reasoning + Quant) = 100 questions, Part B (GK) = 100 questions. One mark per correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answers. Managing 200 questions in 180 minutes requires approximately 54 seconds per question — time management practice is as important as subject knowledge.
