GSSSB CCE Mains Syllabus 2026 (ગૌણ સેવા CCE મુખ્ય પરીક્ષા અભ્યાસક્રમ): The Gujarat Government has published the scheme and detailed syllabus of the Main Examination for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) posts in the Gujarat Government Gazette dated 22-01-2026 (Appendix-G and Appendix-H). For Group-A posts the main exam has three descriptive papers: Gujarati Language Skill (100 marks), English Language Skill (100 marks) and General Studies (150 marks), a total of 350 marks, each of 3 hours. For Group-B posts there is one objective paper of 200 marks and 2 hours with negative marking of 0.25. Read on for the paper-wise syllabus, marks distribution and important notes.
GSSSB CCE Mains Syllabus 2026 – Overview
| Source | Gujarat Government Gazette (Extraordinary), 22-01-2026, Part IV-A, Appendix-G and Appendix-H |
| Exam | Main Examination of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) – Group-A and Group-B posts |
| Group-A Main Exam | 3 papers, 350 marks, descriptive type |
| Group-B Main Exam | 1 paper, 200 marks, 2 hours, MCQ type |
| Medium | Gujarati (English paper in English) |
| Exam Date | Not mentioned in this document |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB CCE Mains Exam Pattern 2026 – Group-A
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Gujarati Language Skill | 100 | 3 Hours |
| II | English Language Skill | 100 | 3 Hours |
| III | General Studies | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 350 | — |
- The standard of the Gujarati paper is equal to the Gujarati subject (higher level) of Std-12 of the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board.
- The standard of the English paper is equal to the English subject (higher level) of Std-12 of the same Board.
- All question papers of the main exam for Group-A are of descriptive type.
- Persons with disability may be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of each paper.
GSSSB CCE Mains Syllabus 2026 – Paper I: Gujarati (100 Marks, 3 Hours)
| S.No. | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay (any one of three topics, about 250 words): descriptive, analytical, ethical or based on current issues | 15 |
| 2 | Idea expansion of poetry lines or prose quotations (any two of three, about 100 words each, 5 x 2) | 10 |
| 3 | Precis: summary of about one-third of a given prose passage in own words | 10 |
| 4 | Prose comprehension: answer questions based on a given passage | 10 |
| 5 | Prepare statements for mass media (about 100 words) | 5 |
| 6 | Letter writing (congratulation, wishes, request, complaint etc., about 100 words) | 5 |
| 7 | Article (about 150 words) on public issues, current problems or personal views | 10 |
| 8 | Report writing (about 150 words) | 10 |
| 9 | Translation from English to Gujarati (10 sentences) | 10 |
| 10 | Gujarati grammar: idioms and their use, proverbs, compound words, metre, figures of speech, one word for a phrase, spelling, writing and language correction, sandhi, parts of a sentence, types of sentences and transformation (no internal options) | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
GSSSB CCE Mains Syllabus 2026 – Paper II: English (100 Marks, 3 Hours)
| S.No. | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay (about 250 words), one of three topics: descriptive, analytical, philosophical or based on current affairs | 15 |
| 2 | Letter writing (about 150 words): a formal letter giving an opinion on an office or recent issue | 10 |
| 3 | Report writing (about 150 words): official function, event, field trip, survey etc. | 10 |
| 4 | Writing on visual information (about 150 words): graph, image, flow chart, comparison table or simple statistical data | 10 |
| 5 | Formal speech (about 100 words) | 5 |
| 6 | Precis writing (about 50 words for a 150-word passage) | 5 |
| 7 | Reading comprehension: two passages of about 150 words each, with short answers (10 x 2) | 20 |
| 8 | English grammar (10 questions of 2 marks): tenses, voice, narration, transformation of sentences, articles and determiners, prepositions, phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, administrative glossary, synonyms/antonyms, one-word substitution, cohesive devices, affixes, confusing words (homonyms/homophones) | 20 |
| 9 | Translation of a short passage (about 100 words) from Gujarati to English | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
GSSSB CCE Mains Syllabus 2026 – Paper III: General Studies (150 Marks, 3 Hours, Gujarati Medium)
| Section | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| (a) History of India | 15 | Indus Valley Civilization and Gujarat; Vedic age, Jainism, Buddhism, Nanda dynasty; Maurya and Gupta empires; Vijayanagara and South Indian dynasties; important dynasties of Gujarat (administration, art, architecture, literature, science); Takshashila, Nalanda and Valabhi; European arrival and British rule 1757–1856, land revenue systems and education; Revolt of 1857, social and religious reform movements, rise of nationalism and the Indian National Congress; Mahatma Gandhi and his impact; Sardar Patel; Indian revolutionaries, INA and Subhas Chandra Bose; post-Independence India, reorganisation of states, Mahagujarat movement |
| (b) Cultural Heritage | 15 | Features of Indian culture, art, literature, sculpture and architecture; Indian cinema and theatre; arts and crafts of Gujarat; Gujarati theatre; folk culture and oral tradition of Gujarat; coastal and tribal culture of Gujarat |
| (c) Geography | 15 | Physical features and resources of Gujarat and India (landforms, climate, soil, rivers, vegetation, minerals, water); economic geography; social and demographic geography; development and environment issues, sustainable development, globalisation, natural disasters, pollution, disaster management, climate change treaties |
| (d) Science and Technology | 10 | Science and technology in daily life and nation building; India’s contribution; ICT, e-governance, cybercrime and cyber security; India’s space programmes; energy and nuclear policy; achievements of Indians in science and technology |
| (e) Events of Regional, National and International Importance | 30 | Current events (no detailed topic list given) |
| (f) Indian State System and Constitution | 20 | Constitution of India and its features; functions and duties of Union and State Governments; federal structure issues and the Governor’s role |
| (g) Public Administration and Governance | 20 | Nature and scope of public administration, civil services in democracy, government policies and implementation, role of civil society and NGOs, good governance and e-governance, RTI, division of powers (Union, State, Concurrent lists), constitutional amendments and institutions, Parliament and State Legislatures, Judiciary, rights issues (human, women, SC/ST, children), international organisations |
| (h) Discipline in Public Service | 10 | Ethics and human interaction, attitude, emotional intelligence, human values, anti-corruption systems (Lokpal, Lokayukta), case studies |
| (i) Indian Economy and Planning | 15 | Planning in India, Central and State economic performance, NITI Aayog, monetary and fiscal policy, public finance and tax system, economic indicators, rural development and employment schemes, economy of Gujarat and the co-operative movement, infrastructure (power, ports, roads, airports, railways, telecom) |
| Total | 150 |
Paper III Question and Marks Distribution
| Marks per Question | Approx. Words per Answer | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 10-20 words | 10 | 10 |
| 2 Marks | 20-30 words | 10 | 20 |
| 3 Marks | 30-50 words | 30 | 90 |
| 5 Marks | About 100 words | 6 | 30 |
| Total | 56 | 150 |
GSSSB CCE Mains Exam Pattern 2026 – Group-B (Objective, 200 Marks)
| S.No. | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian State System and Constitution | 20 |
| 2 | Indian Economy, State Economy, NITI Aayog | 20 |
| 3 | Public Administration and Governance | 20 |
| 4 | Discipline and Ethics in Public Service | 10 |
| 5 | Information on various government schemes | 30 |
| 6 | Regional, National and International Important Events including Current Affairs | 30 |
| 7 | History and Geography of Gujarat | 20 |
| 8 | Cultural Heritage of Gujarat (Art and Literature) | 10 |
| 9 | Gujarati and English | 20 |
| 10 | Science, Environment and Information Technology | 20 |
| Total (Time: 2 Hours) | 200 |
- Questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 1 mark each, and the candidate has to attempt all questions.
- The medium is Gujarati for all topics except English.
- Each attempted question with an incorrect answer carries a negative mark of 0.25.
- Every question has one option, “Not attempted”. If the candidate selects it, no negative marks are given. If no option is selected at all, a negative mark of 0.25 applies.
- Persons with disability may be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of each paper.
- The detailed syllabus of each topic is as prescribed and notified by the Board.
Important Notes for Candidates
- The Group-B note in the document refers to an “objective type Preliminary Examination” while the heading says Main Examination. Please read the official gazette PDF below for the exact wording.
- The exam date and the call letter are not mentioned in this document.
- Check gsssb.gujarat.gov.in regularly for updates.
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