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How to Prepare for GPSC Exam?

GPSC Exam Preparation

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Preparing for the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) exam requires a well-structured strategy, a disciplined study routine, and comprehensive syllabus coverage. Here’s a comprehensive preparation strategy that can help you tackle all three stages of this exam effectively.

How to Start GPSC Preparation?

Step 1 : Know the Selection process and exam pattern of GPSC recruitment.

Step 2: Understand the syllabus and break it down for both Prelims and Mains, focusing on the weightage of each section.

Step 3: Strengthen the basics

Step 4: Read the standard books of each subject to cover the syllabus comprehensively.

Step 5: Practice Previous Year Question Papers

Step 6: Attempt Mock Tests

Step 7: Regular revision


The above steps are crucial to be included in the broad preparation strategy for the exam. Though all three stages of the exam should be prepared simultaneously, each stage requires a specific approach to get through it.

GPSC Prelims Preparation Strategy

The GPSC Prelims exam is the 1st stage of the exam and serves as a screening test. The Prelims consist of two papers: General Studies (Paper I) and General Aptitude Test (Paper II).
Paper I strategy

Paper I of the GPSC Prelims exam includes questions from various disciplines - History, polity, Economics, Geography, Science and technology, Environment, Current National and International events and Uttarakhand-specific General Knowledge.
Here’s the subject-wise preparation tips to ace GPSC Prelims-

Subject Preparation tips Sources
Geography
  • Focus areas : Physical geography of India, climate, agriculture, mineral resources, and specifically Gujarat’s geography (rivers, soils, industries)
  • Study GC Leong's "Physical Geography" and NCERT Geography books for clearing basic concepts.
  • Focus on Gujarat’s topography, agriculture, and environment by referring to state government resources.
  • Prepare maps and memorize key geographical features (rivers like Sabarmati, and regions like Kutch).
  • Class 6th to 12th NCERTs.
  • GC Leong’s “Physical Geography”
History
  • Focus areas : Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History with special emphasis on Gujarat's history. Key topics include the Indus Valley Civilization, freedom movements, and Mahatma Gandhi's role.
  • Study NCERTs for building a base.
  • For Gujarat’s history, focus on key cultural events, dynasties, and movements like the Swadeshi movement and Salt Satyagraha.
  • Focus on Gujarat Art, Architecture and Culture.
  • NCERT History (6th to 12th)
  • Spectrum’s Modern History
  • Indian Art and Culture - Nitin Singhania
  • India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
Polity
  • Focus Areas: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Parliament, State Legislature, Judiciary, Constitutional Amendments, Local Governance, and Union-State relations.
  • NCERTs
  • ‘Indian Polity’ by Laxmikant
Economics
  • Focus Areas: Indian economic reforms, five-year plans, inflation, banking, poverty alleviation, and Gujarat’s contribution to the national economy (textiles, industries, SEZs).
  • Strengthen your basics first with the help of NCERTs.
  • Study government schemes and budgetary allocations at both the central and state levels.
  • Follow economic surveys and reports, especially focusing on Gujarat's economic policies.
  • Class XI, XII NCERTs
  • Ramesh Singh’s “Indian Economy”
  • Latest Budget and Economic Survey of India.
  • Latest Budget and Economic Survey of Gujarat.
Environment
  • Focus Areas: Biodiversity, environmental laws, pollution control, and conservation efforts in Gujarat (Gir National Park, Marine National Parks).
  • For cleaning concepts refer to Shankar IAS's Environment book.
  • Focus on Gujarat-specific initiatives like Project Lion and forest conservation efforts.
  • Class XII Biology NCERT
  • Environment book by Shankar IAS.
Science and technology
  • Refer to NCERTs for conceptual clarity.
  • Stay updated with technological advancements and space research.
  • Class 6th to 12th NCERTs.
  • Lucent’s General Science
Current affairs
  • Focus Areas: National and international current affairs, government schemes, sports, important awards, summits, and conferences.
  • Follow Gujarat government initiatives and schemes.
  • Daily Newspaper - The Hindu or Indian Express.
  • Monthly Current Affairs Magazine.

Paper II Preparation Strategy

Quantitative Aptitude


Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability and Non-verbal Reasoning


English Language Comprehension


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GPSC Mains Preparation Strategy

Paper I: Gujarati Language (100 Marks)


Paper II: English Language (100 Marks)


Paper III: Essay Writing (150 Marks)


Paper IV: General Studies I (150 Marks)

This paper includes Questions from Indian History and Cultural Heritage, Geography of India and Gujarat, Society and Culture.


Paper V: General Studies Paper II (150 marks)

This paper focuses on Indian Polity, Governance, Public Administration, and International Relations.


Paper VI: General Studies Paper III (150 marks)

This paper focuses on science, technology, environmental issues, and disaster management.

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GPSC Interview/Personality Test Strategy

The GPSC interview is a crucial part of the selection process, and it requires a well-rounded strategy to perform successfully. It contains 100 marks. 100 marks.

Marks of Mains Papers (900) and Interview (100) are considered for final selection.

Here are the key areas to focus on while preparing for the Interview -


By following this detailed strategy and maintaining a disciplined approach, you can prepare effectively for the GPSC exam and improve your chances of securing a top rank. All the best!

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