GPSC FAQ 2026 | Complete Official Guide – Gujarat Public Service Commission
This page contains the complete and official Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
of the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), compiled section-wise as per the
official GPSC FAQ document.
It covers advertisement, application process, fees, consent deposit, reservation,
call letter, examination management, answer key, document verification,
waiting list and related topics.
SECTION 1: Advertisement & Application FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How can candidates get information about GPSC advertisements? | GPSC advertisements are published on the official websites gpsc.gujarat.gov.in and gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in and also in newspapers. Candidates should regularly check these sources. |
| What is the GPSC Recruitment Calendar? | GPSC publishes a recruitment calendar showing probable advertisements, exam dates and result timelines to guide candidates. |
| Why are some advertisements not published as per calendar? | Advertisements depend on requisitions received from departments. If requisition is incomplete or not received, advertisement cannot be published. |
| How can candidates apply for GPSC recruitment? | Candidates must apply online only through gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Offline applications are not accepted. |
SECTION 2: Fee & Consent Deposit FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is GPSC application fee refundable? | No. GPSC application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. |
| What is Consent Deposit? | Consent Deposit is taken to ensure candidate participation in the examination. It is refunded to candidates who appear in the exam. |
| When is Consent Deposit refunded? | Consent Deposit is generally refunded within 15 working days after the exam. In some cases, it may take up to 21 working days. |
| What to do if Consent Deposit refund is not received? | Candidates should contact GPSC with transaction details through the official communication channels. |
SECTION 3: Reservation & Eligibility FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does GPSC provide reservation? | Yes. Reservation is provided for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Women, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of Gujarat rules. |
| Can reservation category be changed later? | No. Reservation category once selected cannot be changed after submission. |
| Is age relaxation applicable? | Yes. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. |
SECTION 4: Call Letter / Admit Card FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where can GPSC call letter be downloaded? | GPSC call letter can be downloaded from the official website using confirmation number and date of birth. |
| Why is call letter not downloading? | Call letter may not download if application fee or consent deposit is not paid properly. |
| Can GPSC exam centre be changed? | No. GPSC does not allow change of examination centre. |
SECTION 5: Examination Management FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is GPSC examination pattern? | GPSC recruitment generally includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Interview stages. |
| Is negative marking applicable? | Yes. Negative marking is applicable as mentioned in the advertisement. |
SECTION 6: Answer Key & Objection FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When does GPSC release answer key? | GPSC first releases provisional answer key and later publishes final answer key. |
| Can candidates raise objection to answer key? | Yes. Candidates can submit objections within the stipulated time. |
SECTION 7: Document Verification FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is document verification mandatory? | Yes. Final selection is subject to successful document verification. |
| What happens if documents are incorrect? | If discrepancy is found, candidature may be cancelled. |
SECTION 8: Waiting List FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is GPSC waiting list? | Waiting list is prepared to fill vacancies arising due to non-joining of candidates. |
| Does inclusion in waiting list guarantee appointment? | No. Appointment depends on vacancy and validity of waiting list. |
For latest GPSC notifications, recruitment updates, exam schedules,
call letters, answer keys and results, regularly visit
maruojas.net.
Official GPSC Notification
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