Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has announced a new date for the combined "General Studies" preliminary examination covering 34 advertisements, which was earlier postponed from 26 July 2026. As per the official notice dated 27 July 2026, the exam will now be held on 1 August 2026 (Saturday), from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This article covers the revised exam date, hall ticket rules, entry timing, and the complete list of 34 posts included in this combined exam, based strictly on the official GPSC notification.
GPSC Combined Preliminary Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Notice Type | Revised exam date for previously postponed combined preliminary exam |
| Exam Name | Combined "General Studies" Preliminary Exam (34 Advertisements) |
| Original Exam Date | 26 July 2026 (postponed) |
| New Exam Date | 1 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Exam Timing | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Gate Entry Timing | 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM (Main Gate) |
| Notice Issued On | 27 July 2026 |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
GPSC Combined Preliminary Exam Date 2026 - Important Dates
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Original notice published regarding hall ticket download and mandatory undertaking (bond) for common candidates. | 13 July 2026 |
| Originally scheduled examination date (later postponed). | 26 July 2026 |
| Official notification released announcing the revised examination date. | 27 July 2026 |
| Hall ticket download window reopened for candidates who had not downloaded it earlier. | 28 July 2026 (1:00 PM onwards) |
| Revised examination scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. | 1 August 2026 (Saturday) |
GPSC Combined Preliminary Exam Date 2026 - Download Link
The GPSC Combined Preliminary Exam Date 2026 has been rescheduled to 1 August 2026 (Saturday) from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 34 recruitment advertisements. Candidates can use their previously downloaded hall ticket or download it from 28 July 2026 (1:00 PM), and must report to the exam centre between 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM as per the official notification.
Download GPSC Combined Preliminary Exam Date 2026
Hall Ticket (Prevesh Patra) Rules for the New Date
According to the official notice, there is no change in examination centers. Because of this, the rules for hall tickets are as follows:
- Candidates who had already downloaded their hall ticket for the 26 July 2026 exam do not need to download it again - the same hall ticket is valid for the 1 August 2026 exam.
- Candidates who had not yet downloaded their hall ticket can download it starting 28 July 2026 at 1:00 PM and up to the exam date.
- No separate or new hall ticket will be issued specifically for the 1 August 2026 exam.
Exam Timing and Entry Instructions
| Instruction | Timing |
|---|---|
| Main Gate entry at exam center | 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM |
| Actual exam duration | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Candidates must complete entry through the Main Gate of their respective exam center within the 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM window.
List of 34 Advertisements Included in This Combined Exam
The following 34 advertisements are part of this combined "General Studies" preliminary examination, as listed in the official notice:
| Advertisement No. | Post Name |
|---|---|
| 23/2026-27 | Research Officer, Class-2, General Administration Department |
| 24/2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2, Roads and Buildings Department |
| 25/2026-27 | Geologist, Class-1, Industries and Mines Department |
| 26/2026-27 | Assistant Geologist, Class-2, Industries and Mines Department |
| 7/2026-27 | Principal / Nursing Officer, Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-2 |
| 8/2026-27 | Principal, Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-1 |
| 9/2026-27 | Nursing Superintendent, Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-2 |
| 33/2026-27 | Senior Drug Inspector, Gujarat Drug Service, Class-2 (Backlog) |
| 34/2026-27 | Deputy Director, Industrial Safety and Health, Class-1 |
| 39/2026-27 | Industrial Safety and Health Officer, Class-2 |
| 40/2026-27 | Assistant Director (Boilers), Class-2 |
| 41/2026-27 | Gujarat Education Service, Class-1 (Vocational Branch) (Divyang Special Recruitment) |
| 10/2026-27 | Women and Child Officer / Deputy Director (Women Welfare), Class-1 (Divyang Special Recruitment) |
| 110/2025-26 | Veterinary Officer, Class-2 (Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department) |
| 2/2026-27 | Veterinary Officer, Class-2 (Forest and Environment Department) |
| 13/2026-27 | Deputy Director of Horticulture, Class-1 |
| 14/2026-27 | Junior Staff Officer (Administration), Class-2 |
| 27/2026-27 | Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry, Class-1, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| 28/2026-27 | Joint Director of Agriculture, Class-1, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| 128/2025-26 | Veterinary Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) |
| 35/2026-27 | Estate Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) |
| 36/2026-27 | ICT Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) |
| 37/2026-27 | Legal Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) |
| 38/2026-27 | Administrative Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) |
| 15/2026-27 | General Manager, Class-1 (GMB) (Divyang Special Recruitment) |
| 16/2026-27 | Deputy General Manager, Class-1 (GMB) (Divyang Special Recruitment) |
| 17/2026-27 | Manager, Class-1 (GMB) (Divyang Special Recruitment) |
| 18/2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB) |
| 19/2026-27 | Deputy Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GMB) |
| 20/2026-27 | Deputy Executive Engineer (Construction), Class-2 (GMB) |
| 21/2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB) |
| 30/2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GMB) |
| 31/2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Construction), Class-2 (GMB) |
| 32/2026-27 | Graduate Engineer Trainee, Class-2 (GMB) (Divyang Special Recruitment) |
How to Download the Hall Ticket
- Visit the official GPSC website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
- If you already downloaded your hall ticket for the 26 July 2026 exam, keep and use the same copy - it is valid for 1 August 2026.
- If you have not downloaded it yet, log in and download it any time from 28 July 2026, 1:00 PM, until the exam date.
- Common candidates should review the undertaking/bond instructions from the 13 July 2026 notice before downloading.
- Carry the hall ticket and required ID proof to the exam center and enter through the Main Gate between 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM on 1 August 2026.
Important Instructions
- There is no change in the examination centers already allotted.
- No new/separate hall ticket will be issued for the 1 August 2026 exam.
- All instructions from the 13 July 2026 notice regarding hall ticket download and the undertaking for common candidates remain valid and unchanged.
- The notice is signed by the Deputy Secretary, Gujarat Public Service Commission, Gandhinagar, dated 27 July 2026.