The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) released an updated consolidated exam schedule on 4th July 2026, listing the Preliminary and Main Examination dates for 45 advertisements published across the 2025-26 and 2026-27 cycles. This revised calendar covers more than 1,000 vacancies across posts like Gujarat Administrative Service, Gujarat Engineering Service, Assistant Engineer, Veterinary Officer, Nursing Service, and several Class-1 and Class-2 municipal and departmental posts. Candidates preparing for these exams can use this article to check their post-wise Prelims and Mains dates at a glance.
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What Is the GPSC Updated Exam Schedule Dated 4th July 2026?
This section explains what this specific document is and why it differs from GPSC's earlier annual calendar releases.
GPSC periodically updates its master exam calendar as prelim results are declared and mains dates get finalized for individual advertisements. The 4th July 2026 update is one such revision it does not replace the original annual calendar but adds and confirms exam dates for advertisements that were previously listed as "tentative." The document is titled "Gujarat Public Service Commission's Updated Consolidated Exam Schedule as per advertisements published in the years 2025-26 and 2026-27," and it presents the same data in two formats: first sorted by advertisement number, and second grouped month-wise (July, August, September, October, and December 2026).
GPSC Exam Calendar 2026 - Key Highlights
This section summarizes the headline numbers so you can quickly gauge the scale of this update.
- Date of release: 4th July 2026
- Total advertisements covered: 45 (spanning Advt. No. 1 to 41 of 2026-27, and select advertisements from 2025-26)
- Approximate total vacancies: 1,000+ across all listed posts
- Exam months covered: May, July, August, September, October, and December 2026
- Departments involved: Roads & Buildings, GWSSB, GMB, Agriculture, Forest & Environment, Health & Family Welfare, Labour & Employment, Industries & Mines, Municipal Corporations, and General Administration Department, among others
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GPSC Exam Schedule 2026 - Advertisement-Wise Prelims and Mains Dates
This table lists every advertisement covered in the 4th July update, along with the post name, number of vacancies, and confirmed Preliminary/Main exam dates. Where a date was not listed in the source document, it is marked "Not yet announced."
| Year | Post Name | Prelim Exam Date | Main Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Lecturer (Architecture), Class-2 PwD Special Recruitment | 10-05-2026 | 04-07-2026 |
| 2025-26 | Lecturer (Ceramic), Class-2 PwD Special Recruitment | 10-05-2026 | 04-07-2026 |
| 2025-26 | Lecturer (Metallurgy), Class-2 PwD Special Recruitment | 10-05-2026 | 04-07-2026 |
| 2025-26 | Assistant Professor (Philosophy), Class-2 PwD Special Recruitment | 10-05-2026 | 04-07-2026 |
| 2025-26 | Assistant Labour Commissioner, Gujarat Labour Service, Class-1 | 10-05-2026 | 04-07-2026 |
| 2025-26 | Veterinary Officer, Class-2 (Agriculture & Cooperation Dept.) | 30-05-2026 | 26-07-2026 |
| 2025-26 | Veterinary Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) | 30-05-2026 | 26-07-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Gujarat Engineering Service, Class-1 & Class-2 | Not yet announced | 19, 20, 21, 22-07-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Veterinary Officer, Class-2 (Forest & Environment Dept.) | 30-05-2026 | 26-07-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Asst. Conservator of Forest & Range Forest Officer, Class-2 | Not yet announced | 13–16-12-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Accounts Officer, Class-1 | Not yet announced | 13–16-12-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Service Class-1 & 2, Chief Officer (Municipality) Class-2 | Not yet announced | 05–11-10-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Accounts Officer, Class-2 | Not yet announced | 13–16-12-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Principal/Nursing Officer, Nursing Service, Class-2 | 26-07-2026 | 11-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Principal, Nursing Service, Class-1 | 26-07-2026 | 11-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Nursing Superintendent, Class-2 | 26-07-2026 | 11-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Women & Child Officer/Dy. Director (Women Welfare), Class-1 | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Deputy Director of Horticulture, Class-1 | 26-07-2026 | 18-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Junior Staff Officer (Administration), Class-2 | 26-07-2026 | 06-09-2026 |
| 2026-27 | General Manager, Class-1 (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 06-09-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Deputy General Manager, Class-1 (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 06-09-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Manager, Class-1 (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 06-09-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Deputy Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Deputy Executive Engineer (Construction), Class-2 (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Research Officer, Class-2 (General Administration Dept.) | 26-07-2026 | 29-09-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (Roads & Buildings Dept.) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Geologist, Class-1 (Industries & Mines Dept.) | 26-07-2026 | 04-10-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Assistant Geologist, Class-2 (Industries & Mines Dept.) | 26-07-2026 | 04-10-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry, Class-1 | 26-07-2026 | 18-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Joint Director of Agriculture, Class-1 | 26-07-2026 | 18-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Gujarati Reporter, Class-2 | Not yet announced | Not yet announced |
| 2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Assistant Engineer (Construction), Class-2 (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Graduate Engineer Trainee, Class-2 PwD Special Recruitment (GMB) | 26-07-2026 | 03-10-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Preventive Drug Inspector, Class-2 (Health & Family Welfare Dept.) | 26-07-2026 | 04-10-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Deputy Director, Class-1 (Industrial Safety & Health, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Dept.) | 26-07-2026 | 13-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Estate Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) | 26-07-2026 | 30-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | ICT Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) | 26-07-2026 | 04-10-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Legal Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) | 26-07-2026 | 04-10-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Administrative Officer, Class-2 (Municipal Corporation) | 26-07-2026 | 06-09-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Industrial Safety & Health Officer, Class-2 | 26-07-2026 | 13-08-2026 |
| 2026-27 | Assistant Director (Boilers), Class-2 | 26-07-2026 | 19-09-2026 |
| 2026-27 | District Education Officer/District Primary Education Officer, Gujarat Education Service, Class-1 | 26-07-2026 | 17-09-2026 |
Note: Dates are as per GPSC's official document dated 4th July 2026. GPSC reserves the right to revise exam dates; candidates should verify on the official website before finalizing travel or leave plans.
GPSC Main Exam Schedule 2026: Month-Wise Breakdown
This section groups the confirmed Main Examination dates by month, useful for candidates who want a quick preparation timeline rather than checking each advertisement individually.
- July 2026: Main exams on 4th July (Advt. 70, 71, 72, 88, 97) and 19th–22nd July (Advt. 1 Gujarat Engineering Service)
- August 2026: Main exams on 11th, 13th, 18th, and 30th August across multiple Class-1 and Class-2 posts including Nursing Service, Deputy Director of Horticulture, and several GWSSB/GMB Assistant Engineer posts
- September 2026: Main exams on 6th, 17th, 19th, and 29th September for posts like General Manager (GMB), District Education Officer, and Research Officer
- October 2026: Main exams from 3rd to 11th October, including Gujarat Administrative Service (5th–11th October) and Geologist/Assistant Geologist posts
- December 2026: Main exams from 13th to 16th December for Assistant Conservator of Forest, Accounts Officer Class-1, and Accounts Officer Class-2
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How to Download the GPSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
This section outlines the steps to access the official document directly from GPSC.
- Visit the official GPSC website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
- Go to the "Advertisement Calendar" or "News & Events" section on the homepage
- Look for the notice dated 4th July 2026 titled the updated consolidated exam schedule
- Click to open and download the PDF for future reference
- Cross-check your specific advertisement number against the table in this article
