GPSC Medical Officer Exam Date 2025 Out, Check Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released a recruitment notification for 100 posts of Medical Officer/Resident Medical Officer (Ayurveda), Class-2 under Advt. No. 18/2025-26. Earlier, the commission had scheduled a tentative date for the preliminary examination, i.e. 12 October 2025, but no confirmation was provided, leaving many aspirants uncertain about the exact schedule. With the exam date approaching, GPSC has now addressed these concerns by issuing an official notice confirming the final date of the Preliminary Test. This article provides complete information to help candidates stay informed about the exam date, pattern, and syllabus.

GPSC Medical Officer Exam Date 2025 Released

The GPSC Medical Officer Exam Date has been officially scheduled to provide clarity to aspirants who were waiting for confirmation. The GPSC has confirmed that the exam will now be conducted on 7th December 2025, and candidates should plan their preparation accordingly. The notice specifies the exam timing as 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, covering a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). This official update is crucial for candidates to align their revision strategy and ensure they are ready for the exam.

The Preliminary Test is a critical stage, as the only written exam in the selection process, followed directly by the Interview, which carries a 50% weightage in the final merit calculation. There is no main examination, which makes the Preliminary Test a decisive stage for candidates. Aspirants must therefore focus their efforts comprehensively on both the concerned subject and exam strategy to maximise their scoring potential.

GPSC Medical Officer Exam 2025 Overview

The GPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 provides a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a position in the Gujarat Ayurved Services, Class-2. With 100 vacancies, this recruitment aims to fill Medical Officer and Resident Medical Officer posts in the Ayurveda stream. The recruitment process consists of a Preliminary Test followed by an Interview, with merit determined by a 50:50 weightage of the Prelim and Interview scores.

GPSC Medical Officer Exam Pattern

The GPSC Medical Officer Preliminary Test will be conducted in an objective format with 200 multiple-choice questions covering all key Ayurvedic subjects. The exam is crucial as it carries 50% weightage in the final merit and is followed by the interview. Candidates should focus on time management and thorough preparation for all sections.

GPSC Medical Officer Syllabus

The GPSC Medical Officer / Resident Medical Officer (Ayurveda), Class-2 Preliminary Test covers a comprehensive range of topics from core Ayurvedic subjects. Candidates are expected to have strong knowledge in Basic Principles, Dravyaguna, Rasashastra, Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, and other areas. Understanding both classical concepts and modern correlations is essential for scoring well. Systematic revision and practice are key to covering the entire syllabus effectively.

• Basic Principles: Concepts of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala; Sama and Nirama Lakshanas; Doshpaka & Dhatupaka Lakshanas; Dhatu, Upadhatu, Mala, and Indriya Pradoshaja Vikara.
• Dravyaguna Vijnan (Pharmacology & Materia Medica): Types of Dravya, Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava, Karma; Mishraka Gana (vegetable, animal, mineral); 38 specific Ayurvedic drugs with botanical details, parts used, and indications.
• Agadtantra, Vyavahar-Ayurved Evum Vidhivaidyak (Toxicology, Forensic Medicine & Medical Jurisprudence): Duties in poisoning cases, plant/animal/chemical poisons, fatal doses, injuries, medico-legal aspects including pregnancy, abortion, and sexual offences.
• Rasashastra Evam Bhaishajyakalpana (Iatrochemistry & Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics): Technical terminologies, types of Rasa, Parada (Mercury), formulations (Vati, Ghrita, Taila), pharmacovigilance, posology, and preparation methods.
• Roga Nidana (Pathology & Diagnostics): Dosha Dushyadi Vigyana, ICD & DSM disease classifications, basic pathology, immunity, microbial classifications, Nidana Panchaka, Pariksha Vigyana, and disease-specific study including modern correlations.
• Swasthavritta (Preventive & Social Medicine): Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, Ashtanga Yoga, national health programs, family welfare, MCH, immunisation programs, nutrition, and vector-borne disease control.
• Prasuti Tantra & Striroga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology): Female reproductive anatomy, menstrual cycle, foetal development, complications of pregnancy, delivery, postpartum care, family planning, PNDT & MTP Act, and common gynaecological disorders.
• Kaumarbhritya (Ayurvedic Paediatrics):  Neonatal care, infant feeding, dental care, child health programs, Bala Pariksha, congenital and neonatal disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and pediatric infectious diseases.
• Kayachikitsa (General Medicine): Chikitsa Sutra, disease management including fever, anaemia, arthritis, liver, renal, GI, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric disorders, immunity, autoimmune diseases, Rasayana, and Vajikarana therapies.
• Panchakarma: Specifications of Panchakarma theatre, Snehana, Swedana, Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana, and types of Basti procedures.
• Shalya Tantra (Surgery): Ashtavidha Shastra Karma, Kshara Sutra, management of inflammation, abscess, fistula, tumours, fractures, anorectal diseases, and urinary disorders.
• Shalakya Tantra (ENT & Ophthalmology): Eye diseases, oral diseases, head/nose/ear disorders, surgical procedures, and national programs for deafness prevention.
• Current Trends & Recent Advancements: Updates and innovations in Ayurveda, preventive medicine, and allied therapeutic practices.