What is the GSSSB CCE Exam Pattern for 2024?

There are two stages - Prelims and Mains. Prelims is for 100 MCQs for 60 mins for 100 marks. The Mains Exam is for both Group A for 350 marks and Group B for 200 marks.

Where can I find the detailed GSSSB CCE Syllabus for Mains?

The detailed GSSSB CCE Syllabus is provided in this article. You can refer to the specific sections for a comprehensive understanding of each subject's subtopics and details.

What is the structure of the GSSSB Clerk Mains Exam?

The GSSSB Clerk Mains Exam has two papers. Group A covers Gujarati and English Language Skills and General Studies (350 marks), and Group B focuses on History, Cultural Heritage, Geography, Science, and Technology, and Polity subjects (200 marks).

What are the key topics under the History of India in the GSSSB CCE Syllabus?

The History of India section covers various topics, including the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Maurya and Gupta Empires, Vijayanagara Dynasty, Dynasties of Gujarat, Educational Institutions, Arrival of Europeans in India, India's Freedom Struggle, and Post-Independence India.

What subjects are covered under the GSSSB CCE Syllabus for the Indian Economy and Planning section?

The Indian Economy and Planning section covers topics such as the Emergence and Development of Planning Practice in India, Regulatory Framework for Finance and Banking, Indian Public Finance, Various Indicators of the Economy, Rural Development, External Sector, and an Overview of the Economy of Gujarat.

GSSSB CCE Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for Junior Clerk and Other Posts

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GSSSB CCE Syllabus 2024: Candidates interested in applying for the GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2024 and securing a government job in Gujarat must start their exam preparations now. To prepare for this exam candidates need to understand the GSSSB CCE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024. Having a deep understanding of the CCE syllabus will ensure your better preparation for the exam. Here in this article, we have shared all the details related to the CCE Syllabus and the latest exam pattern for prelims and mains exams.

GSSSB CCE Exam Pattern 2024

There will be two stages in the GSSSB CCE 2024 Exam. Stage I is Prelims which is a qualifying stage and Stage II is Mains Exam based on which the final merit list will be prepared. Candidates can check the GSSSB CCE Exam Pattern for both Prelims and Mains here in the article.

GSSSB Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern

The GSSSB Clerk Prelims Exam is a qualifying exam of 100 MCQ questions for 100 marks. The total exam duration is 60 minutes. Candidates can check the exam pattern for the GSSSB CCE Prelims below.

Questions will be asked from Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Gujarati sections.
For every correct answer 1 mark will be awarded.
For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	40	40	1 hour (60 minutes)
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30
English Language	15	15
Gujarati	15	15
Total	100	100

GSSSB Clerk 2024 Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates who will qualify the GSSSB Clerk Prelims Exam will appear for the Mains Exam. There are two papers in the GSSSB CCE Mains Examination- Group A for 350 marks and Group B for 200 marks.

Group A Main Examination:

The Scheme and Subjects of the Main Examination for the Posts termed as Group A in Rule 6 shall consist of the following Papers.
Questions from Gujarati Language Skills, English Language Skills, and General Studies will be asked.
The duration of each paper is 3 hours and the total marks are 350.

Subject	Marks	Duration
Gujarati Language Skill	100	3 Hours
English Language Skill	100	3 Hours
General Studies	150	3 Hours
Total	350	–

Group B Main Examination

The Scheme and Subjects of the Main Examination for the Posts termed Group B in Rule 6 shall consist of the following Paper.
Questions will be asked about History, Cultural Heritage, Geography, Science and Technology, and Polity subjects.
The duration of the main examination is 120 minutes and the total marks are 200.

Part II: Syllabus for Main Examination
Topics	Marks	Time
English	20	120 Minutes
Gujarati	20
Polity/Public Administration/RTI/CPS/PCA	30
History, Geography, Culture Heritage	30
Economics, Environment, Science & Tech.	30
Current Affairs & Current Affairs with Reasoning	30
Reasoning	40
Total	200

GSSSB CCE Syllabus 2024

The detailed GSSSB CCE Syllabus provides a complete understanding of the various subjects covered in the GSSSB Clerk Paper-III: General Studies for the Mains Examination. The topics covered in the GSSSB Clerk Syllabus are- History, Cultural Heritage, Geography, Science and Technology, Events of Importance, Indian State System and Constitution, Public Administration and Governance, Discipline In Public Service, and Indian Economy and Planning.

History of India

The study of India’s historical tapestry, from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to the post-Independence era. Topics include dynasties, cultural aspects, and the transformative impact of figures like Mahatma Gandhi. Check the GSSSB CCE Syllabus for History of India in the table below.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Indus Valley Civilization	Characteristics, Places, Society, Cultural History, Art, and Religion
2. Vedic Age	Jainism and Buddhism, Nanda Dynasty
3. Maurya and Gupta empires
4. Vijayanagara Dynasty	Important dynasties of South India
5. Dynasties of Gujarat	Administration, art, architecture, literature, science, and technologies
6. Educational Institutions	Takshshila, Nalanda, and Valabhi
7. Arrival of Europeans in India	Establishment and expansion of British rule (1757 to 1856)
8. India’s Freedom Struggle of 1857	Religious and social reform movements, factors responsible for nationalism, Indian National Congress
9. Mahatma Gandhi	Impact of his ideas, principles, and teachings
10. Sardar Patel	Role in Independence Movement and Post-Independence Integration
11. Indian revolutionaries	Azad Indian Army, Subhas Chandra Bose
12. Post-Independence India	Reorganization of states, Mahagujarat movement, Important events

Cultural Heritage

Special focus on the unique cultural aspects of Gujarat, including its theatre, folk traditions, and tribal culture. Check the GSSSB Clerk Cultural Heritage Syllabus in the table below.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Salient features of Indian culture	Art forms, literature, sculpture, architecture
2. Indian Society	–
3. Indian cinema and theatre	–
4. Arts and Crafts of Gujarat	–
5. Gujarati theatre	–
6. Folk culture and Oral Tradition of Gujarat	Its Significance, Characteristics, and Implications

Geography

A comprehensive examination of the physical features, resources, and economic history of Gujarat and India. Covers developmental and environmental issues, globalization, and the global response to climate change are included in the Geography section.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Physical features and resources	Major landforms, climate, soil, rocks, rivers, reservoirs, vegetation, minerals, water resources
2. Economic History	Primary, Tertiary, Tertiary and Quaternary
3. Social and Demographic Geography	–
4. Developmental and environmental issues	Sustainable development, globalization, Disaster Management, Climate Change, Environmental Degradation

Science and Technology

Integration of science and technology in daily life, emphasizing India’s contributions. Encompasses ICT, e-Governance, India’s space programs, and achievements in science and technology.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Integrating science, technology, and innovation	India’s Contribution, challenges, obstacles, and role in nation-building
2. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)	Importance, Benefits, Challenges, E-Governance, Cybercrime, Cyber Security
3. India’s space programs	Past, Present, Future; Energy Policy, Nuclear Policy, technology in defense services
4. Achievements of Indians in science and technology	Matters related to intellectual property rights in the field of science and technology

Events of Regional, National, and International Importance

An overview of key events shaping India and the world, providing a contextual understanding of historical, political, and social developments.

Indian State System and Constitution

In-depth exploration of the Constitution, federal structure, and constitutional amendments. Includes detailed insights into the functioning of Parliament, State Legislatures, and the Judiciary.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Constitution of India	Salient features
2. Functions and duties of Union and State Governments	Issues and challenges related to the federal structure, Role of the Governor, Division of Powers

Public Administration and Governance

Covers government policies, development processes, and issues related to good governance and e-governance.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Public Administration	Evolution in India, the role of civil service
2. Government policies and interventions	Implementation issues, problems, development of various sectors
3. Development Process	Role of civil society, non-governmental organizations, statutory bodies
4. Development Process	Regulatory bodies, quasi-judicial bodies, Good Governance, e-governance, Transparency, accountability, Bill of Rights, Right to Information
5. Rights-related issues	Human Rights, Women’s Rights, Rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Rights of Children
6. International organizations	Structure, Functions

Discipline In Public Service

Explores rights-related issues and challenges, including anti-corruption systems, human interaction, attitude, emotional intelligence, and human values in the context of public service.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Ethics and Human Interaction	Essence, Determinants, Implications, Consequences, Dimensions of Ethics, Ethics in Personal and Public Relations
2. Attitude	Basic elements, Functions, Effect on thoughts, behaviour, and relationship
3. Emotional Intelligence	Concept, Usefulness, Applications in Management and Governance
4. Human Values	Role of Family, Society, and Educational Issues in Educating Citizens about Values
5. Ethics-related issues and challenges	Anti-corruption system, Lokpal, Lokayukta
6. Case study	Matters related to the above topics (1-5)

Indian Economy and Planning

Detailed exploration of the Indian economy, planning practices, regulatory frameworks, public finance, rural development, and the external sector. Special focus on Gujarat’s economic overview and infrastructure development.

Topics	Subtopics
1. Indian Economy	Emergence, Development of Planning Practice, Economic performance, Challenges, Initiatives, Events, Developments, Social sector initiatives, Niti Aayog
2. Regulatory Framework for Finance and Banking	Concepts, Structure, Role, Monetary policy, Fiscal policy
3. Indian Public Finance	Tax System, Public expenditure, Public Debt, deficit, Aid in Indian Economy, Fiscal Relations
4. Various indicators of the economy	Indian important institutions involved in public administration
5. Rural Development and Rural Economy	Challenges, Policies; Employment policies/Schemes in India
6. External Sector	Trends, Structure, Direction of Foreign Trade, FII, FDI
7. The Economy of Gujarat	Overview; Economy, economic, and social infrastructure development policies of Gujarat, Co-operative movement in Gujarat