Organisation : Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Recruitment Name : Gujarat Subordinate Services, Class III (Group A and Group B) (Combined Competitive Examination) 2024 for Recruitment of junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Office Assistant, Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager
Announcement : Download Call Letter
Date of Exam : 01-04-2024 to 09-05-2024
Website : https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in/Index
Download Gujarat Subordinate Services Call Letter
Date of CBRT is 01-04-2024 to 09-05-2024. To Download Call Letter for Gujarat Subordinate Services, Class III (Group A and Group B) (Combined Competitive Examination) 2024, follow the below steps
Steps :
Step-1 : Go to the link https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/ojas1/PrintApplForm.aspx?opt=OTMUam2FvAo=
Step-2 : Select Job
Step-3 : Enter Confirmation Number
Step-4 : Enter Birth Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Step-5 : Click on “Print Call Letter” Button
Note :- Printer Settings A4 Size & Portrait Layout Call Letter.
Scheme of Examination
The Scheme and Subjects of Main Examination for the Posts termed as Group-A in Rule 6 shall consist of the following Papers:
Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Duration
I Gujarati Language Skill 100 3 Hours
II English Language Skill 100 3 Hours
III General Studies 150 3 Hours
Total Marks 350
The Scheme and Subjects of Main Examination for the Posts termed as Group-B in Rule 6 shall consist of the following Paper:
Part-II: Syllabus for Main Examination 200 Marks Time: 120 Minutes
1 English 20 Marks
2 Gujarati 20 Marks
3 Polity/Public Administration/RTI/CPS/PCA 30 Marks
4 History, Geography, Culture Heritage 30 Marks
5 Economics, Environment, Science & Tech. 30 Marks
6 Current Affairs & Current Affairs with Reasoning 30 Marks
7 Reasoning 40 Marks
Total 200 Marks
Syllabus for Gujarat Subordinate Services Class III
Paper- III General Studies (Main Examination) (Descriptive)
(a) History of India :
1. Indus Valley Civilization: Characteristics, Places, Society, Cultural History, Art and Religion Indus ValleyCivilization and Gujarat Vedic Age- Jainism and Buddhism, Nanda Dynasty
2. Maurya and Gupt empires,
3. Vijayanagara Dynasty and Important dynasties of south India.
4. Important dynasties of Gujarat – their administration, art, architecture, literature, science and Technologies
5. Educational Institutions: Takshshila, Nalanda and Valabhi.
6. Arrival of Europeans in India, establishment and expansion of british rule in India 1757 to 1856, land revenue system. Permanent conscription, raiyatwari and mahalwari. Education system
7. India’s Freedom struggle of 1857: religious and social reform movements in India and Gujarat in the 19th century, factors responsible for the rise of nationalism in India, Indian National Congress
8. Rise of Mahatma Gandhi on the national scene and the impact of his ideas, principles and teachings on the political, social, economic, religious, and cultural life of India.
9. Role of Sardar Patel in Independence Movement and Post-Independence Integration.
10. Indian revolutionaries in India and abroad, Azad Indian Army and Subhas Chandra Bose.
11. Post-Independence India: Reorganization of country states, Mahagujarat movement, Important events.
(b) Cultural Heritage :
1. Salient features of Indian culture and its art forms, literature, sculpture and architecture from ancient to archaic times; Salient features of Indian Society
2. Indian cinema and theatre and its impact on society.
3. Arts and Crafts of Gujarat
4. Guajarati theatre
5. Folk culture and Oral Tradition of Gujarat: Its Significance, Characteristics and Implications
6. Coastal culture and tribal culture of Gujarat
(c) Geography :
1. Study of physical features and resources of Gujarat and India: major landforms, climate, soil, rocks, rivers, reservoirs, vegetation, minerals and water resources.
2. Economic History: Primary, Tertiary, Tertiary and Quaternary,
3. Social and Demographic Geography.
4. Developmental and environmental issues, sustainable development, globalization; Its Social and Economic Impacts, Smart City and Solutions Natural disasters, carbon emissions, pollution disaster Management. Global Response to the problems of climate Change and Environmental Degradation: Key treaties and conventions.
(d) Science and Technology :
1. Integrating science, technology and innovation for a better human life, Science and Technology in everyday life: India’s contribution in the field of science and technology, challenges and obstacles in application and diffusion of science and technology, role and scope of science and technology in nation building
2. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)-fis Importance, Benefits and Challenges, E Governance and policies regarding India, Cybercrime and Cyber Security
3. India’s space programs-Past, Present and Future Energy Policy and Nuclear Policy of india Importance, benefits and challenges of technology in defense services
4. Achievements of Indians in the field of science and technology, matters related to intellectual property rights in the field of science and technology
(e) Events of Regional, National and International Importance
(f) Indian State System and Constitution :
1. Constitution of India and its salient features.
2. Functions and duties of Union and State Governments of India.
3. Issues and challenges related to federal structure-Role of Governor in states
4. Division of Powers between cental and State Governments (central List. State List, Concurrent List).issues and challenges
5. Important constitutional amendments.
6. Constitutional Institutions and their Role
7. Parliament and State Legislatures – Structure. Functioning Governance. Powers and Special Jurisdictions and Related Topics
8. Judiciary in India – Structure and Functioning, Important Provisions and Constitutional Amendments related to Emergency, Judicial Review, Public Petitions.
(g) Public Administration and Governance :
1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration, evolution in India, legacy of British rule
2. Role of civil service in democracy.
3. Government policies and interventions, implementation issues and problems with regard to the development of various sectors
4. Development Process – Role of civil society, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders, statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
6. Good Governance and e-Governance-Transparency, accountability and sensitivity in governance – Bill of Rights, Right to Information, Public Service Act and its implications of this survey, social research and its importance
7. Rights related issues (Human Rights, women’s Rights, Rights of Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes, Rights of Children) etc.
8. Important international organizations, agencies, various organizations and their structure
(h) Discipline In Public Service :
1. Ethics and Human Interaction: Essence, Determinants and Implications/Impacts on Human Behavior, Consequences:
Dimensions of Ethics, Ethics in Personal and public Relations, Ethics in public Services, Truthfulness and Accountability-Right to Information Act, Public Services Act and its implications.
2 Attitude: Basic elements, Functions; its effect on thoughts and behavior/behavior and relationship. character and political attitudes; Social influence and the role of persuasion/promotion.
3. Emotional Intelligence: Concept. Its Usefulness and Applications in Management and Governance.
4. Human Values: The 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 of matter related to the above order (1-5).
(i) Indian Economy and Planning :
1. Indian Economy: Emergence and Development of Planning Practice in India, central and state Government’s economic performance, dynamics, challenges, new initiatives, reforms etc. Important events, developments and social sector initiatives. Nit Aayog Objectives, Constitution and Functions Social Audit Agriculture, Industries, Infrastructure Sector and Service Sector.
2. Regulatory Framework for Finance and Banking Concepts, Structure and Role. Monetary policy and fiscal policy.
3. Indian Public Finance: Indian Tax System, public expenditure, Public Debt, deficit and aid in Indian Economy, centra; and state Fiscal Relations. Various indicators of economy, indian important institutions involved in public administration
4. Rural Development and Rural Economy- Challenges and Policies; Employment policies/Schemes in India
5. External Sector: Trends, Structure and Direction of Foreign Trade. External field improvements Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
6. The Economy of Gujarat- An Overview; Economy, economic and social social infrastructure development policies of Gujarat in comparison with india and other states, Co-operative movement in Gujarat and its impact on socio-economic aspects of life.
7. Infrastructure: Power, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, Telecommunications. Social Impact Assessment.