GPSC Police Inspector (PI) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Gujarat Public Service Commission Police Inspector (Class-2) Preliminary Examination. Objective paper covering the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, the Indian Evidence Act, the Constitution, Gujarat GK, reasoning, and current affairs.
Below is the complete topic-wise syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ) with 5 subjects and 12 topic groups, the format of the GoMock mock tests, and the previous year papers available for practice.
Exam pattern (GoMock mock test format)
| Questions per mock test | 100 MCQs |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +1 for each correct answer |
| Negative marking | −0.33 for each wrong answer |
| Language | Gujarati & English (bilingual) |
| Mock tests on GoMock | 10 full-length tests (1 free) |
The mock tests are designed to follow the pattern of this exam. Always confirm the final syllabus, marks and dates in the official notification published by the recruiting board.
Complete syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ)
Law & Constitution
Indian Constitution
- Fundamental Rights & Duties
- DPSP
- Union & State Government
- Judiciary
- Emergency Provisions
Criminal Law
- IPC (BNS)
- CrPC (BNSS)
- Indian Evidence Act (BSA)
- Juvenile Justice Act
- POCSO Act
Police Acts & Rules
- Police Act 1861
- Gujarat Police Manual
- Police Reforms
- Human Rights & Policing
General Studies
Indian History
- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- Modern India & Freedom Struggle
Geography
- Indian Geography
- Gujarat Geography
- World Geography
General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Technology
Gujarat GK
History & Culture
- Gujarat History
- Art & Culture
- Festivals
- Literature
Administration & Economy
- State Government
- Districts
- Economy & Industries
- Government Schemes
Reasoning & Mental Ability
Logical Reasoning
- Analogies
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Data Interpretation
Current Affairs
National & International
- Government Policies
- International Relations
- Awards & Honours
- Sports
Gujarat Current Affairs
- State Policies
- Development Projects
- Important Events
Previous year papers & practice
Solved previous year papers are added regularly in the study materials library.
After reading the papers, test yourself with the full-length GPSC Police Inspector (PI) mock tests and check the detailed explanations for every question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the syllabus for GPSC Police Inspector (PI)?
The GPSC Police Inspector (PI) syllabus on GoMock covers 5 subjects: Law & Constitution, General Studies, Gujarat GK, Reasoning & Mental Ability, Current Affairs. The full topic-wise breakdown is listed on this page.
What is the negative marking in GPSC Police Inspector (PI) mock tests?
Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer deducts 0.33 mark. Questions you leave unattempted are not penalised.
How many questions and how much time is there in each GPSC Police Inspector (PI) mock test?
Each GoMock mock test has 100 questions to be solved in 120 minutes, in a computer-based test format.
Is there a free mock test for GPSC Police Inspector (PI)?
Yes. Mock Test 1 is free with full answers and explanations. The remaining 9 mock tests are included in the GoMock Annual Pass (₹49 for one year).