Talati-cum-Mantri Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board recruitment for Talati-cum-Mantri (Gram Panchayat Secretary). Objective paper covering Gujarati language, English, general knowledge, mathematics, and reasoning.
Below is the complete topic-wise syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ) with 4 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 | 60 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)
General Awareness & Gujarat GK
Gujarat History & Heritage
- Ancient & Solanki Era
- Sultanate & Mughal Period in Gujarat
- Freedom Struggle & Dandi March
- Mahagujarat Movement
- Folk Arts, Melas & Dances of Gujarat
- Historical Monuments, Stepwells & Forts
Panchayati Raj & Rural Administration
- 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
- Gujarat Panchayats Act 1993
- Gram Sabha & Gram Panchayat Structure
- Taluka & District Panchayat Systems
- Duties, Powers & Records of Talati-cum-Mantri
- Panchayat Taxes, Grants & Financial Records
Indian Constitution & State Polity
- Preamble & Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties
- Governor, Chief Minister & State Council
- Gujarat Legislative Assembly & State Organs
- High Court & District Judiciary
- Key Constitutional Amendments
Geography & Natural Resources
- Physical Geography of Gujarat
- Rivers, Canals & Dams of Gujarat
- Agriculture, Soil & Irrigation Patterns
- Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks & Biospheres
- Mineral Resources & Industrial Geography
Science, Schemes & Current Affairs
- Everyday Science, Vitamins & Human Diseases
- Gujarat Government Flagship Welfare Schemes
- Central Rural Development Initiatives
- National & Regional Current Affairs
- Sports, Awards & State Honours
Gujarati Language & Literature (ગુજરાતી ભાષા અને સાહિત્ય)
ગુજરાતી વ્યાકરણ (Grammar)
- જોડણીના નિયમો (Spelling Rules)
- સંધિ અને સંધિ વિગ્રહ (Sandhi)
- સમાસ અને તેના પ્રકારો (Samas)
- છંદ અને તેના બંધારણ (Chhand)
- અલંકાર (Alankar)
- નિપાત અને કૃદંત (Nipat & Krudant)
- વિભક્તિ અને વાક્ય રૂપાંતર (Vibhakti & Syntax)
ગુજરાતી શબ્દભંડોળ (Vocabulary)
- રૂઢિપ્રયોગો અને કહેવતો (Idioms & Proverbs)
- સમાનાર્થી અને વિરોધી શબ્દો (Synonyms & Antonyms)
- શબ્દસમૂહ માટે એક શબ્દ (One Word)
- શબ્દકોશ ક્રમ (Dictionary Order)
- દ્વિરુક્ત અને રવાનુકારી શબ્દો
ગુજરાતી સાહિત્ય (Literature)
- મધ્યકાલીન સાહિત્ય (નરસિંહ, મીરાં, અખો, પ્રેમાનંદ, શામળ, દયારામ)
- અર્વાચીન સાહિત્ય (દલપતરામ, નર્મદ, ગોવર્ધનરામ ત્રિપાઠી)
- ગાંધીયુગ અને અનુગાંધીયુગના મુખ્ય સાહિત્યકારો
- સાહિત્યકારોના તખલ્લુસ (ઉપનામ) અને અમર પંક્તિઓ
- ગુજરાતી સાહિત્યિક સંસ્થાઓ અને સર્વોચ્ચ પુરસ્કારો (જ્ઞાનપીઠ, રણજિતરામ)
English Language & Grammar
Grammar & Usage
- Tenses & Correct Verb Forms
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Articles & Determiners
- Prepositions & Phrasal Verbs
- Subject-Verb Agreement & Conjunctions
Vocabulary & Comprehension
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Idioms and Common Phrases
- One Word Substitutions
- Correct Spelling & Common Confusions
- Question Tags & Degrees of Comparison
General Mathematics & Mental Ability
Arithmetic
- Number System, Fractions, LCM & HCF
- Percentage & Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Ratio, Proportion & Partnership
- Average & Age-based Problems
Commercial Maths & Reasoning
- Time and Work & Pipes-Cisterns
- Speed, Time and Distance & Trains
- Perimeter and Area of Basic Shapes
- Number Series & Logical Reasoning
Previous year papers & practice
After reading the papers, test yourself with the full-length Talati-cum-Mantri mock tests and check the detailed explanations for every question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the syllabus for Talati-cum-Mantri?
The Talati-cum-Mantri syllabus on GoMock covers 4 subjects: General Awareness & Gujarat GK, Gujarati Language & Literature (ગુજરાતી ભાષા અને સાહિત્ય), English Language & Grammar, General Mathematics & Mental Ability. The full topic-wise breakdown is listed on this page.
What is the negative marking in Talati-cum-Mantri 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 Talati-cum-Mantri mock test?
Each GoMock mock test has 100 questions to be solved in 60 minutes, in a computer-based test format.
Is there a free mock test for Talati-cum-Mantri?
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).