GSSSB CCE / Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board — Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for Group A and Group B posts (Bin Sachivalay Clerk, Office Assistant, Head Clerk, Senior Clerk). Objective CBT exam with -0.25 negative marking covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, and Gujarati.
Below is the complete topic-wise syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ) with 5 subjects and 14 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 | −0.25 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)
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogies & Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Seating Arrangement
- Order & Ranking
Analytical Reasoning
- Syllogisms
- Statement & Assumptions
- Statement & Conclusions
- Puzzles
- Cause & Effect
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Series Completion
- Pattern Matching
- Mirror & Water Images
- Venn Diagrams
- Cube & Dice
Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic
- Number System & Simplification
- HCF & LCM
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Ratio & Proportion
- Averages & Age Problems
- Partnership
Commercial Mathematics
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cisterns
- Speed, Time & Distance
- Boats & Streams
- Train Problems
Mensuration & Data Interpretation
- Area & Perimeter (2D)
- Volume & Surface Area (3D)
- Bar Charts
- Pie Charts
- Tables & Line Graphs
General Awareness & Gujarat GK
Constitution & Administration
- Preamble & Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles & Duties
- President, Governor & Judiciary
- Panchayati Raj & Local Governance
- Important Amendments
Gujarat History & Heritage
- Ancient, Solanki & Sultanate Era
- Freedom Struggle & Mahagujarat Movement
- Folk Arts, Dances & Fairs
- Famous Gujarati Personalities
- Historical Monuments
Geography & Economy
- Indian & Gujarat Physical Geography
- Rivers, Climate & Agriculture
- Natural Resources & National Parks
- Budget & Gujarat Government Schemes
- Census & Economic Trends
Science & Current Affairs
- Everyday Science & Health
- Information & Communication Tech (ICT)
- Gujarat & National Current Events
- Sports, Awards & Honours
- Important National & International Days
English Language
Grammar & Usage
- Tenses & Sequence of Tenses
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Articles & Prepositions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Conjunctions & Modals
Vocabulary & Comprehension
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One Word Substitutions
- Idioms & Phrases
- Correct Spellings
- Reading Comprehension
Gujarati Language (ગુજરાતી ભાષા)
ગુજરાતી વ્યાકરણ
- જોડણીના નિયમો
- સંધિ અને સમાસ
- છંદ અને અલંકાર
- કૃદંત અને નિપાત
- વિભક્તિ અને વાક્ય રચના
- શબ્દકોશ ક્રમ
શબ્દભંડોળ અને સાહિત્ય
- સમાનાર્થી અને વિરોધી શબ્દો
- રૂઢિપ્રયોગો અને કહેવતો
- શબ્દસમૂહ માટે એક શબ્દ
- ગુજરાતી સાહિત્ય સર્જકો અને કૃતિઓ
- સાહિત્યિક ઉપનામો અને પુરસ્કારો
Previous year papers & practice
After reading the papers, test yourself with the full-length GSSSB CCE / Clerk mock tests and check the detailed explanations for every question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the syllabus for GSSSB CCE / Clerk?
The GSSSB CCE / Clerk syllabus on GoMock covers 5 subjects: Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness & Gujarat GK, English Language, Gujarati Language (ગુજરાતી ભાષા). The full topic-wise breakdown is listed on this page.
What is the negative marking in GSSSB CCE / Clerk mock tests?
Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer deducts 0.25 mark. Questions you leave unattempted are not penalised.
How many questions and how much time is there in each GSSSB CCE / Clerk 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 GSSSB CCE / Clerk?
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).