Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI & ASI) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) Unarmed Police Sub-Inspector (UPSI) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) recruitment. Prelims Paper 1 (General Studies) objective paper covering Mental Ability & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, the Constitution of India, Criminal Laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA), Gujarat GK, History, Geography, General Science, and Current Affairs.
Below is the complete topic-wise syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ) with 5 subjects and 13 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 | 90 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)
General Mental Ability & Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
Analytical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Statement & Assumptions
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Systems
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Data Interpretation
Constitution & Criminal Law
Constitution of India
- Preamble & Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles & Duties
- President, Governor & Judiciary
- Constitutional Amendments
- Emergency Provisions & Police Powers
Criminal Laws (2024 Revisions)
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS - Offences against Body & Property)
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS - Arrest, Bail, FIR & Investigation)
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA - Electronic Evidence & Presumptions)
Police Acts & Human Rights
- Gujarat Police Act 1951
- Human Rights in Custody
- POCSO Act & Juvenile Justice Act
- Cyber Crime & IT Act Essentials
General Studies & Science
History & Culture of Gujarat and India
- Indus Valley / Harappan Sites (Dholavira, Lothal)
- Solanki Golden Age & Freedom Struggle
- Art, Architecture & Folk Culture of Gujarat
- Mahagujarat Movement
Geography & Environment
- Physical Geography of Gujarat & India
- Rivers, Climate, Soil & Natural Resources
- Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks & Wetlands in Gujarat
General Science & Technology
- Everyday Physics, Chemistry & Biology
- Health, Nutrition & Diseases
- Forensic Science Basics
- Space & Defence Developments
Current Affairs & General Awareness
Current Events
- Gujarat State Government Decisions & Policies
- National & International Current Affairs
- Important Appointments & Summits
Sports & Miscellaneous
- Olympic, National & Gujarat Sports
- Awards, Honours & Recognitions
- Important Days & Observances
Paper 2: Language Skills (Descriptive)
Gujarati Language Skills (50 Marks)
- નિબંધ લેખન (Essay Writing ~350 words)
- સંક્ષેપીકરણ (Précis Writing)
- ગદ્યાર્થગ્રહણ (Comprehension)
- પત્ર / અહેવાલ લેખન (Letter & Report Writing)
- ભાષાંતર (English to Gujarati Translation)
English Language Skills (50 Marks)
- Essay Writing on Contemporary Topics
- Précis Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Report / Letter Writing
- Translation from Gujarati to English
Previous year papers & practice
After reading the papers, test yourself with the full-length Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI & ASI) mock tests and check the detailed explanations for every question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the syllabus for Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI & ASI)?
The Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI & ASI) syllabus on GoMock covers 5 subjects: General Mental Ability & Reasoning, Constitution & Criminal Law, General Studies & Science, Current Affairs & General Awareness, Paper 2: Language Skills (Descriptive). The full topic-wise breakdown is listed on this page.
What is the negative marking in Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI & ASI) 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 Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI & ASI) mock test?
Each GoMock mock test has 100 questions to be solved in 90 minutes, in a computer-based test format.
Is there a free mock test for Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI & ASI)?
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).