GPSC Prelims Exam Date 2026

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has announced a new date for the combined “General Studies” preliminary examination covering 34 advertisements, which was earlier postponed from 26 July 2026. As per the official notice dated 27 July 2026, the exam will now be held on 1 August 2026 (Saturday), from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This article covers the revised exam date, hall ticket rules, entry timing, and the complete list of 34 posts included in this combined exam, based strictly on the official GPSC notification.

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The GPSC Combined Preliminary Exam Date 2026 has been rescheduled to 1 August 2026 (Saturday) from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 34 recruitment advertisements. Candidates can use their previously downloaded hall ticket or download it from 28 July 2026 (1:00 PM), and must report to the exam centre between 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM as per the official notification.

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Hall Ticket (Prevesh Patra) Rules for the New Date

According to the official notice, there is no change in examination centers. Because of this, the rules for hall tickets are as follows:

• Candidates who had already downloaded their hall ticket for the 26 July 2026 exam do not need to download it again – the same hall ticket is valid for the 1 August 2026 exam.
• Candidates who had not yet downloaded their hall ticket can download it starting 28 July 2026 at 1:00 PM and up to the exam date.
• No separate or new hall ticket will be issued specifically for the 1 August 2026 exam.

Exam Timing and Entry Instructions

Candidates must complete entry through the Main Gate of their respective exam center within the 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM window.

List of 34 Advertisements Included in This Combined Exam

The following 34 advertisements are part of this combined “General Studies” preliminary examination, as listed in the official notice:

How to Download the Hall Ticket

1. Visit the official GPSC website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
2. If you already downloaded your hall ticket for the 26 July 2026 exam, keep and use the same copy – it is valid for 1 August 2026.
3. If you have not downloaded it yet, log in and download it any time from 28 July 2026, 1:00 PM, until the exam date.
4. Common candidates should review the undertaking/bond instructions from the 13 July 2026 notice before downloading.
5. Carry the hall ticket and required ID proof to the exam center and enter through the Main Gate between 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM on 1 August 2026.

Important Instructions

• There is no change in the examination centers already allotted.
• No new/separate hall ticket will be issued for the 1 August 2026 exam.
• All instructions from the 13 July 2026 notice regarding hall ticket download and the undertaking for common candidates remain valid and unchanged.
• The notice is signed by the Deputy Secretary, Gujarat Public Service Commission, Gandhinagar, dated 27 July 2026.

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