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Key Facts: Gujarat Talati-cum-Mantri Exam

100

Total Questions / Marks

GPSSB Detailed Advertisement

60 mins

Exam Duration

GPSSB Exam Rules

50

GK Section Marks

Official Syllabus Table

₹100

General Category Fee

GPSSB / OJAS

0.33

Typical Negative Mark per Wrong Answer

GPSSB Objective Exam Practice

HSC

Minimum Education

GPSSB Eligibility Rules

GPSSB Talati-cum-Mantri is a 60-minute, 100-mark objective exam: GK 50, Gujarati 20, English 20, Maths 10. Application fee is ₹100 for General candidates (reserved categories exempt). Eligibility is HSC plus basic computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi proficiency.

Sample Gujarat Talati-cum-Mantri Practice Questions

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1Which city serves as the capital of Gujarat?
A.Ahmedabad
B.Vadodara
C.Gandhinagar
D.Surat
Explanation: Gandhinagar is the planned capital city of Gujarat, while Ahmedabad is the largest city and commercial hub.
2The Sabarmati River flows through which major Gujarat city before reaching the Gulf of Khambhat?
A.Surat
B.Ahmedabad
C.Rajkot
D.Bhavnagar
Explanation: The Sabarmati flows through Ahmedabad; the Sabarmati Ashram is located on its banks.
3Gir National Park in Gujarat is globally famous as the last natural habitat of which animal?
A.Bengal tiger
B.Asiatic lion
C.One-horned rhinoceros
D.Snow leopard
Explanation: Gir is the only natural home of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica).
4Which festival of Gujarat is especially known for kite flying?
A.Navratri
B.Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti)
C.Diwali
D.Holi
Explanation: Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) in January is celebrated across Gujarat with competitive kite flying.
5Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, which body is the village-level unit of Panchayati Raj?
A.Zila Parishad
B.Panchayat Samiti
C.Gram Panchayat
D.Nagar Palika
Explanation: The Gram Panchayat is the village-level institution under the three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
6Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.Jawaharlal Nehru
C.Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee and is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
7The Rann of Kutch is primarily known as what type of landscape?
A.Tropical rainforest
B.Salt marsh / seasonal salt desert
C.Alpine meadow
D.Deciduous forest
Explanation: The Rann of Kutch is a vast seasonal salt marsh/desert that floods in monsoon and dries into a white salt plain.
8Which Gujarat city is widely known as the 'Diamond City of India'?
A.Vadodara
B.Surat
C.Jamnagar
D.Junagadh
Explanation: Surat is a global centre for diamond cutting and polishing, earning the nickname Diamond City.
9Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in which present-day Gujarat location?
A.Nadiad (Kheda region)
B.Porbandar
C.Rajkot
D.Bhavnagar
Explanation: Sardar Patel was born in Nadiad in the Kheda region of Gujarat.
10How many Fundamental Rights are currently recognized in the Indian Constitution (Articles 12–35 framework)?
A.Five
B.Six
C.Seven
D.Eight
Explanation: After the Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right, six Fundamental Rights remain.

About the Gujarat Talati-cum-Mantri Exam

The Gujarat Talati-cum-Mantri (Village Panchayat Secretary, Class-III) exam is conducted by GPSSB for Gram Panchayat secretary posts. Per Gujarat Panchayat Service (Class-III) Recruitment (Examination) Rules and GPSSB detailed advertisements, the written paper is a single objective test of 100 marks in 60 minutes: General Awareness & GK (50), Gujarati Language & Grammar (20), English Language & Grammar (20), and General Mathematics (10). Applications are filed on OJAS; recent drives have used CBRT (computer-based) delivery instead of OMR.

Assessment

100 objective MCQs (1 mark each); typically 0.33 negative marking for wrong answers

Time Limit

60 minutes (1 hour)

Passing Score

Merit/cut-off based by category and district; no single published fixed pass score

Exam Fee

₹100 (General); free for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen/PwD (Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB))

Gujarat Talati-cum-Mantri Exam Content Outline

50%

General Awareness and General Knowledge

General mental ability; history and cultural heritage of India and Gujarat; geography; sports; Indian polity and Constitution; Panchayati Raj; Gujarat and Union welfare schemes; Indian economy and planning; general science, environment, and ICT; regional, national, and international current affairs.

20%

Gujarati Language and Grammar

Gujarati grammar rules, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and proverbs, spelling (jodani), sentence formation, and reading comprehension (exam medium: Gujarati).

20%

English Language and Grammar

English grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, voice, narration), vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, error spotting, and comprehension (exam medium: English).

10%

General Mathematics

Arithmetic fundamentals including percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, and simple interest; candidates should also practice related reasoning/mental-ability items from the GK syllabus.

How to Pass the Gujarat Talati-cum-Mantri Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Merit/cut-off based by category and district; no single published fixed pass score
  • Assessment: 100 objective MCQs (1 mark each); typically 0.33 negative marking for wrong answers
  • Time limit: 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Exam fee: ₹100 (General); free for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen/PwD

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Gujarat Talati-cum-Mantri Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize General Knowledge (50 marks): focus on Gujarat history, geography, culture, Panchayati Raj, and recent state schemes.
2Practice Gujarati grammar and vocabulary daily; the section is in Gujarati medium and decides many cut-offs.
3For English, drill tenses, articles, prepositions, and error spotting under timed conditions.
4Keep maths basics sharp—percentages, ratios, averages, and time-work—since only 10 marks remain but they are high-yield if accurate.
5Include mental-ability and reasoning practice (officially under General Awareness) and take full 60-minute mocks with negative-marking discipline.
6Track GPSSB/OJAS notifications for mode (OMR vs CBRT), centre allotment, and call-letter dates for your advertisement number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exam pattern for GPSSB Talati-cum-Mantri?

As per GPSSB detailed advertisements under the Gujarat Panchayat Service (Class-III) Recruitment (Examination) Rules, 2021, the written test is a single objective paper of 100 marks lasting 60 minutes: General Awareness & GK (50), Gujarati (20), English (20), and General Mathematics (10).

Is there negative marking in the Talati-cum-Mantri exam?

Yes. GPSSB objective papers apply negative marking for wrong answers (commonly 0.33 mark per incorrect response). Unattempted questions typically do not attract the penalty when marked as not attempted as per the instructions on the paper/CBT screen.

What is the application fee?

General category candidates pay ₹100 examination fee (plus applicable service/postal charges when paying via post office). SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Ex-servicemen, and PwD candidates are exempt from the exam fee as per GPSSB advertisements.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (HSC) examination or an equivalent government-recognized qualification, possess basic computer application knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services rules, and have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Age is generally 18–36 years as notified, with category-wise relaxations.

Who conducts the exam and where do I apply?

The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) conducts the exam. Online applications are submitted through the OJAS portal (ojas.gujarat.gov.in), with notifications and results published on gpssb.gujarat.gov.in.

What does a Talati-cum-Mantri do?

A Talati-cum-Mantri (Village Panchayat Secretary) is a Class-III Gram Panchayat officer responsible for village-level panchayat administration, record-keeping, implementation support for rural schemes, and related secretarial duties under the Gujarat Panchayat framework.