Candidates who appeared for the Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination in 2026 have reported a moderately challenging paper that tested their conceptual clarity and speed equally. The exam, conducted by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Commission, attracted lakhs of aspirants from across the state who had been preparing for months for this prestigious law enforcement position.
The examination was conducted in multiple shifts over several days to accommodate the massive voter turnout. Each shift followed an identical pattern with questions drawn from similar difficulty zones, ensuring fairness across all candidates. Early analysis suggests that the general knowledge section proved to be the most scoring segment, while the mathematics and reasoning portions kept candidates on their toes with time-consuming problems.
Subject experts who reviewed question papers from different shifts noted that the overall difficulty remained within the moderate bracket. The general studies paper included questions from current affairs covering national and state-level events, Indian history, geography, polity, and basic science. Many candidates found the static GK portion manageable but felt the dynamic current affairs questions required regular newspaper reading habits.
The mathematics section featured arithmetic problems covering percentage, profit and loss, average, ratio, and simple interest. While the numerical values were straightforward, the time pressure made many aspirants skip certain questions. The reasoning segment included analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, and series completion questions that demanded quick thinking.
Language proficiency in Gujarati formed another crucial component where candidates had to demonstrate command over grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary. Analysis indicates that the language paper was comparatively easier and could significantly boost overall scores for those with strong regional language skills.
The cut-off marks for final selection are expected to be announced shortly after the completion of all shifts and subsequent answer key verification process.
