GPSC Mains syllabus is set by the Gujarat Public Service Commission. The commission is constitutionally authorised to set and change the GPSC Exam pattern and take decisions concerning recruitment, transfer and disciplinary matters.
Paper 3 - ESSSAY
- MARKS - 150
- Medium: English/Gujarati
- Time- 3 HOURS
Attempt three essay, one from each of the three sections, in about 800 words each.
Objective:
This paper is designed to test candidate’s
- knowledge / awareness of a variety of Subjects and
- (ii) their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay.
Contents:
- current affairs
- socio- political issues
- socio economic issues
- socio- environmental issues
- cultural and historical aspects
- issues related to civic awareness
- reflective topics
Areas of Testing:
This paper would test the following:
- Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing
- Ability to express coherently and sequentially
- Awareness of the subject chosen
Evaluation / Marking:
Credit will be given for the following:
- Observing established rules and format for essay writing
- Grammatical correctness of expression
- Originality of thought and expression
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