GPSC Class-2 Candidates Face Race Against Time as Paper Turns Out to be 'Long and Logical'

Candidates appearing for the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) Administrative Officer Class-2 examination on Sunday reported a lengthy and highly logical second paper that heavily tested practical knowledge and financial management.

The subject-specific examination took place on September 6 across 25 designated centres in Ahmedabad, following the General Knowledge paper conducted earlier on August 8. Security was tight across venues, including M. G. Science College, where authorities conducted intensive checks to ensure a peaceful atmosphere.

Examinees emerging from the centres noted that the paper was longer than anticipated, putting severe strain on their time management.

"Today's paper was of medium to difficult level," said candidate Aniket Prajapati. "Since the questions were long, a lot of time was spent just reading them. Only 40 to 50% of the expected structure was asked, while the rest was logical, testing practical knowledge and decision-making skills related to the field."

Focus on Financial Management and Current Affairs

Candidates highlighted a strong emphasis on quantitative aptitude, current affairs, and financial management, along with administrative decision-making scenarios.

Forumben, a female examinee, stated that while the difficulty level suited an administrative-level assessment, the length proved challenging. "The time was short because the question paper was very long. It also felt like a few questions were outside the syllabus," she observed.

Another candidate, Grishma Rajput, pointed out potential discrepancies in the question paper. "There was ambiguity in the options of some questions, so there is a possibility that those questions will be cancelled," Rajput said, adding that the overall paper remained time-consuming despite the fair conduct of the exam.

High Cut-off Expected

Despite the length of the 200-mark paper, some candidates remained optimistic about the overall results. Candidate Nimesh Gurjar noted that the paper was suitable for those with solid general knowledge and basic preparation, predicting that the cut-off score could end up high.

Successful candidates who clear the merit list will secure appointments across various state administrative departments, including municipal bodies. Officials confirmed that the examination concluded peacefully across all 25 centres without any untoward incidents.