GSSSB Syllabus 2026 For Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Check Exam Pattern
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the detailed Syllabus and Exam Pattern for the Class-3 competitive examination for the posts of Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant under Advertisement No. 457/2026-27. The examination will be conducted through the MCQ-CBRT (Computer Based Recruitment Test) mode in bilingual format (Gujarati and English). The test comprises 210 questions carrying 210 marks divided into Part A (90 Marks) and Part B (120 Marks). Check the subject-wise pattern, negative marking scheme, topic-wise syllabus, and preparation guide below.
Name of Exam: GSSSB Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 | Advt No: 457/2026-27 | Status: Official Syllabus Out
Exam Overview
| Conducting Body | GSSSB, Gandhinagar |
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| Posts | Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant (Class-3) |
| Advt No. | 457/2026-27 |
| Exam Mode | MCQ-CBRT (Computer Based Test) |
| Medium of Exam | Gujarati & English (Bilingual) |
Marking Scheme & Rules
| Total Questions | 210 Questions |
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| Total Marks | 210 Marks |
| Part A Weightage | 90 Marks (90 Questions) |
| Part B Weightage | 120 Marks (120 Questions) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 (0.25) mark deducted for each wrong answer (pro-rata) |
GSSSB Class-3 Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| PART A: General & Analytical Ability (Common to All Candidates) | |||
| Section | Subject Name | Questions | Marks |
| 1 | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Constitution of India | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | Current Affairs (State, National & International) | 10 | 10 |
| 5 | Comprehension (Gujarati 5 Marks + English 5 Marks) | 10 | 10 |
| Part A Total | 90 Questions | 90 Marks | |
| PART B: Educational Qualification / Subject-Specific Domain | |||
| 1 | Statistics | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Official Statistics | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Economics | 30 | 30 |
| Part B Total | 120 Questions | 120 Marks | |
| Grand Total (Part A + Part B) | 210 Questions | 210 Marks | |
Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus: PART A (90 Marks)
| 1. Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Marks) | Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Problem on Age and Height, Direction Knowledge, Clock and Calendar, Venn Diagram, Rank and Position, Arithmetic Progression, Logical Sequence of Words, Insert the Missing Character, Word/Numerical/General Analogy, Visual Reasoning (Picture-based logical questions), Probability, Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables) and Data Sufficiency, Symmetry, Mathematical Operations & Modeling, Mathematical Proofs, Logical and Analytical Ability, Statement and Prediction. |
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| 2. Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks) | Number System, LCM and HCF, Percentage and Partnership, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Wages and Chain Rule, Time, Speed and Distance, Average, Mean, Mode and Median, Brackets and Expansions, Square & Square Roots, Cube & Cube Roots, Exponents, Polynomials and Factorisation, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Area, Surface Area and Volume (Plane & Solid Geometrical Figures), Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry. |
| 3. Constitution of India (10 Marks) | Concept of Political Science, Preamble of the Constitution, Fundamental Values of Democracy, Nationalism and Secularism, Rights and Citizenship, Indian Constitution Framing and Characteristics, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Union & State Legislature, Executive and Judiciary, Local Self-Government (Panchayati Raj & Urban Local Bodies), Party System in India, Election Commission & Electoral Process, Challenges to Indian Democracy, Development and Governance. |
| 4. Current Affairs (10 Marks) | Events of state (Gujarat), national, and international importance, awards, summits, science & technology, government schemes, sports, and economic updates. |
| 5. Comprehension (10 Marks) | Unseen passages in Gujarati (5 marks) and English (5 marks) followed by multiple-choice questions assessing comprehension, interpretation, inference, and vocabulary skills. |
Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus: PART B (120 Marks)
| 1. Statistics (30 Marks) | Basic Statistics: Collection, compilation and presentation of data; primary & secondary data; frequency distribution and tabulation; measures of central tendency (Mean, Median, Mode, GM, HM, Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles); measures of dispersion (Range, QD, MD, Variance, SD, CV); moments, skewness, and kurtosis. Probability & Distributions: Classical, axiomatic, and conditional probability; random variables; discrete & continuous probability distributions (Uniform, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distribution, Standard Normal Variable); Central Limit Theorem. Sampling Theory & Hypothesis Testing: Sampling methods (Simple Random, Stratified, Systematic, Cluster, Purposive); sampling errors; sampling distributions of t, Chi-Square, and F; Null and Alternative Hypothesis, Type I & II errors, Level of Significance, P-value, degrees of freedom, ANOVA concept. Index Numbers & Time Series: Laspeyre’s, Paasche’s, Fisher’s Index; WPI; components of time series and trend estimation; correlation and linear/non-linear regression; vital statistics & life tables. |
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| 2. Official Statistics (30 Marks) | National Statistical Organization (NSO) vision, mission, and structure; NSSO and CSO roles, responsibilities, activities, and major publications; National Statistical Commission (NSC) constitution and legal acts supporting official statistics; Sector-wise statistics (Agriculture, Health, Education, Women & Child Welfare); National and State Accounts (definitions, GDP estimation, data collection and release mechanisms). |
| 3. Mathematics (30 Marks) | Mathematical Symbols, Rapid Methods of Calculation, Binary System, Logarithms, Ratio and Proportion Equations, Functions, Graphs, Progressions (AP, GP, HP), Limits and Derivatives, Binomial Expansion, Determinants and Matrices, Interpolation and Extrapolation, Permutation and Combination. |
| 4. Economics (30 Marks) | Micro and Macro Economics concepts, Wealth and Welfare, Demand and Supply analysis, Elasticity of Demand, Cost and Revenue functions; Market structures (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly); National Income accounting (GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, Per Capita Income); Human Development Index (HDI), Multidimensional Poverty Index, NITI Aayog; Public Finance (Taxation, Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Union & Gujarat State Budget, Economic Survey, GST, FRBM Act, Finance Commission); Banking System, RBI Monetary Policy, Inflation, NBFCs, and financial sector reforms. |
Key Preparation Tips for GSSSB Exam 2026
| Balance Part A and Part B | Divide daily study hours equally between Part A (90 Marks) and Part B (120 Marks) since both sections carry significant weightage. |
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| Target High-Scoring General Sections | Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning together carry 60 marks in Part A. Daily practice of numerical and logical questions can guarantee a solid score. |
| Solve Formula-Based Numerical Problems | In Part B, focus on practicing calculation-heavy topics in Statistics, Probability Distributions, Sampling, and Mathematics rather than relying solely on theoretical reading. |
| Master Official Statistics & Gujarat Economy | Review recent socio-economic reviews of Gujarat, budget highlights, NSO publications, and national accounts data for the Official Statistics and Economics modules. |
| Keep Negative Marking in Mind | 1/4 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. Practice timed full-length mock tests to minimize wild guesses and improve accuracy. |
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