GSSSB Senior Scientific Assistant Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2025

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) conducts the Senior Scientific Assistant (Class-3) recruitment exam under the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). Candidates preparing for this exam must understand the exam pattern and syllabus to maximize their chances of success.

Exam Pattern

The GSSSB Senior Scientist Scientific Exam 2025 consists of two parts:

Part	Subjects	Marks
Part A	Logical & Data Interpretation	30
Part A	Quantitative Aptitude	30
Part B	Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension	30
Part B	Subject-Specific Questions	120
Total	–	210

Key Exam Details

Mode of Exam: CBRT (Computer-Based Test) / OMR (Optical Mark Recognition)
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 210
Duration: 180 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deduction for incorrect answers
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% in each section

Detailed Syllabus

Part A – General Aptitude

1. Logical & Data Interpretation (30 Marks)

2. Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks)

Part B – General Awareness & Subject Knowledge

3. Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension (30 Marks)

4. Subject-Specific Questions (120 Marks)

Candidates will be tested on domain-specific knowledge based on their educational background. The subjects include:

Environmental Science & Pollution Control
Chemistry
Microbiology/Biotechnology
Physics (Instrumentation)

Preparation Tips

Understand the Exam Pattern – Focus on high-weightage topics.
Practice Mock Tests – Solve previous year papers and sample tests.
Stay Updated – Follow current affairs related to environmental policies.
Revise Regularly – Make short notes for quick revision.
Time Management – Allocate specific time slots for each section.

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Please read the Official Notification carefully before submitting your application.

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