GPSC Assistant Manager (GSCSCL) Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) will conduct preliminary screening examination for 18 posts of Assistant Manager (Class-3) in Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (GSCSCL).

For candidates looking forward to prepare for this assistant manager examination, it is very important to understand the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly. Below is a comprehensive syllabus and pattern breakdown, to guide your preparation.

Contents

1 GPSC Assistant Manager (GSCSCL) Prelim Exam Pattern 2024
2 GPSC Assistant Manager Class-3 Syllabus 2024 (Prelim Part-1)
3 GPSC Assistant Manager Technical Paper Syllabus (Prelim Part-2)
4 GPSC Assistant Manager Interview Questions Examples
5 Important Links
6 Important FAQS

GPSC Assistant Manager (GSCSCL) Prelim Exam Pattern 2024

Recruitment Conducted By	Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Name of Post	Assistant Manager, Class-3, (GSCSCL)
No of Vacancies	18 Posts
Category	Syllabus & Pattern
Advertisement No.	29/2024-25
Salary	Pay scale of Rs. 39,900-1,26,600/- Pay Matrix Level-7 (Fix Pay:05 Years-Rs.49,600/-) in GSCSCL
Expected Exam Date	January 2024
Selection Process	Preliminary Exam & Interview
Final Merit Weightage	50% Preliminary Exam & 50% Interview
Official Website	gpsc.gujarat.gov.in

The GPSC Assistant Manager (Class-3) examination is typically conducted in two stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) and Interview. The examination pattern for prelims is given below:-

Type of Exam: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Part-1: General Studies (Medium: Gujarati and English) (100 Marks)
Part-2: Technical Paper (Medium: English) (200 Marks)
Duration: 3 hours (180 Minutes)
Maximum Marks: 300 marks
Subjects: General Studies: 100 marks, Technical Paper: 200 marks
Negative Marking: -0.3 Marks for each wrong answer. +1 mark for each right answer.

Paper	Subject	Marks
Preliminary Exam Part-1	General Studies	100
Preliminary Exam Part-2	Technical Paper	200
PRELIMS TOTAL		300
INTERVIEW		100
GRAND TOTAL		400

GPSC Assistant Manager Class-3 Syllabus 2024 (Prelim Part-1)

Geography of India – Geographical, Economic, Social, Natural Resources and Population related topics – With Special reference to Gujarat
Cultural Heritage of India – Literature, Arts, Religion and Architecture – With Special reference to Gujarat
History of India- With Special reference to Gujarat
Indian Economy and Planning
Indian Politics and Constitution of India:

Preamble
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy
Composition of Parliament
Powers of the President of India
Powers of Governor
Judiciary
Provisions for Scheduled Casts, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes of the society
NITI Aayog
Constitutional and Statutory Bodies: Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, Information Commission.

06: General Science, Environment and Information & Communication Technology
07: Daily events of Regional, National and International Importance including Sports
08: General Mental Ability Test

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Number Series, Coding-Decoding
Questions about relationship.
Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram
Questions based on Clock, Calendar and Age
Number system and order of Magnitude
Linear Equations – in one or two Variables
Ratio, Proportion and Variation
Average of Mean, Median, Mode- including weighted Mean
Power and Exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F. & L.C.M.
Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss
Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance
Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface
Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, Cubes and Cuboids
Lines, Angles and Common geometrical figures – properties of transverse or parallel lines, properties related to measure sides of a triangle,
Pythagoras theorem, quadrilateral, rectangle, Parallelogram and rhombus.
Introduction to algebra-BODMAS, simplification of weird Symbols.
Data interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, Probability

09: Gujarati Grammar (ગુજરાતી માધ્યમ-Gujarati Medium Only):-

(૧) જોડણી
(૨) સમાનાર્થી-વિરૂધ્ધાર્થી શબ્દો
(૩) રૂઢિપ્રયોગો અને કહેવતો
(૪) સમાસ
(૫) સંધિ
(૬) અલંકા૨
(૭) છંદ

10: English Grammar:-

Articles, Pronouns, Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjunctions and Question tag.
Verb and Tense, Agreement between subject and verb, Gerund, Participles.
Modal auxiliaries. Usage of can, may, could, should, etc.
Use of some, many, any, few, a little. Since and for.
Active and passive voice
Degrees of adjectives.
Common errors of usage.

GPSC Assistant Manager Technical Paper Syllabus (Prelim Part-2)

Technical Subjects	Syllabus
Agriculture	Basic principles of Crop (Cereals & Pulses) production Statistics of Indian Agriculture (Cereals & Pulses) Introductory Genetics Crop Protection Basics of Plant Pathology Food & Agriculture Microbiology Nutrition (Animal & Plant) Post-harvest care of cereals & Pulses Basic Principle of Preservation of Food Grains Agriculture Extension Photosynthesis and Respiration.
Biotechnology	Microbes: Beneficial & Harmful Genetic Engineering Biotechnological Principles Economic Biotechnology Pathogens & Control Recent trends.
Entomology	Basic Entomology Economic Entomology Beneficial and harmful insects Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Storage Grain Insect pest Vertebrate Pests Classification of Insecticides and their Mode of Action.
Chemistry	Physical Chemistry: Structure of Atoms, Chemical Bonding, Radioactivity Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, Basics Metals & Non-metals Organic Chemistry: Basics of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes and acids, and Biochemistry (Carbohydrates, Proteins & fats).
Food Act	PFA Act, 1964, Food Safety and Standards Act,2006/Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011, Right to Information Act,2005 and National Food Security Act, 2013
Computer Knowledge	Basic computer knowledge, including MS Office, internet usage, e-governance, and data management.
Supply Chain Management	Fundamentals of supply chain management, logistics, inventory control, procurement, distribution, and warehousing.

Note: Syllabus for Assistant Manager (GSCSCL) has not yet announced officially by GPSC. Syllabus given here is based on previous exam conducted for the same post by same or other commissions. Once released officially on their official website, it will be updated here. It should be taken as reference syllabus only.

GPSC Assistant Manager Interview Questions Examples

Here are five potential interview questions (examples) for the GPSC Assistant Manager (Class-3) (GSCSCL) position:

What do you understand about the role of an Assistant Manager in GSCSCL, and how would you contribute to the efficient management of the civil supplies chain? Focus: Role awareness, job-specific responsibilities.
Supply Chain Management is crucial for GSCSCL. Can you explain some strategies you would use to ensure the smooth distribution of essential commodities? Focus: Supply chain knowledge, strategic planning.
Public administration often involves decision-making under pressure. Can you describe a situation where you had to make a quick, yet informed decision? Focus: Problem-solving, decision-making skills.
How would you handle a situation where there are errors in the inventory records and actual stock levels at a distribution centre? Focus: Conflict resolution, auditing, and inventory management.
What do you know about Gujarat’s Public Distribution System (PDS), and how would you help improve its efficiency? Focus: Understanding of the state’s civil supply mechanisms, policy awareness.

Important Links

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The GPSC Assistant Manager (Class-3) (GSCSCL) examination is a competitive test that requires a strategic approach towards your preparation. Good luck with your preparation!