GPSC Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Final Result 2026

Published: 21 Jul 2026 · Updated: 21 Jul 2026

Short Information: GPSC has declared the final result of the Competitive Examination (Main) for the post of Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side), Class-III, against Advertisement No. 67/2024-25, through Notification No. APE-67/2024-25-Main-CNF dated 20 July 2026. The Main Examination was held from 22 to 24 February 2026, and merit was drawn on the aggregate of 400 marks across four papers. Candidates can check their roll number in the final merit list and waiting list, along with category-wise cut-off marks, in the official PDF published on the GPSC website. Selected candidates now await further instructions from the Commission for document verification and appointment.

Important Dates

Exam Date22 to 24 February 2026
Result Date20 Jul 2026
Common Paper Date22 Feb 2026
Self Declaration Notice Date10 Feb 2026

Selection Process

  • Declaration of final result based on the Main Written Examination (400 aggregate marks).
  • Document verification and further scrutiny by the concerned department.
  • Result remains subject to revision after rechecking of marks for candidates who apply for rechecking.
  • Mere selection in the merit list does not confer any right to appointment; appointment is subject to the Government being satisfied that the candidate is suitable in all respects for the post.

Result Overview

OrganizationGujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Post NameDeputy Section Officer (Legal Side), Class-III
Advertisement No.67/2024-25
Notification No.APE-67/2024-25-Main-CNF
Result Declared On20 July 2026
Main Exam Dates22 to 24 February 2026
Total Marks Considered400 (Aggregate marks of 4 papers, written examination)
Total Successful Candidates (Main List)38
PlaceGandhinagar
Official Websitegpsc.gujarat.gov.in / gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in

Answer Key & Marking Scheme (Paper-1 & Paper-2: Gujarati & English Language)

Response TypeMarks
Correct Answer+1.000 mark
Wrong / Multiple-Encoded / Blank Answer-0.300 mark

Meritorious Reserved Category (MRC) Candidates

Reserved category candidates (EWS/SC/ST/SEBC) who scored equal to or more than the general category qualifying marks, without availing any relaxation in age or qualifying standard at any stage, are treated as Meritorious Reserved Category (MRC) candidates and adjusted against unreserved (general) posts, as per applicable G.A.D. circulars. A total of 10 MRC candidates were selected against unreserved posts.

MRC Candidates - Category-Wise Count

CategoryMerit NumbersTotal
EWS03, 04, 113
EWS Female241
SEBC091
SEBC Female08, 17, 233
SC (Male)01, 062

Women Reservation

Based on applicable G.A.D. notifications/circulars and Commission office orders, 11 women candidates were required to be selected, and 11 women candidates were selected, meeting the requirement in full.

Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Reservation

No PwD candidate from Group-B and Group-D (categories d & e) was available at the Main Examination stage. Consequently, as per instructions of the Legal Department's letter dated 30 June 2026, 1 post from the General category and 1 post from the SEBC category have been kept vacant, reserved for future PwD appointment.

Bonus (Grace) Marks

CategoryBonus Rule
Widow Candidates5% of the marks obtained by the candidate, as per G.A.D. Circular dated 31 August 2004
Candidates with Sports Qualification5% of the marks obtained by the candidate, as per Government Resolution dated 25 February 1980

Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks (out of 400)

Sr. No.CategoryCut-Off Marks
1General189.55
2General Female167.55
3SEBC & SEBC Female176.40
4SC157.10
5SC Female164.65
6ST & ST Female163.20
7Ex-Servicemen152.00
8Persons with Disabilities125.45
9EWS Female162.45
10EWS (Group-A / Group-C)Group-A: 165.95 | Group-C: 148.90

Important Notes From the Official Notification

  • Mere success in the examination does not confer any right to appointment. No candidate will be appointed unless the Government is satisfied, after necessary inquiries, that the candidate is suitable in all respects for the post.
  • The result is subject to revision after rechecking of marks for candidates who apply for rechecking.
  • Candidates should visit the Commission's official website for further instructions and guidelines.
  • A category-wise waiting list has been published under Annexure-I (Part-II), covering General, EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST categories.

Important Links

Download GPSC Deputy Section Officer Final Result 2026 PDFClick Here
GPSC Official WebsiteClick Here

Important Questions

Q. What is the exam date for GPSC Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Final Result 2026?

Ans. The exam is scheduled for 22 to 24 February 2026.

Q. How to apply for GPSC Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Final Result 2026?

Ans. Use the official link in the Important Links section on this page, or apply through the official website of Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) before the last date.

Q. What is the official website of Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)?

Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.

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