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GPSC State Tax Inspector Syllabus 2025 

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GPSC State Tax Inspector Syllabus 2025 : Vacancy Details

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GPSC State Tax Inspector Syllabus 2025 : Selection Process

• Prelims
• Mains
• DV

GPSC State Tax Inspector Syllabus 2025 : Exam Pattern

No.of Questions :

• Prelims: 200
• Mains: Descriptive

Duration :

• Prelims: 2 hours
• Mains: 3 hours for each paper

Total Marks :

• Prelims: 200
• Mains: 400

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GPSC State Tax Inspector Syllabus 2025 : Detailed Syllabus

1. General Studies

This section evaluates the candidate's knowledge of current events, general knowledge, and analytical ability. Key topics include:

History:

• Ancient and Medieval Indian History
• Modern Indian History (Freedom Struggle)
• Indian National Movement

Geography:

• Physical and Political Geography of India and Gujarat
• Climate, Rivers, and Natural Resources

Indian Polity:

• Constitution of India
• Indian Governance and Political System
• Panchayati Raj and Local Self-Government

Economy:

• Economic Development in India
• Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, and Banking System
• Gujarat's Economy and Industrial Growth

Science and Technology:

• Basic Science Concepts
• Technological Advancements and Innovations
• Environment and Ecology

Current Affairs:

• National and International News
• Government Schemes and Policies
• Sports, Awards, and Recognitions

2. Gujarati Language & Literature

This section tests the candidate's proficiency in the Gujarati language, focusing on comprehension and grammar.

Grammar:

• Sentence Construction
• Synonyms, Antonyms, and Idioms
• Vocabulary and Sentence Correction

Literature:

• Prominent Gujarati Writers and Poets
• Historical Literary Works
• Modern Literature and Literary Movements

Comprehension:

• Understanding Short Passages in Gujarati
• 3. English Language & Comprehension
• This section is designed to test the candidate’s understanding of the English language.

Grammar:

• Sentence Correction and Re-arrangement
• Articles, Prepositions, and Tenses
• Vocabulary and Synonyms

Comprehension:

• Understanding English Passages and answering questions based on them

4. General Mental Ability

This section evaluates the reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills of the candidates. Topics include:

Logical Reasoning:

• Puzzles, Series, and Odd-One-Out
• Direction Sense, Blood Relations
• Venn Diagrams, Coding-Decoding

Quantitative Aptitude:

• Basic Arithmetic
• Number Series, Percentage, Average, Ratio and Proportion
• Time, Speed, and Distance

Data Interpretation:

• Graphs and Tables
• Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, and Line Graphs

5. Taxation & Accounting

This is a core section focusing on the basics of taxation, accounting principles, and relevant laws:

Indirect Taxes:

• Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Central Excise and Customs Duty

Accounting:

• Basic Accounting Principles
• Journal Entries, Ledgers, and Trial Balance
• Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet

Gujarat Taxation Laws:

• State-Specific Taxation Policies
• Tax Administration and Procedures in Gujarat

6. Law and Legal Aspects

This section tests the candidate’s understanding of legal systems and frameworks, particularly in taxation and governance.

• Indian Penal Code (IPC)
• Indian Contract Act
• Indian Evidence Act
• Consumer Protection Act
• Legal Provisions related to Taxation

Key Preparation Tips of GPSC State Tax Inspector Syllabus 2025

• Focus on understanding the exam pattern and weightage of each subject.
• Refer to previous years’ question papers for practice.
• Create a study timetable and allocate sufficient time to each section.
• Stay updated with current affairs, especially government schemes and policies.
• Practice time management during mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

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