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GPSC Junior Architect Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) for the Junior Architect, Class-II post under the Roads and Buildings Department, Advertisement No. 55/2026-27. The preliminary examination syllabus consists of Part 1 General Studies carrying 100 marks in Gujarati and Part 2 Architecture carrying 200 marks in English. Candidates can check the detailed subject-wise syllabus, preliminary exam pattern, important topics and official PDF below. Download the syllabus and start your examination preparation.

GPSC Junior Architect Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

The Gujarat Public Service Commission has published the preliminary examination syllabus for Junior Architect, Class-II recruitment. The six-page PDF contains the General Studies syllabus and 12 technical subject areas covering architecture, construction, building planning and related topics.

GPSC Junior Architect Syllabus 2026 Overview

The GPSC Junior Architect preliminary examination syllabus covers general knowledge, Gujarat-related subjects, architecture, building materials, design, construction, planning and technical applications. The examination syllabus is provided separately for General Studies and the concerned subject.

GPSC Junior Architect Exam Pattern 2026

The GPSC Junior Architect preliminary test syllabus is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers General Studies for 100 marks, while Part 2 covers the architecture-related subject for 200 marks. The overall syllabus carries 300 marks.

The official syllabus specifies 200 questions for Part 2. Candidates should refer to subsequent GPSC examination instructions for any additional details regarding examination duration and marking rules.

GPSC Junior Architect Part 1 General Studies Syllabus 2026

Part 1 carries 100 marks and will be in Gujarati. It includes history, culture, Indian polity, reasoning, economy, geography, science and technology, current affairs and Gujarat-related topics.

History and Culture

• Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Jainism and Buddhism.
• Major dynasties and historical developments in India and Gujarat.
• Bhakti and Sufi movements.
• British rule, Revolt of 1857 and Indian freedom movement.
• National leaders and their contributions.
• Art, literature, sculpture, architecture, music and dance.
• Gujarat’s cultural traditions, festivals, tribal life and Gujarati literature.
• Important pilgrimage and tourist places of Gujarat.

Indian Polity, Constitution and International Relations

• Indian Constitution and its important provisions and amendments.
• Constitutional, statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Local self-government institutions.
• Judiciary, judicial review and public interest litigation.
• India’s foreign policy and international organizations.
• Important central and state government policies.

Reasoning and Mental Ability

• Logical and analytical reasoning.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• General mental ability.
• Basic numerical ability.
• Data interpretation using charts, graphs and tables.

Indian and Gujarat Economy

• Basic economic concepts and economic reforms.
• Indian planning, NITI Aayog and development policies.
• Agriculture, irrigation, food security and sustainable farming.
• Industrial policy, public enterprises and infrastructure.
• Population, poverty, unemployment and development indicators.
• Public finance, taxation, GST and international trade.
• Gujarat’s agriculture, industries, services and economic development.

Geography

• Earth, atmosphere, climate and oceans.
• Physical geography of India, Gujarat and the world.
• Natural resources, landforms, soils and minerals.
• Population distribution, urbanization and migration.
• Agriculture, industries, transport and trade.
• Geographical developments and current issues.

Science and Technology

• Scientific developments and Indian scientists.
• Information and Communication Technology.
• Cybersecurity and digital governance.
• Indian space programme, ISRO and defence technology.
• Energy resources and nuclear policy.
• Environmental science, biodiversity and climate change.
• Biotechnology, nanotechnology and emerging technologies.

GPSC Junior Architect Part 2 Architecture Syllabus 2026

Part 2 is the concerned-subject section carrying 200 marks with 200 questions in English. The official syllabus covers 12 areas of architectural knowledge, technical drawings, construction, building services, structures, regulations and software applications.

1. Indian Architecture with Special Focus on Gujarat

• Historical public works, stepwells, tanks, reservoirs and important buildings.
• Traditional Pol houses in Gujarat’s heritage cities.
• Vernacular architecture and traditional building techniques.
• Leading Indian architects and their important contributions.

2. Architectural Drawings and Technical Representation

• Architectural scales and graphical representation standards.
• One-point, two-point and three-point perspective drawings.
• Building models and model-making materials.
• Working drawings and execution drawings.
• Numbering, drawing sets and construction document coding systems.

3. Building Materials and Construction

• Brick composition, properties and brickwork.
• Stone construction and detailing.
• Cement, lime, mortar, plain concrete and reinforced concrete.
• Space frames, geodesic and tensile structures.
• Shell structures and their applications.
• Pre-stressed, post-tensioned and precast concrete.
• Adobe architecture.

4. Green Buildings

• Role of climate in building design.
• Climatic data interpretation, Mahoney table and bioclimatic charts.
• Solar passive architecture.
• Active and passive thermal design.
• Natural ventilation and cross-ventilation.
• Rainwater harvesting for storage and recharge.
• Green building rating systems: GRIHA, IGBC and BEE.

5. Building Planning and Services

• Architectural planning principles for residential buildings.
• Planning of non-residential and government buildings.
• Natural and artificial lighting.
• Sound, acoustics and noise control.
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
• Water supply and plumbing systems.
• Building electrification.
• Elevators and escalators.
• Firefighting and protection systems.

6. Landscape Design

• Local flora used in landscape design and their characteristics.
• Hard and soft landscape elements.
• Street furniture.

7. Structures

• Structural properties of masonry, timber, concrete and steel.
• Post-and-beam, bearing-wall and rigid-frame systems.
• Strength, stiffness and structural stability.
• Trusses, girders and structural sections.
• Tension, compression, shear and bending moments.
• Factor of safety in structural design.
• Earthquake-resistant construction.
• Building retrofitting and foundation systems.

8. Surveying

• Total station surveying and preparation of site drawings.
• Site representation using contour maps and models.

9. Estimation and Tendering

• Methods of estimation.
• Abstract and quantity surveying.
• Preparation of schedules of quantities.
• Rate analysis.
• Specifications for tendering.
• Tendering systems and tender documents.
• Contracts and contract management.

10. Legal Aspects

• Land-use control and development control regulations.
• Building bylaws.
• Council of Architecture and its functions.

11. Computer Software for Design, Drawing and Assessment

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
• Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Three-dimensional architectural representation using computer software.

12. Current Trends and Recent Advancements

• Current trends in architecture and building design.
• Recent advancements in the technical fields included in the syllabus.

How to Download GPSC Junior Architect Syllabus 2026 PDF?

Candidates can access the official GPSC Junior Architect syllabus through the Gujarat Public Service Commission website. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official GPSC website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open the latest announcements or syllabus section.
3. Find the Junior Architect, Class-II syllabus under Advertisement No. 55/2026-27.
4. Open the preliminary examination syllabus notice.
5. Download the six-page syllabus PDF.
6. Check the General Studies and Architecture sections.
7. Save the PDF for examination preparation.

GPSC Junior Architect Syllabus 2026 Important Links

The Gujarat Public Service Commission provides official recruitment notices, syllabus information and examination updates through its website.