Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), Ahmedabad, has released the official advertisement for the Entrance Exam for Free Coaching of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 (IAS, IPS, IFS & other Group โAโ Central Services). This training is specifically meant for domicile candidates of Gujarat, and it is a training initiative โ not a job advertisement.
๐๏ธ Application Period: 5th May 2025 (from 2:00 PM) to 4th June 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
๐ Apply Online: ojas.gujarat.gov.in
๐งพ Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| ๐ข Organization | Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), Ahmedabad |
| ๐ Programme | Entrance Exam for UPSC Civil Services Training 2025-26 |
| ๐ฏ Target Exam | UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.) |
| ๐ Location | SPIPA, Satellite Road, Opposite ISRO, Ahmedabad โ 380015 |
| ๐ Website | www.spipa.gujarat.gov.in |
๐ Eligibility Criteria
โ Educational Qualification
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Candidates must be graduates from a recognized University / Deemed University established by law of the Central or State Government.
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Final semester students of the last year of graduation can also apply.
โ ๏ธ If the final exam is not held or results not declared, SPIPAโs decision will be final regarding admission eligibility.
๐ Age Limit (as per UPSC norms)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 21 years |
| Maximum | 32 years |
๐ฐ Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| General | โน300/- |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyang/Ex-Servicemen | โน100/- |
Note: All payments are non-refundable.
๐ Entrance Examination Structure for SPIPA UPSC Training 2025-26
A. โจ Stages of Examination
The SPIPA Entrance Examination will be conducted in two stages, as outlined below.
B. ๐ First Stage โ Objective Type Exam (MCQ Based)
| ๐๏ธ Date | โฐ Time | ๐ Subject | โ No. of Questions | ๐งฎ Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/07/2025 (Sunday) | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Paper 1: General Studies-1 | 100 | 200 |
| 20/07/2025 (Sunday) | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Paper 2: General Studies-2 (CSAT) | 50 | 100 |
| ย | ย | ย | Total | 300 Marks |
๐ Exam Centres: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and Mehsana (allotment based on availability; final centre details will be on Hall Ticket).
โ ๏ธ Important Notes for First Stage:
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Both papers will be MCQ-based and conducted in Gujarati and English mediums.
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Negative Marking: 33% of the total marks per question will be deducted for wrong answers or selecting more than one answer.
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Merit List: Will be prepared based on the combined score of Paper-1 and Paper-2.
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The syllabus for the first stage is available in Annexure-A.
๐๏ธ Hall Ticket Download
Candidates who have paid the application fee can download their Hall Ticket for the first stage exam from http://ojas.gujarat.gov.in starting:
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๐ From: 01/07/2025 at 2:00 PM
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๐ Until: 20/07/2025 at 10:30 AM
D. โ๏ธ Second Stage โ Essay Test
Candidates shortlisted based on the combined marks of Paper-1 and Paper-2 (General Studies-1 and CSAT) as per category-wise merit and minimum qualifying marks will be called for the second stage โ Essay Test.
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The list of selected candidates will be published on the official SPIPA website.
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The Essay Test is tentatively scheduled for August/September 2025.
๐๏ธ Essay Test Details:
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Marks: 100
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Task: Write one essay within a limit of approximately 1000 words
E. ๐ Final Result Criteria
The final merit will be based on:
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First Stage:
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General Studies-1: 200 Marks
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General Studies-2 (CSAT): 100 Marks
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Second Stage (Essay Test): 100 Marks
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Total Marks: 400
Only candidates who appear in the Essay Test will be considered for final merit. The final merit list will be published on the SPIPA website.
Afterward, based on the prevailing reservation policy of the Gujarat Government, candidates will be allocated seats at the respective training centres as per merit, category, and training centre preference.
F. ๐จ Hostel Facility
Candidates who secure admission to the SPIPA Ahmedabad Training Centre may be eligible for hostel accommodation, subject to availability and institutional rules.
๐ How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the OJAS portal:
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Fill the application form carefully from 05/05/2025 (2:00 PM)
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Submit before the deadline 04/06/2025 (11:59 PM)
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Read the full advertisement and guidelines on www.spipa.gujarat.gov.in
๐ข Important Notes
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This training program is free of cost for selected candidates.
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It is not a job advertisement but a preparation platform for UPSC aspirants from Gujarat.
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All selection-related and final decisions will be at the discretion of SPIPA.
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It is important to read the full notification before applying.
๐ Official Reference No.: SPIPAWO/e-file/138/2025/0197
๐ Notification Date: 01-05-2025
โ๏ธ Signed by: Deputy Director, SPIPA
๐ Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| ๐Short Notice | Click Here |
| ๐ Official Notification | Download Here |
| ๐ Official Website | www.spipa.gujarat.gov.in |
| ๐ Apply Online | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| ๐ฌ Join WhatsApp | Click Here |
| ๐ข Join Telegram | Click Here |
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๐ Final Thoughts
If you’re an aspirant from Gujarat aiming for IAS, IPS, or IFS and want top-tier, free UPSC training, SPIPA is your chance to build a strong foundation under expert guidance. Donโt miss this golden opportunity to prepare with one of the most reputed state-run institutions in India.
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