โจ Introduction: GPSC State Tax Inspector Mains Exam 2025 โ Question Papers Released
๐ข The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has conducted the Mains Written Examination for State Tax Inspector (Class-3) under Advt. No. 28/2024-25 and 154/2024-25 between 26th June to 29th June 2025. This is a crucial recruitment stage for aspirants who cleared the Prelims and are now aiming to secure a Class-3 government position in the Finance Department of Gujarat.

The Commission has now officially released the question papers for all subjects of this Mains exam. Candidates can now download, analyze, and prepare for further stages or upcoming exams with the help of these papers. Letโs go through everything you need to know โ question paper schedule, pattern, subject-wise coverage, and official links! ๐
๐ Key Highlights โ GPSC STI Mains 2025 Question Papers
| Details | Information |
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| ๐ Advertisement Numbers | 28/2024-25 and 154/2024-25 |
| ๐ Post Name | State Tax Inspector (Class-3) |
| ๐๏ธ Conducted by | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| ๐๏ธ Mains Exam Dates | 26-06-2025 to 29-06-2025 |
| ๐ Type | Descriptive (Written Exam) |
| ๐ Papers Conducted | Gujarati, English, General Studies-1, General Studies-2 |
| ๐ Status | Question Papers Released |
| ๐ Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
๐งพ Exam Structure: GPSC STI Class-3 Mains Paper Pattern 2025
The Mains Written Exam consisted of 4 papers conducted across 4 days:
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Paper-1: Gujarati
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Paper-2: English
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Paper-3: General Studies โ 1
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Paper-4: General Studies โ 2
Each paper was descriptive in nature, with a time duration of 3 hours per paper. The language proficiency papers were aimed at assessing grammar, essay writing, comprehension, and precis writing skills. The General Studies papers focused on current affairs, Indian economy, polity, Gujarat-specific data, and analytical reasoning.
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๐ฅ Download GPSC STI Mains Question Papers (2025)
Candidates can download official question papers directly from GPSCโs website using the link below:
๐ Download Link: Maru Gujarat Official Website โ Question Papers
Follow these steps:
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Go to the “Question Papers” section
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Select โState Tax Inspector Class-3โ
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Choose year 2025
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Download each paper (Gujarati, English, GS-1, GS-2)
๐ Why These Question Papers Matter?
โ Useful for:
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Practicing for future Mains exams
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Understanding paper structure and difficulty level
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Evaluating performance for self-assessment
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Preparing for reattempt (if any stage is not cleared)
๐ Candidates preparing for future GPSC or GSSSB exams can refer to these question papers as a model set to align their preparation strategy.
๐ฏ Important Tips for Aspirants
๐ If you appeared for the exam:
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Compare your responses with the question paper
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Identify areas of strength and improvement
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Prepare for the next stage (Document Verification / Final Selection)
๐ If you are preparing for upcoming exams:
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Solve these question papers in exam conditions
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Focus on presentation, speed, and accuracy
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Strengthen General Studies based on Gujarat-specific content
๐ Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| ๐ฅ Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
| ๐ Question Papers Download | Click Here |
| ๐ฒ Telegram Channel | Join Here |
| ๐ฌ Telegram Group | Join Discussion |
| ๐ฑ Android App | Download App |
| ๐ข Whatsapp Channel | Click Here |
๐ Download Question Papers
| Paper | Date | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarati | 26-06-2025 | Click Here |
| English | 27-06-2025 | Click Here |
| General Studies โ 1 | 28-06-2025 | Click Here |
| General Studies โ 2 | 29-06-2025 | Click Here |
๐๏ธ Key Takeaways
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๐ Question papers for all four subjects are now officially available.
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โ๏ธ Exam was fully descriptive; required structured, clear answers.
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๐ง Content included Gujarat-specific and national-level knowledge.
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๐ The papers are extremely helpful for future aspirants as practice material.
โ FAQs โ GPSC STI Mains Exam Question Papers 2025
Q1: Where can I download all subject papers for the STI Mains Exam 2025?
๐ You can download all subject papers from the official GPSC website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
Q2: Are these question papers useful for other GPSC or GSSSB exams?
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Yes, especially for candidates targeting other Class 3 posts or similar administrative exams in Gujarat.
Q3: What was the paper type in GPSC STI Mains 2025?
๐ All four papers were descriptive in nature, requiring essay-type answers.
Q4: What are the next steps after the Mains exam?
๐ Candidates will be called for Document Verification and final selection based on combined merit.
๐ Final Thoughts
The release of official question papers for the GPSC State Tax Inspector (Class-3) Mains Exam 2025 is a significant milestone in this recruitment cycle. Whether youโve taken the exam or are preparing for future attempts, these papers provide crucial insights into the examination structure, topic depth, and evaluation standards.
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