Gujarat Public Service Commission


The Gujarat Public Service Commission is a government body of the state of Gujarat, India, created by the Constitution of India, responsible for recruiting candidates for various government jobs under the Government of Gujarat through competitive examinations.

Commission profile

The commission functions through its Chairman and members, and supervised by the state governor.
DesignationCurrent office holder
ChairmanShri Hasmukh Patel, IPS
MemberSmt. Asha R. Shah, IAS
MemberShri Ashokkumar M. Bhavsar, Additional Secretary
MemberShri Sureshchandra K. Patel, Chief Engineer
MemberVacant
MemberVacant

DesignationCurrent office holderEmail IDPhone Number
SecretaryMs Vina I Patel 23258959
Joint Secretary Shri S.S. Patwardhan 23258965
Joint Secretary Shri H. K. Thakar 23258964
Joint Secretary Shri D.M. Chauhan 23258206
Joint Secretary Shri S.M. Daudkarim 23258961
Joint Secretary Shri L. B. Suthar 23258966
Incharge Joint Secretary Shri R.C. Maheshwari 23258970
Joint Secretary- --
Account Officer Shri M. R. Mistry 23258977
Deputy Secretary Shri R.C.Maheshwari 23258970
Deputy Secretary Shri D. T. Ninama 23258950
Deputy Secretary Shri Gaurav R. Pandya 23258973
Deputy Secretary Ms. Nasim M. Modan 23258962
Deputy Secretary Shri D. B. Jhala 23258975
Deputy Secretary- 23258994
Deputy Secretary- 23258986
Deputy Secretary- 23258971
P. S. to Chairman I/CShri K. R. Patel- 23258951
P. S. to Secretary I/CShri H. J. Rathod 23258959

Functions of the Commission

The following functions have been entrusted to the Gujarat Public Service Commission under Article 320 of the Constitution of India.
  • To conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the State.
  • To advise on –
  • * The matters relating to methods of recruitment to various Services of the State;
  • * The principles to be followed in making appointments to services of the State and granting promotions, transfers from one service to another and the suitability of candidates for such appointments, promotions and transfers;
  • * All the disciplinary matters affecting the Government servants,
  • * The claims of reimbursements of legal expenses incurred by Government Servants in defending themselves in legal proceedings initiated against them for the act done or purported to be done by them while executing their duty;
  • * The claims for granting injury-pensions to Government Servants; and
  • * Any other matters that may be referred to the commission by His Excellency the Governor
These functions are subject to the limitations imposed by the Gujarat Public Service Commission Regulations, 1960 made under proviso to clause of Article 320 of the Constitution of India.