GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Syllabus: Civil Engineering, Gujarati, English, Reasoning and GK
Topic-wise syllabus for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 (Advertisement 461/2026-27): civil engineering diploma topics, Gujarati language, English, reasoning, mathematics and general knowledge, with a six-week plan.
Pattern to confirm
The GSSSB Work Assistant exam is an objective, written test. The subjects, number of questions and marks are set in advertisement 461/2026-27 on OJAS. Read the table of subjects before you start, so you know the weight of each.
Civil engineering
Since the post needs a civil engineering diploma, expect technical questions from these topics:
- Surveying: chain and compass survey, levelling, and theodolite basics.
- Building materials: cement, bricks, timber, steel, and their properties and tests.
- Concrete: mix design basics, water-cement ratio, curing and workability.
- Structures: beams, columns, slabs, loads and basic stress concepts.
- Soil and foundation: soil types, bearing capacity and foundation types.
- Estimation and costing: quantity calculation, rate analysis and measurement of walls and floors.
- Water supply and drainage: basics of distribution, sewers and sanitation.
Use the textbook for your diploma as the base, and solve one problem per topic each day.
Language and general knowledge
Gujarati
- Grammar: vachan, ling, karak, sandhi and samas.
- Comprehension: unseen passages with direct questions.
- Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms and idioms.
English
- Grammar: tenses, articles, prepositions and voice.
- Comprehension and error spotting.
- Vocabulary for everyday office use.
General knowledge
- Gujarat: history, geography, districts, rivers and important places.
- Government schemes in Gujarat and their current status.
- Current affairs: the last 12 months, with a focus on Gujarat.
Reasoning and mathematics
- Series, analogy, coding-decoding and seating arrangement.
- Percentage, ratio, averages, profit and loss, and time and work.
Six-week plan
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 | Civil engineering: surveying and building materials. |
| 3 | Civil: concrete, structures and estimation. |
| 4 | Gujarati and English grammar and comprehension. |
| 5 | Reasoning, maths and Gujarat GK. |
| 6 | Full mock tests, then revision of weak topics. |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the official pattern? Advertisement 461/2026-27 on OJAS.
Is civil engineering the biggest part? Likely, given the post. Confirm the weight in the advertisement.
How much time do I need? Four hours a day for six weeks is a practical plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is in advertisement 461/2026-27 on OJAS. Use it as the final list.
The civil engineering paper, since the post needs a civil diploma. Confirm the weight in the advertisement.
The exam includes Gujarati language, so keep it in the plan.
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