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SPIPA UPSC Civil Services Training Entrance Exam 2026-27 Notification
Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), Ahmedabad has released the official notification for the UPSC Civil Services Training Entrance Exam 2026-27. This is not a job recruitment. It is an entrance examination for admission into the free coaching programme conducted by the Government of Gujarat for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027 (IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group “A” Central Services). Eligible candidates can submit their online application through the OJAS website from 07 August 2026 to 05 September 2026.
SPIPA UPSC Civil Services Training Entrance Exam 2026-27 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA) |
| Advertisement No. | SPIPA/202627/1 |
| Exam Name | SPIPA UPSC Civil Services Training Entrance Exam 2026 |
| Training Session | 2026-27 |
| Purpose | Admission to Free UPSC Civil Services Coaching Programme |
| UPSC Target Exam | Civil Services Examination 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 07 August 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | SPIPA / OJAS |
Training Programme Details
| Programme | Details |
|---|---|
| SPIPA UPSC Civil Services Training 2026-27 | Free Coaching for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027 |
*The notification clearly states that this is a training programme conducted by the Government of Gujarat and not a job advertisement.
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Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University established by the Central or State Government.
- Final year/final semester graduation students are also eligible to apply, subject to submission of required documents during document verification.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be an Indian Citizen.
- Fulfil Gujarat eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification (Gujarati as mother tongue, or qualifying education/residence conditions in Gujarat).
Age Limit
(As on 01 August 2027)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SEBC: 3 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional 5 Years
- PwD: Additional 10 Years
As per Government rules.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹200 |
The examination fee is Non-Refundable and must be paid online only.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 07 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 07 August 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 05 September 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Download | 21 September 2026 to 27 September 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | 27 September 2026 (Sunday) |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- MCQ Based Entrance Examination
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Admission to SPIPA Training Centre based on Merit, Reservation and Preference
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies-I | 100 | 200 |
| Paper-II | General Studies-II (CSAT) | 80 | 200 |
- Total Marks: 400
- Duration: 2 Hours for each paper
- MCQ Based Examination
- Gujarati & English Medium
- Negative Marking: 33% deduction for each incorrect answer.
Exam Centres
The entrance examination will be conducted at:
- Ahmedabad
- Gandhinagar
- Vadodara
- Surat
- Rajkot
- Mehsana
Exam centre allocation will depend on availability.
SPIPA Entrance Exam Syllabus
Paper-I (General Studies)
- Current Affairs
- History of India
- Indian & World Geography
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Economy & Social Development
- Environment & Biodiversity
- General Science
Paper-II (CSAT)
- Comprehension
- Communication Skills
- Logical Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Mental Ability
- English Comprehension
- Basic Numeracy
- Data Interpretation
How to Apply?
- Visit the OJAS portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | OJAS Portal |
| Official Notification | SPIPA Notification PDF |
| Official Website | SPIPA Gujarat |
Candidates aspiring to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027 can take advantage of the SPIPA UPSC Civil Services Training Entrance Exam 2026-27. Since SPIPA offers free government-supported coaching, interested candidates should complete their online application before the last date and begin their preparation for the entrance examination.
