GSSSB Draftman Syllables 2026

GSSSB Draftman Syllables 2026 : Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board, Gandhinagar, Advertisement No.: 357/202526 Important notice regarding detailed syllabus of competitive test for Draftman, Class-3 cadre

GSSSB Draftman Syllables 2026 : Advertisement No. 357 / 202526 published by the Board has decided to conduct a competitive examination for the post of Draftman , Class-3 cadre through MCQ-CBRT method. Considering the wide interest of the candidates, the Board has decided to conduct the examination of the said cadre in both Gujarati and English languages, and the concerned candidates are informed to take note of the syllabus of both the languages as follows.

Details Syllabus OF Exam : GSSSB Draftman Syllables 2026

Part – A (90 Marks)

*(1) Reasoning & Data Interpretation:*	*(30 Questions, 30 Marks)*
1. Problems on Ages
2. Venn Diagram
3. Visual Reasoning
4. Blood relationship
5. Arithmetic reasoning
6. Data interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)
7. Data sufficiency
*(2) Quantitative Aptitude:*	*(30 Questions, 30 Marks)*
1. Number Systems
2. Simplification and Algebra
3. Arithmetic and Geometric Progression
4. Average
5. Percentage
6. Profit-Loss
7. Ratio and Proportion
8. Partnership
9. Time and Work
10. Time, Speed and Distance
11. Work, Wages and chain rule
(3)Constitution of India:	(10 Questions, 10 Marks)
1. Preamble of the Constitution
2. Fundamental rights
3. Directive principles of state policy
4. Fundamental Duty
5. Power, role and responsibility of president, vice president and governor
6. Parliamentary system
7. Amendment of Indian constitution, emergency provisions in Indian constitution
8. Center State Government and their relationship
9. Judicial System of Indian Constitution
10. Constitutional body
(4) Current Affairs:	(10 Questions, 10 Marks)
1. Current events of state, national and international importance
(5) Comprehension:	(Gujarati {5 marks} & English {5 marks}) (10 Questions, 10 Marks)
1. To assess comprehension, interpretation and inference skills A paragraph given with set of question on the basis of paragraph Or statement and assertion type question can be asked

PART: B – (120 Marks)

(1) Questions and Its Applications related to Technical Qualification	(120 Questions, 120 Marks)
PART-I	(55 Questions, 55 Marks)
1. Introduction of BIS Code of Practice for Architectural & Building Drawings
2. Building Materials
3. Permanent and Temporary Structures
4. Masonry structures
5. Soil and Foundations
6. Treatments for buildings
7. Floors and floorings
8. Arches and Lintels
9. Doors, Windows, Ventilators
10. Roofs Type of roofing system, trusses, purlins
11. Reinforced cement concrete
12. Fundamental of computers and introduction of CAD
13. Drawing details of various structures with formwork details of different types of foundation, signs and symbols in building drawings, details of various floors and floorings, details of arches and lintels at various opening of structures, details of different types of stairs.
PART-II	(25 Questions, 25 Marks)
1. Building bye-laws
2. Principles of planning of residential building
3. Planning of public building
4. Prefabricated structures
5. Reinforced cement concrete
6. Steel structures
7. Plumbing
8. 2D, 3D with CAD, 3D Max, STAAD
9. Details prefabricated structure of the building
10. Drawing Details of RCC in buildings, details of steel structures and details of various opening structures with formwork
PART-III	(20 Questions, 20 Marks)
1. Water resources
2. Road-Classification, Type of Pavement, Road furniture, road signs etc.
3. Railways- Types of gauges, level crossing, ROBs, goods train, passenger train. DFCC project etc.
4. Bridges- Type of bridges, CD works, Minor bridge and major bridge, components of bridges.
5. Public Health Engineering
6. Preparation of Structural drawings, scale, details, Bar bending schedule etc.
7. Drawing Details of irrigation structures, details of the construction of different types of roads, details for rails and gauges, details of types of bridges, 2D, 3D drawings of PHE.
PART-IV	(20 Questions, 20 Marks)
1. Surveying classification, principle of surveying, method of surveying.
2. Leveling introduction to theodolite, identification, and understanding of parts. Operating and setting up a theodolite, Observation of readings, and sighting the points, Reading topography maps, contours drawings.
3. Total Station application, component parts, accessories used, characteristics, features, electronic display, and data reading
4. Remote sensing introduction, application in civil engineering, the ideal remote sensing system
5. Estimate-necessity importance, types
6. GPS components, steps in mapping, comparison of GPS with GIS, CAD, and other system-field applications
7. Preparing drawing system of the sewerage-one pipe system, two-pipe system, and single stack system

Why Is This Important?

Helps you prioritize topics based on weightage

Aids in identifying key sections in the exam

Improves your time management by aligning practice with actual format

Keeps you compliant with the official preparation guidelines

Important Links for GSSSB Draftman Syllables 2026

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Key Takeaways

Syllabus for GSSSB Draftman Syllables 2026 is now live.

FAQs

Q1. Which posts have syllabus notifications released in January 2026?
👉 Draftman, Desktop Publishing Operator, Ophthalmic Assistant, and Work Assistant.

Q2. Where can I download the syllabus?
👉 From the official GSSSB website: https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

Q3. Are these exams MCQ-based?
👉 Yes, the syllabus notifications mention MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) based exam pattern.

Q4. Will there be negative marking?
👉 Yes, negative marking rules are included in the detailed syllabus PDFs.

Final Thoughts Of GSSSB Draftman Syllables 2026

If you’re preparing for any GSSSB Class-3 post exams, this is the time to grab the official syllabus PDFs and set your study roadmap. Don’t rely on assumptions—plan only with verified official syllabus content.