📚 SPIPA UPSC Civil Services Training 2025-26 – Apply Online for Entrance Exam
SPIPA (Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration), Ahmedabad invites online applications for its free training program for UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.). This initiative, run by the Government of Gujarat, is open to eligible candidates from Gujarat. The entrance exam will be held for admission into the 2025–26 training batch.
📄 Program Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Institute | SPIPA, Ahmedabad |
| Program Name | UPSC Civil Services Training Program 2025-26 |
| Entrance Exam Name | SPIPA Entrance Exam 2025 |
| Advt. No. | SPIPA/202526/1 |
| Application Mode | Online via ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Application Start | 05 May 2025 (2:00 PM) |
| Application Deadline | 04 June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | 20 July 2025 |
| Exam Centres | Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Mehsana |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate from a recognized university.
- Final year students may apply with valid proof.
- Candidate must be a resident of Gujarat or satisfy linguistic/residency conditions mentioned.
- Age Limit (as of 01 August 2026): 21 to 32 years
- Relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST – 5 years, SEBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-servicemen – 5 years extra)
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹300 (Non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹100 (Non-refundable) |
Fee payment only via OJAS portal. Save the online payment receipt.
📝 Exam Pattern
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (MCQ Based)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies-1 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies-2 (CSAT) | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
Note: 33% negative marking for wrong answers. Both papers are compulsory.
Stage 2: Essay Test
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Write one essay in 1000 words
📚 Syllabus Highlights
- General Studies – Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Science, Environment, Current Affairs
- CSAT – Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Comprehension, English Language
📥 How to Apply
- Go to ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Select Advertisement No. SPIPA/202526/1
- Fill in the application form and upload necessary documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Download and save the confirmation and payment receipt
❓ FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply?
A1: 04 June 2025
Q2: Who is eligible for SPIPA training?
A2: Any graduate (or final year student) who meets the Gujarat residency criteria and is between 21 and 32 years old as of 01 Aug 2026.
Q3: What is the exam pattern?
A3: Preliminary (MCQ – 300 marks) + Essay test (100 marks)
Q4: Is there any negative marking?
A4: Yes, 33% marks will be deducted for wrong answers in the prelim exam.
Q5: How is the final merit list prepared?
A5: Based on combined marks of Prelims (300) and Essay (100) = 400 total