GPSC Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class‑III Exam 2024‑25 – Final Result Declared
⚖️ Introduction
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially released the Final Result of the Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class‑III Competitive Examination 2024‑25 under Advertisement No. 67/2024‑25. The notification, numbered APE‑67/2024‑25‑Main‑CNF, was issued on 20 July 2026 from Gandhinagar.
The Main Examination for these posts was conducted from 22 February 2026 to 24 February 2026. The result has been declared after considering all relevant rules, amendments, and judicial guidelines applicable to the recruitment process.
📋 Examination Overview
- Exam Name: Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class‑III Competitive Examination 2024‑25
- Advertisement No.: 67/2024‑25
- Conducting Authority: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
- Main Exam Dates: 22 – 24 February 2026
- Result Notification Date: 20 July 2026
- Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
🧾 Merit Determination
As per Rule 15(1) of the Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class‑III Competitive Examination Rules 2020, the merit list has been prepared based on the aggregate marks (400 marks) obtained in the written Main Examination. Candidates who failed to attend any paper have been declared ineligible as per Rule 16.
The Commission has also considered relevant Supreme Court judgments and Government circulars while preparing the final merit list and waiting list.
📌 Key Highlights
- Total Marks Considered: 400 marks (Main Examination)
- Merit Prepared: Based on aggregate marks and date of birth (elder candidates preferred in case of tie)
- Reserved Category Candidates: Meritorious Reserved Category (MRC) candidates adjusted against unreserved posts
- Women Reservation: 11 women candidates selected as per GAD notifications
- PWD Reservation: 1 General + 1 SEBC post kept vacant for Persons with Disabilities
This notification marks the conclusion of the GPSC Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) recruitment process, announcing the final list of successful candidates recommended for appointment.
📊 Category‑wise Cut‑off Marks
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the category‑wise cut‑off marks for the Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class‑III Competitive Examination 2024‑25. These marks represent the minimum scores obtained by the last candidate selected in each category.
| Category | Sub‑Category | Cut‑off Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 189.55 |
| General | Female | 167.55 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Male | 176.40 |
| EWS | Female | 157.10 |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) | Male & Female | 164.65 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Male | 163.20 |
| SC | Female | 152.00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Male & Female | 125.45 |
| Ex‑Servicemen | — | 162.45 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Group A | 165.95 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Group C | 148.90 |
🎖️ Horizontal Reservation
The Commission has also applied horizontal reservation for women, Persons with Disabilities, and Ex‑Servicemen as per Government of Gujarat resolutions and circulars. The required number of women candidates (11) have been selected, and posts for PwD candidates have been reserved accordingly.
🏅 Merit List of Selected Candidates
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has published the final merit list of candidates recommended for appointment to the post of Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class‑III under Advertisement No. 67/2024‑25. The merit list has been prepared based on aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination (400 marks), with tie‑breaking determined by date of birth (elder candidates preferred).
📌 Key Highlights of Selection
- Total Candidates Selected: Multiple candidates across General, EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST categories.
10 reserved category candidates (EWS, SEBC, SC) have been adjusted against unreserved posts as per Government circulars. - Women Reservation: 11 women candidates have been selected, fulfilling the required quota.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 1 General and 1 SEBC post have been kept vacant due to non‑availability of eligible PwD candidates in certain groups.
- Bonus Marks: Applied for widow candidates and sports‑qualified candidates (5% of obtained marks), as per GAD resolutions.
- Ex‑Servicemen: Candidates qualifying under this category have been included in the merit list.
📋 Sample of Merit List Entries
| Merit Rank | Roll No. | Name | Category | Final Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101002104 | Mr. Ketankumar Karamshi Maheshwari | SC | 209.25 |
| 2 | 101002445 | Mr. Karmdeepsinh Kuldeepsinh Jadeja | General | 207.95 |
| 3 | 101002054 | Mr. Dharmrajsinh Pruthvirajsinh Jadeja | EWS | 205.60 |
| 8 | 101001808 | Ms. Monali Manubhai Hirani | SEBC (Female) | 192.35 |
⚠️ Important Note
The Commission has clarified that mere success in the examination does not confer a right to appointment. Final appointment will be subject to Government verification of suitability. The result is also subject to revision if candidates apply for rechecking of marks.
This merit list represents the successful candidates recommended for appointment, marking the conclusion of the GPSC Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) recruitment process.
📑 Waiting List
Alongside the final merit list, the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has also published a waiting list of candidates for different categories. This list will be used if vacancies arise due to non‑joining or ineligibility of candidates from the main merit list.
🔹 General Category
- Mr. Sanket Hasmukh Jobanputra – 174.15 marks
- Mr. Jaydevsinh Ladjibhai Zala – 172.50 marks
- Ms. Kajalben Salimbhai Mansuri – 163.10 marks
- Mr. Krunal Vinaybhai Shah – 159.95 marks
🔹 EWS Category
- Mr. Vakarhusain Estiyak Ahmed Ansari – 172.95 marks
- Mr. Vishal Vijaykumar Shah – 172.55 marks
🔹 SEBC Category
- Mr. Bhaktisinh Haribhai Jadav – 162.05 marks
- Mr. Samir Maganbhai Desai – 159.30 marks
- Ms. Kunjal Surendrabhai Gadhavi – 158.95 marks
🔹 SC Category
- Mr. Vrutantkumar Jashvantlal Priyadarshi – 160.60 marks
- Mr. Vipul Natvarlal Parmar – 158.25 marks
🔹 ST Category
- Ms. Sumitaben Nandubhai Gamit – 117.25 marks
- Mr. Kalpesh Rameshbhai Balat – 103.35 marks
⚠️ Final Notes
- Success in the examination does not guarantee appointment. Final appointment will be subject to Government verification of suitability.
- The result is subject to revision if candidates apply for rechecking of marks.
- Candidates are advised to visit the GPSC official website (gpsc.gujarat.gov.in) and GPSC OJAS portal (gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in) for further instructions and updates.
- The result is also available on the GPSC mobile application and official Twitter handle @GPSC_OFFICIAL.
This notification concludes the recruitment process for Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class‑III under Advertisement No. 67/2024‑25, with the final merit list, waiting list, and unsuccessful candidates clearly declared.
