If you grew up in Gujarat, you've heard the word "Mamlatdar" more times than you can count. Land disputes, ration cards, caste certificates, revenue records — the Mamlatdar's office is where a lot of everyday government work gets done at the taluka level. And Nayab Mamlatdar is the officer who runs the same office day to day, one rank below.
These two posts sit close together in the Gujarat administrative ladder, but they come through two different GPSC exams. This confuses a lot of aspirants every year. So let's clear that up first, then go through vacancy, eligibility, syllabus, salary and a real prep plan for both.
Quick Answer
Mamlatdar (Class-2, gazetted) is recruited through the GPSC Class 1-2 combined competitive exam, and the latest cycle is Advt. No. 05/2026-27 with 213 total posts, 25 of them Mamlatdar — prelims is set for 7 June 2026 and mains for 5-10 October 2026 (tentative). Nayab Mamlatdar (Class-3, non-gazetted, also called Deputy Mamlatdar) comes through the separate Dy. Section Officer/Dy. Mamlatdar exam; the last cycle, Advt. 08/2025-26, has already finished with mains held in February 2026 and the final result declared on 18 July 2026, so a fresh Nayab Mamlatdar notification is expected sometime later in 2026 or early 2027.
Mamlatdar vs Nayab Mamlatdar — what's the actual difference
A Mamlatdar is a Class-2 gazetted officer and heads the taluka administration; a Nayab Mamlatdar is a Class-3 officer who works under the Mamlatdar and handles day-to-day counter work and file processing. Both posts report into the revenue department, but the recruitment exam, the pay level, and even the age limit are different, so don't prepare for them as if they're one post.
Latest notification and important dates
As of August 2026, the Class 1-2 cycle (which carries the Mamlatdar post) is the live, open opportunity. The Class-3 Nayab Mamlatdar cycle has just concluded its final result, so treat those dates as reference for how the next cycle is likely to run.
| Detail | Mamlatdar (Class 1-2, Advt. 05/2026-27) | Nayab Mamlatdar (Class-3, last cycle Advt. 08/2025-26) |
|---|---|---|
| Application window | 2 April 2026 to 16 April 2026 | Closed (prelim held 7 Sep 2025) |
| Prelim exam | 7 June 2026 | 7 September 2025 |
| Prelim result | Awaited | Declared, Nov 2025 |
| Mains exam | 5-10 October 2026 (tentative) | 20-22 February 2026 |
| Final result | Awaited | 18 July 2026 |
| Next cycle | Ongoing | Expected late 2026 / early 2027 (not out yet) |
If you missed the April 2026 Mamlatdar application window, don't panic — GPSC runs this combined exam almost every year, and a fresh Nayab Mamlatdar notification is due soon too. Keep checking the official site gpsc.gujarat.gov.in and OJAS at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in so you don't miss the next form. Meanwhile, use the wait to build your base with free mock tests and topic-wise practice on pareeksha.in.
What the job actually is
A Mamlatdar runs the taluka's revenue administration and acts as the face of the government for land records, disaster relief, elections duty and law-and-order support at the local level. You'll deal with mutation entries, 7/12 land extracts, relief distribution during floods or drought, and coordination with police and other departments during any local emergency. It's a post with real public contact, and honestly, real pressure — people come to you with problems that matter to their livelihood.
A Nayab Mamlatdar works one level below, usually heading a specific section inside the Mamlatdar office — say the licensing section or the disaster management section — or running a smaller sub-taluka charge. It's the training ground before you move up to Mamlatdar through promotion, and many officers spend their first few years here learning the ropes of revenue law and public dealing.
Vacancy details
Under Advt. 05/2026-27, the total is 213 posts across several Class 1 and Class 2 services, and Mamlatdar accounts for 25 of them. Other posts in the same advertisement include Section Officer (Secretariat) — 25, Taluka Development Officer — 30, District Inspector Land Records — 20, Government Labour Officer — 13, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Unarmed) — 8, and several smaller categories like Municipal Chief Officer and Assistant Commissioner posts. Category-wise and gender-wise breakup will be in the detailed advertisement PDF on OJAS, so don't rely only on aggregator numbers when you fill the form.
For Nayab Mamlatdar, the last completed cycle (Advt. 08/2025-26, combined with Deputy Section Officer posts) saw 102 candidates finally selected against a much larger pool that appeared for prelims. Vacancy numbers for this post swing a lot year to year depending on how many Nayab Mamlatdars get promoted or retire, so always check the fresh advertisement rather than assuming last year's count repeats.
Eligibility
You need to be a graduate in any stream from a recognised university to apply for either post — there's no restriction on your degree subject. Basic computer knowledge and working knowledge of Gujarati (and for some posts, Hindi) is also required, and you must be an Indian citizen.
Age limit for Mamlatdar (Class 1-2 exam) is 20 to 35 years as on the cut-off date fixed in the advertisement. For Nayab Mamlatdar, the same 20-35 band applies with relaxations added on top.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General category female | +5 years |
| SC/ST/SEBC male | +5 years |
| SC/ST/SEBC female | +10 years |
| Persons with disability | +10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Military service period deducted from age |
There's no domicile bar as such, but you do need working Gujarati knowledge since the local administration runs in Gujarati, and the mains exam itself has a compulsory Gujarati language paper.
Application process and fee
You apply online through gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in — there's no offline route. Register with your basic details, complete your One Time Registration (OTR) profile if you haven't already, then select the specific advertisement and post, upload photo, signature and category certificates, pay the fee, and submit.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/unreserved | Rs 100 plus postal/portal charges |
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS | Exempt |
| Persons with disability | Exempt |
| Ex-servicemen | Exempt |
Steps to apply:
- Go to gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in and complete OTR if it's your first time.
- Find the live advertisement (05/2026-27 for Mamlatdar, or the newest advt number when a fresh Nayab Mamlatdar notice comes out).
- Fill the application form, choose your preferred posts in order.
- Upload documents — photo, signature, caste/category certificate, education certificates.
- Pay the fee if applicable and submit before the deadline; take a printout of the confirmation.
Exam pattern
For Mamlatdar (Class 1-2 combined exam), there are three stages.
| Stage | Type | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective, single paper | 200 | Screening only, not counted in final merit |
| Main written | Descriptive, 7 papers | 1250 | Counted for merit |
| Interview | Personality test | 150 | Counted for merit |
For Nayab Mamlatdar (Class-3 Dy SO exam), the pattern is lighter.
| Stage | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective, GS paper | 200 | 2 hours, screening only |
| Main written | 4 descriptive papers (Gujarati, English, GS-1, GS-2) | 400 (100 each) | 3 hours each |
Negative marking on prelims is 0.30 for every wrong answer in both exams, so don't guess wildly — attempt only what you're reasonably sure of. Practice this discipline early using free mock tests that simulate the real negative-marking pattern.
Detailed syllabus
Prelims (both exams) — General Studies covering:
- History and cultural heritage of India and Gujarat
- Indian polity, constitution and governance
- Indian and Gujarat economy, current five-year plans and schemes
- Geography of India and Gujarat
- Science and technology, general science
- Current affairs — national, international and Gujarat-specific
- Mental ability, reasoning and numerical aptitude
Mains for Nayab Mamlatdar — Gujarati language paper tests grammar, comprehension, essay and letter writing. English language paper tests comprehension, grammar and précis. GS-1 and GS-2 go deeper into history, polity, economy, geography, science, ethics and public administration at a graduate level, with more analytical and descriptive questions than prelims.
Mains for Mamlatdar (Class 1-2) — Seven papers covering Gujarati, English, essay writing, and specialised General Studies papers on Indian heritage and culture, governance and social justice, technology and environment, and ethics and integrity, roughly mirroring the depth of a state civil services mains exam.
For focused subject practice, use pareeksha.in's Quantitative Aptitude guide, Reasoning guide, and General Awareness guide — these three cover almost all of the prelims syllabus for both posts.
Salary, pay scale and career growth
Nayab Mamlatdar and Mamlatdar both start on the same grade pay of Rs 4,600 (roughly Pay Level 7 in the 7th Pay Commission structure), with basic pay in the Rs 44,900 approximate band, moving up to around Rs 1,42,400 at the top of the scale. With dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other perks, in-hand pay for a fresh Nayab Mamlatdar typically comes out somewhere around Rs 55,000 to Rs 65,000 a month depending on posting city, and it goes up as you clear promotion cycles.
Career-wise, a Nayab Mamlatdar can get promoted to Mamlatdar after a few years of service, and from Mamlatdar the path can lead further up to Deputy Collector and beyond within the Gujarat administrative cadre, especially if you also clear departmental exams along the way. It's a genuinely good ladder if you're patient and consistent.
Previous cut-off marks
Cut-offs move with the difficulty of that year's paper and the number of vacancies, so use these as a rough guide, not a fixed target.
| Category | Nayab Mamlatdar prelim cut-off (Advt. 08/2025-26, out of 200) |
|---|---|
| General (male) | 97.37 |
| General (female) | 90.24 |
| SEBC (male) | 97.37 |
| SEBC (female) | 90.24 |
| SC (male) | 97.37 |
| SC (female) | 90.24 |
| ST (male) | 91.94 |
| ST (female) | 82.68 |
| PWD Group A | 77.79 |
| Ex-servicemen | 49.81 |
Notice how tight the general category cut-off is — under 200 marks, a 97+ cut-off means you basically can't afford more than a handful of wrong answers. This exam rewards accuracy over speed.
Best books and preparation strategy
Start with NCERT-level basics in history, polity, geography and economy if your fundamentals are shaky — don't jump straight into advanced Gujarat-specific books before you've built the base. Then move to Gujarat-specific material: a good Gujarat history and geography book, the state's economic survey, and a current affairs digest that covers state government schemes closely.
A rough month-wise plan if you're starting fresh with about 6 months before prelims:
- Month 1-2: NCERT basics plus Gujarat history, geography and polity foundation
- Month 3: Gujarat economy, government schemes, and start daily current affairs
- Month 4: Full syllabus revision plus free mock tests twice a week
- Month 5: Sectional practice on weak areas via topic-wise practice, daily current affairs from current affairs
- Month 6: Full-length mocks every alternate day, error analysis, revision only — no new topics
If you clear prelims, immediately shift focus to answer writing practice for mains, since that's where most candidates lose marks — not because they don't know the content, but because they can't present it in the time given. Also browse exam guides on pareeksha.in for a broader look at how this exam compares with other Gujarat state exams, and check the study plan tool to structure your own timeline.
Common mistakes and honest advice
The biggest mistake is treating Mamlatdar and Nayab Mamlatdar prep as identical — yes, the prelims syllabus overlaps a lot, but the mains papers, marks weightage and depth expected are different. Read the actual advertisement PDF for the exact exam you're applying for instead of going purely by what a coaching class tells you.
Second mistake: ignoring the Gujarati language paper in mains. A lot of aspirants who are otherwise strong in GS lose easy marks here because they never practiced formal Gujarati writing. Spend at least a couple of hours a week on this from day one.
Third, don't skip revision cycles because you're "confident" about a topic. Cut-offs in this exam are brutally close, and a single silly mistake on 3-4 questions can be the difference between qualifying and not. Use free reading material at Reading Room to keep revising without spending on every new book that comes out.
FAQ
Is the GPSC Mamlatdar 2026 notification out? Yes. Advt. No. 05/2026-27 for the Class 1-2 combined exam, which includes 25 Mamlatdar posts, was released with applications open from 2 to 16 April 2026.
Is the GPSC Nayab Mamlatdar 2026 notification out? Not yet as of August 2026. The last cycle, Advt. 08/2025-26, finished with the final result declared on 18 July 2026. A new notification is expected in the coming months.
How many Mamlatdar posts are there in the 2026 GPSC notification? There are 25 Mamlatdar vacancies out of the total 213 posts advertised under Advt. 05/2026-27.
What is the difference between Mamlatdar and Nayab Mamlatdar? Mamlatdar is a Class-2 gazetted officer who heads the taluka office, while Nayab Mamlatdar is a Class-3 officer working under the Mamlatdar. They are recruited through separate GPSC exams.
What is the age limit for Mamlatdar and Nayab Mamlatdar posts? The age limit is 20 to 35 years for both posts, with relaxation of up to 10 years for reserved categories and persons with disability.
What is the salary of a Nayab Mamlatdar in Gujarat? A Nayab Mamlatdar starts on grade pay Rs 4,600, roughly Pay Level 7, with in-hand salary usually falling between Rs 55,000 and Rs 65,000 a month including allowances.
What is the exam pattern for the Nayab Mamlatdar exam? It has a 200-mark objective prelim as a screening test, followed by four descriptive mains papers of 100 marks each — Gujarati, English, General Studies-1 and General Studies-2.
Is there an interview for the Nayab Mamlatdar post? No, the Class-3 Nayab Mamlatdar selection is based only on prelims (qualifying) and mains marks — there is no personal interview stage.
Is there an interview for the Mamlatdar post? Yes, since Mamlatdar is recruited through the Class 1-2 exam, there's a 150-mark interview after mains, in addition to the 1250-mark written mains.
What is the application fee for GPSC Mamlatdar and Nayab Mamlatdar exams? The fee is Rs 100 for general category candidates plus portal charges, and it's fully exempt for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD and ex-servicemen candidates.
Related reads on Pareeksha
If you're preparing for Gujarat government exams, these related guides on pareeksha.in will help you build a wider base:
- GSSSB Talati cum Mantri exam guide
- Gujarat Police Constable recruitment guide
- RRB NTPC guide if you also want to try railway exams alongside
- SSC CGL guide for a central-level alternative with similar GS syllabus overlap
Final word
Mamlatdar and Nayab Mamlatdar are both solid, respected posts with real work and a real career path ahead of them. The competition is genuinely tough — cut-offs above 95 out of 200 in prelims tell you that clearly — but the syllabus is learnable if you stay consistent for six to eight months rather than trying to cram in the last few weeks.
Watch gpsc.gujarat.gov.in and gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in regularly for the next Nayab Mamlatdar notification, and if you're eyeing Mamlatdar directly, make sure your application for Advt. 05/2026-27 is in order before the mains in October. Either way, start your prelims prep now with free mock tests and keep an eye on exam news so you never miss a date again.
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