If you grew up in Gujarat, chances are someone in your family has told you to "try for LRD." It's one of the most talked-about government jobs in the state. Over 12,000 constable posts, a stable pay scale, and a selection process that rewards steady prep more than luck.
This post walks you through the current recruitment cycle (Advt No. GPRB/202526/1), what stage it's at right now, and what you need to know if you're aiming for the next one too, including vacancy numbers, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, cut-offs, and an honest study plan.
Quick Answer
The current GPRB Lokrakshak (LRD) recruitment (Advt GPRB/202526/1) is already in its final stages as of August 2026. Notification came out on November 30, 2025, for 12,733 constable/LRD posts (plus 858 PSI posts under the same advertisement). Applications closed December 23, 2025, the physical test ran from January 21, 2026, and the written exam was held June 14, 2026. The final answer key is out and the result is expected soon. If you missed this cycle, the next LRD notification typically opens within 1-2 years, and everything below still applies then.
Latest Notification and Important Dates
GPRB released this notification on November 30, 2025, and most of the selection process for this cycle is already complete.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification released | November 30, 2025 | Done |
| Application start | December 3, 2025 | Done |
| Application end | December 23, 2025 | Done |
| Physical test (PET/PST) | January 21, 2026 onwards | Done |
| Physical test result | April 2, 2026 | Done |
| Written exam | June 14, 2026 | Done |
| Provisional answer key | June 20, 2026 | Done |
| Final answer key | July 8, 2026 | Done |
| Written exam result | Awaited (tentative, expected soon) | Pending |
| Document verification / medical test | To be announced | Pending |
If you're prepping for the next LRD drive, treat these dates as a rough template: notification, applications open for about 3 weeks, physical test a couple of months later, written exam a few months after that.
What the Job Actually Is
A Lokrakshak (LRD) constable is the backbone of Gujarat's police force, handling law and order, traffic control, patrolling, VIP security, and crime prevention on the ground. You'll be posted at a police station, armed unit, SRPF battalion, or jail depending on the post you're selected for.
It's not a desk job. You do beat patrolling, man checkpoints, assist in investigations, handle crowd control during festivals, and respond to emergency calls. Armed branch and SRPF constables get extra weapons training and are often deployed for law-and-order duty and internal security. Jail sepoys manage prisoner movement and security inside correctional facilities. It's physically demanding with irregular hours early on, but it comes with real authority, respect in your community, and long-term job security.
Vacancy Details / Post Breakdown
This cycle has 13,591 total posts across PSI and LRD cadres, and the constable (LRD) side makes up the bulk of it at 12,733 posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unarmed Police Constable | 6,942 |
| Armed Police Constable | 2,458 |
| Armed Police Constable (SRPF) | 3,002 |
| Jail Sepoy (Male) | 300 |
| Jail Sepoy (Female/Matron) | 31 |
| Total LRD/Constable posts | 12,733 |
| PSI cadre (separate, same advt) | 858 |
Unarmed constable is the biggest chunk by far, so most candidates compete in that category. Reservation applies as per Gujarat rules for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and women within each post.
Eligibility
You need to be an Indian citizen, meet Gujarat's domicile-linked reservation rules where applicable, and clear both the age and education bar.
Age limit: 18 to 33 years as of the cut-off date in the notification (this cycle's cut-off was November 10, 2025). Relaxation applies for reserved categories, ex-servicemen, and women as per standard Gujarat rules — always check the official PDF for the exact figure rather than assuming a fixed number.
| Category | Relaxation (typical, verify per notification) |
|---|---|
| SEBC/OBC | Up to 3 years |
| SC/ST | Up to 5 years |
| Women (Gujarat domicile) | Additional relaxation as per rules |
| Ex-servicemen | As per service rules |
Education: You need to have passed Class 12 (HSC) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. There's no minimum percentage requirement, just a pass.
Physical standards (male, general):
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm (162 cm for ST candidates of Gujarat origin) |
| Chest (unexpanded/expanded) | 79 cm / 84 cm |
| Running (5000m) | Within 25 minutes |
Physical standards (female):
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | 155 cm (150 cm for ST candidates) |
| Running (1600m) | Within 9 minutes 30 seconds |
Ex-servicemen get a separate running requirement of 2400m within 12 minutes. These tests happen before the written exam, and only candidates who clear them get called for the paper.
Application Process, Fee, and How to Apply
You apply online through the OJAS Gujarat portal. The process is straightforward if you keep documents ready beforehand.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen/Women | Exempted (no fee) |
Steps to apply:
- Go to the official OJAS website or the GPRB site.
- Register on the active LRD/PSI link with your basic details.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the fee online if applicable, skip if fee-exempt.
- Submit and download the confirmation page.
This cycle's window has closed, so treat this as your checklist for next time. Keep your caste certificate, domicile proof, and education marksheets scanned in advance so you're not scrambling in the last two days, when the OJAS server tends to slow down.
Exam Pattern
The written exam is a single paper of 200 marks, but it's split into two parts, and you need to clear both parts separately, not just the overall total.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Part A | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Part A | Gujarati Language Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Part B | Constitution of India | 30 | 30 |
| Part B | Current Affairs, Science & GK | 40 | 40 |
| Part B | Gujarat & Indian History/Geography | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration is 3 hours, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Before this stage, candidates also go through the PET/PST, which is qualifying — clear it and you sit for the written exam, fail it and you're out.
Detailed Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, simplification, percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, average, time and work, time-speed-distance, simple and compound interest, mensuration, and basic data interpretation. Nothing here goes beyond Class 10 level, but speed matters in a 3-hour, 200-question paper.
Reasoning: Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, seating arrangement, statement-conclusion, and non-verbal reasoning like mirror images and figure completion.
Gujarati Language: Comprehension passages, grammar (vyakaran), synonyms-antonyms, idioms, and sentence correction. If Gujarati is your mother tongue this is usually your strongest section, so don't skip practicing it just because it feels "easy."
Constitution of India: Preamble, fundamental rights and duties, directive principles, structure of Parliament and state legislature, judiciary, amendments, and constitutional bodies like the Election Commission and CAG.
Current Affairs, Science & GK: National and international events from the last 12 months, government schemes, sports, awards, books and authors, general science, and science in daily life.
History, Geography (Gujarat + India): Freedom struggle, important dates and leaders, Gujarat's history and formation, physical and political geography of India, Gujarat's rivers, districts, industries, and important places. This section carries the most weight (50 questions), so don't underprepare it.
For structured practice, use the Quantitative Aptitude guide, Reasoning guide, and General Awareness guide on Pareeksha, along with the current affairs section for month-by-month updates.
Salary, Pay Scale, and Career Growth
A Gujarat Police Constable starts on Pay Level 5 of the state pay matrix, with a starting basic pay of ₹19,900, going up to ₹63,200 with annual increments. Add dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other allowances, and gross in-hand pay for a city posting usually falls between ₹30,000 and ₹35,000 a month starting out.
Career growth is real. A constable can be promoted to Head Constable, then ASI, then Sub-Inspector through departmental exams, and further up the ranks over a career, alongside pension and other government benefits. It's a slower climb than some central forces, but the job security makes it worth it for a lot of families in Gujarat.
Previous Year Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by gender and reservation category, and shift a bit each cycle based on paper difficulty and applicant numbers. Here's the cut-off from the last completed LRD cycle (written exam held June 15, 2025) as a reference point.
| Category | Male Cut-off (out of 200) | Female Cut-off (out of 200) |
|---|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 120.50 | 98.25 |
| EWS | 94.50 | 80.50 |
| SEBC | 109.75 | 80.25 |
| SC | 94.75 | 80.50 |
| ST | 80.50 | 80.00 |
These marks are for candidates who cleared the written exam, out of roughly 21,000+ total qualifiers. Cut-off is the same across armed, unarmed, and SRPF posts — it's your rank that decides which post you get. Use these numbers as a benchmark, not a promise, and aim to comfortably clear the general category mark for a safety margin.
Best Books and Preparation Strategy
You don't need a mountain of books for this exam. Pick 2-3 good ones per subject and revise them multiple times instead of buying ten guides and finishing none.
- Quantitative Aptitude: RS Aggarwal's Quantitative Aptitude, plus daily practice sets.
- Reasoning: RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning.
- Gujarati: A standard Gujarati grammar book used for competitive exams, widely available in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara.
- GK/Current Affairs: A monthly current affairs digest plus a static Gujarat-specific GK book.
- Constitution: Any standard Indian Polity book focused on fundamental rights, duties, and constitutional bodies.
Rough month-wise plan for 4-5 months: Month 1, Quant and Reasoning basics plus daily Gujarati reading. Month 2, Constitution and Gujarat/Indian History-Geography. Month 3, current affairs, science, and previous papers. Month 4, weekly full-length mocks with error review. Month 5, speed drills alongside physical fitness — don't leave PET training for the last two weeks.
Use mock tests to build stamina and topic-wise practice for weak areas rather than only mixed papers. A weekly study plan keeps you consistent instead of cramming in the last month.
Common Mistakes / Honest Advice
A lot of candidates lose marks not because they don't know the material, but because of avoidable mistakes. Ignoring physical fitness until the last month is a big one — the PET is qualifying, and every cycle well-prepared candidates get knocked out here because they never trained their running consistently. Start months in advance, not weeks.
Don't underestimate the negative marking either. With 0.25 marks off per wrong answer across 200 questions, guessing randomly on things you have no clue about costs more than it gains. Attempt confidently, skip blindly. Don't treat Gujarati as a free section either — it has fewer questions, but candidates still lose marks on grammar rules they assumed they already knew.
Practice full papers under real time pressure, since 200 questions in 3 hours leaves under a minute per question, and exam-day pressure feels very different from solving questions at leisure at home. And don't skip Gujarat-specific GK — the history and geography section leans heavily state-specific, and generic national-level prep alone won't cover it.
Related reads on Pareeksha
If you're preparing for Gujarat state exams broadly, these related guides on Pareeksha will help you plan across multiple exams instead of betting everything on one:
- Gujarat Police Constable (LRD) Recruitment
- GSSSB Talati-cum-Mantri Recruitment
- Gujarat GK and Current Affairs prep
- SSC GD Constable — if you want to compare a central force option alongside LRD
For all exam updates in one place, check exam guides and exam news on Pareeksha.
FAQ
Is the Gujarat Police Constable LRD 2026 notification out? Yes. Advt GPRB/202526/1 was released on November 30, 2025. The written exam was held on June 14, 2026, and the result is awaited.
How many vacancies are there in Gujarat Police Constable LRD recruitment? 12,733 LRD/constable vacancies this cycle, out of 13,591 total posts that also include 858 PSI posts.
What is the age limit for Gujarat Police Constable? 18 to 33 years as of the notification's cut-off date, with relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, women, and ex-servicemen as per Gujarat government rules.
What is the salary of a Gujarat Police Constable? Starting basic pay is ₹19,900, going up to ₹63,200 on the pay matrix. Gross in-hand pay for a fresher usually falls between ₹30,000 and ₹35,000 a month after allowances.
What is the exam pattern for Gujarat Police Constable LRD? A single 200-mark, 200-MCQ paper split into two parts, covering reasoning, quant, Gujarati, Constitution, current affairs/science/GK, and history/geography, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
What is the cut-off for Gujarat Police Constable general category? In the last completed cycle, general category cut-off was 120.50 out of 200 for male candidates and 98.25 for female candidates. It changes every cycle.
Is there a physical test before the written exam for LRD? Yes. GPRB conducts a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test first, and it's qualifying — you must clear it to sit for the written paper.
What is the application fee for Gujarat Police Constable LRD? ₹100 for general/unreserved candidates. SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, ex-servicemen, and women are exempted.
When will the Gujarat Police LRD 2026 result be declared? As of August 2026, it hasn't been declared yet. Keep checking gprb.gujarat.gov.in and ojas.gujarat.gov.in for the official update.
What is the qualifying education for Gujarat Police Constable? A pass in Class 12 (HSC) or an equivalent exam from a recognised board — no minimum percentage required.
Final word
LRD is one of those exams where consistent, boring preparation beats last-minute panic. The syllabus isn't exotic, the physical standards are achievable with regular training, and the competition rewards people who show up prepared rather than people chasing shortcuts.
If this cycle's result doesn't go your way, or you're prepping for the next notification, use the months in between wisely. Build your Quant and Reasoning speed, keep your running consistent, and stay on top of current affairs. Start with a free mock test to see where you stand today, then build your plan from there.
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