GSSSB Physiotherapist Exam Format

If you are gearing up for the GSSSB (Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board) Physiotherapist (Class-3) recruitment, knowing the exact and updated exam format is your first step to success. Recently, the board updated the section distribution, merging all general studies into Part-A and leaving Part-B exclusively for core medical subjects.

Understanding how the paper is structured, how marks are distributed, and the strict negative marking rules will help you strategize your preparation perfectly. Here is the complete, official breakdown of the GSSSB Physiotherapist exam pattern.

GSSSB Physiotherapist Exam Overview

The GSSSB Physiotherapist exam is a single-stage, objective-type written test. Here are the basic details you need to know before stepping into the exam hall:

  • Type of Exam: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs)
  • Total Questions: 210 Questions
  • Total Marks: 210 Marks
  • Total Time Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
  • Medium of Exam: Gujarati & English

Detailed Section-Wise Breakdown (Updated)

The exam evaluates candidates on both general aptitude and core physiotherapy knowledge. The 210 marks are divided into two distinct sections: Part-A and Part-B.

Part-A: General Aptitude & General Studies (90 Marks)

All non-technical subjects have now been merged into this single section. It is designed to test your basic problem-solving skills, logic, math, and civic awareness. The breakdown is as follows:

  • Logical Tests and Data Interpretation: 30 Marks
  • Mathematical Tests: 30 Marks
  • Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension: 30 Marks

Part-B: Core Subject (120 Marks)

This is the most heavily weighted part of the exam and is now strictly dedicated to your technical expertise.

  • Core Subject-Related Questions (Physiotherapy & Practical Application): 120 Marks

Marking Scheme & Important Rules You Must Know

It is highly recommended that you understand the GSSSB scoring system to avoid losing easy marks during the exam:

  • Correct Answers: You will be awarded +1 Mark for every correct response.
  • Negative Marking: Be careful with guessing! There is a penalty of -0.25 marks (1/4th of a mark) for every incorrect answer.
  • The 40% Qualifying Rule: This is the most important rule to remember. Candidates must score a minimum of 40% separately in Part-A and Part-B. Even if you score exceptionally high in your core physiotherapy section (Part-B) but fail to get at least 36 out of 90 marks in Part-A, you will not qualify for the merit list.

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