GSSSB Occupational Therapist Syllabus 2026

GSSSB Occupational Therapist Syllabus 2026

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the comprehensive syllabus for the Occupational Therapist, Class-3 cadre competitive examination. This detailed guide provides a breakdown of the exam pattern and subject-wise topics to help candidates prepare effectively for Advertisement No. 438/2025-26.

Short Information

The recruitment is conducted by the Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, for the post of Occupational Therapist (Class-3). The selection process involves a written competitive examination consisting of two parts, Part A and Part B, totaling 210 marks.

Exam Pattern

The written examination is structured into two distinct parts. Both parts are integrated into the same paper, and questions are provided in both Gujarati and English, except for the language-specific comprehension sections.

Part A: General Ability (90 Marks)

Part B: Professional Qualification (120 Marks)

Marking Scheme & Important Notes:

• Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.
• Language: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Constitution, and Current Affairs are available in both Gujarati and English. Comprehension is language-specific. Part B is available in both Gujarati and English.
• Question Cancellation: If any question is cancelled, marks will be redistributed on a pro-rata basis.

Subject-wise Syllabus

The GSSSB Occupational Therapist Syllabus is divided into general aptitude and professional core subjects.

Part A: General Subjects

1. Reasoning & Data Interpretation

• Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Problem on Age and Height, Direction Knowledge.
• Clock and Calendar, Venn Diagram, Rank and Position, Arithmetic Progression.
• Logical Sequence of Words, Missing Character, Word/Numerical/General Analogy.
• Visual Reasoning (Picture Based), Probability.
• Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables) and Data Sufficiency.
• Symmetry, Mathematical Operations, Mathematical Modeling, and Proofs in Mathematics.
• Logical and Mathematical Analytical Ability, Statement and Prediction.

2. Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System, LCM and HCF, Percentage and Partnership, Profit-Loss.
• Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion.
• Time and Work, Wages and Chain Rule, Time, Speed and Distance.
• Average, Mean, Mode and Median.
• Brackets and Expansions, Square/Cube Roots, Exponents.
• Polynomials and Factorisation, Linear Equations in Two Variables, and Quadratic Equations.
• Mensuration: Area, Surface Area and Volume (Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Circle, Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, Hemisphere, Sphere).
• Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry.

3. Constitution of India

• Concept of Political Science and Preamble of the Constitution.
• Democracy, Nationalism, Secularism, Rights, and Citizenship.
• Framing and Characteristics of the Indian Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights, Duties, and Directive Principles of State Policy.
• Union and State Level: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.
• Local Self-Government Institutions.
• Party System in India, Elections, and Challenges to Indian Democracy.

4. Current Affairs

• Current events of state, national, and international importance.

5. Comprehension (Gujarati & English)

• Assessment of interpretation and inference skills through paragraphs.
• Statement and assertion type questions.

Part B: Occupational Therapy (Professional Subjects)

Anatomy & Physiology (3 Marks)

• Anatomy: General Anatomy, Connective Tissue, Cartilage, Bone, Joints, Embryology, and Regional Anatomy (Lower Limb, Thorax, Cranial Nerves).
• Physiology: Cell and tissue, Body Fluid, Cardio-Vascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Reproductive, Endocrine, Excretory Systems, and Skin functions.

Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (6 Marks)

• Therapeutic Exercise principles and development of therapeutic activities.
• Maturation, adaptation, and assistive technology.
• Development patterns: Cephalo-caudal, Proximal-distal, Medial-lateral.
• Therapeutic Activities: Definition, classification, and scope.
• Remedial activities: Muscle strengthening, JROM, Coordination, memory, and perception.

Sociology (2 Marks)

• Definition and science of Sociology; application in Occupational Therapy and health.
• Socialization, social groups, family, and social problems of the disabled.

Pathology (1 Mark)

• Cell injury, degeneration, necrosis, gangrene, and inflammation.
• Blood disorders: Anemia and Bleeding disorders.
• Systemic Pathology: CVS (Heart/Vessels), Respiratory (COPD, Asthma, etc.), PNS (Neuropathies, Poliomyelitis), and CNS (Infections, Demyelinating diseases).

Microbiology (2 Marks)

• Introduction and History of Microbiology.
• Infection: Sources, entry, and spread.

Pharmacology (1 Mark)

• General Pharmacology.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs and drugs affecting the peripheral (somatic) nervous system.

Occupational Therapy & Industrial Rehabilitation (12 Marks)

• Ergonomics: Concepts, principles, analysis, and work-setup designing.
• Body mechanics in industrial injuries; upper-limb evaluation and prevention.
• Return-to-job preparation, human engineering, and organizational decision making.
• Legal Framework: Employees' Compensation Act, PWD Act 1995.
• Occupational injuries of the back.

Occupational Therapy & Mental Health (4 Marks)

• Basic techniques, frames of reference, and OT evaluation in mental health.
• ADL training for mentally challenged individuals.
• OT in disorders: Schizophrenia, psychosis, substance abuse, and attention deficit.

Psychology (7 Marks)

• General Psychology: Introspection, observation, and experimentation.
• Cognitive and Developmental: Memory, Emotion, Motivation, Intelligence, Personality, and Child Psychology.
• Applied Psychology: Industrial and rehabilitation psychology.

Psychiatry (4 Marks)

• Normality vs. Abnormality and mental health conditions.
• OT scope and practices in common psychiatric disorders.

Community Medicine (3 Marks)

• General concepts of health and diseases.
• CBR (Community Based Rehabilitation) and Institutional-based rehabilitation in rural health systems.

Biomechanics & Kinesiology (2 Marks)

• Movement concepts and kinetic aspects of limb movement.
• Biomechanics of upper extremity, lower extremity, spine, and normal GAIT.

Orthopaedics in Occupational Therapy (5 Marks)

• Fracture dislocations, joint/bone lesions, and inflammatory conditions.
• Infections: Osteomyelitis, tuberculosis, pyogenic infections, and Osteoarthritis.
• Tendon transfer concepts, regional orthopaedic disorders, and reconstructive surgery OT.

Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology in OT (5 Marks)

• Pre- and post-operative OT for surgical patients.
• Burns: Degrees, management, and reconstructive complications.
• Tendon transplant, cosmetic surgery, grafts, and hand surgery.

Medicine in Occupational Therapy (4 Marks)

• Respiratory diseases (COPD, bronchial asthma).
• Chronic Renal Failure (CRF): Physiology and OT.
• Vascular, joint, and connective disorders.

Paediatrics (3 Marks)

• Child growth and development (0-12 years): Physical, social, and adaptive.
• Associated defects: Mental retardation, microcephaly, blindness, hearing/speech impairment, and convulsions.

Neurology & Neurosurgery in Occupational Therapy (8 Marks)

• Neurological diagnosis, cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinsonism, and multiple sclerosis.
• Neurosurgery: Head injury mechanisms, subdural, epidural, and intracranial bleeding.
• Management of Paraplegia, hemiplegia, and quadriplegia.

Functional Assessment & Outcome Measures (4 Marks)

• Approaches: Behavioural, Biomechanical, Cognitive Disability, Developmental, Rehabilitation, Psychodynamic, and Spatiotemporal.
• Occupational Adaptation integrative approach.

Clinical Rehabilitation (6 Marks)

• Rehabilitation medicine, disability prevention, and limitation.
• Indian rehabilitation services and PWD Act legislations.
• Prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchair prescription, and assistive devices.

Occupational Therapy in Orthopaedic Conditions (8 Marks)

• OT in deformities, joint/bone disorders, trauma, and metabolic bone diseases.
• Amputation and ADL testing/training.

Occupational Therapy in Surgical Conditions (4 Marks)

• Rehabilitation management for burns.
• Thoracic surgery (pre and post-operative).
• Plastic surgery principles and radical mastectomy.

Occupational Therapy in Medical Conditions (13 Marks)

• OT in Rheumatoid arthritis, Leprosy, cardiac diseases, geriatric conditions, and AIDS.
• Home care programmes for severely disabled adults and children.

Occupational Therapy in Neurological & Developmental Conditions (11 Marks)

• Cerebral palsy, Hydrocephalus, Poliomyelitis, and cerebrovascular accidents.
• Peripheral, spinal, and cranial nerve affections; Motor neuron diseases.
• Neural tube defects and neuropathies.

Current Trends (2 Marks)

• Recent advancements in all the above-mentioned fields.

How to Download Syllabus

1. Visit the official GSSSB website.
2. Navigate to the "Notifications" or "Syllabus" section on the homepage.
3. Look for Advertisement No. 438/2025-26 related to the Occupational Therapist post.
4. Click on the provided PDF link to open the detailed syllabus.
5. Save or print the document for your offline reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the GSSSB Occupational Therapist syllabus 2026? The syllabus is split into Part A (90 marks) covering general aptitude (Reasoning, Quant, Constitution, Current Affairs, and Comprehension) and Part B (120 marks) covering 25 professional subjects related to Occupational Therapy.

Q2. Is there negative marking in the GSSSB Occupational Therapist exam? Yes, 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q3. Where can I download the GSSSB Occupational Therapist syllabus PDF? The PDF is available on the official GSSSB website and can be accessed via the "Download Syllabus" link in the Important Links table.

Q4. In which languages will the exam be conducted? Most sections (Reasoning, Quant, Constitution, Current Affairs, and Part B) are available in both Gujarati and English. However, Gujarati Comprehension is only in Gujarati, and English Comprehension is only in English.

Q5. Which subjects carry the most weightage in Part B? The highest weightage subjects are Occupational Therapy in Medical Conditions (13 marks), Occupational Therapy & Industrial Rehabilitation (12 marks), and Occupational Therapy in Neurological & Developmental Conditions (11 marks).