LRD Constable Exam 2025 – A Detailed Analysis of Today’s Question Paper
Date of Exam: June 15, 2025
Recruitment Name: Lokrakshak Dal (LRD) Constable Recruitment
Organizing Body: Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB)
Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 60 minutes
Type: Objective (MCQ format)
The much-anticipated LRD Constable recruitment exam was held today across Gujarat with thousands of candidates appearing in hopes of joining the state’s police force. Conducted smoothly across multiple centers, the exam marks a crucial step in the 2025 selection process for Lokrakshak (Constable) posts in Gujarat Police.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the question paper, subject-wise breakdown, difficulty level, candidate feedback, and expected cut-off trends.
🧾 Exam Pattern Overview
The LRD Constable written exam consisted of a single paper with 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. There was negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.
Subject-wise Distribution:
| Subject Area | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| Gujarati Language | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 10 | 10 |
| Hindi Language | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative and Reasoning (IQ) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
📚 Detailed Section-Wise Analysis
1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs (30 Marks)
This section had a moderate level of difficulty.
- Topics covered included Indian Constitution, Freedom Movement, Geography of Gujarat, National Events, Science and Technology, and Recent Government Schemes.
- Current affairs questions focused on IPL 2025 winner, Budget 2025 highlights, elections, international summits, and recent appointments.
- 3–5 questions required candidates to recall specific events from the past 6 months.
2. Gujarati Language (20 Marks)
- This section was relatively easy for most candidates.
- It covered topics like Sandhi, Samas, Vibhakti, Idioms & Phrases, and Sentence Correction.
- Few tricky questions related to grammar structure and vocabulary confused candidates, but overall the section was straightforward.
3. English Language (10 Marks)
- The English section was basic and aimed at testing understanding of grammar and vocabulary.
- Topics included synonyms/antonyms, articles, prepositions, sentence rearrangement, and fill in the blanks.
- Candidates with average English skills found it manageable.
4. Hindi Language (10 Marks)
- Similar to English, the Hindi language questions focused on basic grammar.
- Key areas were word usage, noun-verb agreement, gender forms, and simple sentence correction.
- The section was considered easy by most candidates.
5. Quantitative and Reasoning (IQ) (30 Marks)
- This was the most time-consuming section in the paper.
- It included number series, analogy, blood relation, direction sense, simplification, time & work, and data interpretation.
- Many questions were logical but needed quick calculation and strong understanding of patterns.
- Candidates who prepared well for reasoning tests were at an advantage here.
📈 Overall Difficulty Level
Based on feedback from candidates and expert reviews, the exam difficulty can be rated as:
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Moderate |
| Gujarati Language | Easy |
| Hindi Language | Easy |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate |
| Reasoning/IQ | Moderate |
Overall Paper Difficulty: Moderate
🧑🎓 Candidate Feedback
We spoke to a number of candidates after the exam, and here’s what they had to say:
- “The paper was mostly as expected. I was able to attempt around 85 questions confidently.”
- “Reasoning took more time, but the language sections were easy.”
- “Some current affairs questions were from older events, so I was glad I studied well.”
- “Time management was the key – 60 minutes passed very quickly!”
Many aspirants reported that the IQ and General Knowledge sections determined how well a candidate could score, as the language sections didn’t present much of a challenge.
📝 Answer Key and Objections
- The provisional answer key is expected to be released within 2–3 days on the official Gujarat Police Recruitment Board website:
https://lrdgujarat2025.in - Candidates will be allowed to raise objections to any incorrect answers provided in the key.
📊 Expected Cut-Off Marks (Unofficial)
The final cut-off will be based on performance across all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Female, Ex-servicemen). Based on today’s paper, here’s an unofficial expected cut-off estimate:
| Category | Expected Cut-off (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General (Male) | 72–78 |
| General (Female) | 65–70 |
| OBC | 68–73 |
| SC/ST | 60–65 |
| Ex-servicemen | 55–60 |
Note: These are just preliminary trends based on difficulty level and feedback; official cut-offs may vary.
🚶 What’s Next?
Candidates who qualify in the written test will move forward to the next rounds:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Running, long jump, high jump
- Strict fitness and endurance standards
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Height, chest, weight measurements based on category
- Final Merit List
- Based on combined performance in written exam and physical tests
Dates for PET/PMT will be released soon after the written result declaration.
💡 Final Thoughts
Today’s LRD Constable exam was conducted smoothly and was designed to evaluate basic academic and reasoning abilities. It offered a fair opportunity to well-prepared candidates while ensuring minimum standards in recruitment.
The recruitment of police constables is a critical part of strengthening state law enforcement, and the LRD exam process plays a vital role in selecting capable and dedicated candidates.
For all aspirants, this exam is not just a test—it is a gateway to serve the state with honor and discipline.
Best wishes to all candidates! Stay motivated and keep preparing for the next stage with the same spirit.
If you want a PDF or printable version of this article, or help preparing for the PET/PMT rounds, feel free to ask!