The GSSSB X-Ray Technician Question Paper 2026 with the provisional answer key is now available. The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) conducted the MCQ CBT for X-Ray Technician, Class-3 (Advt. No. 424/202627) on 31 August 2026 for 246 posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Gujarat. In this post you get the question paper PDF with answer key, a complete paper analysis, section-wise and topic-wise weightage, important questions with answers, the syllabus and exam pattern, and the expected cut off 2026 for Radiographer / X-Ray Technician aspirants.
Quick Answer: The GSSSB X-Ray Technician exam 2026 was held on 31 August 2026 with 210 questions of 210 marks in 3 hours — Part A (90): Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English comprehension, and Part B (120): X-Ray Technician technical subject. There is 0.25 negative marking. The paper was moderate; Contrast & Special Procedures (17), X-Ray Tube & Generator (15), MRI, Radiation Physics, Darkroom and Patient Care (13 each) were the top technical topics. The expected cut off for the General category is 118–120 marks out of 210.
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Exam 2026 – Key Highlights
Exam Date
31 Aug 2026
Total Questions
210
Vacancies
246
Expected Gen Cut Off
118–120
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Exam 2026 – Quick Overview
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat |
| Post Name | X-Ray Technician, Class-3 |
| Advertisement No. | 424/202627 |
| Vacancies | 246 (General 65, EWS 24, SEBC 83, SC 20, ST 54 – including reserved posts for women and ex-servicemen) |
| Exam Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Exam Mode | MCQ – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Questions / Marks | 210 questions / 210 marks (Part A 90 + Part B 120) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Pay | Fixed pay ₹40,800 per month for the first 5 years, then Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) |
| Provisional Answer Key | Released on 2 September 2026 |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
Download the complete GSSSB X-Ray Technician question paper of the 31 August 2026 CBT below. The PDF contains all 210 questions with the correct answers marked as per the GSSSB provisional answer key — Part A mostly in Gujarati and Part B (technical) mostly in English. Solve it in 3 hours and calculate your score with the 0.25 negative marking.
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Question Paper 2026 PDF
CBT held on 31 August 2026 – 210 Questions with Answer Key – Advt. No. 424/202627
⬇ Download Question Paper PDFFree PDF for practice by Testpaperlive Classes. Correct answers as per GSSSB provisional answer key.
Note: The answers are based on the provisional answer key. GSSSB may change some answers after objections, so always match your final score with the final answer key on the official website.
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Paper Analysis 2026 (31 August)
After checking all 210 questions, the Testpaperlive faculty team rates the overall paper as moderate. Quantitative Aptitude and the comprehension passages were scoring, but the Reasoning section had lengthy puzzles and the Current Affairs questions were Gujarat-specific and tough. The technical part was concept-based — along with conventional radiography, it had many questions from MRI safety, CT reconstruction, ultrasound and digital radiography. Because of the 0.25 negative marking, accuracy matters more than the number of attempts.
| Section | Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | Moderate | 20–22 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | Easy to Moderate | 22–24 |
| Indian Constitution | 10 | Easy to Moderate | 7–8 |
| Current Affairs | 10 | Difficult | 4–5 |
| Gujarati Comprehension | 5 | Easy | 4–5 |
| English Comprehension | 5 | Easy | 4–5 |
| Part A Total | 90 | Moderate | 62–68 |
| Part B – X-Ray Technician (Technical) | 120 | Moderate | 80–88 |
| Overall | 210 | Moderate | 142–155 |
🧲 Modern imaging asked
MRI (13), Ultrasound (11) and CT (6) together gave 30 questions — one-fourth of the technical paper.
☢️ X-ray basics still rule
X-ray tube & generator, radiation physics and radiation protection together gave 39 questions.
🎞️ Darkroom is not outdated
13 questions on safelight, darkroom design, daylight processing systems and film processing.
🩺 Patient care scores
13 easy questions on informed consent, vital signs, first aid, patient lifting and communication.
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Topic-wise Weightage 2026
We checked every question of the 31 August 2026 paper and grouped it topic-wise. Use this weightage to plan your preparation for upcoming GSSSB, AIIMS CRE, RRB, ESIC and other Radiographer / X-Ray Technician exams.
1. Part B – X-Ray Technician Technical Subject (120 Questions)
Contrast Media, Fluoroscopy & Special Procedures – 17 Qs (14.2%)
X-Ray Tube, Generator & Beam Limitation – 15 Qs (12.5%)
Radiation Physics & X-Ray Production – 13 Qs (10.8%)
Darkroom & Film Processing – 13 Qs (10.8%)
MRI – Physics, Safety & Post-processing – 13 Qs (10.8%)
Patient Care, Ethics & Medicolegal – 13 Qs (10.8%)
Radiation Protection, Dosimetry & Radiobiology – 11 Qs (9.2%)
Ultrasound & Doppler – 11 Qs (9.2%)
Digital Radiography (CR / DR) – 8 Qs (6.7%)
CT & Image Reconstruction – 6 Qs (5%)
| Topic | Questions | Concepts Asked |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast Media, Fluoroscopy & Special Procedures | 17 | Barium sulphate, barium swallow & meal, Gastrografin enema, IVU, MCU, retrograde pyelography contrast, bronchography, fallopian tube recanalization, CT-guided lung biopsy, NPO for upper GI study, diverticulosis, fluoroscopy artifacts, mammography compression |
| X-Ray Tube, Generator & Beam Limitation | 15 | Heel effect, rotating anode, grid-controlled tube & focusing cup, space charge effect, full-wave rectification, exposure timer, fuse failure, insulation, filtration (2.5 mm Al), anode heat, cylinder vs aperture diaphragm |
| Radiation Physics & X-Ray Production | 13 | EM spectrum order, bremsstrahlung & characteristic X-rays, continuous spectrum, attenuation & thickness, HVL, beam hardening, inverse square law, dispersion of white light |
| Darkroom & Film Processing | 13 | Safelight, darkroom location, labyrinth entrance, ventilation & light-proof vents, film hopper, daylight processing systems, processing sequence, dust artifacts |
| MRI | 13 | T2 vs T2*, echo time (TE), voxel size & SNR, Fourier transform, magic angle artifact, MPR, smoothing filter, MRI zones, ferromagnetic screening, projectile emergency, pacemakers, tattoo heating |
| Patient Care, Ethics & Medicolegal | 13 | Informed consent (adult & minor), written consent for IV contrast, vital signs, blood pressure, patient transfer & lifting, recovery position, drug routes, patient communication |
| Radiation Protection & Radiobiology | 11 | ALARA, ICRP principles, TLD, ionization chamber, GM counter, C/kg unit, Law of Bergonié–Tribondeau, acute radiation syndrome, genetic effects, scatter in mobile radiography, fluoroscopy QA |
| Ultrasound & Doppler | 11 | Piezoelectric effect, axial resolution & frequency, gain, M-mode, Doppler vs CT/MRI, sound propagation, joint effusion, hypothermia in premature infants |
| Digital Radiography (CR / DR) | 8 | CR vs DR, CR reader, exposure latitude, direct & indirect conversion, digital detector, detector calibration, reconstruction vs enhancement |
| CT & Image Reconstruction | 6 | Iterative reconstruction, filtered back projection, MinIP, SSD in virtual colonoscopy, paediatric dose reduction (mA) |
2. Part A – General Section (90 Questions)
| Section | Questions | Topics Asked |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | Seating & ranking puzzles, data sufficiency, coding-decoding, alphabet & number series, analogy, classification, syllogism, blood relation, direction, calendar, clock, mathematical operations, symbol series |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | Quadratic equations (4), linear equations, algebraic identities, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, mensuration (cone), percentage, profit & loss, SI & CI, partnership, mixture, average & average speed, time & work, pipes, trains, boats, ratio & proportion, HCF |
| Indian Constitution | 10 | Panchayati Raj, Bombay Reorganisation Act 1960, DPSP (Gandhian), Constituent Assembly, Vice-President (Art. 64), High Courts (Art. 214), Art. 15, municipalities, subordinate courts |
| Current Affairs (2026) | 10 | Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026–29, Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Lokmanya Tilak National Award, Exercise Pitch Black 2026, Laureus Awards 2026, Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, CeNS gas sensor |
| Gujarati Comprehension | 5 | Passage on biochemistry – title, metabolism, synonym & antonym |
| English Comprehension | 5 | Passage on convection – title, inference, structure, fact, antonym |
Important Questions Asked in GSSSB X-Ray Technician Exam 2026 (with Answers)
Selected technical questions from the 31 August 2026 paper with answers as per the GSSSB provisional answer key. These concepts are repeated in almost every Radiographer and X-Ray Technician exam.
| SN | Question (in short) | Correct Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iterative reconstruction in CT is mainly used to | Reduce image noise and radiation dose |
| 2 | Effect of the heel effect on X-ray intensity along the anode-cathode axis | Higher intensity on the cathode side than the anode side |
| 3 | Post-processing technique that projects lowest-attenuation voxels to show airways | Minimum Intensity Projection (MinIP) |
| 4 | Classical single-pass CT reconstruction algorithm | Filtered back projection |
| 5 | Post-processing technique used in CT virtual colonoscopy | Surface Shaded Display (SSD) |
| 6 | Mathematical process central to MRI image reconstruction | Fourier Transform |
| 7 | MRI timing parameter that controls T2 weighting | Echo time (TE) |
| 8 | Parameter adjustment to reduce magic angle artifact in MSK MRI | Increasing the echo time |
| 9 | Type of pacemaker considered safer in MRI | MRI-conditional pacemaker |
| 10 | Ultrasound mode for real-time monitoring of moving vessel wall thickness | M-mode |
| 11 | Factor that primarily determines axial resolution in ultrasound | Transducer frequency |
| 12 | Function of the piezoelectric effect in ultrasound | Converts electrical energy into sound waves and vice versa |
| 13 | Radiation produced when an electron is deflected by the tungsten nucleus | Bremsstrahlung (general radiation) |
| 14 | Beam intensity reduced to 25% after passing through thickness x | x = 2 × HVL |
| 15 | Order of increasing wavelength in the EM spectrum | Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet, Visible light |
| 16 | Limitation of electron emission due to repulsion between electrons | Space charge effect |
| 17 | Third electrode controlling electron flow in a grid-controlled X-ray tube | Focusing cup |
| 18 | Total filtration required for equipment operating above 70 kVp | 2.5 mm Al equivalent |
| 19 | SI unit of radiation exposure in air | Coulomb per kilogram (C/kg) |
| 20 | Key principles recommended by the ICRP | Justification, Optimization, Dose Limitation |
| 21 | As per the Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau, radiosensitivity decreases with | High degree of differentiation |
| 22 | Whole-body dose range for the haematopoietic (bone marrow) syndrome | 1–10 Gy |
| 23 | Contrast agent most commonly used for GI tract barium studies | Barium sulphate |
| 24 | Gastrografin enema can cause severe dehydration, shock and death in | Hypovolaemic infants |
| 25 | Main use of micturating cystourethrography (MCU) | To assess bladder emptying and detect vesicoureteral reflux |
| 26 | Component in CR that scans and reads the imaging plate | CR reader |
| 27 | The first tapping sound heard while measuring BP corresponds to | Systolic pressure |
| 28 | Written consent is required in radiology for | CT with IV contrast injection |
| 29 | Ex-officio constitutional post held by the Vice-President of India (Art. 64) | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| 30 | Country that hosted multinational air exercise "Pitch Black 2026" | Australia |
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Expected Cut Off 2026
GSSSB prepares the merit list on the basis of CBT marks after negative marking. The table below shows the previous trend (approximate) and the expected cut off 2026 (out of 210), prepared by the Testpaperlive faculty team after analysing this paper. With 246 posts this year and a moderate paper, the cut off is expected to stay around 1–2 marks lower than the previous trend.
| Category | Vacancies | Previous Trend (Approx.) | Expected Cut Off 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 65 | 120–122 | 118–120 |
| EWS | 24 | 112–114 | 110–112 |
| SEBC | 83 | 110–112 | 108–110 |
| SC | 20 | 102–104 | 100–102 |
| ST | 54 | 90–92 | 88–90 |
Important: The above cut off is an expected estimate for guidance only, not official. Female, ex-servicemen and PwD cut offs are usually a few marks lower. The final cut off depends on the final answer key, number of candidates and category-wise vacancies. Always check the official result at gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
Factors That Will Decide the Cut Off
- More posts: 246 vacancies give more room than smaller X-Ray Technician recruitments.
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark deduction pulls the net score down for students who guessed.
- Tough current affairs: Gujarat-specific 2026 questions reduced scores in Part A.
- Final answer key: changes after objections can shift scores by 1–2 marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks: candidates must also clear the minimum qualifying marks prescribed in the GSSSB notification.
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 90 | 90 |
| B | X-Ray Technician Technical Subject | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 210 | 210 | |
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for every wrong answer
- Mode: MCQ – Computer Based Test
- Selection: CBT merit followed by document verification
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Syllabus 2026
Part A: General Section
- Reasoning & Data Interpretation: puzzles, seating arrangement, data sufficiency, coding-decoding, series, analogy, classification, syllogism, blood relation, direction, calendar, clock, tables and charts
- Quantitative Aptitude: number system, HCF-LCM, percentage, ratio & proportion, average, profit & loss, SI & CI, time & work, time-speed-distance, mensuration, algebra, quadratic equations, trigonometry, coordinate geometry
- Indian Constitution: preamble, fundamental rights & duties, DPSP, Parliament, President & Vice-President, judiciary, Panchayati Raj & municipalities, constitutional bodies
- Current Affairs: national, international and Gujarat current events, schemes, awards, sports, defence and science
- Gujarati & English Comprehension: reading passages, title, inference, synonyms and antonyms
Part B: X-Ray Technician Technical Subject
- Radiation Physics: atomic structure, electromagnetic radiation, production of X-rays, bremsstrahlung & characteristic radiation, interaction of X-rays with matter, attenuation, HVL, inverse square law
- X-Ray Equipment: X-ray tube, rotating anode, heel effect, generators & rectification, exposure timers, filtration, beam limiting devices, grids, mobile and fluoroscopy units
- Darkroom & Film Processing: darkroom design, safelight, cassettes & screens, manual and automatic processing, daylight systems, film faults and artifacts
- Digital Imaging: computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), detectors, PACS, image processing
- Radiation Protection & Radiobiology: ALARA, ICRP & AERB guidelines, dose limits, dosimeters (TLD, film badge, ionization chamber, GM counter), biological effects
- Radiographic Techniques & Special Procedures: positioning, contrast media, barium studies, IVU, MCU, HSG, bronchography, interventional procedures, mammography
- Modern Imaging: CT, MRI and ultrasound — principles, safety, artifacts and post-processing
- Patient Care: consent, vital signs, first aid, infection control, patient transfer, contrast reactions and medicolegal aspects
GSSSB X-Ray Technician Answer Key 2026
GSSSB released the provisional answer key for X-Ray Technician (Advt. No. 424/202627) on 2 September 2026. Candidates can check their responses and raise objections as per the official notice.
- Visit the official website gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the answer key / objection section for Advt. No. 424/202627 – X-Ray Technician.
- Log in with your confirmation number and date of birth.
- Download your response sheet and match it with the provisional answer key.
- Calculate your score: +1 for each correct answer and −0.25 for each wrong answer.
- Submit objections (if any) with proof before the last date given in the notice.
PwD candidates note: GSSSB has a separate special recruitment for X-Ray Technician (PwD), Advt. No. 432/202627 for 16 posts. Its CBT is scheduled on 3 October 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) — use this paper for practice.
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Conclusion
The GSSSB X-Ray Technician exam held on 31 August 2026 was a moderate paper where Contrast & Special Procedures, X-Ray Tube & Generator, MRI, Radiation Physics, Darkroom and Patient Care decided the technical score. A net score of 118–120 marks is expected to be safe for the General category. Download the question paper PDF with answer key, calculate your score with negative marking, and keep preparing — the same concepts are regularly asked in AIIMS CRE, RRB and other Radiographer / X-Ray Technician exams.
