Competence in social work is based on the knowledge, skills, and values of social work, which can only be brought through practice in the profession. This can only happen when students undergo proper practice in the fieldwork with theory. So it is important to have social workers continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and apply them in practice. Methods & Approach: In the present exploratory study an effort has been made to prepare the list of essential competencies required along with the most essential skills required in the social work profession. The students & teachers of the School of Social Work of Gujarat & Social Work professionals were considered & covers as the main unit of the study. Keeping in view the objectives of the present pilot study a total sample size of 50 was covered under the study. Both types of sources of data were used for the study along with the questionnaire as a tool for data collection. Major Findings: The result of the study shows that the majority of the respondents stated that the skill of effective Communication, leadership, educator, learning, active listening, skill in setting boundaries: advisor, self-care & self-awareness, decision making, critical & creative thinking, problem-solving, ability to develop & maintain an interpersonal relationship, ability to cope with stress & report writing are the essential and required skills in social work profession. Suggestions & Recommendations: On the basis of the findings it can be recommended that in order to acquire all the essential skills active participation in group projects must be encouraged. Students need to develop the knowledge & understanding of human behavior, students need to learn various roles of professional social workers in the practice setting, and need focus on record keeping and documentation, and students also need to learn how to control emotions. Social Work professionals also need to learn about project management along with other competency development.