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CGPSC State Service Exam 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Exam Name	CGPSC State Service Exam (SSE) 2026
Conducting Body	Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission
Notification Release	Expected in November–December 2025
Application Mode	Online
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Selection Process	Prelims → Mains → Interview
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR + Descriptive)
Official Website	psc.cg.gov.in

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CGPSC State Service Exam 2026 – Important Dates (Expected)

Event	Dates (Expected)
Notification Release	Nov–Dec 2025
Online Application Start	Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply	Jan 2026
Prelims Exam Date	Feb 2026
Prelims Result	March 2026
Mains Application	April 2026
Mains Exam Date	June–July 2026
Interview	Sept–Oct 2026
Final Result	Dec 2026

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CGPSC SSE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality

• Candidate must be Indian.

2. Age Limit (Expected)

Category	Age Limit
General	21 – 30 years
Chhattisgarh Domicile	21 – 40 years
OBC / SC / ST	Relaxation as per rules (up to 5 years)

3. Educational Qualification

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

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CGPSC SSE 2026 Vacancy Details

Vacancies will be announced in the official notification. Expected posts include:

Post Name	Type
Deputy Collector (State Administrative Service)	Group A
DSP (State Police Service)	Group A
Commercial Tax Officer	Group B
District Registrar	Group B
Labour Officer	Group B
Food Officer	Group C
Assistant Director	Group C
Naib Tehsildar	Group C
Excise Sub-Inspector	Group C

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CGPSC SSE 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment includes three phases:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
3. Interview / Personality Test

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CGPSC SSE 2026 Exam Pattern

1. Prelims Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies	200	2 Hours
Paper II	Aptitude Test	200	2 Hours

• Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer
• Prelims is qualifying in nature.

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2. Mains Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Language	200	3 Hours
Paper II	Essay	200	3 Hours
Paper III	General Studies I	200	3 Hours
Paper IV	General Studies II	200	3 Hours
Paper V	General Studies III	200	3 Hours
Paper VI	General Studies IV	200	3 Hours
Paper VII	General Studies V	200	3 Hours
Paper VIII	General Studies VI	200	3 Hours

• Mains Total Marks: 1600

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3. Interview / Personality Test

Round	Marks
Interview	150

Grand Total = 1600 + 150 = 1750 Marks

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CGPSC SSE 2026 Syllabus (Brief)

Prelims Syllabus

Paper I – General Studies

• History of India & Chhattisgarh
• Geography of India & World
• Polity & Governance
• Economy
• Environment & Ecology
• Science & Technology
• Current Affairs
• Arts & Culture of Chhattisgarh

Paper II – Aptitude

• Logical Reasoning
• Data Interpretation
• Comprehension
• Basic Numeracy
• Decision Making

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Mains Syllabus (Brief Highlights)

Paper I – Language

• Precis writing
• Hindi & English grammar
• Comprehension

Paper II – Essay

• Issues of national & state importance
• Social, economic, political topics

GS Papers (III to VIII)

• Indian Constitution
• Governance & Public Administration
• Science & Tech
• Environment
• Economy & Agriculture
• Social Justice
• International Relations
• Ethics & Integrity
• Chhattisgarh-specific General Studies

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CGPSC SSE 2026 Salary Structure

Post	Approx Salary (Per Month)
Deputy Collector	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
DSP	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Commercial Tax Officer	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Naib Tehsildar	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Excise Sub-Inspector	₹28,700 – ₹91,300

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How to Apply for CGPSC SSE 2026

1. Visit the official website: psc.cg.gov.in
2. Click on “CGPSC State Service Exam 2026– Apply Online”
3. Register with mobile number & email
4. Fill the application form
5. Upload documents
6. Pay application fee
7. Submit and download the application form

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Application Fees (Expected)

Category	Fee
Chhattisgarh Candidates	₹0 – ₹100
Other States	₹400 – ₹500

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CGPSC SSE 2026 Preparation Tips

• Read NCERT books (6th–12th)
• Follow Chhattisgarh GK books
• Practice previous year papers
• Prepare current affairs for at least 12 months
• Focus strongly on Mains writing practice

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Conclusion(CGPSC State Service Exam 2026)

The CGPSC State Service Exam 2026 is a golden opportunity for aspirants who want to join top administrative posts in Chhattisgarh. With a clear understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation strategy, candidates can begin their preparation in a structured way.