Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) invites online applications for the State Service Examination (SSE) / PCS – Prelims 2025 for recruitment to multiple state services posts. The selection process includes Prelims and Mains written examinations, followed by applicable physical tests (PET/PST), document verification, and medical examination.
Key Dates
- Notification Date: 26 November 2025
- Application Start Date: 01 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 30 December 2025
- Correction Window: 31 December 2025 to 02 January 2026
- Prelims Exam Date: 22 February 2026
- Mains Exam Date: 16 to 19 May 2026
Application Fee
- General / Other State Candidates: INR 400
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) (Chhattisgarh Domicile): INR 300
- Correction Charge: INR 500
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and other online modes as applicable.
Vacancies
Total Posts: 283
Category-wise (State Service Prelim Exam):
- General: 103
- EBC: 31
- SC: 27
- ST: 77
Post-wise Vacancy Highlights
- Deputy Collector (Chhattisgarh State Administrative Service): 14
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (State Police Service): 28
- State Finance Service Officer: 02
- Commercial Tax Assistant Commissioner: 10
- Labour Officer: 02
- Employment Officer: 03 (Backlog: 01)
- Assistant Director / District Women & Child Development Officer: 04
- District Registrar: 03
- Chief Municipal Officer (Class B): 18
- Chief Municipal Officer (Class C): 29 (Backlog: 04)
- Child Development Project Officer: 05
- Subordinate Accounts Service Officer: 15 (Backlog: 01)
- Naib Tehsildar: 51 (Backlog: 02)
- Commercial Tax Inspector: 16 (Backlog: 01)
- Excise Sub-Inspector: 11
- Deputy Registrar: 12
- Assistant Jail Superintendent: 06
Responsibilities
Selected candidates may be appointed to one of several state services roles. Responsibilities vary by post and may include:
- Implementing state policies, programs, and administrative directives.
- Maintaining law and order and supporting public safety functions (for police services roles).
- Managing revenue, taxation, compliance, and inspections (for finance/commercial tax roles).
- Overseeing municipal administration and public service delivery (for municipal officer roles).
- Managing social welfare and development programs, including women and child development initiatives.
- Preparing reports, maintaining official records, and coordinating with multiple government departments.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university/college (as per notification).
- Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025):
- Chhattisgarh Domicile: 21–35 years
- Other State Candidates: 21–30 years
- For DSP Post: 21–28 years
- Age relaxation: As per CGPSC SSE/PCS recruitment rules
- Selection Process:
- Prelims Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- PET/PST (if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Applicants should read the official notification carefully for post-specific eligibility, reservation, and service conditions.
Benefits
- Opportunity to serve in reputable Chhattisgarh state government services across administrative, police, finance, municipal, and welfare departments.
- Structured career progression as per state service rules and cadre policies.
- Pay, allowances, and service benefits as per applicable state government norms for the allotted post.
How to Apply
- Apply online via the official CGPSC website: https://www.psc.cg.gov.in/
- Submit the application on or before 30 December 2025.
- Use the correction window (if needed) between 31 December 2025 and 02 January 2026.
About the Company
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations and selecting eligible candidates for various civil services and departmental posts under the Government of Chhattisgarh. CGPSC ensures a transparent, merit-based selection process through competitive examinations and prescribed recruitment procedures.