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The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has released the CGPSC Notification 2024-25 on 26 November 2024. The Application will start from 01 December to 30 December 2024 for the recruitment of 246 posts. The CGPSC Preliminary exam will be held on 9th February 2025, and the Main exam is from 26th to 29th June 2025. This article provides details on the exam schedule, eligibility, and other important information, along with a link to download the CGPSC Notification PDF.
CGPSC Notification 2024
The Chhattisgarh PSC has released the notification in PDF format on its official website psc.cg.gov.in. The notification states that 246 positions will be filled in the Chattisgarh State Service Commission. Online registration is open, and the last date to apply is December 30, 2024. Check the full CGPSC notification for details.
CGPSC Exam 2024 Overview
The job location for these positions is within the state. You can directly download the CGPSC 2024 official notification PDF from the link below, so there is no need to visit the CGPSC website. Detailed CGPSC notification information is provided below.
| CGPSC Notification 2024-25 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) |
| Name of Post | CGPSC State Services |
| Notification | Released |
| Vacancies | 246 |
| Fees | Rs 400 |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Category | CGPSC Notification 2023-24 |
| Official Website | psc.cg.gov.in |
CGPSC Exam Date 2024-25 Out
The Preliminary exam will take place on 9th February 2025 in two sessions: from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning, and from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the afternoon. The Main Examination is scheduled for 26th to 29th June 2025 and will be the next stage for candidates who pass the Preliminary exam.
CGPSC Notification 2024 Important Dates
The official notification for the exam was released in 26 November 2024 and the last date to apply was the 30th of December 2024. Check other important details Below.
| Events | Dates |
| CGPSC Notification 2024 release date | 26 November 2024 |
| CGPSC Apply Online 2024 begins | 01 December 2024 |
| The Last Date to apply online | 30 December 2024 |
| CGPSC Prelims Exam Date 2024 | 09 February 2025 |
| CGPSC Prelims Admit card | 1st week of February |
| CGPSC Prelims Result | To be announced |
| CGPSC Mains Exam Date 2024 | 26 June to 29 June 2025 |
| CGPSC Mains Result 2024 | To be released |
| CGPSC Interview Date 2024 | To be Announced |
CGPSC Application Form 2024
The online application process opens at 12:00 PM on 01/12/2024 and closes at 11:59 PM on 30/12/2024. To apply for the CGPSC Exam 2024, candidates must submit their details online, including photos and documents. The information must be accurate and complete, incorrect details may lead to disqualification. Click the link to Apply.
Already registered candidates can click here
How to Apply Online for CGPSC Exam 2024?
To apply for the CGPSC 2024-25 exam, candidates need to complete the online application process on the official website. Here are the detailed steps:
- Step-1. Visit http://psc.cg.gov.in/
- Step-2. Click “Online Applications” and select “State Service Examination – 2024-25.”
- Step-3. View the exam details and click “Online Application.”
- Step-4. Register with your name, email, and mobile number, and complete the form.
- Step-5. Upload required documents.
- Step-6. Pay the application fee online.
- Step-7. Save and print the application form and fee receipt for reference.
CGPSC Vacancy 2024
The CGPSC Recruitment 2024 Notification has been released on the official website, announcing 246 job openings. The most vacancies are for Excise Sub-Inspector, with up to 90 posts available.
CGPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024
To apply for the CGPSC State Service Examination, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria. Those who do not meet these requirements will be disqualified.
| Educational Qualification: |
| Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Institutions recognized under the University Grants Commission Act 1956 are also accepted. Selected candidates will undergo a three-year probation period. |
| CGPSC Age Limit |
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CGPSC Selection Process 2024
The Combined Competitive Examination consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Exam – This is a screening test for selecting candidates for the Main Exam.
- Main Exam – This includes a written test and interview to make the final selection for various posts.
Exam Process:
- Candidates who score above the minimum required marks in the preliminary exam will be selected for the main exam.
- The number of candidates qualified for the main exam will be up to 15 times the total number of posts available.
- The preliminary exam marks are not considered for the final selection.
Main Exam:
- Candidates who score high enough in the main exam will be called for the interview.
- The top candidates, based on the main exam and interview marks, will be ranked for final selection.
Final Selection:
- Preference for posts will be considered if mentioned in the application.
- A separate merit list will be prepared for candidates from different categories (Unreserved, SC, ST, OBC).
- A supplementary list may also be created for additional candidates.
The selection process aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the recruitment for state services.
CGPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
The Preliminary Exam consists of 2 compulsory papers, each 2 hours long, with multiple-choice questions.
- First Paper – General Studies: 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. 1/3 of the marks for a correct answer will be deducted for wrong answers.
- Second Paper – Aptitude Test: 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. 1/3 of the marks for a correct answer will be deducted for wrong answers.
The Second Paper is only qualifying and will not be counted in the final merit list for the Main Exam. Selection for the Main Exam will be based on the General Studies paper (First Paper) only.
| Papers | Question | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Aptitude Test | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
CGPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2024
The CGPSC Main Examination consists of seven papers, each of 200 marks, followed by a 100-mark interview. The question papers include short, medium, and long answer types. There is a 1/3 penalty for incorrect answers. The exam pattern is detailed in the table below.
| Papers | Duration | Total Marks |
| Paper I – Language | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper II – Essay | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper III – General Studies I | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper IV – General Studies II | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper V – General Studies III | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper VI – General Studies IV | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper VII – General Studies V | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Total Marks 1400 | ||
| Interview/Personality Test | 100 | |
| Grand Total Marks | 1500 | |
The Main Examination will consist of conventional-style question papers with short, medium, and long-answer types.
- Preliminary Exam Qualifiers must appear in all seven papers of the Main Exam.
- Main Exam Qualifiers must also attend the Interview. Missing any paper or the interview will result in disqualification.
Language Options:
- All papers except the first “Language” paper can be answered in Hindi or English. However, candidates cannot mix both languages in a single paper.
Paper Details:
Paper II – Essay: Two sections:
- National/International Issues
- Chhattisgarh State Issues
- Write 750 words on two topics, one from each section.
Paper III to VII:
- Section 1: 22 compulsory questions (2 marks each, total 44 marks, 30 words each).
- Section 2: 13 compulsory questions (4 marks each, total 52 marks, 60 words each).
- Section 3: 8 compulsory questions (8 marks each, total 64 marks, 100 words each).
- Section 4: 2 questions from Part 2, answer 1 (10 marks, 125 words).
- Section 5: 2 questions from Part 1 & 3, answer 1 from each (15 marks, 175 words each).
CGPSC Prelims syllabus 2024
The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English. If there is any doubt, the Hindi version will prevail. The CGPSC Syllabus for Prelims are as follows
| CGPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024 |
Part 1 – General Studies:
Part 2 – General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh:
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| Question Paper 2 – Aptitude Test |
(Note: Hindi and Chhattisgarhi Language questions will be in their respective languages without translation.) |
CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2024
We shared the CGPSC Mains Syllabus below in the table.
| CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2024 |
QUESTION PAPER – 02: Essay
QUESTION PAPER – 03: General Studies – I
QUESTION PAPER – 04: General Studies – II
QUESTION PAPER – 05: General Studies – III
QUESTION PAPER – 06: General Studies – IV
QUESTION PAPER – 07: General Studies – V
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CGPSC Posts 2024-25
According to the Chhattisgarh Government’s General Administration Department Notification No. F 6-3/2008/1/One, dated 27.08.2008, and its amendments, the State Services Examination (Combined Competitive Examination) may be held annually by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission for recruitment to the following services/posts, if needed.
| Class of Service/Post | Class |
|---|---|
| 1. State Civil Service (Deputy Collector) | II |
| 2. State Police Service (Dy. Superintendent of Police) | II |
| 3. State Accounts Service | II |
| 4. Commercial Tax Officer (Assistant Commissioner of State Tax) | II |
| 5. District Excise Officer | II |
| 6. Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies | II |
| 7. District Organiser, Tribal Welfare | II |
| 8. Labour Officer | II |
| 9. District Registrar | II |
| 10. Employment Officer | II |
| 11. Area Organiser | II |
| 12. Block Development Officer | II |
| 13. Assistant Director Food/Food Officer | II |
| 14. Project Officer, Social/Rural Intensive Literacy Project | II |
| 15. Subordinate Civil Service (Naib Tahsildar) | III |
| 16. Assistant Superintendent Land Records | III |
| 17. Commercial Tax Inspector | III |
| 18. Excise Sub-Inspector | III |
| 19. Transport Sub-Inspector | III |
| 20. Co-operative Inspector | III |
| 21. Assistant Labour Officer | III |
| 22. Assistant Jailor | III |
| 23. Sub-Registrar | III |
| 24. Assistant Director Public Relation | II |
| 25. Principal, Panchayat Secretary of the Training Institute | II |
| 26. District Women Child Development Officer | II |
| 27. Chief Instructor (Anganwadi/Gram Sevikas Training Centre) | II |
| 28. Assistant Director (Women and Child Development) | II |
| 29. Superintendent (Institutions) | II |
| 30. Project Officer (Integrated Child Development Project) | II |
| 31. Assistant Project Officer (Special Nutrition Programme) | II |
| 32. Area Organizer (M.D.M.) | II |
| 33. District Commandant Home Guard | II |
| 34. Assistant Director Local Fund Audit | II |
| 35. Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat | II |
| 36. Chhattisgarh Subordinate Account Service Officer | III |
| 37. Superintendent District Jail | II |
| 38. Assistant Director, Urban Administration and Development Department | II |
| 39. Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department | II |
| 40. Assistant Project Officer, Panchayat & Rural Development Department | II |
| 41. Assistant Director, Panchayat & Rural Development Department | II |
| 42. Chief Municipal Officer Grade-B | II |
| 43. Chief Municipal Officer Grade-C | III |
CGPSC Important Guidelines:
Check out the important guidelines for the CGPSC State Services examination
- Applications for the State Service Examination-2024 are online only. Ensure you meet eligibility requirements before applying.
- Admission is provisional, and the admit card does not guarantee acceptance.
- The examination fee must be paid online, no drafts or cheques are accepted.
- Error corrections in the online application can be made for free from 12:00 PM on 31/12/2024 to 11:59 PM on 02/01/2025.
- After that, a Rs. 500 fee will apply for corrections until 05/01/2025.
- For changes in domicile status, a fee difference may apply.
- Late representations will be rejected. For more details, visit the Commission’s website.
- The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Procedure Rules, 2014, apply for any issues not covered in the exam rules.
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