Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) released the CGPSC Notification along with the CGPSC Syllabus 2025 for 246 vacancies in Administrative and Police Services. The syllabus for CGPSC exams follows a structure similar to other state civil services exams in India. The exam is divided into two main stages: the Prelims and the Mains. In this article, we will explain both stages of the exam syllabus and Patterns clearly, so candidates can prepare well.
CGPSC Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern
To become a civil servant through the CGPSC Exam, it is important to understand the syllabus and exam pattern. This will help you prepare better and increase your chances of success. Here is a simple guide to both: Prelims, Mains exam along with Interview Preparation tips. This CGPSC 2025 Syllabus covers various subjects and topics including General Studies, the Indian Economy, the History of Chhattisgarh, Current Affairs and many others.
CGPSC Syllabus 2025 Overview
This preliminary exam carries a total of 400 marks, while the main exam is of 1400 marks. For more information about the CGPSC Exam, please refer to the table below.
| CGPSC Syllabus 2025 |
| Exam Conducting Body |
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission |
| Posts/Service |
Police Service/Civil Services etc. |
| Category |
Syllabus |
| CGPSC 2025 Vacancy |
246 |
| Job Location |
Chhattisgarh |
| Official website |
psc.cg.gov.in. |
CGPSC SSE Syllabus 2025
Achieving success in the CGPSC exam requires a basic understanding of the CGPSC Syllabus 2025. The CGPSC Prelims test candidates’ general knowledge and aptitude. Aspirants will be tested on subjects like General Studies, Chhattisgarh’s general knowledge, interpersonal skills, decision-making, and more.
CGPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
To pass the CGPSC SSE 2025, it is important to have a good understanding of Chhattisgarh’s Current Affairs and General Knowledge. The CGPSC Prelims syllabus covers important topics like the Indian Economy, Chhattisgarh’s History, and Current Affairs in the state.
The CGPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 consists of two papers:
- Paper 1 (General Studies)
- Paper 2 (Aptitude Test)
CGPSC Syllabus for Prelims Paper 1
CGPSC Syllabus for Prelims Paper 1 is divided into two parts: Section A and Section B. The first section includes topics like the Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India, the Environment, and other topics related to General studies while the second section carries topics related to General knowledge of Chhattisgarh. Candidates can check the CGPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 from the table given below.
| CGPSC Syllabus for Prelims Paper 1 |
| Part A: General Studies |
Part B: General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh |
| Indian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture |
Administrative Structure, Local Government, and Panchayati-raj of Chhattisgarh |
| History of India and Indian National Movement. |
History of Chhattisgarh, & Contribution of Chhattisgarh in the Freedom Movement |
| Indian Economy |
Tribes, Special Traditions, Teej, and Festivals of Chhattisgarh |
| Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India |
Geography, Climate, Physical status, Census, Archeological and Tourist Centres of Chhattisgarh |
| General Science & Technology |
Economy, Forest, and Agriculture of Chhattisgarh |
| Constitution of India & Polity |
Literature, Music, Dance, Art and Culture, Idioms and Proverbs, Puzzle/riddle, Singing of Chhattisgarh |
| Environment |
Current Affairs of Chhattisgarh |
| Current Affairs & Sports |
Industry in Chhattisgarh, Energy, Water and Mineral Resources of Chhattisgarh |
CGPSC Syllabus for Prelims Paper 2
The CGPSC Syllabus for Prelims Paper 2 measures the candidates’ Aptitude abilities, decision-making and problem-solving skills, general mental ability, logical reasoning, and analytical ability.
| CGPSC Prelims Paper 2 |
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Data Interpretation
- Basic Numeracy
|
The difficulty level is based on Class 10 standards. The syllabus includes basic knowledge of Hindi and Chhattisgarhi, as questions may be in these languages without translation. The exam will test language skills, quantitative aptitude, and logical thinking. Hindi and Chhattisgarhi language knowledge will be assessed in those languages only, with no translation provided. Also, knowledge of Hindi at the Class 10 level is required.
CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2025
The CGPSC Mains Exam 2025, conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission includes 7 papers. These papers contain descriptive questions that assess candidates’ thinking abilities, analytical skills, and deep understanding of subjects rather than just memory recall. You can find the topics covered in the CGPSC Mains exam syllabus in the table below.
| CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2025 |
| Paper Name |
Topic Covered |
| Paper 1 |
Language paper |
| Paper 2 |
Essay paper |
| Paper 3 |
History, Constitution, and Public Administration |
| Paper 4 |
Science, Environment, and Technology |
| Paper 5 |
Geography and Economics |
| Paper 6 |
Mathematics and Logical Ability |
| Paper 7 |
Sociology and Philosophy |
The CGPSC Mains exam has 7 papers, each has 200 marks, with 3 hours to complete each. All papers, except the Language paper, can be answered in Hindi or English. In the Essay paper, candidates must write two essays: one on a national issue and the other on a topic related to Chhattisgarh. Candidates who pass the Mains exam will be called for an Interview and Personality Test, worth 150 marks. The test assesses the candidate’s awareness, analytical skills, critical thinking, judgment, leadership, and moral integrity.
| CGPSC Mains Paper 1 Syllabus |
The CGPSC syllabus for Mains exam paper 1 evaluates aspirants’ knowledge in Hindi and English language with questions like comprehension, precis, grammar, and many more. It consists of 2 parts, including Part A and Part B, which cover the following topics.
- Part A- General Hindi: Hindi Comprehension, Precis writing, Synonyms and Antonyms, Homophones, One word for several words, etc.
- Part B- General English: Comprehension, Precis Writing, Re-arrangement and Correction of Sentences, Prepositions, Active Voice and Passive Voice, Parts of Speech, etc.
|
| CGPSC Mains Paper 2 Syllabus 2025 |
This section is divided into two parts, namely Part 1 and Part 2. The CGPSC Syllabus for Mains exam paper 2 assesses candidates’ writing skills on topics concerning the current state of affairs at the national, international, and state levels. Each part requires candidates to write two essays, each ranging from 750-800 words.
- Part 1: International and National Level Issue
- Part 2: Chhattisgarh State-level Issue
|
| CGPSC Mains Paper 3 Syllabus |
This section, also referred to as CGPSC Mains GS Paper 3, is segmented into three parts: History, Polity, and Public Administration. The CGPSC Syllabus for Mains exam paper 3 assesses candidates’ knowledge on a range of topics, including the Indus Civilization, Public Interest Litigation, Fundamental Rights and Duties, the History of Chhattisgarh from the Vedic to Gupta period, and more.
- Part 1- History of India: Pre-historic Age, Empires, Indus Civilization, Marathas, etc.
- Part 2- Constitution & Public Administration: Constitutional Development of India, etc.
- Part 3- History of Chhattisgarh: History of Chhattisgarh from Vedic to Gupta period, etc.
|
| CGPSC Mains Paper 4 Syllabus |
This section is divided into three parts: General Science, General Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, and Applied and Behavioral Science. You can refer to the table provided below for more details.
| CGPSC Syllabus for Main: Paper 4 (Science, Environment, and Technology) |
| General Science |
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| Mental Aptitude |
Figure series time, Commercial Mathematics, Profit and Loss, Coding, etc. |
| Applied and Behavioral Science |
Solid Waste Management, Energy Resources, etc. |
|
| CGPSC Mains Paper 5 Syllabus |
It is divided into 3 parts that are Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Which tests aspirants’ understanding of the economics and geography of Chhattisgarh and India.
- Part 1: Economics of India and Chhattisgarh: Monetary Policy, etc.
- Part 2: Geography of India: Industries in India, Agriculture, etc.
- Part 3: Geography of Chhattisgarh: Mineral Resources, etc.
|
| CGPSC Mains Paper 6 Syllabus |
The CGPSC Mains exam paper 6 covers three sections, which include questions related to Philosophy, Sociology, and the Social aspects of Chhattisgarh.
- Part 1: Philosophy: Buddha, Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Nature of Philosophy, etc.
- Part 2: Sociology: Social Organization, Stratification, Disorganization, etc.
- Part 3: Social Aspects of Chhattisgarh: Constitutional System, Folk Arts, etc.
|
| CGPSC Mains Paper 7 Syllabus |
It includes 3 parts, which evaluate aspirants’ knowledge regarding laws, welfare, sports, human development, and welfare development.
| CGPSC Syllabus for Mains Paper 7 (Mathematics and Logical Ability) |
| Welfare, Development Programme, and Laws |
Indian Constitution and Criminal Law (Penal Code)
Right to Information Act, etc. |
| Organization and Events, National Sports, and International |
International Monetary Fund, United Nations, SAARC and BRICS, World Trade Organization, International Sports, etc. |
| The role of Human Development, National Educational Institute, and International |
Vocational Education, Employability, and Productivity of Human Resources, etc. |
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CGPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
As per the official notification for the CGPSC exam 2025, the CGPSC Prelims exam is scheduled for February 09, 2025. Having a good grasp of the CGPSC Exam Pattern is crucial for successfully passing the CGPSC SSE exam.
| Paper |
Topic |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Negative marking |
| Paper I |
General Studies |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
⅓ for every wrong answer |
| Paper-II |
Aptitude Test |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
⅓ for every wrong answer |
- The paper will be an objective type of paper
- The mode of the paper will be offline
- The total time allotted for each paper will be 2 hours
- Each paper will be of 200 marks
- There will be a total of 100 questions in each paper
- There will be 2 marks for every right answer and 1/3 negative marks for every wrong answer.
- 23% is reserved for Handicapped Students
- 33% is for Unreserved Category
CGPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates who pass the CGPSC Prelims 2025 will be called to participate in the CGPSC Mains examination. The CGPSC Mains examination is scheduled for 26,27,28 and 29 June 2025. The examination format for the CGPSC Mains Exam is provided in the table below.
| Name of Paper |
Subjects |
Duration |
Marks |
| Paper I |
Language |
3 hr |
200 |
| Paper-II |
Essay |
3 hr |
200 |
| Paper III |
General Studies 1 |
3 hr |
200 |
| Paper IV |
General Studies 2 |
3 hr |
200 |
| Paper V |
General Studies 3 |
3 hr |
200 |
| Paper VI |
General Studies 4 |
3 hr |
200 |
| Paper VII |
General Studies 5 |
3 hr |
200 |
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