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Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) – CG Vyapam has released the notification for Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG-SET) 2026 to decide eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in colleges and universities of Chhattisgarh. Candidates who want to appear for CG-SET 2026 can submit their online application form from 23/07/2026 to 17/08/2026, if they meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) – CG Vyapam
CG-SET 2026 Notification
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 23/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 17/08/2026 (till 5:00 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 17/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: 18/08/2026 to 20/08/2026 (till 5:00 PM)
- Admit Card Date: 28/09/2026
- Exam Date: 04/10/2026 (Sunday)
- Paper-I Timing: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
- Paper-II Timing: 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM
Application Fees
- Gen: Rs. 350/-
- OBC: Rs. 250/-
- SC / ST / PH: Rs. 200/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Native Chhattisgarh candidates who appear for the exam get the fee refunded to the same account used for payment.
Age Limit
Not mentioned (No age limit)
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/Transgender candidates), and marks will not be rounded off.
- Candidates in the final year of their Master’s degree or equivalent exam can also apply, but must complete the degree with the required percentage within 2 years of the CG-SET result.
- Relaxation in marks and reservation benefits apply only to native Chhattisgarh candidates from SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PWD categories.
- Candidates with a degree from a foreign university must get it verified as equivalent to an Indian university degree.
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CG-SET 2026 Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
CG-SET 2026 is conducted through two compulsory papers, both objective type with no negative marking.
| Paper | Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 100 | 50 (all compulsory) | 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM |
| Paper-II | 200 | 100 (all compulsory) | 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM |
Paper-I checks teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness. Paper-II is based entirely on the subject chosen by the candidate.
Qualifying criteria
- Top 6% of candidates who appear in both papers and score at least 40% aggregate marks (General category) will be declared qualified.
- Candidates from SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PWD and Transgender categories need at least 35% aggregate marks to qualify.
- Reservation rules of the Chhattisgarh state government apply while declaring the final qualified list.
Special paper-II pattern for select subjects
| Subject | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Sciences | Unit 1: 60 questions compulsory; Units 2-3: 40 questions (Mathematics candidates); Unit 4: 40 questions (Statistics candidates) |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | Part A: 60 questions compulsory; Part B: 40 questions from one chosen area (Geology / Physical Geography / Geophysics / Meteorology / Ocean Sciences) |
| Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Theatre) | Units I-V: 50 questions compulsory; Units VI-X: 50 questions from one chosen stream (Dance / Drama / Theatre) |
| Music | Units I-IV: 40 questions compulsory; Units V-X: 60 questions from one chosen stream (Hindustani / Karnatak / Rabindra Sangeet) |
Candidates must select their optional unit at the time of applying online; it cannot be changed on exam day.
List of subjects for Paper-II
| Code | Subject | Code | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hindi | 16 | Psychology |
| 02 | English | 17 | Library and Information Science |
| 03 | Political Science | 18 | Physical Education |
| 04 | Economics | 19 | Home Science |
| 05 | Sociology | 20 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
| 06 | History | 21 | Anthropology |
| 07 | Geography | 22 | Music |
| 08 | Physical Sciences | 23 | Performing Arts – Dance, Drama, Theatre |
| 09 | Mathematical Sciences | 24 | Fine Art and Sculpture (Visual Arts) |
| 10 | Chemical Sciences | 25 | Yoga |
| 11 | Life Sciences | 26 | Public Administration |
| 12 | Computer Science and Applications | 27 | Defence and Strategic Studies |
| 13 | Commerce | 28 | Philosophy |
| 14 | Law | 29 | Management |
| 15 | Sanskrit | 30 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
Documents and dress code for exam day
- Carry the admit card, a black or blue ball point pen, and an original photo ID (Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card etc). Entry is not allowed without an original photo ID.
- Wear light-coloured half-sleeve clothes; black, dark blue, dark green, maroon, purple and dark chocolate colours are not allowed. Wear slippers or flip-flops instead of shoes, and avoid ornaments or earrings.
- Reach the centre at least 2 hours before the exam. The gate closes 30 minutes before start time: 9:30 AM for Paper-I and 1:30 PM for Paper-II.
- Mobile phones, electronic watches, purses, pouches, scarves, belts and caps are not allowed inside the exam hall.
