Short Detail:
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.
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.
