CGPSC: CGPSC has issued recruitment advertisement for 238 posts, most of which are for Naib Tehsildar..
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has released the advertisement for the State Services Examination 2025. This recruitment drive will fill a total of 238 positions across various state services. This year, the highest number of 51 positions is for Naib Tehsildars, affiliated with the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. This is followed by 29 positions for Chief Municipal Officers (Class 'C') and 28 for the State Police Service (Deputy Superintendent of Police).
A review of data from the past decade reveals that the number of positions filled in the State Services Examination has fluctuated. The highest number of vacancies was 352 in 2015, while the number dropped to 171–175 in the COVID-19 pandemic year 2020–21. While the notification for 246 positions was for 2024, this year's recruitment has been extended to 238 positions. This number remains around 200–250, as in previous years, reflecting the continued demand for administrative services in the state.
Other Important Positions
Chief Municipal Officer (Class 'B'): 18 posts
Chhattisgarh Subordinate Accounts Service Officer: 15 posts
Chhattisgarh State Administrative Service (Deputy District Magistrate): 14 posts
State Tax Inspector: 16 posts
Deputy Registrar: 12 posts
Excise Sub-Inspector: 11 posts
State Tax Assistant Commissioner: 10 posts
Application Dates and Exam Outline
Online Application Opens: December 1, 2025, 12:00 PM
Application Deadline: December 30, 2025, 11:59 PM
Error Correction: December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (Free)
Paid Error Correction: January 3 – 5, 2026 ($500 Fee)
Tentative Date of Preliminary Examination: February 22, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM), 3:00–5:00 pm)
Tentative dates for the Main Examination: May 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2026
(Applications will only be accepted online; no postal or manual applications will be accepted.)
Age Limit, Reservation, and Other Eligibility
Age Limit (for General Category) — 21 to 30 years as on January 1, 2025
The maximum age for Chhattisgarh residents is 40 years (35 + 5 years relaxation).
Other Reserved Categories — SC/ST/OBC, female candidates, widows/abandoned women, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities. Additional age relaxation is applicable as per the rules.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. You may appear for the Preliminary Examination even if your final year/semester results have not been declared; however, a degree will be required for the Main Examination.
Selection Process
The examination will be conducted in three stages—
1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)—two papers: General Studies and Aptitude Test, based on objective criteria.
2. Main Examination—Descriptive Paper, Language (Hindi/English/Chhattisgarhi), Essay, General Studies and Miscellaneous Subjects.
3. Interview/Personality Test—Candidates will be selected based on the written examination + interview, out of a total of 1500 marks.
