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The CGPSC releases the State Service Examination (SSE) notification annually, generally between November and December, announcing the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam dates, and application procedures.

You can check updates on the CGPSC official website.

2. Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit: Typically, candidates should be between 21-30 years (with age relaxation for reserved categories, residents of Chhattisgarh, and certain government employees).
Educational Qualification:
- A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Certain posts may require specialized qualifications.

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3. Selection Procedure

The CGPSC SSE selection process is conducted in three stages:

Preliminary Examination: Objective-type screening exam.
Main Examination: Descriptive-type with multiple papers including General Studies, Chhattisgarh-based topics, and Hindi & Essay writing.
Interview: Final stage for evaluating personality, aptitude, and suitability.

4. Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam:
- Paper I: General Studies – 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours
- Paper II: Aptitude Test (CSAT) – 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours (qualifying, requiring a minimum of 33% marks)
- Both papers are objective, and there is negative marking for incorrect answers.
Main Exam:
- Paper I: Language – 200 marks, 3 hours
- Paper II: Essay – 200 marks, 3 hours
- Paper III: General Studies I – 200 marks, 3 hours
- Paper IV: General Studies II – 200 marks, 3 hours
- Paper V: General Studies III – 200 marks, 3 hours
- Paper VI: General Studies IV – 200 marks, 3 hours
- Paper VII: Optional Subject – 200 marks, 3 hours
Interview:
- Carries 150 marks.
- Final selection is based on the total marks from the Main Exam and Interview.

5. Preparation Tips

Understand the Syllabus: Carefully go through each topic, especially General Studies, which includes Chhattisgarh-specific history, culture, and geography.
Current Affairs: Follow current events regularly, with a special focus on issues related to Chhattisgarh.
Build Core Knowledge: Strengthen your understanding of Indian history, polity, geography, economy, science, and technology.
Chhattisgarh-Specific Knowledge: Topics on Chhattisgarh’s history, culture, polity, and current issues are critical, so use local publications or government resources for preparation.
Essay Writing Practice: Work on writing structured essays within the word limit. Focus on diverse topics, including social, political, and economic issues.
Mock Tests: Practice with mock exams for both Prelims and Mains to improve time management and accuracy.

6. Syllabus Overview

Preliminary Exam Syllabus:
- Paper I: General Studies topics include Indian History, Chhattisgarh’s history and geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Geography, General Science, Environment, and Current Affairs.
- Paper II: Aptitude Test topics include comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Main Exam Syllabus:
- Paper I (Language): Hindi, English, and Chhattisgarhi; includes grammar, essays, and comprehension.
- Paper II (Essay): Essays on national, international, and Chhattisgarh-specific topics.
- General Studies Papers III, IV, V, and VI: Cover a wide range of topics, including History, Culture, Geography, Indian and Chhattisgarh-specific Polity, Economy, Technology, Environmental Issues, and Ethics.
- Optional Subject (Paper VII): Candidates choose an optional subject from the CGPSC list (e.g., Sociology, Public Administration, Anthropology).

CGPSC Mains Syllabus in details

The CGPSC Mains syllabus is given below:

Sections	Topics
Paper-I : Language Paper	Part 1: General Hindi: Hindi Comprehension Precis writing Synonyms and Antonyms Homophones One word for several words, etc. Part B: General English: Comprehension Precis Writing Vocabulary Spellings Tenses Re-arrangement and Correction of Sentences Active Voice and Passive voice Parts of Speech, etc.
Paper- II : Essay	Part- 1 International and National Level Issues Part- 2 Chhattisgarh State Level Issues
Paper- III : History, Constitution, and Public Administration	Part- 1 History of India Pre-historic Ages Vedic Civilization Major Dynasties in South India Advent of Europeans Industrial Revolution East India Company India’s Freedom Struggle India’s Independence Partition, etc Part – 2 Constitution and Public Administration Constitutional development of India Basic Structure of Government of Chhattisgarh Panchayats Municipalities The administrative structure of Chhattisgarh, etc. Part- 3 History of Chhattisgarh Pre-historic Age History of Chhattisgarh from the Vedic age Major Dynasties Zamindari System Revolt of 1857 Freedom Movement in Chhattisgarh, etc.
Paper-IV : Science, Technology, and Environment	Part-1 General Science Physics (Class10 level) Chemistry (Class10 level) Biology (Class10 level) Part-2 Aptitude Test, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability Rational Numbers Ratio Proportion Banking Mathematics Factorization Vedic Mathematics, etc Part-3 Applied and Behavioural Science Role of IT in Rural India Computer Knowledge Energy Resources Agricultural Sciences Bio-diversity, etc.
Paper-V : Economics & Geography	Part-1 Economics of India and Chhattisgarh Indian Economy RBI Child Labour Problem Rural Development State Finance and Budgetary Policy, etc. Part- 2 Geography of India Physical Features Drainage System Population Agriculture Minerals and Mining Sources of Energy, etc. Part- 3 Geography of Chhattisgarh Physical Features of Chhattisgarh Locations Wildlife Vegetation Agriculture Minerals Sources of Energy, etc.
Paper- VI : Mathematics & Logical Ability	Part -1 Philosophy Nature of Philosophy Its relationship between religion and culture Gandhiji- Ahinsa, Satyagraha Dharma theory, etc Part-2 Sociology Importance of Sociology Social Group Caste and Class Indian Social Problems, etc. Part-3 Social Aspects of Chhattisgarh Tribal Social Organization Marriage, Family, Clan Tribal Development Folk arts of Chhattisgarh Fairs and Festivals of Chhattisgarh Tourism in Chhattisgarh, etc,
Paper-VII : Welfare and development, Sports	Part-1 Welfare, Development Programme, and Laws Indian Society Human Rights Protection Legislation 1993 Protection is granted to Females (CRPC) under Indian Constitution & Criminal Law (Penal Code). Protection Act 2005 to Females from Domestic Violation, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Atrocity Protection Law 1989, etc. Part- 2 International and National Sports, Events, and organization United Nations and its Associated Organizations. International Monetary Fund, SAARC, BRICS, World Trade Organization and its impact on India. National and International Sports and competitions, etc. Part- 3 Internal and National Institute and their Role in Human Development Availability of Skilled Human Resources Employability and Productivity of Human Resources National Educational Research and Training Council All India Technical Education Council Issues related to Girls' Education Issues related to Disabled People, etc.

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