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CGPSC State Service Exam (SSE) Prelims
Chhattisgarh PSC SSE Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (CSAT). 100 Qs each, 2 hours each.
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CGPSC SSE eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 40 years (General)21-40 for General (Chhattisgarh domicile: +5 for state-specific posts). OBC +3, SC/ST/PwBD as per CG rules.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi proficiency required for Mains; CG-domicile preferred for state-specific posts.
CGPSC SSE cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 400 marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2)| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General (UR) | ~210 – 225 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~200 – 215 |
| 2023 | SC | ~185 – 200 |
| 2023 | ST | ~170 – 188 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
CGPSC SSE salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Deputy Collector / DySP (CGPSC SSE)
Pay Level 12 (Chhattisgarh)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹82,000 – ₹92,000 (Raipur, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
199 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
120 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2024
21 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 200)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 200)
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18 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200)
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General Studies (Paper I)
177 QsAptitude Test (Paper II)
27 Qs
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Top 5% — premier service allocation
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Chhattisgarh Administrative Service (Deputy Collector) — top ranker, choice of district and posting
- •Chhattisgarh Police Service (DSP) — among state toppers, likely Raipur/Bilaspur range
- •Virtually guaranteed first preference service in final merit list
- •Strong foundation for outstanding Mains performance
- •Competitive for central services (UPSC) preparation if considering parallel attempts
- •Exemplary score puts candidate among annual state-level toppers
High achiever — top cadre posts
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Chhattisgarh Administrative Service (Deputy Collector) — likely top-tier district postings
- •Chhattisgarh Police Service (DSP, Group A) — among top rankers, choice postings
- •Deputy Director, Chhattisgarh Information Service (Group A)
- •Asst Commissioner, Commercial Tax (Group A) — headquarters cadre likely
- •High probability of first preference service allocation in final merit
- •Competitive edge for Interview/Personality Test round
Upper tier — Group A contenders
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Chhattisgarh Administrative Service (Deputy Collector) — strong contender for posting in headquarters districts
- •Chhattisgarh Police Service (DSP, Group A) — good prospects subject to subsequent rounds
- •Asst Commissioner, Commercial Tax (Group A direct recruitment) — typically within reach
- •District Registrar (Group A) — Chhattisgarh Registration Service
- •Food & Civil Supplies Officer (Group B Gazetted) — comfortable range
- •Strong position for choice of service in final merit list
Comfortable Mains qualification
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong chance of Mains qualification across all categories
- •Deputy Collector (Chhattisgarh Administrative Service, Group A) — good prospects
- •District Employment Officer (Group B Gazetted) — typically accessible at this range
- •Extra Asst Commissioner, Commercial Tax (Group B) — comfortable selection range
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (CGPS, Group B) — subject to physical standards and Mains
- •Asst Director, Chhattisgarh Information Service (Group B)
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for Mains under SC/ST/OBC categories (cut-offs typically 35-42%)
- •Borderline for General category (needs ~45% usually)
- •Deputy Collector (Group A) — subject to Mains performance
- •Chhattisgarh Administrative Service posts — marginal chances
- •Extra Asst Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Group B posts possible for reserved categories
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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News & timeline
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The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission successfully conducted the State Service Examination Mains from June 6-9, 2026, after being rescheduled from the earlier dates of May 16-19. The exam was held at centres in Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Durg, Jagdalpur, and Raipur.
On July 7, 2026, CGPSC released an official notice regarding revision of the State Service Examination syllabus. Candidates can submit suggestions on syllabus changes through the official website within one month of the notice date.
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission declared the State Service Prelims Result 2026 on March 25, 2026. A total of 3,921 candidates qualified for the Mains Examination out of those who appeared for the prelims exam held on February 22, 2026.
The provisional answer key for CGPSC State Service Prelims Exam 2026 was released on February 24, 2026. Candidates were allowed to submit objections until March 3, 2026 by paying Rs. 50 per question with valid documentary proof.
Important dates
Mains admit card release
passedWed, 27 May, 2026
Reportedadda247.comReleased on May 27, 2026
📍Mains exam (rescheduled)
passedSat, 6 Jun, 2026
Reportedadda247.comFour days: June 6-9, 2026; originally scheduled May 16-19
Mains result (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected result date has passed
ExpectedTypically released 2-3 months after Mains exam
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
22 days awaySun, 1 Nov, 2026
ExpectedExpected after Mains result declaration
Final result (expected)
97 days awayFri, 15 Jan, 2027
ExpectedExpected post-interview completion
Syllabus
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General Studies (Paper I)
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic civilization, Mauryan and Gupta empires, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements.
Modern India and freedom struggle
1857 revolt, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and independence.
Ancient Chhattisgarh — Dakshin Kosala
Sarabhpuriyas, Panduvanshis of Mekala and Sirpur; Lakshmana temple at Sirpur.
Medieval Chhattisgarh
Kalachuris of Ratanpur, Haihayas; Maratha rule under Bhonsle dynasty of Nagpur.
Halba rebellion (1774-79)
Bastar uprising under Ajmer Singh against Maratha and Company forces.
Bastar tribal uprisings
Bhumkal rebellion 1910 under Gunda Dhur against British and forest laws.
1857 in Chhattisgarh
Veer Narayan Singh of Sonakhan — first martyr of Chhattisgarh, hanged at Raipur 1857.
Chhattisgarh in freedom movement
Pt. Sundarlal Sharma — 'Father of Chhattisgarh freedom movement'; Thakur Pyarelal Singh; Khoob Chand Baghel.
Statehood movement
Chhattisgarh Mahasabha; separation from MP on 1 November 2000 as 26th state.
Physical geography of India and World
Earth's structure, landforms, climate, oceans, monsoon system.
Indian geography
Himalayas, peninsular plateau, rivers, agriculture, mineral belts.
Location and physiography of Chhattisgarh
Central Indian plateau; Mahanadi basin; bordered by 7 states.
Rivers of Chhattisgarh
Mahanadi (lifeline), Shivnath, Hasdeo, Indravati, Arpa, Mand, Pairi.
Forests of Chhattisgarh
Over 44% forest cover — third highest in India; sal, teak and bamboo forests.
Mineral resources of Chhattisgarh
Coal (Korba), iron ore (Bailadila — highest grade), bauxite, limestone, dolomite, tin.
Wildlife and protected areas
Indravati TR, Achanakmar TR, Udanti-Sitanadi TR, Kanger Valley NP, Guru Ghasidas NP.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, basic structure, amendments.
Indian polity and governance
Union, state and local government; panchayati raj; constitutional bodies.
Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly
90-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Chhattisgarh HC at Bilaspur.
Panchayati raj and PESA
PESA 1996 in Scheduled Areas — Bastar, Surguja; Gram Sabha autonomy on minor forest produce.
Indian economy
GDP, banking, fiscal policy, GST, Union Budget, RBI, NITI Aayog.
Chhattisgarh economy
Mineral and forest-based economy; rice bowl of central India; surplus power state.
Industries of Chhattisgarh
Bhilai Steel Plant, NTPC Korba, NMDC Bailadila, BALCO; SECL coal mining.
Chhattisgarh state schemes
Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, Godhan Nyay Yojana, Suraji Gaon Yojana, Narwa-Garwa-Ghurwa-Bari.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, environmental laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs and Net Zero target.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO, AI, biotechnology, IT — recent advances and applications.
National current affairs
Government schemes, awards, sports, appointments — last 12-18 months.
Chhattisgarh current affairs
State schemes, budget, sports, awards, tribal welfare initiatives.
Major tribes of Chhattisgarh
Gond (largest), Baiga, Halba, Kamar, Maria, Muria, Oraon — distribution and culture.
PVTGs of Chhattisgarh
Abujhmaria, Baiga, Birhor, Hill Korwa, Kamar, Pahari Korwa, Pando.
Folk dances of Chhattisgarh
Panthi (Satnamis), Raut Nacha, Karma, Suwa, Pandwani, Saila, Gendi.
Festivals and Teej of Chhattisgarh
Hareli, Pola, Teeja, Bastar Dussehra (75-day longest), Madai, Goncha festival.
Languages and literature
Chhattisgarhi (state language), Halbi, Bhatri, Gondi; Pandavani by Teejan Bai.
Aptitude Test (Paper II)
Reading comprehension
Passage-based questions on inference, vocabulary, main idea.
Interpersonal and communication skills
Effective communication and group behaviour.
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, deductive reasoning.
Decision-making and problem-solving
Ethical and managerial decision-making situations.
General mental ability
Series, analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions.
Basic numeracy
Numbers and orders of magnitude — Class X level.
Data interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables — Class X level.
Hindi and Chhattisgarhi language ability
Comprehension, grammar and basic usage of Hindi and Chhattisgarhi.