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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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Ancient IndiaThe concept of 'Triratna' (Three Jewels) is central to which ancient Indian religion?
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General (UR) | ~210 – 225 |
| 2023 |
2025
21 questions
Take paper →2024
21 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
18 questions
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CGPSC SSE — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 240 min
Start mock →| OBC |
| ~200 – 215 |
| 2023 | SC | ~185 – 200 |
| 2023 | ST | ~170 – 188 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
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What can I get from CGPSC SSE?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Outstanding — Merit toppers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent — Top 5% range
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — Group A contenders
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Mains entry
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Likely Mains qualifier
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below expected cut-off
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has postponed the State Service Mains examination from the original May 16-19 dates to June 6-9, 2026. Candidates who qualified the preliminary exam can download their mains admit cards from the official website.
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has released the admit card for the State Service Mains examination scheduled from June 6-9, 2026. Qualified candidates can download their hall tickets using registration credentials from psc.cg.gov.in.
The Commission released notification for State Service Exam 2025 cycle with 238-239 vacancies for posts including Deputy Collector, Naib Tehsildar, State Tax Inspector, and others. Application window was December 1-30, 2025 with prelims conducted on February 22, 2026.
The Commission announced the State Service Prelims Result on March 25, 2026. A total of 3,921 candidates have qualified for the Mains examination out of those who appeared for the prelims held on February 22, 2026.
📍CGPSC SSE Mains Examination - Day 1
passedSat, 6 Jun, 2026
First day of the four-day State Service Mains examination (June 6, 2026)
📍CGPSC SSE Mains Examination - Day 2
passedSun, 7 Jun, 2026
Second day of State Service Mains exam (June 7, 2026)
📍CGPSC SSE Mains Examination - Day 3
passedMon, 8 Jun, 2026
Third day of State Service Mains exam (June 8, 2026)
📍CGPSC SSE Mains Examination - Day 4
passedTue, 9 Jun, 2026
Final day of State Service Mains exam (June 9, 2026)
CGPSC SSE Mains Result expected
19 days awayThu, 30 Jul, 2026
Mains examination result anticipated in late July 2026
CGPSC SSE Interview/Personality Test
70 days awaySat, 19 Sept, 2026
Interview stage for candidates qualifying Mains exam, typically scheduled 2-3 months after Mains results
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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.
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.
CGPSC SSE Final Result announcement
145 days awayThu, 3 Dec, 2026
Final merit list preparation based on Mains and Interview performance
Basic numeracy
Numbers and orders of magnitude — Class X level.