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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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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 | 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.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
2025
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20 questions
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20 questions
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18 questions
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General Studies (Paper I)
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Outstanding — state topper range
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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.
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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.
Excellent performance — top rankers
82–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — premium services
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong contenders — Group A posts
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Mains qualification zone
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
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 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.
CGPSC SSE 2025 Notification
passedWed, 26 Nov, 2025
Notification for 238-239 vacancies
Application start date
passedMon, 1 Dec, 2025
Application end date
passedTue, 30 Dec, 2025
Prelims admit card release
passedTue, 10 Feb, 2026
Released on February 10, 2026
📍Prelims exam (Paper 1 & 2)
passedSun, 22 Feb, 2026
Two shifts: 10am-12pm and 3pm-5pm
Prelims answer key release
passedTue, 24 Feb, 2026
Objections accepted till March 3, 2026
Prelims result
passedWed, 25 Mar, 2026
3,921 candidates qualified for Mains
Mains admit card release
passedWed, 27 May, 2026
Released on May 27, 2026
📍Mains exam (rescheduled)
passedSat, 6 Jun, 2026
Four days: June 6-9, 2026; originally scheduled May 16-19
Mains result (expected)
20 days awayTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Typically released 2-3 months after Mains exam
Forests of Chhattisgarh
Over 44% forest cover — third highest in India; sal, teak and bamboo forests.
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.