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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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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
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21 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
18 questions
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| ~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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Top 1-2% — State topper range
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Merit list range — Top 100
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — Premium service posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Mains qualifier — Group 1 contention
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualifier — Group 2 posts
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
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 Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has rescheduled the State Service Mains examination from the original dates of May 16-19 to June 6-9, 2026. Candidates qualified in the Prelims round must prepare for the new schedule.
Source →The official notification for the State Service Examination 2025 was released in November 2025, announcing recruitment for prestigious posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Director, and other administrative positions.
Source →The Commission released the Prelims admit card on February 10, 2026, for the State Service Examination conducted on February 22. The exam was held in two shifts covering General Studies and Aptitude.
Source →The provisional answer key for the SSE Prelims exam held on February 22, 2026 was released on February 23. Candidates could submit objections with documentary proof until March 3, 2026 through the online portal.
Source →The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission announced the Prelims result on March 25, 2026, with 3,921 candidates qualifying for the Mains examination. The result is available as a PDF at psc.cg.gov.in.
Source →📌Prelims exam conducted
passedSat, 21 Feb, 2026
SSE Prelims held on February 22, 2026 (completed)
Mains Admit Card release
todayWed, 27 May, 2026
Expected release in last week of May 2026, approximately 10 days before Mains exam
📌Mains Examination Day 1
10 days awaySat, 6 Jun, 2026
First day of CGPSC SSE Mains 2026 (June 6-9). Conventional-type papers; admit card expected 10 days before exam.
📌Mains Examination Day 2
11 days awaySun, 7 Jun, 2026
Second day of Mains exam
📌Mains Examination Day 3
12 days awayMon, 8 Jun, 2026
Third day of Mains exam
📌Mains Examination Day 4
13 days awayTue, 9 Jun, 2026
Final day of Mains exam
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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.
Mains Result announcement
42 days awayWed, 8 Jul, 2026
Expected result declaration approximately 4-6 weeks after Mains completion
Interview/Personality Test
87 days awaySat, 22 Aug, 2026
Final stage of selection process for qualified Mains candidates
Basic numeracy
Numbers and orders of magnitude — Class X level.