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The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) State Service exam is an annual examination conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission in order to select deserving candidates for various government positions in the Chhattisgarh state administration. Actually, it is one of the most popular exams in the state to the extent of being considered the most desirable.
The CGPSC exam comprises three levels: preliminary examination, which includes two multiple-paper tests; the main examination, which is a set of eight papers; and an interview. The preliminary exam functions in a manner similar to a screening test and only allows candidates who qualify for the main exam. This exam quizzed the contestants in areas such as general studies, aptitude, reasoning, and English. As it is evident, only successful candidates get to progress to the next level of the process.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Notification | Expected to be released in February 2024 |
| Application Dates | Likely to start from March 2024 and continue till April 2024 |
| Exam Dates | Preliminary exam tentatively scheduled for July/August 2024. Mains exam expected in December 2024 |
| Eligibility | Graduate degree from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 21-35 years (relaxations for reserved categories as per Government norms) |
| Number of Vacancies | To be announced in the official notification |
| Stages of Exam | Preliminary (objective type), Mains (descriptive type) and Interview |
| Preliminary Exam Pattern | One paper of 200 marks (General Studies and CSAT) |
| Mains Exam Pattern | Seven papers of 250 marks each (General Studies, Essay, Hindi, English, and two optional subjects) |
| Exam Syllabus | Based on the latest UPSC Civil Service Exam syllabus, with additional focus on Haryana state-specific topics |
| Selection Process | 60% weightage to Mains exam and 40% to Interview |
| Stage | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Notification Release | February 2024 |
| Application Start Date | March 2024 |
| Application Closing Date | April 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam | July/August 2024 |
| Mains Exam | December 2024 |
| Results Declaration (Prelims) | September 2024 |
| Results Declaration (Mains) | February 2025 |
| City | District |
|---|---|
| Raipur | Raipur |
| Bilaspur | Bilaspur |
| Durg | Durg |
| Rajnandgaon | Rajnandgaon |
| Jagdalpur | Bastar |
| Ambikapur | Surguja |
| Raigarh | Raigarh |
| Korba | Korba |
| Jashpur | Jashpur |
| Janjgir-Champa | Janjgir-Champa |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹400 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | ₹300 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | ₹300 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | ₹300 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹300 |
| Women | ₹300 |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | ₹300 |
| Stage | Exam Type | Subjects/Papers | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective Type | - Paper 1: General Studies (200 marks) - Paper 2: Aptitude Test (200 marks) |
2 hours each | 400 (Total) |
| Mains | Descriptive Type | - Paper I: Language (Hindi or English) (200 marks) - Paper II: Essay (2 essays, 50 marks each) - Paper III: Mathematics and Logical Ability (200 marks) - Paper IV: General Studies I (Geography and Economics) (200 marks) - Paper V: General Studies II (Sociology and Philosophy) (200 marks) - Paper VI: General Studies III (History, Constitution and Public Administration) (200 marks) - Paper VII: General Studies IV (Science, Environment and Technology) (200 marks) |
3 hours each | 1400 (Total) |
| Interview | Personality Test | - Assessment of knowledge, personality, general awareness, and suitability for the service | Approximately 30 minutes | 150 marks |
| Exam Stage | Paper | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Paper 1 (General Studies) | Part A: General Studies | - History of India & Indian National Movement - Indian Economy - Constitution of India & Polity - General Science & Technology - Current Affairs & Sports |
| Part B: General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh | - Physical, Social & Economic Geography of Chhattisgarh - Environment & Ecology of Chhattisgarh - Economy, Forest, & Agriculture of Chhattisgarh - Contribution of Chhattisgarh in the Freedom Movement - Literature, Music, Dance, Art & Culture, Idioms & Proverbs of Chhattisgarh - Important Places & Tourism of Chhattisgarh | ||
| Paper 2 (Mental Ability) | - Logical Reasoning - Analytical Ability - Decision Making & Problem Solving - Data Interpretation - Basic Numeracy | ||
| Mains | Paper 1 (General Hindi) | - Hindi Language & Literature - Comprehension Passage - Essay Writing - Grammar & Translation | |
| Paper 2 (Mathematics & Logical Reasoning) | - Mathematics (Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry) - Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability | ||
| Paper 3 (Essay) | - Essay Writing on a General Topic | ||
| Paper 4 (Geography & Economics) | - Geography of India & Chhattisgarh - Economics of India & Chhattisgarh - Planning & Development of India & Chhattisgarh | ||
| Paper 5 (Sociology & Philosophy) | - Sociology (Indian Society, Social Issues & Problems) - Philosophy (Ethics, Values, Human Rights) | ||
| Paper 6 (History, Constitution & Public Administration) | - History of India & Chhattisgarh - Constitution of India & Polity - Public Administration (Indian & Chhattisgarh) | ||
| Paper 7 (Science, Environment & Technology) | - Science & Technology (General Science, Technology & Innovation) - Environment & Ecology (Environmental Issues & Conservation) |
| Department | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 40 |
| Indian Police Service (IPS) | 36 |
| Chhattisgarh Forest Service (CFS) | 20 |
| Other Departments | 252 |
| Subject | Book Title | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Part A) | - India Since Independence - Bipin Chandra | - Ramchandra Guha |
| Indian Economy - Mishra and Puri | - Dutt and Sundaram | |
| Constitution of India & Polity - M. Laxmikanth | - D.D. Basu | |
| General Science & Technology - Arihant's General Science | - Lucent's General Science | |
| Current Affairs & Sports - Manorama Yearbook | - Yojana Magazine | |
| General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh (Part B) | - Geography of Chhattisgarh - Dr. S.K. Tiwari | - History of Chhattisgarh - Dr. S.N. Pandey |
| - Environment & Ecology of Chhattisgarh - Dr. S.K. Gupta | - Economy, Forest, & Agriculture of Chhattisgarh - Dr. R.K. Singh | |
| - Literature, Music, Dance, Art & Culture of Chhattisgarh - Dr. M.L. Sharma | - Important Places & Tourism of Chhattisgarh - Dr. S.C. Tiwari | |
| Mathematics & Logical Reasoning | - R.S. Aggarwal's Quantitative Aptitude | - Arihant's Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Essay Writing | - Wren & Martin's English Grammar and Composition | - Norman Lewis' Word Power Made Easy |
| Geography & Economics | - Khullar's Geography of India | - Ramesh Singh's Indian Economy |
| Sociology & Philosophy | - A.R. Desai's Introductory Sociology | - NCERT Sociology Textbook (Class 12) |
| History, Constitution & Public Administration | - Spectrum's History of Modern India | - D.D. Basu's Introduction to the Constitution of India |
| Science, Environment & Technology | - Lucent's General Science | - Shankar IAS's Environment Science |
