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About CGPSC 2023

CGPSC has issued the provisional answer key for the post of Civil Judge (Entry Level) Exam 2022 on February 27, 20233 on its official website. Candidates can download the answer key at psc.cg.gov.in. and can raise objections to the same from February 28 to March 9. Candidates are required to pay ₹50 per challenge. Earlier, Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission released CGPSC SSE notification 2023 for the recruitment of state service officers on their official website to be considered by the applicant to fill out the application form from December 1 to December 20, 2022. There are 189 vacancies presented by the organization of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission on the official website and the applicants are invited to apply for the vacancy accordingly. The preliminary examination is conducted on February 12, 2023 and the main examination will be conducted from May 11 to 14, 2023 by the concerned authorities. The Commission released the CGPSC Admit Card on February 1, 2023. The applicants who will pass the preliminary stage will be welcome to give the main examination and successfully get a chance to serve the CGPSC organization.

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission is the organization that conducts examinations in order to recruit candidates to fill up at the different types of vacancies available in Chhattisgarh. The candidates can apply for the vacancy presented by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission if they want to hold a civil service position in the Chhattisgarh state. CGPSC holds different types of recruitment examinations each and every year in order to fill up the jobs in Government departments.Once the notification is out, the candidates can apply for the job vacancy of their choice. CGPSC (Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission) released the official notification for CGPSC Mains Exam 2022 last year. According to the official notification, the mains exam of the CGPSC state service exam 2022 was conducted on May 26 and May 29, 2022 while the online application form for the same was available from March 23, 2022. CGPSC exam 2022 was conducted for a total of 171 vacancies. Candidates can check all the details about the state service exam of CGPSC here such as eligibility, the application process, dates, syllabus exam pattern, etc. You can also check the official notification for the SSE (State Service Exam) of CGPSC.

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CGPSC Highlights 2023

The table below contains important highlights regarding the CGPSC 2023 exam:

ParticularsDetails
Full-Form of the ExamChhattisgarh Public Service Commission Exam
Name of the OrganizationChhattisgarh Public Service Commission
FrequencyAnnually
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Exam ModeOffline
Exam Duration
  • Prelims- 2 hours each paper
  • Mains- 3 hours each paper
LanguageEnglish and Hindi
Official Websitehttps://psc.cg.gov.in/index.htm

CGPSC Important Dates 2023

CGPSC will release the official dates for State Service Exam 2023. The candidates can check all the important dates pertaining to the CGPSC SSE exam 2023 here -

Event

Date

Notification for CGPSC Exam 2023November 26, 2023

Application Starts from 

December 1, 2022

Application Ends on

December 20, 2022

Download Call Letter or Admit Card for CGPSC Exam 2023

February 01, 2023

CGPSC Prelims Exam Date 2023

 February 12, 2023
CGPSC Prelims Answer Key Release 2023February 27, 2023

CGPSC Prelims Result 2023

To be Announced

CGPSC Mains Exam Date 2023

May 11 to 14, 2023

CGPSC Mains Exam Results Date 2023

To be Announced

CGPSC Notification 2023

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission publishes the CGPSC notification in the respective year of the examination. The official notification of the CGPSC Exam 2023 was released on the official website. A total of 189 vacancies were announced under the CGPSC SSE 2023 exam to fill up the various state government departments. The candidates were to complete the registration process between December 1 and 20, 2022. The CGPSC PCS Prelims exam was conducted in 28 districts on 12 February 2023.

The CGPSC notification forms an important document for the candidates making them aware of the examination process as well as the registration process. The notification enlists important information about the CGPSC Exam 2023 including exam dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and exam day guidelines.

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CGPSC Eligibility Criteria 2023

The CGPSC Eligibility Criteria 2023 is yet to be released by the Commission. However, the 2022 eligibility requirements can be followed until the official announcement is declared. Applicants must go through their CGPSC Eligibilitybefore applying for the CGPSC Recruitment 2023. The criteria are mentioned here:

CGPSC Eligibility - Nationality

  • The candidate must be the citizen of India

CGPSC Eligibility - Age Limits

  • The minimum age limit of the candidates must be 21 years while the maximum is 30.
  • Relaxations in the upper age limit are provided to the candidates of the reserved category like OBC/ST/SC Category.

Refer to the table below of the categories and associated age relaxations.

No. of Relaxation YearsCondition
Up to 5 years of relaxation on 35 yearsLocal/ Native of Chhattisgarh has the upper age limit as 35 years.
The age limit is 45 yearsIf a candidate is a domicile/bonafide Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OBC, women disabled as per recorded by Government of Chhattisgarh.
The age limit is 38 yearsPermanent/Temporary employees of Chhattisgarh or State Government.
The age limit is 38 yearsPeople appointed on contract
5 years of relaxationPersons with disabilities
Up to max 3 yearsIf a candidate is of Indian origin and relocated from the following countries:
  • From Burma on or after June 01, 1963,
  • From Sri Lanka on or after 1964
  • Or a candidate who migrated from then East Pakistan now Bangladesh between Jan 01, 1964, and March 25, 1971.
Up to max 5 yearsIf the candidate applying is a window on the first appointment
Up to max 5 yearsIf the candidate is under the inter-caste marriage scheme promoted by Harijan, Tribal, and Backward class welfare as per GAD Memo no. C-1085, dated 3-9-1985.
Up to max 5 yearsIf a candidate has been in any kind of Military service for at least 5 years
3 yearsRetrenched government servant

CGPSC Eligibility - Educational Qualification

The aspirants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the concerned discipline from any eminent university. The CGPSC Exam 2023 candidates can also obtain degrees from other educational institutions which are considered as universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act 1956.

CGPSC Eligibility - Physical Standards

The qualified candidates can check the minimum standards of height and chest:

Name of the PostMaleFemale
HeightChest (Without Expansion)Chest (With Expansion)Minimum DifferenceHeight
Assistant Jail Superintendent165 cm.0.80 m.---155 cm
Excise Sub-Inspector165 cm81 cm85 cm5 cm152.4 cm
Superintendent District Jail168 cm84 cm89 cm5 cm155 cm
District Excise Officer163 cm79 cm84 cm5 cm152.4 cm
Dy. Superintendent of Police168 cm84 cm89 cm5 cm155 cm
District Fighter165 cm84 cm89 cm5 cm--

The candidates must be medically fit for the post of Assistant Jail Superintendent and Superintendent of District Jail and should not have short-sightedness in the vision test. They should must be able to see all colors. Moreover, he should not be physically or mentally disabled.

CGPSC Deputy Superintendent of Police Eligibility Criteria 2023

In order to apply for the deputy superintendent of the police post the candidates must match the required eligibility criteria.

  • The candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and not have attained more than the age of 30. However, Commission has provided some relaxations based on categories.

  • The candidate must hold a degree from any of the Universities that are incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislatures in India. Or they can hold a degree from an educational institution established by an Act of parliament or deemed to be a university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act or its equivalent qualification.

CGPSC Deputy Superintendent of Police Physical Standards 2023

The table below contains the physical criteria for the post:

Name of the PostMaleFemale
HeightChest (Without Expansion)Chest (With Expansion)Height
DSP168 cm84 cm89 cm155 cm

CGPSC Vacancy Details 2023

The following posts are filled through the State Service Exam 2019 by CGPSC -

Name of the Post or the DepartmentTotal Number of Vacancies
Assistant Prison Superintendent17
Assistant Inspector/ Cooperative Extension Officer07
Assistant Registrar01
Excise Sub Inspector05
Nayab Tahasildar30
Asst. Superintendent & Land Records10
CG Subordinate Account Service12
Child Development Project Officer08
Chief Executive Officer01
Superintendent District Jail01
Assistant Director Tribal & SC Development11
Assistant Director (CG State Audit / Finance)03
District Fighter, Municipal Army01
Asst Director/ District Women and Child Development Officer03
Employment Officer02
Labour Officer01
District Excise Officer03
Chhattisgarh State Finance Service10
State Police Service30
State Administrative Service15
Total Number of Vacancies171

Official Website of CGPSC 2023

The official website for CGPSC 2023 is as follows -

  • www.psc.cg.gov.in

All the activities pertaining to the exam such as online form submission, hall ticket download and result announcement shall be made on the above website. For the convenience of candidates, CollegeDekho updates the latest news regarding the CGPSC 2023 from time to time. Candidates can check all important updates related to the exam here.

CGPSC Application Form 2023

The application process for CGPSC exam is online where candidates have to fill up the application forms on the official website. Refer to the steps below to apply for the online CGPSC 2023 exam.

  • Go to the official website of CGPSC.
  • Click on the Online Applications.
  • From the menu, select and click on State Service Examination -2023.
  • To know about the important details about the exam, click on View Advertisement of State Service Examination-2023.
  • Click on Online Application of SSE.
  • In the next window, click on Register and enter the candidate's name, email address, and mobile number. For successful registration, generate and enter an OTP.
  • Log in using your credential and click on apply now.
  • Upload all the necessary documents like previous year mark sheets, Aadhar card, caste certificate, etc. in good quality and submit them.
  • Provide the mentioned application fee online through any provided options.
  • Save a copy and take a printout of the application form along with the fee payment receipt for future reference.

CGPSC Application Form - Required Documents

The below mentioned required certificates must be kept ready before filling the CGPSC Application form:

  • High School, Intermediate, Graduation mark sheets
  • Scanned copy of your Passport size Photograph
  • Scanned copy of your Signature
  • Certificate of Caste, disabled, widow, etc.
  • A signature is required to be uploaded in both Hindi and English.

CGPSC Application Fees 2023

The applicants have to pay a  requisite amount to complete their application process for CGPSC 2023. The CGPSC 2023 Application Fees varies with each posts. The application fee for the CGPSC Prelims 2023 exam is given below. The candidates have to pay an additional fee of Rs. 30/- as a portal fee. Candidates can pay fees through credit or debit cards, as well as net banking.

Candidate CategoryFees
GeneralRs. 400
SC/ST/OBC/PWDRs. 300

CGPSC Admit Card 2023

CGPSC Admit Card was released on February 1, 2023 for CGPSC State Services Preliminary Examination 2022. The CGPSC Admit Card was released on the official portal before the CGPSC exam 2023. The candidates have to download the admit card from the official website soon using their login credentials. Follow the steps given below to download the CGPSC Admit Card:

  • Visit the official website.
  • On the notification box, click on the link to get the CGPSC 2023 admit card.
  • Provide your birthdate and CGPSC Application number.
  • Choose the Login link.
  • The CGPSC Admit Card 2023 will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the admit card, and take a print out of it.

CGPSC Admit Card 2023 - Details Mentioned

The candidates can find the below mentioned details on the CGPSC Admit Card.

  • Category
  • Registration number
  • Father's Name
  • Address
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Address of the Examination center
  • Date and Time of Examination
  • Reporting Time

CGPSC Exam Pattern 2023

CGPSC Exam Pattern 2023 consists of three rounds: Preliminary exam, Mains exam, and Interview round.

CGPSC Preliminary Exam

  • CGPSC preliminary exam consists of two papers. Both papers have objective-type questions.
  • Paper 1 consists of general knowledge questions and is of 200 marks.
  • Paper 2 consist of aptitude questions and the total marks allotted is 200 marks.
  • Each paper is given a time period of 2 hours to attempt.
  • Candidates need to clear both papers in order to pass CGPSC Preliminary exam.

CGPSC Mains Exam

The main exam consists of 7 papers.

The total marks allotted to this round are 1400 marks.

Following are the papers which are there in the CGPSC Mains exam: 

SubjectName of the PaperTotal Number of Marks
Paper ILanguage200 Marks
Paper-IIEssay200 Marks
Paper IIIHistory, Constitution, and Public Administration200 Marks
Paper IVScience, Technology, and Environment200 Marks
Paper VEconomics and Geography200 Marks
Paper VIMathematics and Logical Ability200 Marks
Paper VIIPhilosophy and Sociology200 Marks

CGPSC Interview Round

  • Candidates who clear the mains exam then have to appear for the final round.
  • The final round consists of an interview round.
  • The total marks allotted to this round are 150 marks.
  • In the interview round, the overall personality and knowledge of the candidate are checked.

CGPSC Syllabus 2023

CGPSC Prelims Syllabus 2023 

Check the details of the CGPSC Prelims Syllabus here:

Papers 

Topics 

Paper I

History of India and Indian National Movement.

Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India.

Constitution of India & Polity

Indian Economy.

General Science & Technology.

Indian Philosphy, Art, Litereture & Culture.

Current Affairs & Sports.

Environment.

Part-2

History of Chhattisgarh, & Contribution of Chhattisgarh in Freedom Movement,

Geography, Climate, Physical status, Census, Archaeological and Tourist Centres of Chhattisgarh.

Literature, Music, Dance, Art, and Culture, Idioms and Proverbs, Puzzle/riddle, Singing of Chhattisgarh.

Tribes, Special Traditions, Teej, and Festivals of Chhattisgarh.

Economy, Forest, and Agriculture of Chhattisgarh.

Administrative Structure, Local Government, and Panchayati raj of Chhattisgarh

Industry in Chhattisgarh, Energy, Water and Mineral Resource of Chhattisgarh.

Current Affairs of Chhattisgarh

Paper II

Interpersonal skills including communication skills

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Decision-making and problem-solving

General mental ability

Basic Numeracy (Class 10 level), Data Interpretation (Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.)

Knowledge of the Hindi Language

Knowledge of the Chhattisgarhi language.

CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 

Check the details of the CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 here: 

Sections

Topics

Paper-I Language Paper

Part 1: General Hindi:

Hindi Comprehension

Precis writing

Synonyms and Antonyms

Homophones

One word for several words, etc.

Part B: General English:

Comprehension

Precis Writing

Vocabulary

Spellings

Tenses

Re-arrangement and Correction of Sentences

Active Voice and Passive voice

Parts of Speech, etc.

Paper- II Essay

Part- 1 International and National Level Issues Part- 2 Chhattisgarh State Level Issues

Paper- III History, Constitution, and Public Administration

Part- 1 History of India

Pre-historic Ages

Vedic Civilization

Major Dynasties in South India

Advent of Europeans

Industrial Revolution

East India Company

India’s Freedom Struggle

India’s Independence

Partition, etc

Part – 2 Constitution and Public Administration

Constitutional development of India

Basic Structure of Government of Chhattisgarh

Panchayats

Municipalities

The administrative structure of Chhattisgarh, etc.

Part- 3 History of Chhattisgarh

Pre-historic Age

History of Chhattisgarh from the Vedic age

Major Dynasties

Zamindari System

Revolt of 1857

Freedom Movement in Chhattisgarh, etc.

Paper-IV Science, Technology, and Environment

Part-1 General Science

Physics (Class10 level)

Chemistry (Class10 level)

Biology (Class10 level)

Part-2 Aptitude Test, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability

Rational Numbers

Ratio Proportion

Banking Mathematics

Factorization

Vedic Mathematics, etc

Part-3 Applied and Behavioural Science

Role of IT in Rural India

Computer Knowledge

Energy Resources

Agricultural Sciences

Bio-diversity, etc.

Paper-V Economics & Geography

Part-1 Economics of India and Chhattisgarh

Indian Economy

RBI

Child Labour Problem

Rural Development

State Finance and Budgetary Policy, etc.

Part- 2 Geography of India

Physical Features

Drainage System

Population

Agriculture

Minerals and Mining

Sources of Energy, etc.

Part- 3 Geography of Chhattisgarh

Physical Features of Chhattisgarh

Locations

Wildlife

Vegetation

Agriculture

Minerals

Sources of Energy, etc.

Paper- VI Mathematics & Logical Ability

Part -1 Philosophy

Nature of Philosophy

Its relationship between religion and culture

Gandhiji- Ahinsa, Satyagraha

Dharma theory, etc

Part-2 Sociology

Importance of Sociology

Social Group

Caste and Class

Indian Social Problems, etc.

Part-3 Social Aspects of Chhattisgarh

Tribal Social Organization

Marriage, Family, Clan

Tribal Development

Folk arts of Chhattisgarh

Fairs and Festivals of Chhattisgarh

Tourism in Chhattisgarh, etc,

Paper-VII Welfare and development, Sports

Part-1 Welfare, Development Programme, and Laws

Indian Society

Human Rights Protection Legislation 1993

Protection is granted to Females (CRPC) under Indian Constitution & Criminal Law (Penal Code).

Protection Act 2005 to Females from Domestic Violation,

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Atrocity Protection Law 1989, etc.

Part- 2 International and National Sports, Events, and organization

United Nations and its Associated Organizations.

International Monetary Fund,

SAARC, BRICS,

World Trade Organization and its impact on India.

National and International Sports and competitions, etc.

Part- 3 Internal and National Institute and their Role in Human Development

Availability of Skilled Human Resources

Employability and Productivity of Human Resources

National Educational Research and Training Council

All India Technical Education Council

Issues related to Girls' Education

Issues related to Disabled People, etc.

CGPSC Salary 2023

Group A

Name of the PostPay ScaleLevel
Chhattisgarh subordinate accounting servicesINR 56,100Level 12
Assistant registrar, cooperative institutionsINR 56,100Level 12
District fighter, city serviceINR 56,100Level 12
Superintendent district jailINR 56,100Level 12
Accounting OfficerINR 56,100Level 12
Deputy Superintendent of PoliceINR 56,100Level 12
Deputy District MagistrateINR 56,100Level 12

Group B

Name of the PostPay ScaleLevel
Commercial Tax OfficerINR 25,300Level 6
Assistant jail superintendentINR 28,700Level 7
Deputy RegistrarINR 28,700Level 7
Excise sub-inspectorINR 28,700Level 7
Commercial tax inspectorINR 36,100Level 9

CGPSC Result 2023

CGPSC Result 2023 will be soon declared on the official website of the CGPSC. The organization will announce the marks of the candidates along with the minimum marks for clearing the exam in different categories. After the declaration of the result, the candidates can check their results on the official website. Follow the steps to check the CGPSC Result 2023:

  • Visit the CGPSC website.
  • Select the result option and go to the Prelims/Main exam Result.
  • You will find a pdf file of the chosen candidates on your screen.
  • Then, provide your roll number by pressing Ctrl F. Your Roll no. can be found on the list if you are selected. Additionally, you may download and take a print out for future use.

CGPSC Answer Key 2023

CGPSC has released the tentative answer key for the Civil Judge (Entry Level) Test 2022 on its official website. The Commission publishes CGPSC answer key that contains all of the solutions to the questions asked during the exam. 

Steps to download CGPSC PCS answer key 2023:

  • Go to the official website psc.cg.gov.in
  • Select the link‘MODEL ANSWER OF STATE SERVICE (PRELIMS) EXAM-2022’
  • The CGPSC PCS answer key will be displayed on screen.
  • Download it and take a printout of it for your reference.

Important Dates

CGPSC Exam 2023 Important EventsDates
Registration Date 27 Jun to 27 Jul, 2020

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FAQs about CGPSC Exam

CGPSC exam selection process comprise of how many stages?

CGPSC exam selection process comprise of three stages: CGPSC Prelims Exam, CGPSC Mains Exam, and Personality Test.

What is the minimum age limit for applying for CGPSC exam 2022?

The minimum age limit for applying for CGPSC exam 2022 is 21 years.

What is the maximum age limit for applying for CGPSC exam 2022?

The maximum age limit for applying for CGPSC exam 2022 is 28 years.

Which nationality people can apply for CGPSC exam 2022?

Only people with Indian as their nationality can apply for CGPSC exam 2022

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