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About CGPSC

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. It conducts the State Services Examination to recruit candidates for various administrative posts in the Chhattisgarh state government, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Block Development Officer (BDO).

Headquartered in Raipur, the CGPSC is known for its rigorous selection process and a syllabus that heavily emphasizes Chhattisgarh-specific history, geography, tribal culture, and economy. It is one of the most competitive state civil services exams in Central India [citation:7][citation:17].

CGPSC Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Objective):

Paper 1: General Studies (100 questions, 200 marks).
Paper 2: Aptitude Test / CSAT (100 questions, 200 marks).
Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer [citation:7].
Paper 2 is qualifying in nature (33%), but Paper 1 is used for the cut-off [citation:7].

Main Examination (Descriptive):

Total 7 papers, each carrying 200 marks (Total 1400 marks).
Papers cover Hindi Language, Constitution & Public Administration, History/Geography/Sociology of Chhattisgarh, Economy, Science & Tech, Philosophy & Sociology, and General Studies (Essay).
The final merit list is prepared out of 1550 marks (Mains 1400 + Interview 150) [citation:7].

CGPSC Syllabus Overview

Prelims: The syllabus covers Current Affairs (National & Chhattisgarh), Indian and Chhattisgarh History, Geography (rivers like Mahanadi, Indravati; minerals; forests), Indian Polity, Economy, General Science, and Logical Reasoning [citation:7].

Mains: The exam heavily tests Chhattisgarh-specific knowledge. Key areas include Tribal History (Gond, Baiga, Oraon), Chhattisgarhi Art & Culture (Bastar Dussehra, Madai), State Schemes, and the state's economy (mining, steel, power). The national portion overlaps significantly with UPSC GS [citation:7][citation:12].

Previous Year Papers

Practicing previous year papers is vital for CGPSC, as the commission often repeats themes, especially in the Chhattisgarh-specific sections.

How to access:

Visit the official CGPSC website (psc.cg.gov.in).
Go to the "Model Answer" or "Question Papers" section.
Download Prelims and Mains papers from previous years (e.g., 2023, 2022, 2021).

For a curated collection of solved papers, please visit the Aadhar Foundation resource library [citation:8][citation:13].

CGPSC Exam Calendar 2026

Based on recent CGPSC notifications, here is the tentative schedule for upcoming recruitment drives:

Assistant Engineer (AE) 2026: Application (May 13 - June 11, 2026); Exam: August 16, 2026 [citation:1].
Assistant District Prosecution Officer (ADPO) 2026: Application (June 22 - July 21, 2026); Exam: September 20, 2026 [citation:6][citation:16].

Note: The State Service (PCS) 2026 notification is expected soon. Always check the official CGPSC website for the final, updated calendar.

About Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh, meaning "36 forts," is a state in central India that was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 2000. It is known for its rich mineral wealth, dense forests, and vibrant tribal culture [citation:19].