Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    CGPSC 2023 - Notification, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

    CGPSC 2023 - Notification, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

    Devnath TiwariUpdated on 07 Mar 2023, 01:11 PM IST

    CGPSC 2023 - Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission will release the official CGPSC notification 2023 for Chhattisgarh Combined Competitive Examination in online mode on the official website. CGPSC notification will consist exam details, dates, application, syllabus, exam pattern, etc. for candidates to check and apply for the CGPSC exam 2023.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CGPSC 2023 - Overview
    2. CGPSC 2023 Dates
    3. CGPSC Eligibility criteria 2023
    4. CGPSC Selection Process 2023
    5. CGPSC Application Form 2023
    6. CGPSC Admit card 2023
    7. CGPSC Exam centres 2023
    8. CGPSC Syllabus 2023
    9. CGPSC Question Papers 2023
    10. CGPSC Answer Key 2023
    11. CGPSC Result 2023
    12. CGPSC Cut off 2023
    13. CGPSC Salary 2023
    CGPSC 2023  - Notification, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
    CGPSC 2023 (Source-Shutterstock)

    The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) conducts the Chhattisgarh Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) to recruit candidates for various Group 'B' and 'C' posts in the state of Chhattisgarh. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for CGPSC will be able to fill the online application form. Those candidates who successfully submit their applications will be issued the CGPSC admit card 2023. The CGPSC exam is one of the most competitive yet reputed recruitment exams. Check more details related to the CGPSC 2023 like syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips and more information in this article here.

    CGPSC 2023 - Overview

    Exam Conducting Authority

    Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)

    Exam Name

    Chhattisgarh Combined Competitive Examination (CGCCE)

    Official Website

    psc.cg.gov.in

    Stages of the exam

    Preliminary Stages

    Mains Stage

    Personality Test

    Posts

    Grade A & B posts

    Sub District Magistrate

    Deputy Superintendent of Police

    District Excise officer

    State Tax Assistant Commissioner etc

    Contact Details

    Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission

    Shankar Nagar Road, Bhagat Singh Square

    Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Pin - 492001

    CGPSC 2023 Dates

    From the following table, candidates can check all the dates related to the CGPSC 2023 exam. Candidates can check significant dates of CGPSC 2023 so that they don't miss on any major events.

    CGPSC State Services Exam Dates 2023

    Events

    Dates

    CGPSC notification 2023 release date

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Apply Online 2023 begins

    To be Announced

    The Last Date to apply online for CGPSC Prelims 2023

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Prelims Admit Card 2023 Download Date

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Prelims exam date 2023

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Prelims Answer Key 2023

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Prelims Final Answer Key 2023

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Prelims Result 2023

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Mains Online Form 2023

    To be Announced

    The last date for the CGPSC mains form

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Mains exam date 2023

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Result 2023

    To be Announced

    CGPSC Vacancies 2023

    Post

    Vacancies

    State Civil Service

    To be notified

    State Police Service

    To be notified

    Chhattisgarh Finance Service

    To be notified

    Food Officer / Assistant Director

    To be notified

    State Tax Assistant Commissioner

    To be notified

    District Excise Officer

    To be notified

    Assistant Director

    To be notified

    Assistant Registrar

    To be notified

    Chief Municipal Officer

    To be notified

    Child Development Project Officer

    To be notified

    Chhattisgarh Subordinate Service Nayab

    To be notified

    Tehsildar

    To be notified

    Excise Sub Inspector

    To be notified

    Deputy Registrar

    To be notified

    Assistant Inspector

    To be notified

    Assistant Jail Officer

    To be notified

    The CGPSC exam (Chhattisgarh PCS) is conducted to recruit candidates in the following departments under the Chhattisgarh State Government..

    • State Civil Service

    • CG Subordinate Account Service Officer

    • State Finance Service Officer

    • Assistant Director

    • State Police Service

    • Assistant Superintendent (Land Records)

    • Labor Officer

    • Deputy Registrar, and

    • Assistant Jail Superintendent

    Check Other State Services Exams:

    Exclusive Careers360 Premium Content
    Get education, career guidance; live webinars; learning resources and more
    Subscribe Now

    CGPSC Eligibility criteria 2023

    Candidates interested to fill the application form of CGPSC 2023 must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria consist of nationality, educational qualifications, age limit etc. From the following pointers, candidates will be able to check the eligibility conditions for the CGPSC exam.

    • Graduate candidates from a recognized university can fill the application form.

    • The minimum age limit of candidates must be 21 years and the maximum age must be 30 years. Upper age relaxation of 5 years will be given to permanent residents of Chhattisgarh.

    CGPSC Selection Process 2023

    The selection process of CGPSC 2023 consists of three stages - preliminary, mains and interview stage. All three stages will be conducted in offline mode and candidates who qualify in the prelims exam will be called for mains while those who qualify for the mains will be called for a personal interview. The preliminary stage will consist questions asked in multiple type format while the mains will consist questions asked in descriptive mode.

    CGPSC Application Form 2023

    CGPSC will release the CGCCE 2023 application form in online mode on the official website. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to fill the online application form. In order to fill the online application form, candidates must visit the official website and on the notifications section, click on apply online and register by filling in basic details. Log in using the credentials received and proceed with the detailed application process while paying the online fees.

    CGPSC Application Fees 2023

    Candidate Category

    Fees

    General

    400

    SC/ST/OBC/PwD

    300

    Along with the online application fees candidates will also have to pay a portal fee of Rs. 15.

    CGPSC Admit card 2023

    The admit card of CGPSC 2023 will be released on the official website. Candidates who successfully submit the application form of CGPSC will be issued the admit card. CGPSC will release separate admit cards for preliminary and mains exam. The admit card of CGPSC 2023 will consist the candidate's name, roll number, registration number, venue details, exam day instructions etc. Candidates will have to carry the admit card along with one valid photo ID proof like aadhar card, voter card, passport, driving license etc in original format.

    CGPSC Exam centres 2023

    The CGPSC exam centres are the venue where the exam will be conducted. The detailed address of the exam centre will be mentioned on the candidate's admit card. Candidates will have to report to the exam centres of CGPSC at least one hour before the reporting time, they will also have to maintain discipline at the exam centres and must not carry any electronic items, gadgets, smartwatch, Bluetooth device to the exam centres.

    CGPSC Exam Day Guidelines 2023

    • Reach the exam centres at least one hour before the reporting time.

    • Carry the CGPSC admit card to the exam centres along with one valid photo ID proof - Aadhar card, voter ID, driving license, passport etc in original format.

    • Don't carry any electronic device, gadget and accessories into the examination centre.

    • Candidates appearing for the CGPSC exam must follow all the instructions set by the authorities

    • Keep print out of the admit card along with passport size photos.

    CGPSC Exam Pattern 2023

    The CGPSC 2023 exam pattern will be mentioned in the official notification. Candidates who are planning to appear in the CGPSC exam must go through it before starting their preparations. The exam pattern will consist the stages, time duration, marking scheme of the exam. As per the exam pattern, the preliminary phase of the CGPSC exam has negative marking. There are three stages in the CGPSC exam - preliminary, mains and personality test.

    CGPSC Preliminary exam pattern 2023

    The CGPSC Stage 1 2023 preliminary exam consists 2 MCQ papers. Paper 1 consists of General Studies questions for 200 marks. Paper 2 consists aptitude questions for 200 marks to be solved in 2 hours. Candidates must qualify in both papers in order to qualify in the preliminary exam.

    CGPSC Mains exam pattern 2023

    Sr. No.

    Paper (Compulsory papers in Descriptive mode)

    Subjects

    Marks

    Duration

    1

    Paper 1

    Language

    200 Marks

    3 hours

    2

    Paper 2

    Essay

    200 Marks

    3 hours

    3

    Paper 3

    History, Constitution and Public Administration

    200 Marks

    3 hours

    4

    Paper 4

    Science, Technology, and Environment

    200 Marks

    3 hours

    5

    Paper 5

    Economics and Geography

    200 Marks

    3 hours

    6

    Paper 6

    Mathematics and Logical Ability

    200 Marks

    3 hours

    7

    Paper 7

    Philosophy and Sociology

    200 Marks

    3 hours

    Total

    1,400 Marks

    CGPSC Exam Pattern for Personality Test

    Candidates who qualify for the mains exam will be invited for a personality test. The interview consists 150 marks.

    CGPSC Syllabus 2023

    The CGPSC 2023 syllabus consists subjects and sections on which the question papers will be based. The syllabus is mentioned in the official notification of CGPSC. There is the separate syllabus for the preliminary and mains exam.

    CGPSC Prelims Syllabus

    As per the CGPSC prelims paper, it has two parts. This paper has 2 parts, the part 1 consists History, Geography, Polity, etc and current affairs, while part 2 consists General Knowledge about the state of Chhattisgarh. The CGPSC Prelims Paper II is the Civil Service Aptitude Test based on Comprehension, Math, Logical resounding, Mental ability etc.

    CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2023

    Paper

    Subjects

    Syllabus

    Paper 1

    Language

    Chhattisgarhi Language, General Sanskrit, General English, General Hindi

    Paper 2

    Essay

    Write 2 essays each on: -

    • Issues and problems faced by India at a national level

    • Issues and problems faced by Chhattisgarh at a state level

    Paper 3

    History, Constitution and Public Administration

    • History of India

    • History of Chhattisgarh and Role of Chhattisgarh in the National Movement

    • The Indian National Movement

    • Constitution of India

    • Public Administration

    Paper 4

    Science, Technology, and Environment

    Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environment, and Technology

    Paper 5

    Economics and Geography

    • Indian Economics

    • Planning in India

    • Geography of Chhattisgarh -

    • Economics of Chhattisgarh

    • Agriculture, Industry, Forest and Natural Resource of Chhattisgarh

    Paper 6

    Mathematics and Logical Ability

    • Rational Numbers, Coordinate Geometry

    • A binary digital system, change in binary number to decimal number and vice versa, Algorithm method

    • Data Analysis - Mathematical operation Basic numeric

    • Logical Reasoning

    Paper 7

    Philosophy and Sociology

    • Indian Philosophy and Yoga

    • Sociology - Sociology

    • Tribes of Chhattisgarh

    • Art and Culture of Chhattisgarh

    CGPSC Question Papers 2023

    Candidates preparing for the CGPSC exam must refer to the previous year question papers to get an idea of the questions asked in the exam. By solving the previous year question papers, candidates will get to know the papers pattern, difficulty level of the exam and the types of questions asked in the exam. The exam conducting authority doesn't release the official question papers, however, various coaching institutes release the unofficial question papers on the basis of candidate feedback who appeared in the exam.

    CGPSC Answer Key 2023

    CGPSC answer key 2023 will be released by Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission a few days after the prelims exam is conducted. The CGPSC written exam has two stages - prelims and mains, both are conducted in offline mode. CGPSC will release the answer key for the prelims exam as it is objective in nature. CGPSC will first release the provisional answer key so that candidates can raise objections in case of any discrepancy in the question paper. The final answer key will be released after taking the objections are addressed.

    CGPSC Preparation Tips 2023

    • Refer to the official exam pattern and syllabus.

    • Make a time table and allot equal time to all the sections.

    • Put at least 6-7 hours of daily time in studies.

    • Solve previous year question papers.

    • Read newspapers and magazines to stay up to date with current affairs.

    • Make a habit of essay and long answer writing. This will help in the mains stage.

    • Give test series and mock tests.

    • Appear for mock interviews to get ready for the personality test round.

    CGPSC Result 2023

    The CGPSC result will be released stage wise in online mode. Candidates who qualify in the prelims exam as per the result will be eligible to appear for the mains exam. The result will be released in online mode PDF format and consists of the roll number of all the qualified candidates. Those candidates who qualify in the mains will be eligible for the personality test. The final result of CGPSC will be released on the basis of mains and interview.

    CGPSC Cut off 2023

    The cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to score in order to qualify for the CGPSC exam. The cut off is prescribed by the exam conducting authority and is calculated on the basis of various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies and the total number of applications filed.

    CGPSC Exam Analysis 2023

    CGPSC is one of the toughest and most competitive exams due to the difficulty level of the exam as well as the competition it attracts. The difficulty level of the CGPSC exam is just like any other state public service commission exam. The CGPSC exam consists questions from History, Geography, Political Science, Current Affairs with special reference to the state of Chhattisgarh and its background.

    CGPSC Salary 2023

    Check the details about CGPSC Salary for all the Group A and Group B posts below.

    Group A Posts

    Pay Scale

    Deputy District Magistrate

    Rs. 56,100 at level 12 in pay matrix

    Deputy Superintendent of Police

    Rs. 56,100 at level 12 in pay matrix

    Accounting Officer

    Rs. 56,100 at level 12 in pay matrix

    Superintendent district jail

    Rs. 56,100 at level 12 in pay matrix

    District fighter, city service

    Rs. 56,100 at level 12 in pay matrix

    Assistant registrar, cooperative institutions

    Rs. 56,100 at level 12 in pay matrix

    Chhattisgarh subordinate accounting services

    Rs. 56,100 at level 12 in pay matrix

    Group B Posts

    Commercial tax inspector

    Rs. 36,100 at level 9 in pay matrix

    Excise sub-inspector

    Rs. 28,700 at level 7 in pay matrix

    Deputy Registrar

    Rs. 28,700 at level 7 in pay matrix

    Assistant jail superintendent

    Rs. 28,700 at level 7 in pay matrix

    Commercial Tax Officer

    Rs. 25,300 at level 6 in pay matrix

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can migrant candidates apply for CGPSC Exam?
    A:

    Indian citizens can only apply for the CGPSC exam.

    Q: What is the maximum age limit for applying for CGPSC Exam?
    A:

    The maximum age limit to apply for the CGPSC exam is 28 years.

    Q: How many stages are there in the selection process of CGPSC Exam?
    A:

    There are 3 stages in the CGPSC exam - Preliminary stage, Mains stage and Personality test/Interview stage.

    Q: How can I clear CGPSC exam?
    A:

    Candidates can clear the CGPSC exam with sheer determination, better preparation and efficiency.

    Q: Can other state candidates apply for CGPSC?
    A:

    Yes, candidates from other states can apply for CGPSC.

    Q: I do not know my CGPSC State Service Exam Roll Number?
    A:

    Candidates will be able to check their roll number from their admit card of CGPSC 2023.

    Q: How to Download CGPSC Result 2023?
    A:

    Candidates will be able to download their result from the official website upon release.

    Q: What is CGPSC Exam?
    A:

    CGPSC is a state level exam conducted by Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for Grade A and Grade B services in the state of Chhattisgarh.

    Articles
    |
    Upcoming Competition Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    MPPSC State Services Late Fee Application Date

    17 Feb'26 - 1 Apr'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    MPPSC SFS Exam Late Fee Application Date

    17 Feb'26 - 1 Apr'26 (Online)

    Certifications By Top Providers
    Study from Still Life
    Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    Online Course of Indian Constitution
    Via NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
    Access to Justice
    Via National Law University, New Delhi
    Sports Psychology
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Research Ethics
    Via Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala
    Criminal Justice Administration
    Via National Law University, New Delhi
    Swayam
     220 courses
    Edx
     201 courses
    LawSikho
     127 courses
    NPTEL
     92 courses
    Futurelearn
     89 courses
    Coursera
     76 courses
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe