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About CGPSC State Service Exam 2023
Chhattisgarh Public Service commission had conducted the CGPSC SSE mains exam 2023 on June 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2024. The commission released the CGPSC SSE 2023 Mains application form again from May 8 to 9, 2024 at psc.cg.gov.in for those candidates who missed to apply for the examination. Previously, the CGPSC SSE application form 2023 was available from April 2 - May 2, 2024.
CGPSC conducts the State Service exam for candidates who are graduates (in any stream) from a recognized university and have Indian nationality. The CGPSC SSE age limit of the candidates must be 21-30 years of age. Candidates have to apply online for the CGPSC SSE 2023 application form within the deadline. The selection of the candidates for CGPSC SSE is done on the basis of pre-exam or screening test and mains exam. Based on the candidates' performance in the pre-exam, candidates will be called for CGPSC SSE 2023 Mains. Candidates need to appear in the same exam centre allotted on the admit card. However, any changes regarding the same will not be entertained. Candidates must note that the pre-exam acts as a screening test for CGPSC Mains 2023.
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission State Services Exam |
| Short Exam Name | CGPSC State Service Exam |
| Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission |
| Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 400 Rs [Online] |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Number of Seats | 242 Seats |
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Important Dates
CGPSC State Service Exam Mains (Session 2023)
Past Dates and Events
14 Jun, 2024 - 27 Jun, 2024
Admit Card | Mode: Online
24 Jun, 2024 - 27 Jun, 2024
Exam | Mode: Offline
08 May, 2024 - 09 May, 2024
Application re-open - (For those applicant who have not been able to apply before) | Mode: Online
03 May, 2024 - 07 May, 2024
Application correction | Mode: Online
02 Apr, 2024 - 02 May, 2024
Application date | Mode: Online
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims (Session 2023)
Past Dates and Events
21 Mar, 2024
Result | Mode: Online
19 Feb, 2024 - 27 Feb, 2024
Answer key objection dates | Mode: Online
16 Feb, 2024
Answer Key - Model | Mode: Online
30 Jan, 2024 - 11 Feb, 2024
Admit Card | Mode: Online
11 Feb, 2024
Exam | Mode: Offline
CGPSC State Service Exam (Session 2023)
Past Dates and Events
02 Jan, 2024 - 03 Jan, 2024
Application Correction - Paid error correction in application can be done with the payment of Rs. 500/- | Mode: Online
31 Dec, 2023 - 01 Jan, 2024
Application Correction - Free of charge - application error correction | Mode: Online
01 Dec, 2023 - 30 Dec, 2023
Application | Mode: Online
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria
CGPSC eligibility criteria states that candidates should be Indian citizens as well as graduates (from any stream) of any university recognised by UGC Act 1956 (Section 3). Candidates must be physically and mentally fit. The age limit is 21- 29 years. Certain relaxation in terms of upper age limit is as follows:
- 35 years for a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
- For Chhattisgarh residents belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC categories, the limit can be extended up to 5 years.
- Burmese candidates who migrated to India on or after June 1, 1963,/ Sri Lankan candidates who migrated to India on or before November 1, 1964,/ Bangladeshi candidates who migrated to India between January 1, 1964- March 25, 1971, receive a relaxation of up to 3 years.
- If the aforementioned repatriates belong to the ST/ SC/ OBC categories, the limit is stretched up to 8 years.
- Various other categories are also given age relaxation by the state of Chhattisgarh.
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC, General | Online | Female, Male, Transgender | ₹ 400 | |
| SC, ST | Online | Female, Male, Transgender | ₹ 300 |
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Application Details
Candidates can fill the CGPSC application form from December 1, 2023, onwards. They will fill and submit the application form by December 30, 2023. The application process was completely online and no physical submission of the CGPSC 2023 application form is accepted.
CGPSC State Service Exam Mains Application Details
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission released the CGPSC SSE Mains application form 2023 again from May 8 to 9, 2024 at psc.cg.gov.in. The SSE 2023 Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted from June 24 - 27, 2024. The CGPSC SSE 2023 application form was previously released between April 2 - May 2, 2024. Candidates shortlisted for mains exam have to fill up the mains application form in online mode. To fill CGPSC SSE application form, candidates have to follow these steps:
- Registration
- Filling up of important details
- Uploading of scanned images (signature and photograph)
- Payment of application fee
- Final submission of CGPSC application form
Candidates are also given the provision to make correction in the application form.
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Syllabus
Paper-I - General studies
General studies |
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| History of India and Indian national movement |
| Physical, social, and economic geography of India |
| Constitution of India and polity |
| Indian economy |
| General Science and technology |
| Indian philosophy, art, literature, and culture |
| Current affairs and sports |
| Environment |
General knowledge of Chhattisgarh |
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| History of Chhattisgarh and 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 - Aptitude test
Interpersonal skills including communication skills |
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Logical reasoning and analytical ability |
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Decision making and problem solving |
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General mental ability |
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Basic numeracy |
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| Number and their relations, order of magnitude etc (class X level) |
Data interpretation |
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| Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc (class X level) |
Knowledge of Hindi language |
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Knowledge of Chhattisgarhi language |
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CGPSC State Service Exam Mains Syllabus
Paper-I - Language
General Hindi |
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General English |
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| Comprehension, precis writing, rearrangement and correction of sentences, synonyms, antonyms, filling the blanks, correction of spellings, vocabulary and usage, idioms and phrases, tenses, prepositions, active voice and passive voice, parts of speech |
Chhattisgarhi language |
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Paper II - Essay
International and national level issues |
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| Essays on issues (reason, present status including data, and solution) |
Paper-II - Essay
Chhattisgarh state level issues |
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| Essays on issues (reason, present status including data, and solution) |
Paper-III - General Studies - I
History of India |
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| Pre-historic age, Indus civilization, Vedic civilization, Jainism and Buddhism, rise of Magadh Empire, Mauryan polity and economy, Sunga, Satavahana period, Gupta empire |
| Development of art, architecture, literature, and science during the Gupta-Vakataka period |
| Major dynasties of south India, medieval Indian history, Sultanate and Mughal period, Vijaya Nagar kingdom, Bhakti movement, Sufism, development of literature in regional languages, rise of Marathas |
| Advent of Europeans and factors responsible for the establishment of British supremacy, expansion of British empire-wars and diplomacy, rural economy-agriculture, land revenue systems-permanent settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari |
| Decline of handicrafts industries, relation of East India company with states, changes in administrative structure, urban economy after 1858, development of railways, industrialization, constitutional development |
| Socio-religious reform movements-Brahmo samaj, Arya samaj, Prarthna samaj, Ram Krishna mission, rise of nationalism, the revolt of I857, establishment of lndian national congress, partition of Bengal and Swadeshi movement |
| Rise and development of communalism, revolutionary movements, home rule movement, Gandhian movements, quit India movement, workers, peasant, and tribal movements, reform movement among dalits, reform movement among muslims, Aligarh movement |
| Indian national army, independence and partition of lndia, merger of states |
Constitution and public administration |
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| Constitutional development of India (1773-1950), formation of the constitution and salient features, preamble, nature of the constitution |
| Fundamental rights and duties |
| Directive principles of state policy |
| Union executive, legislative, and judiciary |
| Right to constitutional remedies, public interest litigation, judicial activism, judicial review, attorney general |
| State executive, legislature, and judiciary, advocate general |
| Centre-state relationship-legislative, executive, and financial |
| All India services |
| Union and state public service commission |
| Emergency provisions, constitutional amendments |
| Concept of basic structure |
| Government of Chhattisgarh-legislative, executive, and judiciary |
| Public administration-meaning, scope, nature, and importance |
| Public administration and private administration under liberalizations |
| New public administration, development administration and comparative administration |
| New dimensions in public administration |
| State vs. market |
| Rule of law |
| Organization-principles, approaches, and structure |
| Management-leadership, policy determination, decision making |
| Instruments of administrative management-coordination, delegation, communication, observation and motivation |
| Administrative reforms |
| Good governance, e-governance |
| Bureaucracy |
| District administration |
| Control on administration in India-parliamentary, financial judicial, and executive |
| Lokpal and lokayukta |
| Right to information |
| Panchayats and municipalities |
| Parliamentary-presidential, unitary-federal government |
| Theory of separation of powers |
| Administrative structure of Chhattisgarh |
History of Chhattisgarh |
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| Pre-historic age, history of Chhattisgarh from Vedic age to Gupta period, major dynasties-Rajarshitulya Kula, Nala, Sharabhpuriyas, Pandu, Somvanshis etc |
| Kalchuris and their administration, Chhattisgarh under the Marathas, British, Chhattisgarh under British protectorate, former states and zamindaris of Chhattisgarh, feudatory states, revolt of 1857, freedom movement in Chhattisgarh |
| Workers, peasant, and tribal movements, formation of Chhattisgarh state |
Paper-IV - General Studies - II
General science |
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| Chemistry: Rate of chemical reaction and chemical equilibrium-preliminary knowledge of rate of chemical reaction, fast and slow chemical reactions, metals-position of metals in the periodic table and general properties, metal, mineral ore |
| Chemistry: Difference between mineral and ore, metallurgy concentration, roasting, smelting, refining of ores, metallurgy of copper and iron, corrosion of metals, alloys, nonmetals-position of nonmetals in the periodic table and general Properties |
| Chemistry: Some important organic compounds, some general artificial polymers, polythene, polyvinyl chloride, Teflon soap and detergents |
| Physics: Light-nature of light, reflection of light, law of reflection, reflection from plane and curved surface, image formation by plane, convex and concave mirror, relation between focal length and radius of curvature, electric discharge in gases |
| Physics: Causes of origin of energy in the sun, electricity and its effects-electric intensity, potential-potential difference, electric current, Ohm's law, resistance, specific resistance, influencing factors |
| Physics: Combination of resistance and related numerical questions, thermal effect of current and it's uses, calculation of power and electrical energy spent, numerical precautions observed in electric experiments, photo electric effect |
| Physics: Solar cell, structure, PN junction, diode |
| Biology: Transport of mineral and water in plants and animals (in context of human being), structure and function of blood, structure and working of heart, (preliminary knowledge), photosynthesis-definition, main steps of the process |
| Biology: Light reaction and dark reaction, respiration-definition, breathing, and respiration, types of respiration, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, respiratory organs of animals respiratory system of human being and mechanism of respiration |
| Biology: Human digestive system and digestive process (general information), control and coordination-nervous system of human being, structure and function of human brain and spinal cord, coordination in plants and animal phytohormones |
| Biology: Endocrine glands hormone and their function, reproduction and growth-type of reproduction asexual reproduction, fission, budding, regeneration, artificial vegetative reproduction, layering, cutting, grafting, parthenogenesis |
| Biology: Sexual reproduction in plants, structure of flower and reproduction process, (general information) pollination, fertilization, human reproductive system and reproduction process (general information) |
| Biology: Heredity and evolution-heredity and variation, fundamental basis of heredity chromosome and DNA (preliminary information) |
Aptitude test, logical reasoning, mental ability |
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| Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of rational number |
| Finding the rational number between two rational numbers |
| Ratio and proportion-definition, properties, atemendo, invertendo, componendo etc and their uses |
| Commercial mathematics-banking, calculation of interest on/in savings account, fixed deposit account and recurring deposit account |
| Calculation of income tax (for salaried person and excluding house rent allowance) |
| Factorization, LCM, HCF |
| Vedic mathematic-addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and checking the answer through beejank |
| Square, square roots, cube, cube roots, vinculam, and its application |
| The application of Vedic mathematics methods in algebra etc, introduction and creativity of Indian mathematician-in reference with Aryabhata, Yaraha Mihira, Brahma Gupta, Bhaskaracharya, Shrinivas Ramanuja |
| Mathematical operations, basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitudes etc) |
| Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc) and analysis of data |
| Arithmetic mean, median, mode, probability |
| Question related to addition and multiplication theorem on probability |
| Applied mathematics-profit and loss, percentage, interest, and averages |
| Time, speed, distance, river, and boat |
| Analog test, odd word, odd pair of words, coding and decoding test, relation test, alphabet test, mathematical operations, logical analysis of words, inserting the missing number or word, assertion and reason, situation reaction test, figure series |
| Deletion of elements, general mental ability |
Applied and behavioural science |
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| Role of information technology in rural India, basic knowledge of computer, computers in communication and broadcasting, software development for economic growth |
| Broad applications of IT |
| Energy resources: Demand of energy, renewable and non renewable energy resources of energy, the development and utilization of nuclear energy in the country |
| Science and technology developments in India in present, origin of agriculture, progress of agricultural science and its impact, crop science in India, fertilizer, control of pests and disease scenario in lndia |
| Biodiversity and its conservation-general introduction, definition, species and genetic diversity, biogeographical classification of India, importance of biodiversity-constructive and destructive application |
| Importance of social, moral, and alternative vision, global, national, and local level biodiversity, India as a mega biodiversity nation, hotspots of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, loss of habitat, damage to wildlife |
| Humans and wild animals conflict, India's threatened, endangered and endemic species, conservation of biodiversity, topological, and nontopological conservation |
| Environmental pollution-causes, effect, and control measures, air pollution, water pollution, marine pollution, soil pollution, sound/noise pollution, thermal pollution, nuclear pollution |
| Solid waste management-urban and industrial solid waste management: Causes, effect, and control, human role in pollution control |
Paper-V - General Studies - III
Economics of India and Chhattisgarh |
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| National and per capita income, structural changes in the Indian economy (GDP and work force), changes in the role of public and private sectors and their shares in the total plan outlay of the latest plan, economic reforms |
| Problems of poverty and unemployment, magnitude and measures initiative to ameliorate them, monetary policy-structure of Indian banking and non-banking financial institutions and reforms in them since 1990s, regulation of credit by RBI |
| Pattern of public revenue, public expenditure, public debt, fiscal deficit, and their effects on the economy |
| In reference with Chhattisgarh-demographic features and social backwardness of the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward classes, and minorities |
| Literacy and occupational structure, changes in the sectoral distribution of income and employment |
| Socio, political, and economic empowerment of women |
| Child labour problem |
| Rural development, state finance and budgetary policy-tax structure, sharing in central taxes, expenditure pattern in revenue and capital account as well as plan and non-plan expenditure |
| Public debt composition-internal and external debt including World Bank loans, institutional and non-institutional sources of rural credit in Chhattisgarh |
| Structure and growth of cooperatives and their shares in total credit, adequacy, and problems |
Geography of India |
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| Physical features of India, location and extension, geological structure, physical divisions, drainage system, climate, soil, vegetation and importance of forest, Indian forest policy, forest conservation |
| Human characteristics-population, census, population growth, density, and distribution |
| Birth rate, mortality rate, infant mortality rate, migration, literacy, occupational structure, urbanization, agriculture-characteristics of Indian agriculture, agricultural food crops, cereal, pulses, oilseeds, and other crops |
| Production and distribution, mean of irrigation and its importance, modernization of agriculture, problems of agriculture and planning, irrigation multipurpose projects, green revolution, white revolution, blue revolution |
| Mineral resources-mineral storage, production and distribution of mineral, energy resources-coal, petroleum, thermal power energy, nuclear energy, non conventional sources of energy |
| Industries-development and structure of industries in India, large scale, medium, small and smallest scale, agriculture, forest and mineral based industries |
Geography of Chhattisgarh |
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| Physical features of Chhattisgarh, location and extension, geological structure, physical divisions, drainage system, climate, soil, vegetation and wildlife, importance of forest, wildlife management system, national parks and sanctuaries |
| State forest policy, forest conservation, human characteristics -population, population growth, density and distribution |
| Birth rate, mortality rate, infant mortality rate, migration, sex ratio, age group, schedule caste population literacy, occupational structure, urbanization, family welfare programs |
| Agriculture-agricultural food crops, cereal, pulses, oilseeds, and other crops, production and distribution, mean of irrigation and its importance, important irrigation projects, problem of agriculture and state scheme for farmers benefits |
| Mineral resources-various types mineral storage in Chhattisgarh, production and distribution of mineral, energy resources-coal, thermal power energy, non conventional sources of energy |
| Industries-development and structure of industries in Chhattisgarh, large scale, medium, small, and smallest scale, agricultural, forest, and mineral based industries, mean of transport and tourism |
Paper-VI - General Studies - IV
Philosophy |
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| Nature of philosophy, its relationship between religion and culture, difference between lndian and western philosophy, Veda and Upanishada-Brahman, Atman, Rit, philosophy of Gita-Sthitpragya, Swadharma, Karmayoga |
| Philosophy of Charvaka-epistemology, metaphysics, hedonism, philosophy of Jain-nature of jiva, Anekantvada, Syadavada, Panchamahavrata, philosophy of Buddha-Pratityasamutpada, Ashtanga Marg, Anatmavada, Kshanikvada |
| Philosophy of Samkhya-Satkaryavada, nature of Prakriti and Purusha, Vikasavada, philosophy of yoga-Ashtanga yoga, philosophy of Nyaya-Prama, Aprama, Asatkaryavada, philosophy of Vaisheshika-Parmanuvada, philosophy of Mimamsa-Dharma, theory of Apurva |
| Philosophy of Advaita Vedanta-Brahman, Maya, Jagat, Moksha, Kautilya, theory of Saptanga, theory of Mandal, Gurunanak-social-ethical philosophy, Guru Ghasidas-characteristics of Satnam Pantha, Vallabhacharya-Pushtimarga |
| Swami Vivekananda-practical Vedanta, universal religion, Sri Aurbindo-intergral yoga, supermind, Mahatma Gandhi-Ahinsa, Satyagraha, eleven vows, Bhimrao Ambedkar-social thought, Deendayal Upadhyay-Ekatma manav darshan |
| Plato-virtus, Aristotle-theory of causation, Saint Anselm-ontological argument for the existence of God, Descaftes-method of doubt, I think therefore I am, Spinoza-substance, Pantheism, Leibnitz-theory of Monad, theory of pre-established harmony |
| Locke-epistemology, Berkeley-esse est percipii, Hume-skepticism, Kant-criticism, Hegel-phenomenology and spirit, dialectical idealism, Bradley-idealisrn |
| Moore-realism, A.J. Ayar-verification theory, John Dewey-pragmatism, Saftre-existentialism, meaning of religion, nature of philosophy of religion, religious tolerance, secularism, problem of evil, ethical values and ethical dilemma |
| Ethical elements in administration-honesty, responsibility, transparency, code of conduct for public servants, corruption-meaning, types, cause, and effect, efforts to remove corruption |
| Relevance of whistle-blower |
Sociology |
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| Sociology-meaning, scope, and nature, importance of its study |
| Relation with other social sciences |
| Primary concepts-society, community, association, institution, social group, folkways, and mores |
| Individual and society-social interactions, status and role, culture and personality, socialization |
| Hindu social organization-religion, ashram, Varna, purusharth |
| Social stratification-caste and class |
| Social processes-social interaction, cooperation, struggle, competition |
| Social control and social change-sources and agencies of social control, processes, and factors of social change |
| India, social problems, Social disorganization-anomie and alienation, inequality |
| Social research and techniques-objective of social research, use of scientific method to study of social phenomena, problems of objectivity |
| Tools and techniques of data collection-observation, interview, questionnaire, schedule |
Social aspect of Chhattisgarh |
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| Tribal social-organization: Marriage, family, cIan, youth dormitories |
| Tribal development: History, programmes, and policies, the constitutional system, special primitive tribes of Chhattisgarh, other tribes, schedule cast, and other backward class of Chhattisgarh |
| Main ornaments popular in tribes of Chhattisgarh, special traditions |
| Tribal problems: lsolation migration and acculturation |
| Folk arts of Chhattisgarh, folk literature and prominent, folk artists of Chhattisgarh, folk songs of Chhattisgarh, folk legend, folk theater, idioms and proverbs, puzzle riddle, singing, literary, music, and art institutions of Chhattisgarh state |
| Chhattisgarh state awards in these fields |
| Folk culture of Chhattisgarh, major fairs and festivals of Chhattisgarh |
| Protected archaeological monuments, sites, and excavated sites in state |
| Tourism places marked by Chhattisgarh government, national parks, sanctuaries, and waterfalls, and caves of Bastar, major sants of Chhattisgarh |
Paper-VII - General Studies - V
Welfare, development programme, and laws |
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| Social and important legislation-Indian society, social legislation as a form of a mean of social transform |
| Human rights protection legislation, 1993, protection granted to females (CRPC) under Indian constitution and criminal law (penal code) |
| Protection act, 2005 to females from domestic violation, civil rights protection act, 1955, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, atrocity protection law, 1989, right to information act, 2005, environment protection act, 1986 |
| Consumer protection act, 1986, information technology act, 2000, corruption prevention act, 1988 |
| In reference to Chhattisgarh: Customary various laws and acts in Chhattisgarh, and their welfare, and developmental impact on residents of Chhattisgarh |
| Welfare schemes of Chhattisgarh government: Customary welfare, people-oriented, and important schemes introduced in various times by Chhattisgarh government |
International and national sports, events, and organization |
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| United nations and its associated organizations |
| International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Asian Bank, SAARC, BRICS, other bilateral and regional groups, World Trade Organization and its impact on India |
| National and international sports and competition |
International and national educational institute, and their role of human development |
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| Availability of skilled human resources, employability, and productivity of human resources |
| Role of various institutions and councils in human resources development as higher education and National Commission for Research, National Educational Research and Training Council, national educational schemes and administration university |
| University Grants commission, Open University, All India Technical Education Council, National Education Teacher Council, National Vocational Education council, Indian Agriculture Research Council, Indian Institute of Technology |
| Indian Institute of Management, National Institute of Technology, National Law University, Polytechnique and I.T.l., education in human resource development, a mean universal/equal elementary education, higher education and technical education |
| Quality of vocational education, issues related to girls education, deprived class, issues related to disabled people |
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Exam Pattern
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Exam Pattern
The CGPSC pre-exam includes two papers, both of 200 marks each. Each paper of CGPSC was conducted offline for a duration of 2 hours wherein candidates had to answer 100 MCQs. Every question had 5 choices. Candidates are awarded 2 marks for every correct answer whereas every incorrect answer was deducted 1/3 mark.
The first paper is divided into two parts- General Studies and General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh. The second paper is an Aptitude Test.
CGPSC State Service Exam Mains Exam Pattern
As per the CGPSC SSE exam pattern of mains exam, there will be seven papers. Candidates will be given three hours to finish each paper. The exam will be conducted for a total of 1400 marks. Check below the CGPSC SSSE exam pattern for mains exam
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Papers |
Duration |
Marks Allotted |
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Paper I (Language) |
3 Hours |
200 |
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Paper II (Essay) |
3 Hours |
200 |
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Paper III |
3 Hours |
200 |
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Paper IV |
3 Hours |
200 |
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Paper V |
3 Hours |
200 |
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Paper VI |
3 Hours |
200 |
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Paper VII |
3 Hours |
200 |
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Admit Card
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Admit Card
The exam conducting body released the admit card of CGPSC in online mode. Candidates can download their admit card by using the required login credentials - user ID and password in the admit card login window. Only those candidates who have successfully filled in and submitted the application form can download the prelims CGPSC admit card. Along with the admit card candidates are also required to take any one prescribed photo ID proofs to the exam centre.
CGPSC State Service Exam Mains Admit Card
Candidates qualifying in the prelims exam and who have successfully registered for mains exam will only be able to download the admit card for CGPSC mains exam. To download the CGPSC SSE admit card, candidates will have to follow these steps:
- Visit the official site
- Click on the CGPSC SSE admit card for mains exam link
- A login window will appear on the screen
- Enter the required login credentials
- CGPSC SSE 2023 admit card will appear on the screen
The CGPSC SSE admit card 2023 will have information about candidate's name, roll number, registration number, address of the exam centre, photograph and signature etc.
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Exam Centers
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Exam Centers
| State | City |
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| Chhattisgarh | Ambikapur |
| Baikunthpur | |
| Bilaspur | |
| Dhamtari | |
| Durg Bhalai | |
| Dantewada | |
| Jagdalpur | |
| Janjgir-champa | |
| Jashpur | |
| Kabirdham | |
| Kanker | |
| Korba | |
| Mahasamund | |
| Raipur | |
| Raigarh | |
| Rajnandgaon |
CGPSC State Service Exam Mains Exam Centers
| State | City |
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| Chhattisgarh | Ambikapur |
| Bilaspur | |
| Durg Bhalai | |
| Jagdalpur | |
| Raipur |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- Aadhar card
- Voter card
- Passport
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Answer Key
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Answer Key
The answer key of CGPSC contains all the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. With the help of the answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. Candidates can download the answer key pdf by following these steps:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the answer key of CGPSC
- Select the set for which the test has been taken
- The answer key will appear on the screen
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Result
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Result
CGPSC result for prelims exam has been declared in the form of pdf. The result of CGPSC contains the roll number of all the qualifying candidates for the next stage of the selection procedure. Candidates are required to obtain the minimum qualifying marks as decided by the exam conducting body. Also, the marks obtained in prelims is not added for the preparation of final merit list. To check the result follow the steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on CGPSC result link
- The result pdf will open on the screen
- Search your roll number and save the pdf for future reference
CGPSC State Service Exam Mains Result
CGPSC SSE Result is declared in online mode in the form of pdf. The CGPSC SSE 2023 result pdf reflects the roll numbers of all the candidates qualified for the next stage. Further, the candidates, who will qualify the CGPSC SSE Mains exam, will have to appear in the Interview. Candidates 3 times the number of vacancies will be selected for the interview. After the interview, the final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks of CGPSC SSE mains exam and interview.
CGPSC State Service Exam 2023 Cutoff
CGPSC State Service Exam Prelims Cutoff
CGPSC cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates will have to secure to qualify each stage of examination and become eligible for appearing in the next round of selection process. The cutoff od CGPSC is based on the following factors - number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam and number of test takers. Candidates obtaining the minimum qualifying cutoff marks will only qualify for mains exams.
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Question: Can I clear CGPSC in first attempt?
Answer:
Clearing the CGPSC SSE exam is definitely possible in the first attempt. It completely depends on the candidates level of preparation, and consistency.
Question: What is the time of CGPSC exam 2024?
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The CGPSC SSE exam is conducted in 2 shifts. The first shift is conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second shift is conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Question: Who is eligible for CGPSC SSE exam?
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Candidates who have a Bachelors degree and who are between the age group 18 and 30 are eligible for the CGPSC SSE exam 2023.
Question: Does CGPSC SSE has negative marking?
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Yes, The CGPSC SSE 2023 exam has a negative marking of 1.3 marks for every wrong answer.
Question: What is the salary of CGPSC SSE 2023 exam?
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The CGPSC SSE salary is between Rs 15,600 to Rs 39,100 per month and the grade pay is Rs 5,400.
Question: When will the CGPSC SSE Mains exam 2023 be conducted ?
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The CGPSC SSE 2023 mains exam will be conducted from June 24 - 27, 2024.
Question: How many attempts are there for CGPSC?
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The authorities have not provided a set of attempts for the CGPSC SSE exam 2023.
Question: What is the age limit for CGPSC SSE?
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The minimum age limit is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years for the CGPSC SSE 2023.
Question: What is the salary of CGPSC exam?
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The basic CGPSC SSE salary for Group A officers will be around Rs 56,100 and the Group B officers will get between Rs 25,300 to Rs 38,100 per month.
Question: What are the stages of CGPSC exam?
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There are 3 stages in the CGPSC SSE exam.
1. Prelims (400 marks )
2. Mains (1400 marks)
3. Interview (100 marks)
Question: How many attempts for CGPSC?
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There are no limits on the number of attempts in the CGPSC SSE exam.
Question: What is the negative mark in CGPSC exam?
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Yes, there is a 0.3 mark of negative marking for incorrect answers in the CGPSC SSE 2023 exam.
Question: What is the format of CGPSC SSE exam 2023?
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The format of the CGPSC SSE prelims exam is in objective-type mode. Whereas, the format of the CGPSC SSE 2023 mains exam is a written exam.
Question: How to Download CGPSC Result?
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Candidates can download their result from the official website upon release.
Question: I do not know my CGPSC State Service Exam Roll Number?
Answer:
Candidates will be able to check their roll number from their admit card of CGPSC.
Question: Can other state candidates apply for Cgpsc?
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Yes, other state candidates can apply for CGPSC.
Question: How can I pepare and clear the Cgpsc exam?
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Candidates can clear the CGPSC exam with sheer determination, better preparation and efficiency. For preparation, it is advised to stay up to date with current affairs, read the history and background of Chhatisgarh, download the previous year question paper and solve and refer to the syllabus and exam pattern. Make time table as per the exam pattern and syllabus.
Question: What are the posts in CGPSC recruitment?
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There are a lot of group A and B level posts in the CGPSC exam. Some of the posts are SDM, DSP, Tehsildar etc. The detailed posts and departments are mentioned in the article above.
Question: How many stages are there in the CGPSC Exam?
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As per the selection process, there are 3 stages in the CGPSC exam - Preliminary stage, Mains stage and Personality test/Interview stage.
Question: What is the CGPSC maximum age limit to apply?
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The maximum age limit to apply for the CGPSC exam is 28 years.
Question: Can migrant candidates apply for the CGPSC Exam?
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Only Indian citizens can only apply for the CGPSC exam.
Question: What is the CGPSC Exam?
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The CGPSC is a state-level Combined Sub Ordinate State Services exam conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) to recruit candidates for Grade A and Grade B services in the state of Chhattisgarh.
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