CGPSC Syllabus 2026 – Complete Details

Exam Conducting Body: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)
Exam Name: State Service Examination (SSE) 2026

Posts Included:

• Deputy Collector
• DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police)
• Nayab Tehsildar
• State Tax Officer
• Excise Officer
• District Registrar
• Cooperative Inspector
• Assistant Director
• Other State Administrative Services

Exam Mode: Offline (OMR) / Online (as notified)

CGPSC Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Qualifying Nature

Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

Merit Deciding Stage

Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test

Final Selection Stage

CGPSC Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

Paper-II is Qualifying (33% required)
Negative Marking Applicable

Main Examination

Paper Pattern:

Total Mains Marks: 1400

Interview

• Total Marks: 150

CGPSC Prelims Syllabus

Paper-I: General Studies

History of India & Chhattisgarh

• Ancient Indian History
• Medieval Indian History
• Modern Indian History
• Freedom Movement
• Tribal History of Chhattisgarh
• Regional Dynasties

Geography

• Physical Geography of India
• Chhattisgarh Geography
• Rivers, Mountains
• Climate
• Soil
• Natural Resources

Indian Polity & Governance

• Constitution
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles
• Parliament
• State Legislature
• Panchayati Raj
• Local Governance

Economy

• Indian Economy Basics
• CG State Economy
• Agriculture
• Industrial Development
• Budget
• Planning

General Science

• Physics Basics
• Chemistry Basics
• Biology Basics
• Environmental Science

Current Affairs

• National Events
• International Events
• State Level News
• Government Schemes
• Awards
• Sports

Paper-II: Aptitude Test (CSAT)

(Qualifying Only)

• Comprehension
• Logical Reasoning
• Analytical Ability
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Basic Numeracy (Class 10 Level)
• Data Interpretation

CGPSC Mains Syllabus (Paper-Wise)

Paper-I: Language (Hindi & English)

Hindi Section

• Essay Writing
• Precis Writing
• Grammar
• Translation

English Section

• Essay
• Precis
• Grammar
• Comprehension

Paper-II: Essay

Topics Based On:

• Social Issues
• Economic Issues
• Political Issues
• Environmental Issues
• Chhattisgarh State Issues

Paper-III: General Studies-I

History & Culture

• Indian History
• Chhattisgarh History
• Art & Culture
• Freedom Movement

Society

• Social Issues
• Tribal Communities
• Women Issues

Paper-IV: General Studies-II

Polity & Governance

• Constitution
• Governance
• Public Administration
• Welfare Schemes
• RTI Act

International Relations

• India’s Relations

Paper-V: General Studies-III

Economy

• Indian Economy
• CG Economy
• Agriculture
• Industry
• Infrastructure

Science & Technology

• IT
• Space Technology
• Defence Technology
• Biotechnology

Environment

• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Disaster Management

Paper-VI: General Studies-IV

Ethics & Integrity

• Ethics in Public Administration
• Moral Thinkers
• Case Studies
• Human Values
• Attitude

Paper-VII: General Studies-V (Chhattisgarh Special)

• CG History
• CG Geography
• CG Economy
• CG Polity
• CG Culture
• Tribes of Chhattisgarh
• State Government Schemes

Interview / Personality Test

Assessment Areas:

• Communication Skills
• Leadership Quality
• Decision Making Ability
• Awareness of State Issues
• Personality Traits