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The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (SET26) 2026 is being conducted by the Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), formerly known as Vyapam, under the Higher Education Directorate. The examination is scheduled for 04/10/2026 and the admit card is expected to be released on the official website on 28/09/2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) |
| Examination | Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (SET26) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board, Raipur |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor as per state government reservation policy |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | Admit card scheduled for release |
| Examination Mode | Offline written examination |
| Official Website | https://cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 23/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17/08/2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 18/08/2026 to 20/08/2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Examination Date | 04/10/2026 |
| Expected Admit Card Release Date | 28/09/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹350 |
| Other Backward Classes | ₹250 |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Persons with Disabilities | ₹200 |
The examination fee is required to be paid through the online application system. Eligible local residents of Chhattisgarh who appear in the examination will receive a refund of the examination fee in the same bank account from which the payment was made, as per applicable government rules.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the departmental rules for the Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test. Merely submitting the online application form or appearing in the examination does not itself establish eligibility.
The examination result will be prepared on the basis of the information submitted by the candidate in the online application form. CGSSB will not make corrections to candidate information at a later stage.
Admit Card Details
The admit card is expected to be uploaded approximately seven days before the examination on the CGSSB website. Candidates can download it by logging in through their profile on the official portal.
Candidates should download the complete admit card and carry a printed copy to the examination centre. The admit card will not be sent by post.
Documents to Carry
Candidates must carry the following items to the examination centre:
- Printed copy of the complete admit card.
- One original photo identity proof, such as Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card or Aadhaar Card.
- Black or blue ball-point pen.
Candidates without an original photo identity proof will not be permitted to enter the examination centre.
Reporting and Entry Instructions
- Candidates should reach the examination centre at least two hours before the commencement of the examination.
- Candidates should become familiar with the location of their examination centre one day before the examination.
- The examination centre gate will close 30 minutes before the examination begins.
- For the first shift beginning at 10:00 AM, the gate will close at 9:30 AM.
- For the second shift beginning at 2:00 PM, the gate will close at 1:30 PM.
- Entry will not be allowed after the time printed on the admit card.
- Candidates must undergo verification and frisking before entering the examination hall.
Examination Centre Instructions
- Print the admit card on one side of each page and carry all pages.
- Candidates should wear light-coloured, half-sleeved clothing.
- Black, dark blue, dark green, maroon, saffron, magenta, purple and dark chocolate-coloured clothing is prohibited.
- Slippers may be worn as footwear; shoes are not permitted.
- Jewellery or ornaments of any kind are prohibited.
- Candidates may not leave the examination hall during the first half-hour and the last half-hour of the examination.
- Mobile phones, communication devices, electronic devices, electronic watches, purses, pouches, scarves, belts, caps and similar articles are prohibited inside the examination hall.
- Candidates wearing religious or cultural attire must report earlier than usual and may be required to undergo additional security checks.
- Violation of examination instructions may result in disqualification and strict disciplinary action.
Exam Pattern
The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test consists of two compulsory objective-type papers. Both papers contain multiple-choice questions and there is no negative marking.
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 50 compulsory questions | 1 hour 15 minutes | 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM |
| Paper II | 200 | 100 compulsory questions | 2 hours 15 minutes | 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM |
Each question carries 2 marks.
Paper I
Paper I is compulsory for all candidates. It assesses teaching and research aptitude, reading comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical ability, general awareness and related areas. All 50 questions are compulsory.
Paper II
Paper II is based on the complete syllabus of the subject selected by the candidate. It contains 100 objective-type questions, with 2 marks assigned to each question.
The syllabus prescribed by the concerned department is available through the Syllabus link on the CGSSB website.
Qualifying Criteria
The following candidates will be declared qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor, subject to the reservation policy of the State Government:
- The top 6% of candidates who appear in both Paper I and Paper II.
- General category candidates securing at least 40% aggregate marks in both papers taken together.
- Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer, Persons with Disabilities and Transgender categories securing at least 35% aggregate marks in both papers taken together.
The prescribed qualifying criteria are final and binding.
Examination Centres
The examination will be conducted at the following ten district headquarters:
| District | District Code | Examination Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Surguja (Ambikapur) | 11 | Rajiv Gandhi Government Postgraduate College, Ambikapur |
| Korea (Baikunthpur) | 12 | Government College, Baikunthpur, Korea |
| Bilaspur | 13 | Government E. Raghavendra Rao Postgraduate Science College, Bilaspur |
| Dhamtari | 15 | Babu Chhotelal Government Postgraduate College, Dhamtari |
| Durg | 16 | Vishwanath Tamaskar Government College of Arts and Science, Durg |
| Jagdalpur (Bastar) | 17 | Government Postgraduate College, Jagdalpur |
| Kanker | 20 | Bhanupratappur Government Postgraduate College, Kanker |
| Raigarh | 24 | Kirodimal Government College of Arts and Science, Raigarh |
| Raipur | 25 | Government Nagarjuna Postgraduate Science College, Raipur |
| Rajnandgaon | 26 | Government Postgraduate Digvijay College, Rajnandgaon |
Answer Key and Objection Process
After the examination, candidates may submit objections against the model answer through the CGSSB website by logging in with their profile ID and date of birth.
- An online objection fee of ₹50 per question is payable.
- Objections submitted by post, email or in person will not be accepted.
- A separate objection must be submitted for each question.
- Objections submitted against multiple questions together may be rejected.
- Objections must be supported with valid documentary evidence.
- The decision of the subject experts will be final and binding.
- The final answer key will be prepared after examination of the objections.
- No further objection will be accepted against the final answer key.
Result Information
The examination result will be declared according to the rules of the concerned department. Candidates can check and print their result through the official CGSSB website.
The OMR answer sheets will be evaluated by an OMR machine. There is no provision for re-counting or re-evaluation. CGSSB's responsibility is limited to conducting the examination and declaring the result; document verification, selection and appointment are not conducted by CGSSB.
Helpdesk
For assistance related to online applications, candidates may contact CGSSB during working days from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at 0771-2972780. During holidays, assistance may be sought at 8269801982 between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM.