Commission Name | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), Nava Raipur Atal Nagar |
Advertisement No. | 02/2026/Exam dated 08/05/2026 |
Post Name | Assistant Engineer, Gazetted - Second Class |
Department | Public Works Department (Civil); Public Works Department (Electrical/Mechanical); General Administration Department (Chief Technical Examiner - Vigilance) |
Service | Chhattisgarh State Engineering Service |
Total Vacancies | 46 |
Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-12: Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/- + DA and other allowances as per State Govt. orders |
Application Mode | Online only (via www.psc.cg.gov.in) |
Selection Mode | Written Examination (Stage-1) + Interview/Personality Test (Stage-2) |
Mandatory Requirement | Local/Original Resident of Chhattisgarh (for reserved category benefits) |
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CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Date of Advertisement | 08/05/2026 |
Employment Publication Date | 13/05/2026 |
Opening of Online Application Portal | 13-05-2026 (12:00 PM Noon) |
Last Date for Online Application Submission | 11-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
Free Correction Window | 12-06-2026 (12:00 PM) to 14-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
Paid Correction Window | 15-06-2026 (12:00 PM) to 17-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
Tentative Written Examination Date | 16-08-2026 |
Interview/Personality Test Date | To be notified on CGPSC website |
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 46 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Engineer under various departments of Chhattisgarh Government. Reservations are provided for local resident women and persons with disabilities (PwD) of Chhattisgarh as per the table below.
S.No. | Name of the post and department | Total |
|---|---|---|
1 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) - Public Works Department | 42 |
2 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) - Public Works Department | 3 |
3 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) - General Administration Department (Chief Technical Examiner/Vigilance) | 1 |
Total | 46 |
Abbreviation: OA - One Arm, OL - One Leg, HH - Hearing Handicapped
Important Notes on Reservation:
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) reserved posts are only for Chhattisgarh-notified categories.
Columns 7-10 (Women's Reservation) are only for local resident women of Chhattisgarh.
Candidates from other states (even if SC/ST/OBC in their own state) will be considered under the Unreserved category only.
OBC benefit is available only to Non-Creamy Layer candidates of Chhattisgarh.
Eligible PwD categories: OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), HH (Hearing Handicapped) only; other disability categories are not eligible.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (11-06-2026). All required educational qualification certificates must be obtained on or before the closing date of application; certificates issued after this date will not be accepted.
Educational Qualification
Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
Option 1 (Engineering Degree) | Bachelor's Degree (BE/B.Tech) in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from a University incorporated/established by Act of Parliament or State Legislature, or UGC-recognized institution (Section 3 of UGC Act 1956) |
Option 2 (for AE Civil - GAD Vigilance post only) | AMIE Part 'A' and Part 'B' certificate recognized as equivalent to BE by GA Dept. circular No. 7/2597/1/31/78 dated 01/01/1979 |
Mandatory Domicile | Local/Original Resident Certificate of Chhattisgarh (mandatory for reserved category/age relaxation/fee concession benefits) |
Desirable | Knowledge of Hindi/Chhattisgarhi |
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 - Age Limit
Candidates must be minimum 21 years and not more than 30 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Chhattisgarh State local residents get an additional 5-year relaxation (maximum age 40 years) as per State Govt. order dated 18.01.2024, extended up to 31.12.2028. All age relaxations combined must not exceed 45 years.
Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
General (UR) - Non-CG Residents | 21 to 30 years (as on 01-01-2026) |
CG State Local Residents (UR) | 21 to 40 years (5 years relaxation extended till 31.12.2028) |
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - CG Local Residents | Additional 5 years over prescribed limit |
CG State Permanent/Temporary/Work Charge/Contingency Employees | Maximum 38 years |
CG Ex-Servicemen | Actual age minus total defence service period (max 3 years above upper limit) |
CG Women (Local Residents) | 10 years relaxation over prescribed upper limit |
CG Widows / Abandoned / Divorced Women | 5 years relaxation |
Persons with Disabilities (CG Local) | 5 years relaxation |
Workers / Panchayat Workers (CG) | Relaxation equal to years of service rendered (max up to 45 years) |
Contractual employees (CG Govt.) | Relaxation equal to contractual service years (max 38 years) |
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 - Application Fee
Category | Recruitment Fee |
|---|---|
CG Local Residents belonging to SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Persons with Disabilities | Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred only) |
All other categories (UR) and applicants from outside Chhattisgarh | Rs. 400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) |
Portal Fee + GST | Applicable to all candidates (non-refundable in all circumstances) |
Paid Correction Window Fee | Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) - for corrections in gender, DOB, category, domicile, disability, ex-serviceman entries only |
Note: CG local residents who appear in the written examination/interview will receive examination fee refund directly to the bank account provided at time of application. Portal charges, GST, and service charges are non-refundable.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process consists of 2 successive stages - Stage 1 (Written Examination) and Stage 2 (Interview/Personality Test). Candidates shortlisted from the written examination (approximately 3 times the number of vacancies per subject category) will be called for interview. Final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of both stages.
Stage 1 - Written Examination
Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper I | General Studies | Objective MCQ | 150 | 300 | 2:30 Hours |
Paper II | Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical - any one) | Objective MCQ | 150 | 300 | 2:30 Hours |
Paper I will be bilingual (Hindi and English); Paper II will be in English only.
No negative marking.
Examination may be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) depending on number of applicants.
Exam Centres: Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg-Bhilai, and Jagdalpur (subject to change based on applications received).
Stage 2 - Interview / Personality Test: 75 Marks (No minimum qualifying marks for interview)
If Direct Interview (without written exam) - 100 Marks total (as per CGPSC Procedure Rules 2014)
Qualifying Marks - Written Examination
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | Minimum 40% in each paper |
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Minimum 30% in each paper |
If Direct Interview Only:
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | Minimum 33 marks out of 100 |
SC / ST / OBC | Minimum 23 marks out of 100 |
Shortlisting for Interview: Approximately 3 times the number of vacancies per engineering discipline.
Tie-Breaking Rules
1st Tie-Break | Higher total marks in written examination + interview |
2nd Tie-Break | Higher age (older candidate preferred) |
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 - Exam Syllabus
Paper I - General Studies (300 Marks, 150 Questions)
Part | Subject | Main subtopics |
|---|---|---|
Part-1 | general Studies | History of India, Freedom Movement, Geography of India; Constitution of India, Public Administration and Law; Economy of India, Environment, Water, Mineral and Forest Resources; Current Affairs and Sports; General Science and General Knowledge on Computers |
part 2 | General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh | History of Chhattisgarh and its contribution to the freedom movement; Geography, water, minerals, climate, physical conditions; Literature, music, dance, art and culture; Tribes, dialects, festivals and fairs; Economy, forest and agriculture; Administrative structure, local government, Panchayati Raj; Human resources and energy resources; Education, health and current affairs |
Part-3 | intelligence test | Mathematical ability, intelligence tests and data analysis |
Paper II - Engineering (300 Marks, 150 Questions) - Choose any ONE
(01) Civil Engineering
Part | Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
Part-I | Solid Mechanics | Units & Dimensions, Moments of Area, Forces, Statics, Elastic Constants, Stresses, Strains, Mohr's Circle, Bending Moment, Shear Force, Torsion, Column Stability |
Part-I | Structural Analysis | Determinate Structures, Deflection Methods, Plane Trusses, Indeterminate Structures - Castigliano, Moment Distribution, Slope Deflection, Kani's Method, Stiffness & Flexibility Matrix, Influence Lines |
Part-I | Design of RCC & Prestressed Structures | Limit State Design, Slabs, Beams, Walls, Staircases, Footings, Retaining Walls, RCC Bridges, Prestressed Concrete |
Part-I | Design of Steel Structures | Tension/Compression Members, Beams & Columns, Riveted & Welded Connections, Plate Girders, Plastic Design, Steel Bridges |
Part-I | Building Materials, Construction, Planning & Management | Aggregates, Bricks, Cement, Concrete Mix Design, Building Components, Estimates, Specifications, CPM, PERT, Construction Machinery |
Part-II | Fluid Mechanics | Fluid Properties, Pressure, Buoyancy, Flow Types, Bernoulli's Theorem, Pipe Flow, Open Channel Flow, Hydraulic Jump, Pumps & Turbines |
Part-II | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering | Hydrological Cycle, Precipitation, Runoff, Flood Routing, Ground Water, Irrigation, Dam Design, Canal Design, Kennedy's & Lacey's Theory, Weirs, Barrages |
Part-II | Environmental Engineering | Water Supply, Treatment (Sedimentation, Coagulation, Filtration, Disinfection), Sewerage Systems, Waste Water Treatment, Solid Waste, Air Pollution, Environmental Impact Assessment |
Part-II | Geotechnical Engineering | Soil Properties, Classification, Permeability, Consolidation, Shear Strength, Earth Pressures, Slope Stability, Bearing Capacity, Foundation Design, Piles, Caissons |
Part-II | Surveying & Transportation Engineering | Chain, Compass, Theodolite, Tacheometry, Contours, Triangulation, GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS; Highway Geometric Design, Pavements, Traffic; Railways; Airport Design |
(02) Mechanical Engineering
Part | Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
Part-I | Engineering Mechanics & Mechanics of Solids | Equilibrium, Centre of Gravity, Kinematics, Trusses, Stress-Strain, Bending, Torsion, Columns, Pressure Vessels |
Part-I | Theory of Machines | Kinematics of Links, Cams, Gears, Gear Trains, Belt Drives, Brakes, Clutches, Governors, Balancing, Vibrations |
Part-I | Design of Machine Elements | Static/Dynamic Loading, Fatigue, Threaded/Welded Joints, Shafts, Gears, Bearings, Brakes, Clutches |
Part-I | Production Engineering | Materials, Iron-Carbon Diagram, Heat Treatment, Metal Cutting, Casting, Forming, Welding, Limits & Fits |
Part-I | Industrial Engineering & Production Management | Work Study, Production Planning, MRP, Inventory Control, Linear Programming, PERT/CPM, Statistical Quality Control, TQM |
Part-II | Thermodynamics | Laws of Thermodynamics, Power Cycles (Otto, Diesel, Rankine), IC Engines, Turbo-Prop & Rocket Engines, Emission Control |
Part-II | Fluid Mechanics | Fluid Properties, Bernoulli's Theorem, Pipe Flow, Boundary Layer, Open Channel Flow, Dimensional Analysis |
Part-II | Energy Conversion System | Hydraulic Pumps, Hydraulic Turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan), Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines |
Part-II | Heat and Mass Transfer | Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Heat Exchangers, Fins, Boiling & Condensation, Mass Transfer |
Part-II | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Refrigerating Cycles, Refrigerants, Vapour Compression, Vapour Absorption, Psychrometry, Air Conditioning Load Calculations |
(03) Electrical Engineering
Part | Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
Part-I | Electromagnetic Field Theory & Network Analysis | Maxwell's Equations, Laplace's Equation, Network Theorems, AC/DC Circuit Analysis, Laplace Transform, Fourier Series, Two-Port Networks |
Part-I | Electronics | Semiconductor Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers, Feedback & Oscillators, Boolean Algebra, Combinational & Sequential Circuits, Microprocessor 8086, Microcontroller 8051 |
Part-I | Power Electronics | SCR, Rectifier Circuits, Inverters, Choppers, Cyclo Converters, Commutation Techniques |
Part-I | Electrical Instrumentation | Measuring Instruments, Instrument Transformers, Energy Meters, Bridges, Transducers, Digital Data Acquisition, Signal Generators |
Part-I | Control Engineering | Transfer Functions, Signal Flow Graphs, Time Domain Analysis, Root Loci, Bode Plots, Nyquist Stability, State-Space Analysis |
Part-II | Power System | Power Network, Transmission Lines, Underground Cables, Fault Analysis, Symmetrical Components, Protective Relays, Circuit Breakers, System Protection, Switching Surges, Lightning |
Part-II | Interconnected Power Systems | Power Flow Studies, Economic Operations, MW Frequency Control, Voltage Stability, Power System Stability, SCADA, Smart Grid, Energy Audit |
Part-II | Electrical Machines | Transformers, DC Machines, 3-Phase Induction Motor, Synchronous Generators, Synchronous Motors, Salient Pole Machine, Park's Transformation |
Part-II | Special Motors & Drives | Permanent Magnet Motors, Stepper Motors, Linear Induction Motors, DC/AC Servo Motors; Control of DC & Induction Motors by Converters/Choppers |
Part-II | Domestic & Industrial Wiring | Illumination Engineering, Electrical Heating & Welding, Electrolysis, Traction, Electric Drives, Braking Methods |
How to Apply for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the official CGPSC portal www.psc.cg.gov.in. Manual or postal applications will not be accepted. The online portal will be active from 13-05-2026 (12:00 PM) to 11-06-2026 (11:59 PM).
First-time users must complete Candidate Registration (name, father's name, DOB, mobile, email, identity proof, live photo capture via mobile link, signature upload) before applying. Previously registered candidates can log in directly using their existing ID and password.
After successful fee payment, candidates will receive an application receipt. Status must show "Submitted" and payment status "Paid" - otherwise the application will be rejected.
Documents to be Submitted Before Interview (on being called):
Age proof - High School/Matriculation certificate or equivalent
All semester/year mark sheets of required educational qualification
Degree/Diploma certificate of required qualification
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer) - permanent certificate from competent authority
OBC Non-Creamy Layer income certificate issued within last 3 years from interview date
Local/Original Resident Certificate of Chhattisgarh
PwD certificate (if applicable) from competent medical authority
Ex-serviceman certificate (if applicable)
NOC/No Objection Certificate (if currently employed in Govt./PSU/Bank/University)
Sports certificate (if age relaxation claimed under sports quota)
Contractual service certificate from competent authority (if age relaxation claimed)
Apply Online at: www.psc.cg.gov.in
Important Instructions for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Candidates
Applications are accepted online only - no manual or postal applications.
All required educational qualification certificates must be obtained on or before 11-06-2026.
Free error correction is available once only from 12-06-2026 to 14-06-2026.
Paid error correction (Rs. 500/-) is available once only from 15-06-2026 to 17-06-2026 - corrections allowed only in gender, DOB, category, domicile, disability and ex-serviceman entries.
No further correction of any kind is permitted after the paid correction window.
Portal fee and GST are non-refundable; examination fee is refunded to CG local residents who appear in examination.
Admit cards/interview call letters will be uploaded approximately 10 days before exam/interview on the CGPSC website only - not sent individually.
Candidates must carry original photo ID (Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Aadhaar) along with admit card.
Mobile phones and communication devices are strictly prohibited in examination/interview premises.
Candidates found using unfair means, impersonation, or submitting fake documents will be debarred and face criminal prosecution.
Candidates currently employed in Govt./PSU/Bank must apply for NOC from appointing authority before or immediately after submitting the online application.
Candidates with more than one spouse living are not eligible for appointment.
No re-evaluation or re-totalling of answer sheets is available.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit www.psc.cg.gov.in for all updates and amendments.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Important Links
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Official Notification PDF: Click here
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