What is CGPSC State Services 2027 exam pattern?

CGPSC State Services Prelims has 200 objective questions in 120 minutes: General Studies (175Q) and General Hindi (25Q) with -0.25 negative marking. Mains has 7 papers including Essay, Language, and General Studies I-V papers each carrying 200 marks. Total Mains is 1,400 marks. Interview carries 175 marks.

What CG-specific topics are important for CGPSC State Services?

Key Chhattisgarh topics include tribal communities (Gondi, Baiga, Halba, Abujhmaria), Bastar division culture, Naxalism and Maoist issues, mineral resources (iron ore at Bailadila, coal at Korba, limestone at Durg), Mahanadi and Indravati rivers, Chitrakoot Falls, Kanger Valley National Park, and CG formation on 1 November 2000.

What posts are recruited through CGPSC State Services?

CGPSC State Services recruits for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Registrar, CEO (Zila Panchayat), Block Development Officer (BDO), Commercial Tax Officer, Treasury Officer, Assistant Director, and other Group A/B gazetted posts across Chhattisgarh government.

What is the salary for CGPSC State Services officers?

CGPSC State Services Group A officers get Pay Level 10-12 (Rs. 56,100-1,12,400 basic) and Group B officers get Pay Level 8-9 (Rs. 47,600-91,300 basic). With DA, HRA, and Tribal Area Allowance (for postings in scheduled areas of Bastar, Surguja), total salary ranges from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month.

How does CGPSC handle Naxalism-related topics in exams?

CGPSC GS papers regularly include questions on left-wing extremism, tribal rights, Fifth Schedule areas, PESA Act 1996, Forest Rights Act 2006, and government initiatives like Roshni, Prayas, and Nava Ankur schemes for Naxal-affected areas. Understanding the socioeconomic roots of Naxalism in CG tribal belts is important for both prelims MCQ and Mains answers.

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CG State Services Preparation Guide

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission

Your Complete Preparation Guide for CG State Services 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks200

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

Annual

Next Exam Date

February 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate in any discipline, age 21-30 years (relaxation for reserved categories)

ANumber of Attempts

As per CG government norms

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Hindi

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study Chhattisgarh tribal anthropology in depth — Gondi language, Ghotul institution of Muria tribe, Baiga shifting cultivation (Bewar), and Halba warrior community heritage

Cover CG geography comprehensively: Mahanadi basin, Indravati river, Abujhmarh hills, Dandakaranya plateau, Bailadila iron ore mines, Korba thermal power hub, and major national parks

Revise CG-specific history: Kalchuri dynasty, Marathas in Bastar, Bhonsle dynasty, CG statehood movement, and role of Pt. Sunderlal Sharma in freedom struggle

With 200 questions in 120 minutes (36 seconds per question), practice speed and accuracy simultaneously — solve mock tests within 100 minutes to build safety buffer

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	100	100	60 min
General Hindi	100	100	60 min
Total	200	200	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

November 2026

Next Exam Date

February 2027

Conducted By

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

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