What is the CGPSC State Service 2027 Prelims exam pattern?

CGPSC Prelims has 2 papers. Paper 1 (General Studies, 100Q, 100 marks, 2 hours): Indian and CG History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, CG-specific GK, and Current Affairs. Paper 2 (CSAT, 100Q, 100 marks, 2 hours): Reasoning, Comprehension, Mathematics. No negative marking.

What posts are offered through CGPSC 2027?

CGPSC recruits for Deputy Collector (Chhattisgarh Administrative Service), DSP (Chhattisgarh Police Service), Deputy District Registrar, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, and other Class A and B gazetted posts in Chhattisgarh government.

What is CGPSC officer salary in 2027?

CGPSC Deputy Collector starts at ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 per month (Chhattisgarh Pay Matrix). With DA, HRA, and Chhattisgarh state allowances, the effective package is ₹70,000-₹90,000 per month. Tribal/Naxal area postings carry additional hazard allowances.

How many CGPSC vacancies are expected in 2027?

CGPSC 2027 is expected to have 100-200 vacancies across State Service posts. CGPSC 2022 had 170 vacancies. Chhattisgarh's mineral-rich districts and tribally-dominated forest areas require dedicated administrative officers.

What Chhattisgarh GK topics are important for CGPSC 2027?

Key CG GK topics: Bastar tribal culture, Surguja district history, Chhattisgarh statehood (2000), Raipur as state capital, CG mineral wealth (iron ore, coal, limestone), Indravati and Mahanadi rivers, Chhattisgarh government schemes, and Left-Wing Extremism affected districts administration.

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CGPSC Preparation Guide

CGPSC (Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for CGPSC 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks200

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

March 2028

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 21-30 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

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

CSAT

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

Chhattisgarh GK

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

No negative marking — attempt all questions; do not leave any unanswered

Chhattisgarh tribal culture and mineral economy are high-scoring unique topics — prepare these thoroughly

MPPSC preparation overlaps significantly with CGPSC since CG was carved from MP in 2000

Current CG government schemes (Godhan Nyay Yojana, Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana) appear in current affairs questions

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	67	67	40 min
CSAT	67	67	40 min
Chhattisgarh GK	67	67	40 min
Total	200	200	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

November 2027

Next Exam Date

March 2028

Conducted By

CGPSC (Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission)

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