What are the passing marks for CG TET 2026?

CG TET requires 60% marks (90/150) for General/OBC category candidates and 50% (75/150) for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Given Chhattisgarh's large tribal (Scheduled Tribe) population, the 50% passing mark for ST candidates is particularly significant. The CG TET certificate is valid for 7 years from the date of issue, with the state government reviewing this periodically.

What are the teaching job opportunities after CG TET?

CG TET-qualified candidates can apply for Primary Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak) posts (Classes 1–5) and Upper Primary Teacher posts (Classes 6–8) in Chhattisgarh government schools. Recruitment is conducted by CG Vyapam (Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board) and district education offices. Chhattisgarh offers tribal area postings with additional tribal area allowances for teachers serving in naxal-affected and remote forest areas.

How does CG TET address Chhattisgarh's tribal education challenges?

CG TET pedagogy questions test knowledge of inclusive education for tribal children, multilingual classroom management, and culturally sensitive teaching approaches for Gondi, Halbi, Chhattisgarhi, and other tribal language-speaking children. Chhattisgarh's education policy promotes mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTBMLE) for tribal primary school children, and CGTET candidates benefit from understanding these approaches.

What is the significance of CG TET for Naxal-affected area teaching?

Chhattisgarh has many schools in Naxal-affected Bastar and other Maoist-influenced regions. CG TET-qualified teachers posted to these areas receive special allowances and incentives under the state government's tribal area development programs. The pedagogy section of CG TET occasionally tests knowledge of education in conflict-affected areas and the role of schools in community development.

What topics should I focus on for CG TET EVS section?

CG TET EVS section for Paper 1 covers nature, family, animals, plants, shelter, water, travel, and local environment as per NCERT Class 3–5 EVS textbooks. For Paper 2 Social Studies, focus on Chhattisgarh's geographical features (Maikal Hills, Bastar plateau, Indravati and Mahanadi rivers), tribal history, Chhattisgarh's formation in 2000, and current economic development including mining and steel industries.

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CG TET Preparation Guide

CGBSE Raipur

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

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR-based)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

October 2026 (tentative)

EEligibility Criteria

B.Ed/D.El.Ed/BTC degree holders; graduation with 50% marks; age as per CG government norms; tribal community candidates get relaxation

ANumber of Attempts

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study CGBSE/SCERT Chhattisgarh textbooks alongside NCERT; CG-specific content on Bastar's tribal art (Dhokra casting, Gond painting), Chhattisgarhi dialect, Chhattisgarhian history, and forest resources appears in EVS and Social Studies.

Focus on Piaget's concrete operational stage theories and their application in tribal school settings; also study Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy and John Dewey's learning-by-doing as these are increasingly referenced in CGTET pedagogy questions.

For Child Development & Pedagogy, master inclusive education principles including RTE 2009's provisions for tribal and scheduled caste children, the concept of neighbourhood schools, and barrier-free education.

Practice previous CG TET papers and also study MP TET papers, as Chhattisgarh was carved from Madhya Pradesh in 2000 and shares similar educational traditions, curriculum frameworks, and exam patterns.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Language I – Hindi (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Language II – English/Urdu/Sanskrit (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Mathematics (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

July–August 2026 (tentative)

Next Exam Date

October 2026 (tentative)

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CGBSE Raipur

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