CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026: 35 Posts in Water Resources Department, Pay Level-4 — Apply Online via Vyapam Portal
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam / CGPEB), on behalf of the Water Resources Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, has released a revised advertisement for direct recruitment of 35 Tracer (Civil) posts under Pay Matrix Level-4. This is one of the few Class-12-eligible technical openings of 2026 in Chhattisgarh and an excellent door-opener for Chhattisgarh government jobs seekers with a Drawing background.
The tentative examination date is 2 August 2026. Application start date, last date, and exam fee will be published separately by CG Vyapam in its detailed online application notification — keep checking the Vyapam portal. Read this complete article on GovtJobsAlert.in for the post details, category-wise vacancies, qualification, age relaxation, selection process and how to apply once the Vyapam window opens.
Key Highlights — CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026
CG Vyapam is the central recruitment agency for the Chhattisgarh state government. Tracer (Civil) is a Pay Level-4 technical post used to support engineering survey work, drafting, and field documentation in the Water Resources Department.
- Organisation: Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam / CGPEB)
- Recruiting Department: Water Resources Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
- Total Vacancies: 35 Tracer (Civil) posts
- Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level-4 (Rs 19,500 – Rs 62,000)
- Job Location: Across Chhattisgarh
- Tentative Examination Date: 2 August 2026
- Apply Mode: Online via Vyapam portal (detailed dates in CG Vyapam notification)
Vacancy Breakdown — CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026
Vacancies are reserved per Chhattisgarh state policy. UR seats are open to all; reserved seats are restricted to Chhattisgarh state-residency category candidates.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 15 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 11 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC – Non-Creamy) | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
Horizontal reservation: 30% for Women (within each vertical category). All reservation benefits are subject to the outcome of SLP 19668/2022 pending before the Supreme Court. Only Chhattisgarh state mool-niwasi (local resident) candidates are eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria — CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026
Educational Qualification
The Tracer (Civil) post does not require a Diploma in Civil Engineering or ITI — it is a Class 12 + Drawing post. Either of the following from a Chhattisgarh-recognised board is acceptable:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (Class 12) with Drawing as a subject, OR
- Higher Secondary Technical Certificate (any technical stream recognised by the state government).
Knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari) is mandatory since most departmental work is conducted in Hindi. Aspirants from the 12th-pass government jobs category should treat this as a priority opening.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years (as on 01.01.2026)
- Maximum Age (General): 30 years
- Chhattisgarh Local Resident Relaxation: +5 years (per state GAD circular dated 18.01.2024, extending the relaxation period to 31.12.2028)
- Overall Cap: maximum age (after all relaxations applied) shall not exceed 45 years
- State-Category Relaxation: SC / ST / OBC of Chhattisgarh — additional relaxations as per state government rules
- Other Categories: PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Government employees as per Chhattisgarh state policy
What is the Salary for CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026?
The post sits on Pay Matrix Level-4 of the 7th CPC adopted by Chhattisgarh.
- Pay Scale: Rs 19,500 – Rs 62,000 per month
- Starting Basic: Rs 19,500
- Plus: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travelling Allowance, Medical and other Chhattisgarh state allowances
Approximate in-hand for a fresh Tracer (Civil) in Chhattisgarh: Rs 26,000 – Rs 30,000 per month in the first year after DA and HRA additions.
Other benefits include Chhattisgarh state government pension (NPS), Group Insurance, LTC and regular pay-commission revisions. Confirmation comes after a successful 3-year probation period.
What is the Selection Process for CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026?
CG Vyapam conducts a written exam, and post-result the Water Resources Department handles document verification and joining.
- Written Examination by CG Vyapam — objective MCQ paper covering General Knowledge, General Hindi, General Mathematics, General English, Computer Knowledge and Drawing-related technical subjects.
- Merit List prepared on written-exam marks subject to category-wise cut-off.
- Document Verification by Water Resources Department.
- Police Verification — antecedent check.
- Medical Fitness Test for selected candidates.
- Appointment + Probation: 3-year probation period before regular confirmation.
For Vyapam exam preparation, refer to the previous papers and syllabus page on GovtJobsAlert.in and start practising Vyapam-style MCQs early.
How to Apply Online for CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026?
Until CG Vyapam publishes its detailed online application notification, the steps below are indicative based on Vyapam’s standard recruitment flow.
- Wait for CG Vyapam’s detailed online notification (it will carry exact dates and fees) — link in Essential Links below.
- Visit the CG Vyapam online application portal when the window opens — link in Essential Links.
- Click on “New Registration” if you are a first-time user; otherwise log in with your existing Vyapam profile.
- Verify your CG mool-niwasi (local resident) status and category certificates — both are mandatory.
- Fill the online application — personal details, Class 10 / Class 12 marks, Drawing subject confirmation, category and address.
- Upload your photograph (recent, white background) and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee online (exact fee will be announced in the detailed notification).
- Submit the application before the Vyapam deadline and download the confirmation PDF for your records.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for safekeeping.
Important Dates — CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Revised Advertisement | Released by Water Resources Department |
| Detailed Online Notification | To be published by CG Vyapam |
| Online Application Window | As per CG Vyapam notification |
| Tentative Examination Date | 02/08/2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Approx. 2 weeks before exam |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01/01/2026 |
Application Fees — CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026
The Water Resources Department’s revised advertisement does not specify the application fee — this will be announced separately in the detailed CG Vyapam online application notification. Typical Vyapam exam fees range from Rs 200 to Rs 400 depending on category, with reserved-category candidates getting reduced or waived fees.
Check the CG Vyapam portal regularly for the exact fee table and payment-mode details (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
Essential Links — CG Vyapam Tracer Civil 2026
- Download Revised Advertisement PDF
- Apply Online via CG Vyapam Portal
- Visit CG Vyapam Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Chhattisgarh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
This is a low-volume, high-fit opening — only 35 posts but the 12th-with-Drawing eligibility keeps the applicant pool narrow, which is good for serious candidates. The clock for the 2 August 2026 exam starts now, so use the time before the Vyapam window opens to revise your Class 12 Mathematics, Drawing, and Chhattisgarh GK. For more updates on this and other Chhattisgarh government jobs, stay subscribed to GovtJobsAlert.in.