CGPSC State Service Mains Result 2026: 608 Candidates Shortlisted for Interview — Latest Update
Good news for SSE 2025 aspirants! The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) declared the State Service (Mains) Examination 2025 written result on 31 August 2026, and 608 candidates are provisionally shortlisted for the interview. Search your roll number in the official list, enter your post preferences when CGPSC opens the online link, and keep your original documents ready. Download CGPSC Mains Result 2026 PDF (Roll Number List) | CGPSC Official Website
How Many Candidates Qualified in the CGPSC SSE 2025 Mains Result?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Result Notice | No. 135/04/2026/P.Go., dated 31 August 2026 |
| Press Note | No. 136/04/2026/P.Go., dated 31 August 2026 |
| Mains Written Exam Held | 06, 07, 08 and 09 June 2026 |
| Candidates Eligible for Mains | 3,921 |
| Shortlisted for Interview | 608 (provisional) |
| Result List Shows | Serial No., Roll No., Name, Date of Birth |
| Interview Start (as per notice) | Likely from 21 September 2026 |
| Online Preference Entry | Dates to be issued separately |
The notice said interviews were likely to begin from 21 September 2026, with the detailed schedule issued separately on the CGPSC website. That date has passed, so check the official website for your interview date.
What Happens After the CGPSC Mains Result 2026? DV, Preferences and Interview Rules
Read these rules from the result notice and the advertisement carefully:
| Rule | What the Official Notice Says |
|---|---|
| Online Preference Entry | Mandatory for every shortlisted candidate, through the link on the CGPSC website; dates issued separately |
| Document Verification | Report to CGPSC one day before your interview date with original documents |
| Missed DV | Candidates not verified one day before the interview will not be allowed in the interview |
| After DV | Candidates may be declared eligible or ineligible; only eligible candidates are interviewed |
| Provisional Shortlist | A candidate found ineligible at any stage can be removed from the selection process; candidature is cancelled if eligibility conditions are not met |
| Absence | Absence in the interview makes a candidate liable for disqualification |
| Misconduct | Misbehaving in the interview can lead to disqualification and debarment, permanently or for a specified period |
| Date of Birth | Only the date of birth in the matriculation / secondary certificate is accepted; no change is considered |
| Tie at Cut-off | Candidates with the same marks as the last shortlisted candidate in a category are also shortlisted |
| Court Case | Result subject to the Supreme Court’s final order in S.L.P.(C) No. 19668/2022 |
| Errors | Only the list prepared from the Commission’s original records is valid |
| Appointment | Success in the exam confers no right to appointment until the Government is satisfied of suitability |
A practical tip for document verification: check that the date of birth in your application matches your 10th certificate exactly, and carry the original of every certificate behind a claim you made in the form — degree, date of birth, and any domicile, category or PwD certificate used for relaxation or reservation. Do not wait for the last day; enter your post preferences carefully, because posts are allotted in that order.
CGPSC Recruitment 2025: State Service Exam (SSE 2025) Posts, Eligibility and Selection
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) released Advertisement No. 06/2025 for the State Service Examination 2025 on 26 November 2025, with 238 vacancies across 17 services in the advertisement table. The result notice of 31 August 2026 puts the total at 265 posts across 20 services, after Corrigendum 05/2025 (03 December 2025) and Corrigendum 06/2025 (12 December 2025). Posts include Deputy Collector, DSP and Naib Tehsildar — top Chhattisgarh government jobs.
The online application window (01 to 30 December 2025) is closed, the Prelims were held on 22 February 2026 and the Mains on 06-09 June 2026. Below are the vacancy table, eligibility, salary, selection process and official links. Bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for the final result.
What are the Key Highlights of CGPSC State Service Exam 2025?
The State Service Examination fills posts in the subordinate departments of the Chhattisgarh government through Prelims, Mains and Interview.
- Recruitment Board: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)
- Exam Name: State Service Examination 2025 (Advt. No. 06/2025/Pariksha)
- Post Names: Deputy Collector, DSP, Naib Tehsildar, State Tax Inspector and more
- Total Vacancies: 238 in the advertisement; 265 posts (20 services) as per the result notice
- Job Location: Chhattisgarh
- Pay Scale: Pay Level 6 to Pay Level 12 (post-wise)
- Application Window: 01 December 2025 to 30 December 2025 (closed)
- Current Stage: Mains result declared; interview next
How Many Vacancies are in CGPSC State Service Exam 2025? (Advertisement Table)
This is the original advertisement’s table (238 posts, including 9 backlog). Posts added by the two corrigenda are not part of it.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | Level 12 | 14 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Level 12 | 28 |
| C.G. State Finance Service Officer | Level 12 | 2 |
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner | Level 12 | 10 |
| Labour Officer | Level 12 | 2 |
| Employment Officer | Level 12 | 4 |
| Assistant Director / District Women & Child Development Officer | Level 12 | 4 |
| District Registrar | Level 12 | 3 |
| Chief Municipal Officer Class B | Level 12 | 18 |
| Chief Municipal Officer Class C | Level 9 | 33 |
| Child Development Project Officer | Level 9 | 5 |
| C.G. Subordinate Accounts Service Officer | Level 9 | 16 |
| Naib Tehsildar | Level 8 | 53 |
| State Tax Inspector | Level 7 | 17 |
| Excise Sub Inspector | Level 7 | 11 |
| Sub Registrar | Level 7 | 12 |
| Assistant Jail Superintendent | Level 6 | 6 |
| Advertisement Total | Level 6-12 | 238 |
Category-wise, the advertisement total is UR 103, SC 27, ST 77, OBC 31. For the corrigendum posts, refer to the corrigenda on the CGPSC website.
What is the Eligibility for CGPSC State Service Exam 2025?
Eligibility is counted as on 01 January 2025, and stays subject to the advertisement, both corrigenda and state rules.
Educational Qualification (Graduate Jobs)
- Degree: A Bachelor’s degree from a university established by a Central or State Act, or a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, or an equivalent qualification. See more government jobs for graduates.
- Final Year Students: They could appear in the Prelims, but had to pass the qualifying exam by the last date of the Mains online application.
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2025)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / Non-CG Candidates | 21 to 30 years |
| Chhattisgarh Domicile Candidates | 21 to 40 years (35 + 5 years, GAD circular 18.01.2024) |
| Maximum with All Relaxations | 45 years |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 21 to 28 years (relaxations as per para 8.1) |
Physical Requirements (For Uniformed Posts)
| Post | Height | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|
| DSP | 168 cm (Men), 155 cm (Women) | 84 cm unexpanded, 89 cm expanded |
| Excise Sub Inspector | 165 cm (Men), 152.4 cm (Women) | 81 / 86 cm |
| Assistant Jail Superintendent | 1.65 m (Men; ST 1.58 m), 1.55 m (Women) | 0.80 m (ST 0.78 m) |
PwD candidates are not eligible for the DSP post.
What is the Salary for CGPSC State Service Exam 2025 Posts?
Pay follows the Pay Matrix levels in the advertisement:
| Pay Level | Starting Basic Pay | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 12 | ₹56,100 | Deputy Collector, DSP and posts 3 to 9 |
| Level 9 | ₹38,100 | CMO Class C, CDPO, Subordinate Accounts Service Officer |
| Level 8 | ₹35,400 | Naib Tehsildar |
| Level 7 | ₹28,700 | State Tax Inspector, Excise Sub Inspector, Sub Registrar |
| Level 6 | ₹25,300 | Assistant Jail Superintendent |
Allowances apply as per state rules. The probation period is 3 years.
What is the Selection Process for CGPSC SSE 2025?
Three stages, with document verification before the interview.
Tier 1: Preliminary Examination (Held 22 February 2026)
- Paper I (General Studies): 100 questions, 200 marks — decides the Mains shortlist
- Paper II (Aptitude Test): 100 questions, 200 marks — qualifying
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer
- Shortlisting: about 15 times the category-wise posts were called for the Mains
Tier 2: Main Examination (Held 06-09 June 2026)
7 descriptive papers of 200 marks each (1400 marks): Language, Essay and General Studies I to V. For topics, see our syllabus section.
Tier 3: Document Verification and Interview
The interview carries 100 marks; about three times the category-wise posts are shortlisted from Mains merit. Final merit adds Mains and Interview marks (1500), and posts follow your preference order. Treat the interview as seriously as the Mains — those 100 marks can change your final rank and the post you get.
How to Check the CGPSC Mains Result 2026 Online?
Looking for how to apply? The window closed on 30 December 2025. Now you only need to check the result:
- Download the result PDF from Essential Links, or open the CGPSC website’s State Service (Mains) Examination 2025 result.
- Use “Find in page” and type your roll number.
- Match your name and date of birth.
- If listed, watch the website for the preference-entry link and interview schedule.
What are the Important Dates for CGPSC SSE 2025?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 26 November 2025 |
| Online Application | 01 December 2025 (12:00 noon) to 30 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction (Free) | 31 December 2025 to 02 January 2026 |
| Application Correction (Paid, ₹500) | 03 January 2026 to 05 January 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 22 February 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | |
| Mains Result | 31 August 2026 (Declared) |
| Interview | Likely from 21 September 2026 as per notice; schedule issued separately |
What was the Application Fee for CGPSC SSE 2025?
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| CG Domicile SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and CG PwD | ₹300 |
| All Others and Candidates from Outside Chhattisgarh | ₹400 |
| Portal Fee + GST | Payable extra by all (non-refundable) |
CG domicile candidates who appear in the exam or interview can claim an exam-fee refund online within 10 days of that stage ending.
Essential Links for CGPSC State Service Mains Result 2026
- Download CGPSC SSE 2025 Mains Result PDF (608 Shortlisted for Interview)
- Download CGPSC State Service Exam 2025 Advertisement PDF
- Visit CGPSC State Service Mains Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Chhattisgarh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
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Congratulations to all 608 shortlisted candidates — the finish line is close. Keep your documents ready, enter preferences on time and check the CGPSC website regularly. Missed out? Use this Mains experience next cycle. For more exam results and state updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.