POST DETAILS :
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released a notification for the post of CGPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)
CGPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. 02/2026/Exam
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 08/05/2026 |
| Employment Publication Date | 13/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 13-05-2026 (12:00 PM Noon) |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 11-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Free Correction Window | 12-06-2026 (12:00 PM) to 14-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Paid Correction Window | 15-06-2026 (12:00 PM) to 17-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Tentative Written Examination Date | 16-08-2026 |
| Interview/Personality Test Date | To be notified on CGPSC website |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Recruitment Fee |
|---|---|
| CG Local Residents belonging to SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Persons with Disabilities | Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred only) |
| All other categories (UR) and applicants from outside Chhattisgarh | Rs. 400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) |
| Portal Fee + GST | Applicable to all candidates (non-refundable in all circumstances) |
| Paid Correction Window Fee | Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) – for corrections in gender, DOB, category, domicile, disability, ex-serviceman entries only |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (UR) – Non-CG Residents | 21 to 30 years (as on 01-01-2026) |
| CG State Local Residents (UR) | 21 to 40 years (5 years relaxation extended till 31.12.2028) |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – CG Local Residents | Additional 5 years over prescribed limit |
| CG State Permanent/Temporary/Work Charge/Contingency Employees | Maximum 38 years |
| CG Ex-Servicemen | Actual age minus total defence service period (max 3 years above upper limit) |
| CG Women (Local Residents) | 10 years relaxation over prescribed upper limit |
| CG Widows / Abandoned / Divorced Women | 5 years relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities (CG Local) | 5 years relaxation |
| Education Workers / Panchayat Workers (CG) | Relaxation equal to years of service rendered (max up to 45 years) |
| Contractual employees (CG Govt.) | Relaxation equal to contractual service years (max 38 years) |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Option 1 (Engineering Degree) | Bachelor’s Degree (BE/B.Tech) in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from a University incorporated/established by Act of Parliament or State Legislature, or UGC-recognized institution (Section 3 of UGC Act 1956) |
| Option 2 (for AE Civil – GAD Vigilance post only) | AMIE Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ certificate recognized as equivalent to BE by GA Dept. circular No. 7/2597/1/31/78 dated 01/01/1979 |
| Mandatory Domicile | Local/Original Resident Certificate of Chhattisgarh (mandatory for reserved category/age relaxation/fee concession benefits) |
| Desirable | Knowledge of Hindi/Chhattisgarhi |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 46
| S.No. | Name of the post and department | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Public Works Department | 42 |
| 2 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) – Public Works Department | 3 |
| 3 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) – General Administration Department (Chief Technical Examiner/Vigilance) | 1 |
| Total | 46 |
Abbreviation: OA – One Arm, OL – One Leg, HH – Hearing Handicapped
Important Notes on Reservation:
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) reserved posts are only for Chhattisgarh-notified categories.
- Columns 7-10 (Women’s Reservation) are only for local resident women of Chhattisgarh.
- Candidates from other states (even if SC/ST/OBC in their own state) will be considered under the Unreserved category only.
- OBC benefit is available only to Non-Creamy Layer candidates of Chhattisgarh.
- Eligible PwD categories: OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), HH (Hearing Handicapped) only; other disability categories are not eligible.
Selection Process :
Stage 1 – Written Examination
| Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | Objective MCQ | 150 | 300 | 2:30 Hours |
| Paper II | Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical – any one) | Objective MCQ | 150 | 300 | 2:30 Hours |
- Paper I will be bilingual (Hindi and English); Paper II will be in English only.
- No negative marking.
- Examination may be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) depending on number of applicants.
- Exam Centres: Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg-Bhilai, and Jagdalpur (subject to change based on applications received).
Stage 2 – Interview / Personality Test: 75 Marks (No minimum qualifying marks for interview)
If Direct Interview (without written exam) – 100 Marks total (as per CGPSC Procedure Rules 2014)
Qualifying Marks – Written Examination
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Minimum 40% in each paper |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Minimum 30% in each paper |
If Direct Interview Only:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Minimum 33 marks out of 100 |
| SC / ST / OBC | Minimum 23 marks out of 100 |
Shortlisting for Interview: Approximately 3 times the number of vacancies per engineering discipline.
Tie-Breaking Rules
| 1st Tie-Break | Higher total marks in written examination + interview |
| 2nd Tie-Break | Higher age (older candidate preferred) |
Exam Syllabus :
Paper I – General Studies (300 Marks, 150 Questions)
| Part | Subject | Main subtopics |
|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | general Studies | History of India, Freedom Movement, Geography of India; Constitution of India, Public Administration and Law; Economy of India, Environment, Water, Mineral and Forest Resources; Current Affairs and Sports; General Science and General Knowledge on Computers |
| part 2 | General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh | History of Chhattisgarh and its contribution to the freedom movement; Geography, water, minerals, climate, physical conditions; Literature, music, dance, art and culture; Tribes, dialects, festivals and fairs; Economy, forest and agriculture; Administrative structure, local government, Panchayati Raj; Human resources and energy resources; Education, health and current affairs |
| Part-3 | intelligence test | Mathematical ability, intelligence tests and data analysis |
Paper II – Engineering (300 Marks, 150 Questions) – Choose any ONE
(01) Civil Engineering
| Part | Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Solid Mechanics | Units & Dimensions, Moments of Area, Forces, Statics, Elastic Constants, Stresses, Strains, Mohr’s Circle, Bending Moment, Shear Force, Torsion, Column Stability |
| Part-I | Structural Analysis | Determinate Structures, Deflection Methods, Plane Trusses, Indeterminate Structures – Castigliano, Moment Distribution, Slope Deflection, Kani’s Method, Stiffness & Flexibility Matrix, Influence Lines |
| Part-I | Design of RCC & Prestressed Structures | Limit State Design, Slabs, Beams, Walls, Staircases, Footings, Retaining Walls, RCC Bridges, Prestressed Concrete |
| Part-I | Design of Steel Structures | Tension/Compression Members, Beams & Columns, Riveted & Welded Connections, Plate Girders, Plastic Design, Steel Bridges |
| Part-I | Building Materials, Construction, Planning & Management | Aggregates, Bricks, Cement, Concrete Mix Design, Building Components, Estimates, Specifications, CPM, PERT, Construction Machinery |
| Part-II | Fluid Mechanics | Fluid Properties, Pressure, Buoyancy, Flow Types, Bernoulli’s Theorem, Pipe Flow, Open Channel Flow, Hydraulic Jump, Pumps & Turbines |
| Part-II | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering | Hydrological Cycle, Precipitation, Runoff, Flood Routing, Ground Water, Irrigation, Dam Design, Canal Design, Kennedy’s & Lacey’s Theory, Weirs, Barrages |
| Part-II | Environmental Engineering | Water Supply, Treatment (Sedimentation, Coagulation, Filtration, Disinfection), Sewerage Systems, Waste Water Treatment, Solid Waste, Air Pollution, Environmental Impact Assessment |
| Part-II | Geotechnical Engineering | Soil Properties, Classification, Permeability, Consolidation, Shear Strength, Earth Pressures, Slope Stability, Bearing Capacity, Foundation Design, Piles, Caissons |
| Part-II | Surveying & Transportation Engineering | Chain, Compass, Theodolite, Tacheometry, Contours, Triangulation, GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS; Highway Geometric Design, Pavements, Traffic; Railways; Airport Design |
(02) Mechanical Engineering
| Part | Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Engineering Mechanics & Mechanics of Solids | Equilibrium, Centre of Gravity, Kinematics, Trusses, Stress-Strain, Bending, Torsion, Columns, Pressure Vessels |
| Part-I | Theory of Machines | Kinematics of Links, Cams, Gears, Gear Trains, Belt Drives, Brakes, Clutches, Governors, Balancing, Vibrations |
| Part-I | Design of Machine Elements | Static/Dynamic Loading, Fatigue, Threaded/Welded Joints, Shafts, Gears, Bearings, Brakes, Clutches |
| Part-I | Production Engineering | Materials, Iron-Carbon Diagram, Heat Treatment, Metal Cutting, Casting, Forming, Welding, Limits & Fits |
| Part-I | Industrial Engineering & Production Management | Work Study, Production Planning, MRP, Inventory Control, Linear Programming, PERT/CPM, Statistical Quality Control, TQM |
| Part-II | Thermodynamics | Laws of Thermodynamics, Power Cycles (Otto, Diesel, Rankine), IC Engines, Turbo-Prop & Rocket Engines, Emission Control |
| Part-II | Fluid Mechanics | Fluid Properties, Bernoulli’s Theorem, Pipe Flow, Boundary Layer, Open Channel Flow, Dimensional Analysis |
| Part-II | Energy Conversion System | Hydraulic Pumps, Hydraulic Turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan), Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines |
| Part-II | Heat and Mass Transfer | Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Heat Exchangers, Fins, Boiling & Condensation, Mass Transfer |
| Part-II | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Refrigerating Cycles, Refrigerants, Vapour Compression, Vapour Absorption, Psychrometry, Air Conditioning Load Calculations |
(03) Electrical Engineering
| Part | Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Electromagnetic Field Theory & Network Analysis | Maxwell’s Equations, Laplace’s Equation, Network Theorems, AC/DC Circuit Analysis, Laplace Transform, Fourier Series, Two-Port Networks |
| Part-I | Electronics | Semiconductor Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers, Feedback & Oscillators, Boolean Algebra, Combinational & Sequential Circuits, Microprocessor 8086, Microcontroller 8051 |
| Part-I | Power Electronics | SCR, Rectifier Circuits, Inverters, Choppers, Cyclo Converters, Commutation Techniques |
| Part-I | Electrical Instrumentation | Measuring Instruments, Instrument Transformers, Energy Meters, Bridges, Transducers, Digital Data Acquisition, Signal Generators |
| Part-I | Control Engineering | Transfer Functions, Signal Flow Graphs, Time Domain Analysis, Root Loci, Bode Plots, Nyquist Stability, State-Space Analysis |
| Part-II | Power System | Power Network, Transmission Lines, Underground Cables, Fault Analysis, Symmetrical Components, Protective Relays, Circuit Breakers, System Protection, Switching Surges, Lightning |
| Part-II | Interconnected Power Systems | Power Flow Studies, Economic Operations, MW Frequency Control, Voltage Stability, Power System Stability, SCADA, Smart Grid, Energy Audit |
| Part-II | Electrical Machines | Transformers, DC Machines, 3-Phase Induction Motor, Synchronous Generators, Synchronous Motors, Salient Pole Machine, Park’s Transformation |
| Part-II | Special Motors & Drives | Permanent Magnet Motors, Stepper Motors, Linear Induction Motors, DC/AC Servo Motors; Control of DC & Induction Motors by Converters/Choppers |
| Part-II | Domestic & Industrial Wiring | Illumination Engineering, Electrical Heating & Welding, Electrolysis, Traction, Electric Drives, Braking Methods |
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are released under CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026?
46 vacancies
What are the application dates for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026?
The online application window opens on 13 May 2026 at 12:00 PM and closes on 11 June 2026 at 11:59 PM, followed by a free correction window from 12 to 14 June 2026 and a paid correction window from 15 to 17 June 2026.
What is the exam pattern for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026?
The written exam consists of two papers—Paper I (General Studies) with 150 objective questions for 300 marks and Paper II (Engineering: Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) with 150 objective questions for 300 marks, each of 2 hours 30 minutes duration, followed by an interview/personality test of 75 marks for candidates shortlisted in the written test.
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