CG SET Application 2026: Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB / CG Vyapam), Raipur, has released the official examination notification (No. / SSB / Exam F 20/2026/3150) for the Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET 2026) under the Directorate of Higher Education.
This state-level eligibility examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in colleges and universities across Chhattisgarh. Interested and eligible candidates can fill out their online application form through the official CGSSB portal.
CG SET 2026 Overview
| Examination Attribute | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB / CG Vyapam) |
| Exam Name | Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET 2026) |
| Department | Directorate of Higher Education, Chhattisgarh |
| Post Eligibility | Assistant Professor |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Dates for CG SET 2026
- Official Notification Date: 22 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 23 July 2026 (Thursday)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 August 2026 (Monday, till 05:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 18 August 2026 to 20 August 2026 (till 05:00 PM)
- Admit Card Release Date: 28 September 2026 (Monday)
- Written Examination Date: 04 October 2026 (Sunday)
- Paper-I Timing: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
- Paper-II Timing: 02:00 PM to 04:15 PM
CG SET Application Fee Details
- General Category Candidates: ₹350/-
- Other Backward Class (OBC) Candidates: ₹250/-
- SC / ST / PwD Category Candidates: ₹200/-
- Payment Mode: Online mode only via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
Fee Refund Policy for Chhattisgarh Domicile Candidates
As per Chhattisgarh Government rules, candidates who are local residents of Chhattisgarh and actively appear in the CG SET 2026 examination will receive a 100% refund of their examination fee. The refunded amount will be credited back to the same bank account used during online application payment after the exam results are declared.
CG SET Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for CG SET 2026 must fulfill the following qualification norms:
- Educational Qualification: Post Graduate (Master’s Degree) or equivalent in the relevant subject from a recognized University/Institution.
- Minimum Marks in Master’s Degree:
- General / Unreserved Candidates: Minimum 55% aggregate marks.
- Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / PwD / Transgender): Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- Age Limit: There is NO upper age limit to apply for the Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET 2026).
CG SET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The CG SET 2026 examination will consist of two objective-type papers held in two separate sessions on the same day:
| Paper Details | Subject / Scope | Total Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration & Timings |
| Paper-I | General Awareness, Reasoning, Reading Comprehension & Teaching/Research Aptitude | 50 Questions | 100 Marks | 1 Hour (10:00 AM to 11:15 AM) |
| Paper-II | Selected Subject Domain | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours (02:00 PM to 04:15 PM) |
| TOTAL | 150 MCQs | 300 Marks | 3 Hours 15 Minutes |
Marking Scheme Highlights:
- Marks per Question: Each correct response carries 2 Marks.
- Negative Marking: NO Negative Marking for wrong or unattempted answers in Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Language Medium: Questions will be objective multiple-choice pattern in English and Hindi.
CG SET Qualifying Criteria for Assistant Professor Eligibility
To qualify in CG SET 2026, candidates must appear in both Paper-I and Paper-II and meet the following criteria:
- Minimum Aggregate Score Filter:
- General Category: Must secure at least 40% aggregate marks taking both papers together.
- Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD / Transgender): Must secure at least 35% aggregate marks taking both papers together.
- Top 6% Rule: Only the Top 6% of total appearing candidates across both papers who clear the category-wise minimum aggregate marks will be declared SET qualified for Assistant Professor eligibility.
CG SET Examination Centers List
The CG SET 2026 written examination will be conducted across 10 designated District Headquarters in Chhattisgarh. The official list is provided below in the exact sequence as per the notification:
| Sl. No. | District Name | District Code | Coordinating College Name |
| 1 | Surguja (Ambikapur) | 11 | Rajiv Gandhi Govt. P.G. College, Ambikapur |
| 2 | Koriya (Baikunthpur) | 12 | Govt. College, Baikunthpur (Koriya) |
| 3 | Bilaspur | 13 | Govt. E. Raghavendra Rao P.G. Science College, Bilaspur |
| 4 | Dhamtari | 15 | Babu Chhottelal Govt. P.G. College, Dhamtari |
| 5 | Durg | 16 | Vishwanath Tamaskar Govt. Arts & Science College, Durg |
| 6 | Jagdalpur (Bastar) | 17 | Govt. P.G. College, Jagdalpur |
| 7 | Kanker | 20 | Bhanupratapdev Govt. P.G. College, Kanker |
| 8 | Raigarh | 24 | Kirodimal Govt. Arts & Science College, Raigarh |
| 9 | Raipur | 25 | Govt. Nagarjuna P.G. College of Science, Raipur |
| 10 | Rajnandgaon | 26 | Govt. P.G. Digvijay College, Rajnandgaon |
How to Apply Online for CG SET 2026
- Visit the official CGSSB portal at https://cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
- Click on the “Profile Registration” link if you are a new user, or log in using your registered credentials.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph (50 KB to 100 KB in JPG/JPEG format) and signature image (50 KB to 100 KB in JPG/JPEG format).
- Navigate to the “CG SET 2026 Application Form” link under the active examinations section.
- Select your subject for Paper-II and choose your preferred exam district center.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Review all entered details carefully and click “SUBMIT”.
- Print out a copy of the submitted online application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Links Details | Link Action |
| Apply Online / Profile Registration | Click Here |
| Official Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Official CGSSB Website | Click Here |
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Source:Â Information is taken from the official notification released by the Chhattisgarh Karamchari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB), Raipur.
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