The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) Assistant Engineer, Gazetted – Second Class Notification 2026 has been released on 08 May 2026 on the official website www.psc.cg.gov.in. A total of 46 vacancies have been announced through the CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026. Candidates aged 21–30 years (with relaxations up to 45 years for local residents and other reserved categories) who hold a Bachelor’s Degree (BE/B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or AMIE Part A & B certificate equivalent, are eligible to apply for these Assistant Engineer vacancies. The online application process for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 has started on 13 May 2026 and will remain open until 11 June 2026. Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article
Chhattisgarh PSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Notification PDF
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), Nava Raipur Atal Nagar has officially released Advertisement No. 02/2026/Exam dated 08/05/2026 for recruitment to 46 posts of Assistant Engineer (सहायक अभियंता), Gazetted Second Class, under various departments of Chhattisgarh Government. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, examination syllabus, PH sub-category, fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification and all annexures before applying online. The notification PDF and syllabus are available on the official CGPSC website.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Overview
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Important Dates
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 46 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Engineer under various departments of Chhattisgarh Government. Reservations are provided for local resident women and persons with disabilities (PwD) of Chhattisgarh as per the table below.
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.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (11-06-2026). All required educational qualification certificates must be obtained on or before the closing date of application; certificates issued after this date will not be accepted.
Educational Qualification
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Age Limit
Candidates must be minimum 21 years and not more than 30 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Chhattisgarh State local residents get an additional 5-year relaxation (maximum age 40 years) as per State Govt. order dated 18.01.2024, extended up to 31.12.2028. All age relaxations combined must not exceed 45 years.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Application Fee
Note: CG local residents who appear in the written examination/interview will receive examination fee refund directly to the bank account provided at time of application. Portal charges, GST, and service charges are non-refundable.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process consists of 2 successive stages – Stage 1 (Written Examination) and Stage 2 (Interview/Personality Test). Candidates shortlisted from the written examination (approximately 3 times the number of vacancies per subject category) will be called for interview. Final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of both stages.
Stage 1 – Written Examination
- 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
If Direct Interview Only:
Shortlisting for Interview: Approximately 3 times the number of vacancies per engineering discipline.
Tie-Breaking Rules
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Exam Syllabus
Paper I – General Studies (300 Marks, 150 Questions)
Paper II – Engineering (300 Marks, 150 Questions) – Choose any ONE
(01) Civil Engineering
(02) Mechanical Engineering
(03) Electrical Engineering
How to Apply for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the official CGPSC portal www.psc.cg.gov.in. Manual or postal applications will not be accepted. The online portal will be active from 13-05-2026 (12:00 PM) to 11-06-2026 (11:59 PM).
First-time users must complete Candidate Registration (name, father’s name, DOB, mobile, email, identity proof, live photo capture via mobile link, signature upload) before applying. Previously registered candidates can log in directly using their existing ID and password.
After successful fee payment, candidates will receive an application receipt. Status must show “Submitted” and payment status “Paid” – otherwise the application will be rejected.
Documents to be Submitted Before Interview (on being called):
- Age proof – High School/Matriculation certificate or equivalent
- All semester/year mark sheets of required educational qualification
- Degree/Diploma certificate of required qualification
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer) – permanent certificate from competent authority
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer income certificate issued within last 3 years from interview date
- Local/Original Resident Certificate of Chhattisgarh
- PwD certificate (if applicable) from competent medical authority
- Ex-serviceman certificate (if applicable)
- NOC/No Objection Certificate (if currently employed in Govt./PSU/Bank/University)
- Sports certificate (if age relaxation claimed under sports quota)
- Contractual service certificate from competent authority (if age relaxation claimed)
Apply Online at: www.psc.cg.gov.in
Important Instructions for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Candidates
- Applications are accepted online only – no manual or postal applications.
- All required educational qualification certificates must be obtained on or before 11-06-2026.
- Free error correction is available once only from 12-06-2026 to 14-06-2026.
- Paid error correction (Rs. 500/-) is available once only from 15-06-2026 to 17-06-2026 – corrections allowed only in gender, DOB, category, domicile, disability and ex-serviceman entries.
- No further correction of any kind is permitted after the paid correction window.
- Portal fee and GST are non-refundable; examination fee is refunded to CG local residents who appear in examination.
- Admit cards/interview call letters will be uploaded approximately 10 days before exam/interview on the CGPSC website only – not sent individually.
- Candidates must carry original photo ID (Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Aadhaar) along with admit card.
- Mobile phones and communication devices are strictly prohibited in examination/interview premises.
- Candidates found using unfair means, impersonation, or submitting fake documents will be debarred and face criminal prosecution.
- Candidates currently employed in Govt./PSU/Bank must apply for NOC from appointing authority before or immediately after submitting the online application.
- Candidates with more than one spouse living are not eligible for appointment.
- No re-evaluation or re-totalling of answer sheets is available.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit www.psc.cg.gov.in for all updates and amendments.