CG SET 2026 Notification Out: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility & Complete Guidelines

The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB / Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal, formerly known as Vyapam), Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, has released the official exam guidelines and instructions for the Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET 2026).

This state-level examination determines eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in colleges and universities across Chhattisgarh. Interested and eligible candidates can review the eligibility details, application procedure, fee structure, exam guidelines, and important instructions provided below.

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CG SET 2026 Highlights & Key Summary

Feature	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB / CG Vyapam)
Exam Name	Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET 2026)
Post Eligibility	Assistant Professor (in Colleges/Universities of Chhattisgarh)
Official Website	cgssb.cgstate.gov.in
Helpline Numbers	0771-2972780 (Working Days) / 8269801982 (Holidays)
Helpline Timings	10:00 AM to 05:30 PM

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CG SET 2026 Application Fee & Refund Rules

Candidates must pay the required examination fee online at the time of submitting the application form.

Category-Wise Application Fee

• General Category: ₹350.00
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): ₹250.00
• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹200.00

Special Fee Refund Policy for Domiciles of Chhattisgarh

In compliance with the Chhattisgarh General Administration Department order (Letter No. RULE-8/2/2024-GAD-1 dated 21.04.2025):

• Local residents/domiciles of Chhattisgarh who appear for the examination will receive a full refund of their examination fee after the declaration of the exam results.
• The refund will be credited directly back to the same bank account from which the payment was originally made.

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Eligibility Criteria & Profile Registration

1. Departmental Rules: Candidates must satisfy all eligibility criteria laid down in the departmental rules. Merely filling out the online application or appearing in the examination does not confer eligibility.
2. Profile Registration: Online applications are filled through Profile Registration on the CGSSB portal. Results are prepared based on profile data. Candidates must double-check all profile information before submitting the final form.

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How to Apply & Correction Window

Application Procedure

• Candidates must apply online through the official portal by creating/logging into their profile.
• Follow the detailed guide available under the “Instructions to fill the FORM” link on the CGSSB website.

Image & Document Specifications

• Photograph & Signature: Upload a clear scanned image of the candidate’s signature in .jpg or .jpeg format.
• File Size: Minimum 50 KB to Maximum 100 KB.
• File Naming: Use alphanumeric filenames only (no spaces or dots in the filename).

Correction Window (Error Correction)

• Basic Profile Correction: Any modification to foundational profile data must be made directly within the candidate’s Profile Registration.
• Correction Period: A window of 03 days is provided after the last date of online application submission to make necessary corrections.
• Admit Cards will be issued strictly according to the entries modified during the valid correction period.

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CG SET 2026 Admit Card & Exam Day Guidelines

Admit Card Download

• Admit Cards will be uploaded on the CGSSB website approximately 07 days prior to the exam.
• Candidates must log in to their profile to download and print the admit card.
• Note: Admit Cards will not be sent via post/courier.

Important Exam Day Instructions

1. Single-Sided Printout: Print all pages of the admit card on separate single sides, as a copy will be collected at the exam center.
2. Valid Photo Identity Proof (Original): Candidates must bring one original valid photo ID proof alongside the printed admit card:

• Voter ID Card
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card (with photograph)

3. Reporting Time: Candidates must arrive at the examination center at least 2 hours before the commencement of the exam for identity verification and frisking.
4. Gate Closure Timings:

• First Shift (10:00 AM): Main gate closes at 09:30 AM.
• Second Shift (02:00 PM): Main gate closes at 01:30 PM.
• No entry will be permitted after gate closure under any circumstances.

5. Dress Code Guidelines:

• Wear light-colored half-sleeved clothes.
• Forbidden Colors: Black, dark blue, dark green, maroon, violet, purple, and dark chocolate colors are strictly prohibited.
• Footwear: Only slippers/chappals are allowed (shoes/sandals with heavy soles/heels are restricted).
• Jewelry & Accessories: Wearing any ear ornaments or jewelry is strictly prohibited.
• Religious/Cultural Attire: Candidates wearing traditional, cultural, or religious dress must report early to undergo extra security screening.

6. Prohibited Items: Electronic devices, communication gear, electronic watches, purses, pouches, scarves, belts, caps, etc., are completely banned inside the exam hall.
7. Hall Rules: Candidates cannot leave the exam room during the first 30 minutes and the final 30 minutes of the examination session.

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Objection Management (Dawa-Aapatti) & Evaluation

• Fee per Question: Candidates can lodge online objections by paying ₹50/- per question. Objections submitted without fee payment will be rejected.
• Mode of Submission: Objections must be lodged strictly online through the portal. Objections sent via Post, Email, or in-person will not be accepted.
• Separate Filing & Proofs: A separate objection must be filed for each question. Soft copies of documentary evidence must be uploaded. Objections without proof will be invalidated.
• Expert Panel Decision: Subject experts will review all claims. Their decision will be final and binding, following which the Final Answer Key will be released.
• Deletion of Faulty Questions: If a question has structural errors, no correct option, translation mismatch altering meaning, or printing errors, it will be deleted. Equal bonus marks for deleted questions will be distributed among all candidates.
• No Revaluation: OMR sheets are evaluated via automated computer systems; therefore, no re-checking, re-counting, or re-valuation is permitted.

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CG SET 2026 Examination Centers & District Codes

The examination will be conducted across 10 nodal coordinator center districts in Chhattisgarh:

S.No.	District Name	District Code	Nodal College Name	Contact Number
1	Surguja (Ambikapur)	11	Rajiv Gandhi Govt. P.G. College, Ambikapur	07774-230921
2	Koriya (Baikunthpur)	12	Govt. College, Baikunthpur (Koriya)	07836-232252
3	Bilaspur	13	Govt. E. Raghavendra Rao P.G. Science College, Bilaspur	07752-246430
4	Dhamtari	15	Babu Chhotetal Govt. P.G. College, Dhamtari	07722-237933
5	Durg	16	Vishwanath Tamaskar Govt. Arts & Science College, Durg	0788-2211688
6	Jagdalpur (Bastar)	17	Govt. P.G. College, Jagdalpur	07782-229340
7	Kanker	20	Bhanupratapdev Govt. P.G. College, Kanker	07868-222028
8	Raigarh	24	Kirodimal Govt. Arts & Science College, Raigarh	07762-222966
9	Raipur	25	Govt. Nagarjuna P.G. College of Science, Raipur	0771-2263131
10	Rajnandgaon	26	Govt. P.G. Digvijay College, Rajnandgaon	07744-225036