A major employment drive has begun in Chhattisgarh for candidates aspiring to enter the state civil and clerical administration. The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), an organization formerly known as Chhattisgarh Vyapam, has officially published the detailed notification for the Group 2 Sub Group 2 Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment exercise, authorities intend to fill 1,710 vacancies across several government departments. The recruitment includes 12 distinct categories of roles, such as Assistant Grade-3, Data Entry Operator, Stenographer, and Assistant Sub Inspector.
Application Schedule and Examination Timetable
According to the official schedule announced by the board, eligible applicants must submit their forms digitally via the portal cgssb.cgstate.gov.in. The online registration process officially began on 5 November 2026. Aspirants have been given until 27 November 2026 to fill out and complete the submission of their online application forms. Following the registration window, the written examination across designated centers is scheduled to take place on 10 January 2027. Prospective candidates are advised to complete all paperwork well before the closing date to avoid technical congestion.
Breakdown of Vacancies and Cadre Details
This entire selection process is being conducted under the Group 2 Class-3 administrative cadre. Among the 1,710 total vacancies, the vast majority belong to the Assistant Grade-3 cadre, which alone accounts for 1,206 vacancies. The remaining openings are allocated among technical and clerical roles, including Data Entry Operators, Assistant Sub Inspectors, and Stenographers. The substantial number of positions across these multiple roles offers a broad opening for aspirants with clerical and technical backgrounds.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Technical Skills
Educational qualifications and skill prerequisites differ depending on the specific post applied for, though most positions require an undergraduate degree. Key eligibility criteria across major profiles include
- Assistant Grade-3: Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline along with a one-year recognized computer diploma. In addition, candidates must meet a typing proficiency requirement of 5,000 key depressions per hour in either Hindi or English.
- Assistant Sub Inspector: Applicants must possess a university degree alongside a one-year computer diploma. Alternatively, individuals who have completed their 12th standard along with a diploma in Modern Office Management are also deemed eligible. Prescribed typing conditions apply here as well.
- Stenographer: Applicants need a bachelor's degree and a one-year diploma in computer applications. Furthermore, applicants must achieve a shorthand speed of 100 words per minute combined with a typing speed of 10,000 key depressions per hour.
Age Requirements and Relaxation Guidelines
Candidate age will be formally evaluated as of 1 January 2026. The baseline minimum age has been fixed at 21 years, while the general upper age cap is 30 years. Domicile candidates from Chhattisgarh receive extended eligibility parameters, enabling them to apply up to the age of 35 years. Furthermore, after accounting for all category-based relaxations available under state reservation norms, the maximum age threshold for eligible local applicants extends up to 45 years. Aspirants are strongly urged to review the full official advertisement carefully prior to registering.
