The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) released the CGPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification on 08 May 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 46 Assistant Engineer vacancies across various departments of the Chhattisgarh Government. Eligible engineering graduates aged between 21 to 30 years (with applicable age relaxation) can apply online from 13 May 2026 to 11 June 2026 through the official CGPSC website at https://www.psc.cg.gov.in.
The online application process for the CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 is open. Check the eligibility criteria, selection process, and vacancy distribution below before applying.
Notification Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), Nava Raipur Atal Nagar |
| Advertisement No | 02/2026/Exam dated 08/05/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer, Gazetted – Second Class |
| Department | Public Works Department (Civil); Public Works Department (Electrical/Mechanical); General Administration Department (Chief Technical Examiner – Vigilance) |
| Service | Chhattisgarh State Engineering Service |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-12: Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/- + DA and other allowances as per State Govt. orders |
| Application Mode | Online only (via www.psc.cg.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination (Stage-1) + Interview/Personality Test (Stage-2) |
| Mandatory Requirement | Local/Original Resident of Chhattisgarh (for reserved category benefits) |
| Official Website | www.psc.cg.gov.in |
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) |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 11-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Free Correction Window | 12-06-2026 to 14-06-2026 |
| Paid Correction Window | 15-06-2026 to 17-06-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Tentative Written Examination Date | 16-08-2026 |
| Interview/Personality Test Date | To be notified |
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 46 vacancies are available for the post of Assistant Engineer under various departments of the Chhattisgarh Government, as detailed below.
| 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 |
Important Notes on Reservation:
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) reserved posts are only for Chhattisgarh-notified categories.
- Women’s Reservation is applicable only for resident women of Chhattisgarh.
- Candidates from other states 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.
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of the online application (11-06-2026). All required educational qualification certificates must be obtained on or before the closing date of the application; certificates issued after this date will not be accepted.
Educational 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’ certificates 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 |
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Age Limit
Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years and not more than 30 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Chhattisgarh State residents get an additional 5-year relaxation (maximum age 40 years) as per the State Govt. order dated 18.01.2024, extended up to 31.12.2028. All age relaxations combined must not exceed 45 years.
| 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 | An additional 5 years over the 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 of relaxation over the prescribed upper limit |
| CG Widows / Abandoned / Divorced Women | 5 years of relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities (CG Local) | 5 years of 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) |
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Recruitment Fee |
|---|---|
| CG Local Residents belonging to SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Persons with Disabilities | Rs. 300/- |
| All other categories (UR) and applicants from outside Chhattisgarh | Rs. 400/- |
| Portal Fee + GST | Applicable to all candidates (non-refundable in all circumstances) |
| Paid Correction Window Fee | Rs. 500/- (for corrections in gender, DOB, category, domicile, disability, ex-serviceman entries only) |
Note: CG residents who appear in the written examination/interview will receive the examination fee refund directly to the bank account provided at the 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 an interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of both stages.
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 a Computer-Based Test (CBT), depending on the 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 |
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1st Tie-Break: Higher total marks in the written examination + interview
- 2nd Tie-Break: Higher age (older candidate preferred)
CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – 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 for CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026
Click the official apply link below to access the application portal directly on the CGPSC website. Follow the on-screen prompts to register, fill out your details, upload required documents, and submit your fee before the deadline.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Applications are accepted online only. Manual or postal applications are not permitted.
- All required educational qualification certificates must be obtained on or before 11-06-2026.
- Free error correction is available 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, restricted to specific fields like gender, DOB, category, domicile, disability, and ex-serviceman entries.
- No further corrections will be permitted after the paid correction window.
- Admit cards and interview call letters will be uploaded on the CGPSC website approximately 10 days before the exam or interview; they will not be sent individually.
- Candidates must carry an original photo ID (Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Aadhaar) along with the admit card to the examination center.
- Mobile phones and communication devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination and interview premises.
- Candidates currently employed in Government, PSU, or Bank sectors must apply for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their appointing authority.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is the deadline to submit my application?
Ans. You have until 11 June 2026 to complete and submit your online application. Make sure to wrap it up before the portal closes.
Q2. How many posts are they looking to fill?
Ans. The commission has announced a total of 46 Assistant Engineer openings across various departments.
Q3. What are the age requirements for this position?
Ans. Generally, you need to be between 21 and 30 years old. However, if you’re a local resident of Chhattisgarh or fall into a reserved category, there are specific age relaxations that can apply.
Q4. Do Chhattisgarh residents have to pay a different application fee?
Ans. Yes, local residents of Chhattisgarh who belong to the SC, ST, or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories are required to pay a reduced fee of Rs. 300/-.
Q5. Do we know when the written exam is taking place?
Ans. Right now, the tentative date for the written test is set for 16 August 2026. Keep an eye on updates as this could shift slightly.
Q6. Where do I go to actually apply for this exam?
Ans. Everything is handled online. Just head over to the official portal at www.psc.cg.gov.in and follow the application links provided there.
Q7. Are there any specific age waivers for female candidates?
Ans. Absolutely. Women who are local residents of Chhattisgarh receive an additional 10-year relaxation on the upper age limit.
