Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) Invites Application for 153 Store Keeper and Various Posts

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria (Age as on 01.01.2025)

• Note: Physical standards (height, chest) as per department rules apply for relevant posts (e.g., 168 cm height for men, 153 cm for women; chest 81 cm unexpanded/86 cm expanded for General, 76 cm/81 cm for ST).
• Educational Qualification:Post-specific qualifications (Class 12 pass with HMV licence for Driver posts, ITI Diploma for Mechanic, etc.) as detailed in the vacancy table.
• Age Limit:Minimum 18 years and Maximum 28 years as on 01.01.2025. A general 5-year relaxation is applicable to all candidates. Additional relaxations for SC/ST/OBC, women, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories as per Chhattisgarh Government rules, subject to a maximum age of 45 years.
• Pay Scale: All posts are in Pay Matrix Level 4 (as per 7th CPC). Probation period: 3 years.
• Selection Procedure:
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Already conducted by the department.
• Written Examination (NSSK26) – 100 objective questions (General Knowledge & Reasoning), 2 hours, no negative marking. Qualifying marks: General (40), SC/ST/OBC (30).
• Trade Test – For Driver and Driver-cum-Operator posts (100 marks, qualifying marks: General 50, Reserved 40).
• Bonus Marks – Up to 10 marks for HMV licence (not for Driver posts), national-level sports proficiency, and NCC 'C' certificate.
• Final Merit – Based on PET + Written Exam + Bonus Marks.
• Application Fee (For Written Exam Stage): General: ₹350; OBC: ₹250; SC/ST/PwD: ₹200. Fee is refundable to Chhattisgarh local-resident candidates who appear for the written exam (after result declaration).

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Only candidates who have already qualified in the Physical Efficiency Test conducted by the department are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online through the CGSSB portal.
• Visit the CGSSB Website: Go to vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in or cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
• Profile Registration: If not already registered, complete the Profile Registration. Upload a recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 50 KB-100 KB) and scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 50 KB-100 KB).
• Log in and Apply: Log in to your profile and click on the "NSSK26" written exam application link.
• Fill Application Form: Enter all required details accurately.
• Pay Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee online through the payment gateway.
• Submit and Print: Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
• Important Dates: Online application is open from 11 August 2026 and closes on 7 September 2026 (5:00 PM). The tentative written exam date is 22 November 2026.

• vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• cgssb.cgstate.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

📅 Important Dates

Key Instructions for Candidates

• Eligibility: Only candidates who have already qualified in the Physical Efficiency Test conducted by the department are eligible to apply for the NSSK26 written exam.
• Domicile: Candidates must be local residents of Chhattisgarh.
• Online Application Only: Applications are accepted only online through the CGSSB portal. No offline mode is available.
• Admit Card: Admit cards will be available for download on the CGSSB website approximately 7 days before the exam. No admit cards will be sent by post.
• Exam Day Instructions: Reach the centre at least 2 hours early. Wear only light-coloured, half-sleeved clothing. Slippers only. No electronic devices, watches, bags, etc., are allowed inside the exam hall.
• Fee Refund: Chhattisgarh local-resident candidates who appear for the written exam will have their fee refunded after the result is declared.
• No Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in the written examination.
• Check Website: Regularly visit the CGSSB website for updates regarding admit cards, answer keys, and results.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.