CGPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Age Limit, Education Qualification & More

CGPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Age Limit, Education Qualification & More :- Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting Civil Services examinations and Competitive Examinations to select the eligible candidates for various civil services and departmental posts in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It was established on 3 May 2001 under the provisions of Article 315 of the Constitution of India.

The CGPSC conducts a number of examinations every year, including:

• Chhattisgarh State Service Examination (SSE)
• Chhattisgarh Assistant Engineer Examination (AE)
• Chhattisgarh Forest Service Examination (FSE)
• Chhattisgarh Veterinary Officer Examination (VEO)
• Chhattisgarh Medical Officer Examination (MO)
• Chhattisgarh Lecturer Examination (CLE)

The CGPSC also conducts various other examinations for recruitment to various posts in the state government, such as:

• Sub Inspector of Police
• Block Development Officer
• Assistant Director of Agriculture
• Assistant Director of Technical Education
• District Ayurveda Officer
• Lecturer, Medical Education (AYUSH) Department

The CGPSC recruitment process typically consists of a written examination, followed by an interview. The written examination is generally of an objective type, and covers a wide range of topics, including general knowledge, aptitude, and subject-specific knowledge.

The CGPSC examinations are highly competitive, and attract a large number of candidates from all over the country. However, with adequate preparation and hard work, it is possible to succeed in these examinations and secure a government job in Chhattisgarh.

CGPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Age Limit, Education Qualification & More

The eligibility criteria for CGPSC examinations vary depending on the specific examination. However, there are some general eligibility criteria that apply to all CGPSC examinations:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The candidate must have a valid domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh.
• The candidate must have attained the minimum age prescribed for the examination.
• The candidate must have the required educational qualification for the examination.

For example, the eligibility criteria for the Chhattisgarh State Service Examination (SSE) are as follows:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The candidate must have a valid domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh.
• The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years on 1st August of the year of examination.
• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Candidates are advised to check the specific eligibility criteria for the examination they are appearing for on the CGPSC website.

Important Updates on CGPSC 2024

Here are some important updates on CGPSC 2023:

• CGPSC State Service Examination (SSE) 2023: The online application process for CGPSC SSE 2023 is ongoing and will close on 27th September 2023. The SSE Prelims exam is scheduled to be held on 22nd October 2023 and the SSE Mains exam is scheduled to be held on 12th December 2023.
• CGPSC Assistant Engineer Examination (AE) 2023: The CGPSC AE 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on 30th October 2023. The online application process for CGPSC AE 2023 will open soon.
• CGPSC Forest Service Examination (FSE) 2023: The CGPSC FSE 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on 26th November 2023. The online application process for CGPSC FSE 2023 will open soon.
• CGPSC Veterinary Officer Examination (VEO) 2023: The CGPSC VEO 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on 10th December 2023. The online application process for CGPSC VEO 2023 will open soon.
• CGPSC Medical Officer Examination (MO) 2023: The CGPSC MO 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on 17th December 2023. The online application process for CGPSC MO 2023 will open soon.
• CGPSC Lecturer Examination (CLE) 2023: The CGPSC CLE 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on 24th December 2023. The online application process for CGPSC CLE 2023 will open soon.

Candidates are advised to keep checking the CGPSC website for regular updates on the CGPSC 2023 examinations.

Additional updates:

• The CGPSC has announced that it will be conducting the SSE, AE, FSE, VEO, MO, and CLE exams in online mode from 2023 onwards.
• The CGPSC has also announced that it will be reducing the number of questions in the SSE Prelims exam from 150 to 120.
• The CGPSC has also announced that it will be introducing a new subject, “Current Affairs of Chhattisgarh”, in the SSE Mains exam from 2023 onwards.

Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly for the CGPSC 2023 examinations.

CGPSC 2024: Nationality Criteria

The nationality criteria for the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) examinations is that the candidate must be a citizen of India.

To prove Indian citizenship, candidates can submit any of the following documents:

• Valid passport
• Valid voter ID card
• Valid PAN card
• Valid Aadhaar card
• Valid birth certificate

Candidates who are not citizens of India are not eligible to apply for the CGPSC examinations.

Please note that the CGPSC may also require candidates to submit additional documents to prove their Indian citizenship, if necessary. Candidates are advised to check the notification for the specific examination they are appearing for carefully to understand the complete nationality criteria.

CGPSC 2023: Age Criteria

The age criteria for the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) examinations vary depending on the specific examination. However, the general age criteria are as follows:

• The candidate must have attained the minimum age prescribed for the examination.
• The candidate must not have exceeded the maximum age prescribed for the examination.

For example, the age criteria for the Chhattisgarh State Service Examination (SSE) are as follows:

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 30 years (35 years for domiciled residents of Chhattisgarh)

Candidates are advised to check the specific age criteria for the examination they are appearing for on the CGPSC website.

Here are some additional age relaxations that may apply to certain CGPSC examinations:

• 5 years for OBC candidates
• 5 years for SC/ST candidates
• 5 years for women candidates
• 5 years for physically handicapped candidates
• 8 years for ex-servicemen
• 3 years for widows of ex-servicemen

Candidates are advised to read the notification for the specific examination they are appearing for carefully to understand the complete age criteria.

Important note: The CGPSC reserves the right to change the age criteria for any examination at any time without prior notice.

For candidates who are not permanent residents of Chhattisgarh	The maximum age of a candidate must be 30 years old
For candidates who are residents of Chhattisgarh	There is a 5 years relaxation of age for domiciles/residents of Chhattisgarh. The maximum age of a candidate must be 35 years old.

CGPSC 2024: Age Relaxation Criteria

The CGPSC provides age relaxation to certain categories of candidates, as follows:

• OBC candidates: 5 years
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• Women candidates: 5 years
• Physically handicapped candidates: 5 years
• Ex-servicemen: 8 years
• Widows of ex-servicemen: 3 years

The age relaxation is applicable to both the minimum and maximum age limit prescribed for the examination.

To avail of the age relaxation, candidates must submit a valid caste certificate, disability certificate, or ex-servicemen certificate, as applicable.

Candidates are advised to check the notification for the specific examination they are appearing for carefully to understand the complete age relaxation criteria.

Important note: The CGPSC reserves the right to change the age relaxation criteria for any examination at any time without prior notice.

No. of Relaxation Years	Condition
Up to max 5 years	If a candidate is a domicile/bonafide Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or OBC as per recorded by Government of Chhattisgarh.
Up to max 3 years	If a candidate is of Indian origin and relocated from the following countries: From Burma on or after 1st June 1963 From Sri Lanka on or after 1964 Or a candidate who migrated from then East Pakistan now Bangladesh in between 1st Jan 1964 and 25th March 1971.
Up to max 8 years	If the candidate supra belongs to (ii) and is a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or OBC as per recorded by Government of Chhattisgarh.
Up to max 5 years	If the candidate applying is a window on the first appointment
Up to max 2 years	If a candidate owns a Green Card under a family welfare program
Up to max 5 years.	Up to 5 years. If the candidate is one of the partners under the inter-caste marriage scheme of inter-caste marriage department for Harijan, Tribal and Backward class welfare as per GAD Memo no. C-1085, dated 3-9-1985.
Up to max 5 years	If a candidate is or was a sports person and has been awarded with Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Award or Gundhahur Samman or Maharaj Bhanjdev Samman, etc.
Up to 5 max years	If a candidate has been in any kind of Military service for at least 5 years
Up to max 8 years	If a candidate is filing under a category
Up to max 10 years	If a candidate is physically handicapped. (Provided he must submit the needed certificates).

CGPSC 2024: Education Criteria

The education criteria for the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) examinations vary depending on the specific examination. However, the general education criteria are as follows:

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• The candidate must have the required educational qualification for the specific examination they are appearing for.

For example, the education criteria for the Chhattisgarh State Service Examination (SSE) are as follows:

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• The candidate must have studied any of the following subjects in their Bachelor’s degree: Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medicine, or Veterinary Science.

Candidates are advised to check the specific education criteria for the examination they are appearing for on the CGPSC website.

Here are some additional education qualifications that may apply to certain CGPSC examinations:

• Master’s degree for certain posts
• Ph.D. degree for certain posts
• Professional qualification for certain posts

Candidates are advised to read the notification for the specific examination they are appearing for carefully to understand the complete education criteria.

Important note: The CGPSC reserves the right to change the education criteria for any examination at any time without prior notice.

CGPSC 2024 : Physical and Mental Health Criteria

The CGPSC does not have any specific physical or mental health criteria for its examinations. However, candidates must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post they are applying for.

The CGPSC may require candidates to submit a medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner, if necessary.

Candidates who have any physical or mental health conditions should consult with a doctor to ensure that they are fit to apply for the CGPSC examinations and to perform the duties of the post they are applying for.

Minimum Standard for Height and Chest Girth

S.No.	Name of the Post	Height	Chest		Expansion
		Man	Without Expansion	With Expansion
1.	Dy. Superintendent of Police	168 c.m	84 c.m	89 c.m.	5 c.m.
2.	District Excise Officer	5’4”	31”	33”	–
3.	Transport Sub-Inspector	165 c.m.	81.50 c.m.	–	–
4.	Excise Sub-Inspector	165 c.m.	81 c.m.	85 c.m.	–
5.	Assistant Jailor	1.65 m.	0.80 m.	–	–