CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 – Complete Notification, Vacancies & Apply Online

CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026

CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 has been officially announced
by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission. A total of 46 Assistant
Engineer vacancies are available across PWD and GAD departments. Online
applications open from 13 May to 11 June 2026. This complete guide has
been prepared by Ishan Verma, Founder & Editor of TheExamHub.in — read
all the details below including eligibility, exam pattern, important dates
and how to apply.

CGPSC State Engineering Service Exam 2026 | TheExamHub
CGPSC 2026 | Engineering Services

राज्य अभियांत्रिकी सेवा परीक्षा 2026 State Engineering Service Exam – Complete Guide

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission  |  Advertisement No. 02/2026  |  Dated: 08 May 2026

Apply: 13 May – 11 Jun 2026 Exam: 16 Aug 2026 (Tentative) psc.cg.gov.in
Total Posts
46
Assistant Engineer
Pay Level
12
₹56,100 – 1,77,500
Age Limit
21–30
CG locals up to 40 yrs
Application Fee
₹300–400
SC/ST/OBC: ₹300
Vacancy Details
PostDepartmentURSCSTOBCTotal
AE (Civil)Public Works Dept.18414642
AE (Electrical / Mechanical)Public Works Dept.1113
AE (Civil)GAD / CTE Office11
Grand Total46

* PH Reservation: OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), HH (Hearing Handicapped) – 2 posts within Civil PWD vacancies

Important Dates
13 May 2026 — 12:00 PM
Online application window opens
11 June 2026 — 11:59 PM
Last date to submit online application
12 – 14 June 2026
Free error correction window (one-time only, online)
15 – 17 June 2026
Paid error correction window — ₹500 fee (one-time only)
16 August 2026
Tentative written examination date
⚠️ Important: After the paid correction window closes, no further changes to the application will be allowed under any circumstances. Fill your form carefully!
Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech in the relevant engineering branch from a recognized university:

  • Civil Engineering — for AE Civil posts
  • Mechanical Engineering — for AE Mech post
  • Electrical Engineering — for AE Electrical post

AMIE (Part A & B) equivalent accepted for GAD/CTE post as per circular dated 01/01/1979.

Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)

  • Minimum: 21 years
  • General Maximum: 30 years
  • CG Local Residents: up to 40 years (+5 yr relaxation)
  • SC / ST / OBC (CG): +5 years additional
  • CG Local Women: +10 years
  • PH candidates: +5 years
  • Widow / Divorced women: +5 years
  • Shiksha Karmis / Panchayat Karmis: up to 45 yrs
📌 Note: All educational certificates must be obtained on or before 11 June 2026. Degrees issued after the last date will not be accepted.
Application Fee

SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) & PH — CG Residents

₹300

+ Portal charges + GST (non-refundable)

All Others (General + Out-of-State candidates)

₹400

+ Portal charges + GST (non-refundable)

💰 Fee Refund: CG local residents who actually appear in the written exam / interview will get their application fee refunded directly to their registered bank account.
Exam Pattern
Paper I — General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Questions150 (MCQ)
Total Marks300
Duration2.5 Hours
MediumHindi + English
TopicsGS + CG GK + Reasoning
Paper II — Engineering (अभियांत्रिकी)
Questions150 (MCQ)
Total Marks300
Duration2.5 Hours
MediumEnglish only
Choose oneCivil / Mech / Electrical
Interview: 75 Marks Min. 40% per paper (30% for SC/ST/OBC) CBT Mode Possible
Interview — Second Stage (साक्षात्कार)
Candidates called~3× vacancies per subject
Interview marks75 (no minimum cutoff)
Final meritWritten + Interview combined
If direct interview100 marks — min. 33 (23 for SC/ST/OBC)
Selection Process
1
Written Examination (Stage 1)
Paper I (General Studies) + Paper II (Engineering) — Total 600 marks
2
Interview (Stage 2)
75 marks — only shortlisted candidates from Stage 1 are called
3
Document Verification
Before final selection — originals + certified copies required
4
Final Appointment
3-year probation period | Gazetted Class II | Pay Level 12: ₹56,100–1,77,500
Exam Centres
Raipur Bilaspur Durg-Bhilai Jagdalpur Ambikapur

Centres may be added or removed based on total applications received.

How to Apply

Steps to Apply Online

  • Visit psc.cg.gov.in
  • Register or login with existing ID
  • Upload live photo (via mobile camera link) & signature
  • Fill the application form carefully
  • Pay fee online (Card / UPI / Net Banking)
  • Download & save your application receipt

Documents Required at Interview

  • 10th certificate (age proof)
  • All semester / year marksheets
  • Degree / Provisional certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Income certificate for OBC (within 3 years)
  • Domicile / Local resident certificate (CG)
  • NOC from employer (if currently in service)
⚠️ Important: Only online applications are accepted. Applications sent by post, email, or any other mode will be rejected.

Online applications open from 13 May 2026 — Don’t miss the deadline!

Apply Now at psc.cg.gov.in →

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