CG SET Notification 2026 PDF is available on the official website of CGSSB @ cgssb.cgstate.gov.in. Actually, the Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) has released the CG SET Notification 2026 for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors in universities and colleges across Chhattisgarh. The Online Application Process is active from 23rd July 2026 and shall be active till 17th August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official portal within this period.
Chhattisgarh SET Notification 2026 Released
The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) 2026 Notification is released finally. The notification release marks an important event for the aspirants who dream to become Assistant Professors in universities and colleges across Chhattisgarh. Qualifying the CG SET is a mandatory qualification to turn the dream into reality. The CGSSB has started accepting the online application for the registration from 23rd July 2026. The Last date for registration is 17th August 2026 while the exam is scheduled for 4th October 2026.
Interested candidates can check the CG SET 2026 Notification PDF, important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus and steps to apply online through the information shared in the following sections.
CG SET Notification 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) |
| Category | Notification |
| Post | Assistant Professor Eligibility |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 23rd July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17th August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | As per official notification |
| Exam Date | 4th October 2026 |
| Official Website | cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
CG SET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) 2026 s similar to other states SET. However, we have discussed the same here. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university.
- Candidates must have secured at least 55 % marks; for SC/ST/OBC / Divyangjan/ bisexual, the minimum marks are 50%.
- Final-year Master’s students may also apply subject to the condition that they must have the passing certificate within 02 years of qualifying the CG SET.
Age Limit
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CG SET Examination.
CGSSB SET Notification 2026 Details
The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) 2026 is a state-level eligibility examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across Chhattisgarh. The exam will be conducted for a total of 19 subjects, namely Hindi, English, Political Science, and Economics, etc. The candidates who qualifies the exam will be awarded the CG SET certification, which is valid for lifetime. Check the important details of registration, exam scheme, and also of the qualifying criteria through the following sections..
CG SET 2026 Registration Process
The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test Application Process has commenced from 23rd July 2026 at the official portal. Thus, the interested candidates need to register and apply online within 17th August 2026 (5:00 PM). The important steps which the aspirants may follow in this regard are as under –
Steps to Apply Online
- At first Visit the official CGSSB portal @ cgssb.cgstate.gov.in
- Next the aspirants should complete profile registration.
- After the registration, the candidates will get registration credentials.
- Next, log in using registration credentials.
- Select the CG SET 2026 Notification Apply Online Link.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication details.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Next, verify all details carefully and submit the application form.
- Finally, download and print the application form for future use.
CG SET Application Fee 2026
The category-wise application fee as per the official notification is available below. Candidates during the online application shall have to pay the applicable fees through online mode as preferred among the options available.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs 350/- |
| OBC | Rs 250/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs 200/- |
CG SET Notification 2026 Important Dates
The CGSSB SET Notification 2026 has released the important dates in connection to Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) 2026. Hence, aspirants need to submit the application and at the same time prepare keeping the exam schedule in concern.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 23rd July 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 23rd July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17th August 2026 (5 PM) |
| Application Correction | 18th to 20th August 2026 (5 PM) |
| Admit Card | 28th September 2026 |
| CG SET Exam Date | 4th October 2026 |
| Result | Update Later |
CG SET Selection Process 2026
The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) is basically an eligibility test not a recruitment. Candidates qualifying the examination become eligible for appointment as Assistant Professors in accordance with applicable recruitment rules. However, in order to become a Professor the selection process consists of the following stages:
- Appear for CG SET (Paper I & Paper II)
- Qualify on declaration of result
- Receiving the Eligibility Certificate
- Appear for Interview round for final selection.
CG SET Exam Pattern 2026
Here we discussed the Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) Exam Pattern for the aspirants. Actually, the CG SET examination consists of two papers conducted in a single session. The Paper I will have General Teaching & Research Aptitude as subjects while the Paper II questions are based on the subject selected by the candidate during the application process.
- Mode of Examination: Offline (OMR Based)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 300
- Each Question carries 2 Marks
- No Negative Marking
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Teaching & Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper II | Concerned Subject | 100 | 200 | 2 hour |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
Chhattisgarh SET 2026 Exam Date
The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) has announced the exam date and also the exam timings for the State Eligibility Test. The table below has the required information for the aspirants-
| Exam Date | Paper | Subject | Timings |
| 4th October 2026 | Paper I | General Teaching & Research Aptitude | 1 hour (10:00 AM to 11:15 AM) |
| Paper II | Concerned Subject | 2 hour (02:00 PM to 04: 15 PM) |
CG SET Admit Card 2026
The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) shall release the admit card for Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) 2026 online before the examination. As per the notification, the hall ticket will be available from 28th September 2026. Candidates will be able to download it using their registration credentials from the official portal.
CG SET Result 2026
The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) will publish CG SET 2026 result online after completion of the examination. Qualified candidates will receive the CG SET Eligibility Certificate.
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FAQs
Yes, the notification is released on 23rd July 2026.
The examination is scheduled to be held on 4th October 2026.
17th August 2026 (5 PM).
