The Chhattisgarh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB, formerly Vyapam) has opened online registration for the NSSK26 written examination covering 153 posts of Store Keeper, Vahan Chalak (Driver), Vahan Chalak-cum-Operator, Mechanic, and Watch Room Operator under Nagar Sena, Fire & Emergency Services and SDRF, Chhattisgarh. Only candidates who have already qualified in the department’s Physical Efficiency Test are eligible to register. Online registration is open from 11.08.2026 to 07.09.2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Store Keeper, Vahan Chalak (Driver), Vahan Chalak-cum-Operator, Mechanic, Watch Room Operator |
| Organization | Chhattisgarh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB, formerly Vyapam), Raipur — on behalf of Nagar Sena, Fire & Emergency Services and SDRF, Chhattisgarh |
| Total Vacancies | 153 (Store Keeper 32, Driver 14, Driver-cum-Operator 86, Mechanic 2, Watchroom Operator 19 — full category breakup below) |
| Qualification | 10+2 / old Higher Secondary pass (plus post-specific trade qualification — see table below) |
| Age Limit | 18–28 years as on 01.01.2025 (full relaxation table below) |
| Selection Process | Screening → PET (already held) → Written Exam (NSSK26) → Trade Test (Driver posts) → Merit List (PET + Written + Bonus marks) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level 4 (exact pay range not stated in notification) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in / cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
| Official Website / Apply Online | CGSSB (Vyapam), Chhattisgarh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Recruitment Advertisement Issued | 12.06.2025 |
| Departmental Online Application Start (Stage 1, closed) | 01.07.2025 |
| Departmental Online Application Last Date (Stage 1, closed) | 31.07.2025 |
| Correction Window (Stage 1, closed) | 10.08.2025 |
| CGSSB Online Registration Start for NSSK26 Written Exam | 11.08.2026 (Tuesday) |
| CGSSB Online Registration Last Date for NSSK26 Written Exam | 07.09.2026 (Monday), 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Release Date | 16.11.2026 (Monday) |
| Written Exam Date (Tentative) | 22.11.2026 (Sunday), 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charge |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | Rs. 350 |
| OBC | Rs. 250 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 200 |
Note: Chhattisgarh local-resident candidates who appear for the exam will have their fee refunded to the same bank account used for payment, after the result is declared (per GAD order dated 21.04.2025).
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vahan Chalak (Driver) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 4 |
| Vahan Chalak-cum-Operator | 36 | 10 | 28 | 12 | 86 | 4 |
| Store Keeper | 13 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 4 |
| Mechanic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Watch Room Operator | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 4 |
| Total | 64 | 18 | 49 | 22 | 153 | — |
Watch Room Operator vacancies are reserved for trained Nagar Sainiks who have completed 3 years of service, per the notification. Sub-quotas for women, ex-servicemen, and Nagar Sainiks exist within these totals — see the official notification for the full breakup.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (or old Higher Secondary) pass from a recognised board — see post-wise qualification table below |
| Age Limit | 18–28 years as on 01.01.2025, with a blanket 5-year relaxation for all candidates (further category relaxation below) |
| Domicile | Must be a local resident of Chhattisgarh state |
| Application Restriction | One application per candidate for one post only; only candidates who already qualified in the department’s Physical Efficiency Test are eligible to register for this written exam |
Post-wise Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Vahan Chalak (Driver) | 10+2 pass + Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence |
| Vahan Chalak-cum-Operator | 10+2 pass + Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence |
| Store Keeper | 10+2 pass |
| Mechanic | 10+2 pass + Diploma in Diesel Mechanic trade from a recognised ITI/institute |
| Watch Room Operator | 10+2 pass + trained Nagar Sainik |
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) | +5 years |
| Serving/former Chhattisgarh Govt. employees | Up to 38 years |
| Retrenched Chhattisgarh Govt. employee | Prior temporary service (max 7 yrs) deducted from age; resulting age capped at 3 yrs above upper limit |
| Ex-servicemen | Prior service period deducted from age; resulting age capped at 3 yrs above upper limit |
| Widowed / divorced / separated women | Up to 35 years |
| Inter-caste marriage award recipients (Asprushyata Nivaran Yojana) | +5 years |
| Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Samman / Gundadhur Samman / Maharaja Praveerchand Bhanjdev Samman / National Youth Award recipients | +5 years |
| Chhattisgarh state Corporation/Mandal employees | Up to 38 years |
| Home Guard (Nagar Sainik) volunteers / NCOs | +8 years (not exceeding 38 years) |
| Chhattisgarh domicile women (general) | +10 years |
| Contract employees applying for govt. service | Relaxation equal to years of contract service, up to age 38 |
Note: Even after combining multiple category relaxations, the maximum age in any case cannot exceed 45 years, per the notification.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Screening | All applications screened against eligibility criteria; only eligible candidates proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test. |
| 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — already conducted | 100 marks total, counted toward the final merit score. General category needs a minimum 50 marks, SC/ST/OBC need a minimum 40 marks to qualify. Events: 100m Run, Long Jump, Shot Put (Gola Phenk), and Beam Bar (Beembar), each worth a maximum 25 marks. |
| 3. Written Exam (NSSK26) — registration currently open | 100 objective (MCQ) questions worth 100 marks, 2-hour duration, counted toward the final merit score. Subjects: subject-specific general knowledge, reasoning, and analytical reasoning. Qualifying marks: General 40, SC/ST/OBC 30. No negative marking. |
| 4. Trade Test — Driver and Driver-cum-Operator posts only | 100 marks. General category needs a minimum 50 marks, SC/ST/OBC need a minimum 40 marks to qualify. |
| 5. Bonus Marks | 5 bonus marks each for: (a) Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence (not applicable to Driver/Driver-cum-Operator posts, since it’s already a base qualification there), (b) national-level sports proficiency (only All-India federation-recognised event winners), (c) NCC “C” certificate. Maximum 10 bonus marks even if a candidate holds more than 2 qualifications, calculated separately. |
| 6. Merit List & Approval | Category-wise merit list prepared on the combined total of PET + Written Exam + Bonus marks (each subject to its own minimum qualifying marks above). The selection committee forwards records to the Director General for final approval. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix Level | Level 4 (as per Chhattisgarh Fire & Emergency Services / SDRF Class-III Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 2017) |
| Basic Pay / Allowances | Not specified in notification |
How to Apply
- Visit the CGSSB (formerly Vyapam) website — vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in or cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
- If you don’t already have a CGSSB profile, complete Profile Registration first (light-background photo and signature, JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB each).
- Log in to your profile and complete registration for the NSSK26 written exam between 11.08.2026 and 07.09.2026 (5:00 PM).
- Pay the prescribed exam fee online (Rs. 350 / Rs. 250 / Rs. 200 as per category).
- Submit the form and take a mandatory printout of the successfully submitted application; download your admit card from your profile closer to the exam date.
Note: Offline or postal applications are not accepted. Only candidates who already qualified in the department’s Physical Efficiency Test are eligible to register at this stage.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh domicile / local resident certificate | — |
| Educational certificates | — |
| Age relaxation certificate (if claiming) | — |
| Caste certificate (for reservation benefit) | — |
| Income certificate (non-creamy layer, for OBC candidates) | Must be issued within the last 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen / Nagar Sainik certificates (if applicable) | — |
| Bonus-marks documents (if claiming) | Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence / National Sports Certificate / NCC “C” Certificate |
| Photograph | Recent, light background, JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB |
| Signature | Scanned, JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don’t attach caste, DOB, domicile, or education certificates with the online application — they’re verified later by the appointing authority, and you’re solely responsible for the accuracy of what you enter.
- Only candidates who already qualified in the department’s Physical Efficiency Test are eligible to register for this NSSK26 written exam — this isn’t a fresh-application stage.
- No offline or postal applications are accepted; incomplete or late submissions won’t be considered.
- Take a printout of your successfully submitted application and keep it safe — it may be required at the selection/joining stage.
- Photo and signature must be JPG/JPEG, plain light background, 50–100 KB each, with the filename in alphanumeric characters and no spaces or dots.
- Download your admit card only from your CGSSB profile around 7 days before the exam — none are sent by post — and reach the exam centre at least 2 hours early with a valid original photo ID; gates close 30 minutes before the exam starts (9:30 AM), with no entry after that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply online for the CGSSB Nagar Sena (NSSK26) written exam 2026?
The online registration on the CGSSB website closes on 07.09.2026 (Monday) at 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many total vacancies does this NSSK26 recruitment cover?
153 vacancies across Store Keeper, Vahan Chalak (Driver), Vahan Chalak-cum-Operator, Mechanic, and Watch Room Operator posts.
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A 10+2 (or old Higher Secondary) pass from a recognised board, plus a post-specific trade qualification (HMV licence, diesel mechanic diploma, etc.) depending on the post.
Q4. What is the age limit for these posts?
18–28 years as on 01.01.2025, with a blanket 5-year relaxation for all candidates plus further category-wise relaxation.
Q5. What is the application fee for the NSSK26 written exam?
Rs. 350 for General, Rs. 250 for OBC, and Rs. 200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q6. Who is eligible to register for this NSSK26 exam?
Only candidates who have already qualified in the department’s Physical Efficiency Test for these posts can register for this written exam.
Q7. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Application Screening → Physical Efficiency Test (already conducted) → Written Exam (NSSK26) → Trade Test (Driver posts only) → category-wise Merit List based on combined PET + Written + Bonus marks.
Q8. When and where will the written exam be held?
Tentatively on 22.11.2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM, at centres in Raipur.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
