Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Eight subjects, 854 posts, one written exam. The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board — CGSSB, still widely known by its old name CG Vyapam — has opened online applications for Lecturer (Vyakhyata) posts in government schools run by the Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh. One thing worth knowing before you pay: if you are a local resident of Chhattisgarh and you actually sit the exam, the board sends your exam fee back to the bank account you paid from.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Lecturer (Vyakhyata) — Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Physics, Political Science, History, Geography and Economics |
| Organization | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Raipur — conducting the exam for the Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | CGSSB notice SSB/Exam F-20/2026/3981 dated 29.09.2026, and department advertisement ESTB-101/207/2025/176 dated 21.09.2026 (exam code LSL26) |
| Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Total Vacancies | 854 posts (subject-wise breakup below; the department says this number can change) |
| Qualification | Not specified in this notification — the subject-wise qualification is in the detailed departmental advertisement on the CGSSB website |
| Age Limit | Not specified in this notification — see the detailed departmental advertisement |
| Selection Process | Written recruitment exam (LSL26) on 29.11.2026 |
| Pay Scale | Not specified in this notification |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the CGSSB candidate portal |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 29.09.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Last date to apply online | 26.10.2026 (Monday), till 5:00 PM |
| Correction window | 27.10.2026 to 29.10.2026, till 5:00 PM |
| Admit card on the website (expected) | 23.11.2026 (Monday) |
| Written exam date (expected) | 29.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam timing | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Paid online while filling the form. The amount is not stated in this notification. |
| Local residents of Chhattisgarh who appear in the exam | Fee is refunded, and it goes back to the same bank account the payment came from |
The exact fee per category is set out in the detailed departmental advertisement on the CGSSB website, linked below.
Vacancy Details
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Lecturer (Hindi) | 120 |
| Lecturer (English) | 120 |
| Lecturer (Sanskrit) | 120 |
| Lecturer (Physics) | 94 |
| Lecturer (Political Science) | 100 |
| Lecturer (History) | 100 |
| Lecturer (Geography) | 100 |
| Lecturer (Economics) | 100 |
| Total | 854 |
The department has said plainly that the number of vacant posts can change, so treat 854 as the figure as it stands today. The category-wise reservation for each subject is given in the detailed departmental advertisement.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Not stated in this notification. The qualification for each subject is given in the detailed departmental advertisement (Vibhagiya Vistrit Vigyapan) on the CGSSB website, linked below. |
| Age Limit | Not stated in this notification. The age limit and the category-wise relaxation are in the same detailed advertisement. |
| Local resident status | The notice does not stop anyone from applying, but only a local resident of Chhattisgarh — someone the state recognises as a domicile of Chhattisgarh — gets the exam fee back after appearing in the exam. |
| Where the posts are | Government schools of the E and T cadre (sanvarg) under the School Education Department, Chhattisgarh. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written recruitment exam (LSL26) | Expected on Sunday 29.11.2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM — a paper of 2 hours 15 minutes. It will be held at five divisional headquarters (sambhagiya mukhyalaya) in Chhattisgarh. The exam scheme — how many questions, how many marks, and whether wrong answers cost you marks — is published separately along with the syllabus on the CGSSB website. |
In short, this notice sets out one written exam and mentions no stage after it. Read the detailed advertisement to see what follows the paper, and note that appointments from this recruitment will follow the final decision of the Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 019668/2022.
How to Apply
- Open the CGSSB website at cgssb.cgstate.gov.in and go to the LSL26 online application page for Lecturer posts.
- Register your profile first on the CGSSB candidate portal. The board has made profile registration compulsory, and an old profile has to be updated before you can use it.
- Log in with your registered mobile number and password, then open the Lecturer (LSL26) application form and choose the subject you are applying for.
- Fill in your details and upload your photograph and signature in exactly the file size and dimensions the form asks for.
- Pay the exam fee online and submit the form. Save a printout for your own record.
Note: applications are taken online only. The form closes at 5:00 PM on 26.10.2026, and anything you got wrong can be fixed between 27 and 29 October.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Scanned, in the size and file format the online form asks for. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Signed on plain white paper and scanned, again in the size the form asks for. |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | For the subject you are applying in. |
| Age proof | Usually the Class 10 certificate, which carries your date of birth. |
| Category certificate | If you are claiming SC, ST, OBC or EWS reservation. |
| Chhattisgarh local resident certificate | Needed for the exam fee refund and for any state reservation you claim. |
| Government photo ID | Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence or similar. |
This notification does not list the documents, so the list above is general guidance for a CGSSB online form. The binding list is the one in the detailed departmental advertisement.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Detailed Departmental Advertisement | Vibhagiya Vistrit Vigyapan (PDF) |
| Apply Online | CGSSB Candidate Portal |
| Official Website | cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- The form shuts at 5:00 PM on 26.10.2026, not at midnight. Leave the fee payment for that last evening and you can miss it by hours.
- You cannot open the application form without a registered profile on the CGSSB portal, and an old profile has to be updated first. Do that a few days early.
- Corrections are only allowed from 27 to 29 October. After 29.10.2026 nothing in your form can be changed.
- The fee refund goes back to the same bank account you paid from, so use an account that will still be open months later.
- The refund is only for local residents of Chhattisgarh who actually sit the exam. Skip the exam and the fee is gone.
- Appointments from this recruitment depend on the final order of the Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 019668/2022, which the department has stated in its own advertisement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Lecturer posts is CGSSB recruiting?
854 posts in all — 120 each in Hindi, English and Sanskrit, 100 each in Political Science, History, Geography and Economics, and 94 in Physics.
What is the last date to apply?
Monday 26.10.2026, up to 5:00 PM.
When and where is the written exam?
It is expected on Sunday 29.11.2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM, at five divisional headquarters in Chhattisgarh.
What qualification do I need?
This notice does not say. The qualification for each subject is in the detailed departmental advertisement on the CGSSB website.
What is the age limit?
Not stated in this notice either. The age limit and the relaxation given to each category are in the same detailed advertisement.
How much is the exam fee?
The amount is not in this notice, but you pay it online with the form, and a local resident of Chhattisgarh who appears in the exam gets it refunded to the account they paid from.
When will the admit card come out?
It is expected on the CGSSB website on Monday 23.11.2026, about a week before the exam.
Can I fix a mistake after I submit the form?
Yes, the board has given a correction window from 27.10.2026 to 29.10.2026, up to 5:00 PM.
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.
