Chhattisgarh is hiring 1812 teachers and school staff on contract for its Swami Atmanand English Medium schools in all 33 districts, and almost a third of the posts (590) are for Assistant Teachers. Only natives of Chhattisgarh can apply, and your studies from Class 6 onwards must have been in English medium (Hindi and Sanskrit posts are the only exception). You apply online from 01.10.2026 to 21.10.2026, and selection is through a CBT, or Computer Based Test – an exam you take on a computer.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
12th / Graduate / PG (post-wise)
📌 Vacancies
1812 posts
💰 Salary
Rs 22,400 to 38,100 a month
🗓️ Last Date
21.10.2026 (till midnight)
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Lecturer, Headmaster (Primary and Upper Primary), Assistant Teacher, Teacher, PT Teacher, Librarian, Computer Teacher, Lab Assistant (26 post and subject lines) |
| Organization | Lok Shikshan Sanchalanalaya (Directorate of Public Instruction), School Education Department, Chhattisgarh – for Swami Atmanand Utkrisht English Medium Schools |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Memo No. 97/SAGES/CBT/Advt/2026, dated 29.09.2026 |
| Location | Chhattisgarh (33 districts) |
| Total Vacancies | 1812 (UR 866, SC 207, ST 534, OBC 205) |
| Qualification | Depends on the post: 12th with D.Ed, Graduate with B.Ed/D.Ed, or Postgraduate with B.Ed. Teaching posts also need TET. Studies must be in English medium. |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years as on 01.01.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) → Selection list → Document verification |
| Pay Scale | Fixed Rs 22,400 to Rs 38,100 a month, depending on the post |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at eduportal.cg.nic.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | eduportal.cg.nic.in (School Education Portal, Chhattisgarh) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short advertisement issued | 09.09.2026 |
| Detailed notice issued | 29.09.2026 |
| Online application starts | 01.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 21.10.2026 (till 12 midnight) |
| CBT exam dates (tentative) | 31.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, in different batches |
Application Fee
The notice does not mention any application fee. Check the online form on the portal before you submit it.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| No. | Post and Subject | Medium | Vacancies | Monthly Pay (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecturer – Hindi | – | 51 | 38,100 |
| 2 | Lecturer – English | English | 65 | 38,100 |
| 3 | Lecturer – Sanskrit | – | 47 | 38,100 |
| 4 | Lecturer – Geography | English | 2 | 38,100 |
| 5 | Lecturer – Economics | English | 3 | 38,100 |
| 6 | Lecturer – History | English | 3 | 38,100 |
| 7 | Lecturer – Political Science | English | 3 | 38,100 |
| 8 | Lecturer – Social Science | English | 52 | 38,100 |
| 9 | Lecturer – Mathematics | English | 49 | 38,100 |
| 10 | Lecturer – Biology | English | 39 | 38,100 |
| 11 | Lecturer – Commerce | English | 104 | 38,100 |
| 12 | Lecturer – Chemistry | English | 44 | 38,100 |
| 13 | Lecturer – Physics | English | 53 | 38,100 |
| 14 | Headmaster, Primary School | English | 27 | 35,400 |
| 15 | Headmaster, Upper Primary School | English | 24 | 38,100 |
| 16 | Assistant Teacher | English | 590 | 25,300 |
| 17 | Teacher – Hindi | – | 17 | 35,400 |
| 18 | Teacher – Sanskrit | – | 17 | 35,400 |
| 19 | Teacher – English | English | 106 | 35,400 |
| 20 | Teacher – Social Science (Arts) | English | 72 | 35,400 |
| 21 | Teacher – Science | English | 56 | 35,400 |
| 22 | Teacher – Mathematics | English | 68 | 35,400 |
| 23 | PT Teacher (Physical Education) | English | 50 | 35,400 |
| 24 | Librarian | English | 60 | 22,400 |
| 25 | Computer Teacher | English | 40 | 35,400 |
| 26 | Lab Assistant | English | 170 | 25,300 |
| Total | 1812 |
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 866 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 207 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 534 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 205 |
| Total | 1812 |
| Special reservation inside the total | Posts |
|---|---|
| Posts reserved only for local women | 172 (UR 104, SC 9, ST 47, OBC 12) |
| Posts reserved for ex-servicemen | 18 (UR 13, ST 5) |
| Posts reserved for persons with disabilities | 32 |
District-wise vacancies
| District | Posts | District | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raipur | 141 | Sakti | 73 |
| Baloda Bazar | 61 | Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi | 46 |
| Mahasamund | 41 | Sarangarh | 15 |
| Gariaband | 66 | Bastar | 55 |
| Dhamtari | 43 | Bijapur | 61 |
| Durg | 229 | Dantewada | 20 |
| Rajnandgaon | 18 | Kondagaon | 23 |
| Balod | 60 | Narayanpur | 59 |
| Bemetara | 103 | Sukma | 9 |
| Kabirdham | 29 | Kanker | 85 |
| Mohla-Manpur | 24 | Korea | 8 |
| Khairagarh | 25 | Surajpur | 18 |
| Bilaspur | 97 | Surguja | 72 |
| Mungeli | 82 | Balrampur | 28 |
| Janjgir-Champa | 28 | Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur | 20 |
| Korba | 87 | Jashpur | 30 |
| Raigarh | 56 | Total | 1812 |
The notice says the number of posts can change. Annexure A of the official notice has the full district-wise and category-wise breakup for every post.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Depends on the post – see the table below. Your qualifying studies, from Class 6 up to your highest degree, must be in English medium. Only Hindi and Sanskrit Lecturer and Teacher posts are exempt. |
| Age Limit | You must have completed 21 years and must not have completed 35 years on 01.01.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Domicile | You must be an original resident (mool niwasi) of Chhattisgarh. Attach the local resident certificate issued by a competent authority. |
| Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) | Teacher posts need CG TET or CTET at Upper Primary level. Assistant Teacher posts need it at Primary level. Headmaster posts also need TET at the matching level. |
| Application Restriction | At most 7 separate applications. For Lecturer, only one subject is allowed. If you already work on contract in a Swami Atmanand school, you can apply only for a higher post. |
Qualification by post
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Lecturer (13 subjects) | Postgraduate in the same subject with at least second class marks, plus B.Ed. Some related subjects are accepted: Physics also takes Electronics, Applied Physics or Nuclear Physics; Chemistry takes Biochemistry; Mathematics takes Applied Mathematics; Political Science takes Public Administration; Sanskrit takes Classics or Acharya. |
| Headmaster, Primary School | Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45 percent, plus D.Ed or D.El.Ed. TET at Primary level is a must. |
| Headmaster, Upper Primary School | Graduate with at least 45 percent, plus D.Ed, B.Ed or D.El.Ed. TET at Upper Primary level is a must. |
| Assistant Teacher | Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45 percent, plus D.Ed or D.El.Ed. TET at Primary level is a must. |
| Teacher – Hindi, Sanskrit | Graduate in the subject with at least second class, plus D.Ed, B.Ed or D.El.Ed. TET at Upper Primary level is a must. |
| Teacher – English, Social Science, Science, Mathematics | Graduate with at least 45 percent, plus D.Ed, B.Ed or D.El.Ed, and TET at Upper Primary level. English needs English literature at graduation. Social Science needs one of History, Geography, Economics or Political Science. Science needs any two of Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Military Science or Geology. Mathematics needs Maths plus any two of Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics, Military Science or Geology. |
| PT Teacher | Class 12 from a recognised board plus D.P.Ed, or a graduate with B.P.Ed. |
| Librarian | Graduate with at least second class, plus B.Lib. |
| Computer Teacher | Graduate with at least second class in Computer Science, IT or Computer Application. |
| Lab Assistant | Class 12 from a recognised board with the Biology or Mathematics subject group. |
The notice gives more options for the D.Ed and B.Ed requirement (marks needed, NCTE rules) on pages 11 to 13. NCTE rules and court orders override this summary.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) of Chhattisgarh | Up to 5 years |
| Women candidates | Up to 10 years (Chhattisgarh Civil Services special provision for women, 1997) |
| Persons with disabilities | As per General Administration Department directions (the notice gives no figure) |
| Government servants, permanent or temporary, and employees of Chhattisgarh corporations and boards | Upper limit raised to 38 years |
| Government servants retrenched (chhantni) from service | Earlier temporary service (at most 7 years) is deducted from age; the result must not be more than 3 years above the upper limit |
| Couples awarded under the inter-caste marriage scheme | Up to 5 years |
| Winners of Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Award, Gundadhur Samman, Maharaja Pravir Chandra Bhanjdeo Samman or National Youth Award | Up to 5 years |
| Nagar Sainik and Nagar Sena non-commissioned officers | Equal to past service, up to 8 years, but age must not go above 38 |
| Highest age after all relaxations | 45 years |
Relaxations do not pile up without end: whichever ones you qualify for, nobody can be older than 45.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the cut-off date 01.01.2026 and your category relaxation to see at once whether you fall inside the 21 to 35 year band.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online application | Apply on eduportal.cg.nic.in between 01.10.2026 and 21.10.2026. Postal or offline forms are not accepted. |
| 2. Computer Based Test (CBT) | This is the only exam. It is held in English medium, in different batches on different dates (tentatively 31.10.2026 to 05.11.2026). If you apply for more than one post, each application gets its own exam date or batch. The notice does not give the marks, number of questions or syllabus. |
| 3. Selection list | Made from the CBT result and valid for 6 months from the day it is released. Appointments follow the order of names in the list, subject to service rules. |
| 4. Waiting list | A separate waiting list is made for each category. It can hold up to 25 percent of the vacancies and stays valid for 9 months. |
| 5. Document verification | You show your original documents when the department calls you; details come on the portal. A candidate who does not turn up is treated as unfit. Police verification of character follows. Selected candidates with a disability also go to the district medical board. |
| 6. Appointment | A one-year contract, given by the management and operation committee of the Swami Atmanand school in the district. |
In short: the notice mentions no interview. The CBT result builds the selection list, and your documents must then match what you filled in the form.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of pay | One fixed lump-sum amount each month. There is no pay scale. |
| Lecturer, Headmaster (Upper Primary) | Rs 38,100 a month |
| Teacher, Headmaster (Primary), PT Teacher, Computer Teacher | Rs 35,400 a month |
| Assistant Teacher, Lab Assistant | Rs 25,300 a month |
| Librarian | Rs 22,400 a month |
| Allowances | None. No dearness allowance, house rent allowance or any other allowance is paid. |
| Yearly raise | Not given during the contract |
| Contract length | 1 year. It can be renewed if your work is rated well, on the recommendation of the principal and the committee. |
| Ending the contract | Either side can end it with 3 months’ notice or 3 months’ pay. When the term ends, the committee can close it without notice. |
| Pension and similar benefits | Not available to contract staff. Leave follows the 2024 contractual recruitment rules. |
In plain terms, you get one fixed amount each month and nothing on top of it. This is a one-year contract that can be renewed, not a permanent job.
How to Apply
- Open the School Education Portal at eduportal.cg.nic.in.
- Find the Swami Atmanand (SAGES) contractual recruitment CBT 2026 link and read the notice once before you start.
- Fill in the online form. Apply separately for each post: at most 7 applications, and only one subject for Lecturer.
- Check every detail and submit the form before 12 midnight on 21.10.2026. Late forms are not considered.
- Keep a copy of the submitted form and keep checking the portal for exam dates and document verification news.
Note: Offline forms and forms sent by registered post or ordinary post are not valid. The notice does not describe the portal screens, so these steps are a general guide.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Local resident (domicile) certificate | Must be attached. Issued by a competent authority of Chhattisgarh. |
| Education certificates and marksheets | You must have them in hand on or before the last date of online application (21.10.2026). |
| TET pass certificate | CG TET or CTET at the right level, for Teacher, Assistant Teacher and Headmaster posts. |
| Caste certificate (SC, ST, OBC) | A permanent caste certificate from a competent authority, shown at verification. Without it, reservation and age relaxation are not given. Married SC and ST women need a certificate carrying their father’s name. |
| No-objection certificate (NOC) | Needed if you work in a government department, board, corporation, central government body, bank, private body or university. |
| Disability certificate | For candidates applying under the disability category. A district medical board test follows before joining. |
The notice does not list a photograph, signature or ID proof. Keep them ready in case the portal asks for them.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online / Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one Lecturer subject. The notice says every such application is rejected.
- Having studied in Hindi medium (except for Hindi and Sanskrit posts). English medium from Class 6 onwards is compulsory.
- Not having your degree and TET certificates ready by 21.10.2026. They must be in hand by the last date.
- Applying for the same post you already hold on contract in a Swami Atmanand school. Only a higher post is allowed, and you will swear an affidavit about it.
- Sending the form by post. Only online forms count, and incomplete or faulty forms are rejected without any separate message.
- Forgetting the portal after you apply. CBT dates are tentative and verification news comes on eduportal.cg.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Swami Atmanand school recruitment 2026?
The last date is 21.10.2026, up to 12 midnight, and forms received after that time are not considered.
How many posts are there in this recruitment?
There are 1812 contract posts in 33 districts, with Assistant Teacher the biggest group at 590 posts, though the notice says the count can change.
What qualification is needed?
It depends on the post, from Class 12 with D.El.Ed for Assistant Teacher up to a postgraduate degree with B.Ed for Lecturer, and your studies from Class 6 onwards must be in English medium.
What is the age limit?
You must be between 21 and 35 years on 01.01.2026, with 5 years extra for SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and 10 years extra for women of Chhattisgarh.
Is there an application fee?
The notice does not mention any fee, so check the online form on eduportal.cg.nic.in before you submit.
How will candidates be selected, and when is the exam?
Selection is through a Computer Based Test in English medium, tentatively held from 31.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, and the notice mentions no interview.
How much salary will I get?
You get a fixed monthly amount between Rs 22,400 and Rs 38,100 depending on the post, on a one-year renewable contract with no allowances.
Can I apply if I am not from Chhattisgarh?
No, only original residents of Chhattisgarh can apply, and you must attach the local resident certificate.
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.
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