The Chhattisgarh Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) recruitment has reached its written exam stage. The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB, which many candidates still call Vyapam) has opened the online form for the second-level written exam, coded FDFG26. You can apply from 30.09.2026 until 5:00 PM on 26.10.2026, and the probable exam date is 13.12.2026 in Raipur.
The notice says the forest department gave the board the data of candidates found eligible after the physical efficiency test, which is the fitness round of this recruitment. That is the group this stage is built around, although the notice does not spell out eligibility rules. It also does not repeat the number of posts, the age limit or the fee amount.
Do not pay the fee from someone else’s account, because the refund goes back to the account that paid.
Do not wait for the last day, since the form closes at 5:00 PM on 26.10.2026 and not at midnight.
Do not expect a refund if you skip the exam or are not a Chhattisgarh local resident, as the notice limits it to local residents who appear.
Treat 13.12.2026 as the probable date until your admit card confirms it, because the notice itself calls it probable.
Apply only on the official CGSSB portal, and ignore any site or agent that offers to fill the form for a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this notice about?
The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board has opened the online form for the second-level written exam (FDFG26) for Forest Guard posts under the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests office, Chhattisgarh.
What are the start and last dates for the online form?
The form opens on 30.09.2026 and closes at 5:00 PM on 26.10.2026.
When is the Chhattisgarh Forest Guard written exam?
The board gives 13.12.2026 (Sunday) as the probable date, with the paper running from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM at Raipur.
When will the admit card be released?
The notice says the admit card will be issued on 07.12.2026, which is six days before the probable exam date.
Where do I apply for the written exam?
You apply on the CGSSB portal at cgssb.cgstate.gov.in, where you register first and then submit the online form.
Is the exam fee refundable?
Yes, but only for local residents of Chhattisgarh who actually appear in the exam, and the board sends the money back to the same bank account that paid it.
Who can apply for this written exam?
The notice does not list eligibility rules; it says the forest department shared the data of candidates found eligible after the physical efficiency test, so those candidates are the ones this stage is meant for.
How many Forest Guard posts are there?
This notice does not give a vacancy number, so check the original recruitment advertisement of the Chhattisgarh forest department for the count.
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.
