Chhattisgarh Karamchari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) has released the CG SET 2026 notification to determine eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in Chhattisgarh. Online applications are open from 23 July 2026 and close on 17 August 2026, 5 PM.
The exam is provisionally scheduled for 4 October 2026 and will be conducted in offline mode at ten district centres across the state. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and pay the prescribed fee before the last date.
CG SET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Chhattisgarh Karamchari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Advertisement No. | S.S.B./Pariksha F-20/2026/3150 |
| Total Seats | Assistant Professor Eligibility |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Post Category | ADMISSION FORM |
| Official Website | cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Start | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 18-08-2026 to 20-08-2026 |
| Probable admit card release date | 28 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | 350 |
| OBC | 250 |
| SC/ST/PWD | 200 |
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Relaxation | As per Government rules (OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwBD 10 yrs) |
Educational Qualification
Eligibility is governed by the rules issued by the Directorate of Higher Education, Chhattisgarh. Candidates should verify the specific qualification requirements for their subject on the official CGSSB website before applying. The notification does not list detailed qualifications in this summary.
Documents Required
- Printout of the admit card (one‑sided)
- Original photo ID proof (Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN or Aadhaar)
- Black or blue ballpoint pen
How to Apply for CG SET 2026?
- Visit the official CGSSB website (https://cgssb.cgstate.gov.in)
- Complete a one‑time profile registration if not already done
- Fill the SET 2026 application form using the registered profile
- Pay the applicable fee online as per your category
- Click the “SUBMIT” button to finalize the application
Selection Process
- Online application submission (with profile registration)
- Payment of application fee
- Download of admit card (expected 28 September 2026)
- Appear for the two‑paper SET exam on 4 October 2026
- Result declaration and fee refund for eligible candidates
Exam Pattern
Paper I – 50 questions, 100 marks, 10 AM‑11:15 AM; Paper II – 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 PM‑4:15 PM. No negative marking. Each question carries 2 marks.
Qualifying Criteria
The top 6 % of candidates who appear in both papers and obtain at least 40 % aggregate marks (General) or 35 % (reserved categories) are declared qualified for Assistant Professor eligibility.
CG SET 2026 FAQs
The online application must be submitted by 17 August 2026, 5 PM. Candidates can still correct their details between 18 and 20 August 2026.
SET 2026 is an eligibility test and does not have a fixed vacancy count; it determines qualification for the Assistant Professor post.
The fee is ₹350 for General, ₹250 for OBC and ₹200 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
The notification does not specify an age limit for the SET 2026 exam.
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility rules issued by the Directorate of Higher Education, Chhattisgarh, which are detailed on the official website.
Applicants submit an online application, pay the fee, download the admit card, appear for the two‑paper exam, and await the result which decides eligibility for Assistant Professor.
Apply online through the CGSSB portal – register, fill the form, pay the fee and click “SUBMIT” before 17 August 2026.