CG Police SI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Prelims & Mains Detailed Syllabus

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CG Police SI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

The CG Police SI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 has been officially released by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC). This comprehensive guide covers the detailed syllabus for the Sub-Inspector, Subedar, and Platoon Commander recruitment. Aspirants must thoroughly understand the exam structure and subject-wise topics to prepare effectively for this competitive examination.

Organization Overview

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) is the state agency responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various civil services and police positions in Chhattisgarh. For the 2026 cycle, CGPSC has announced 308 vacancies for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI), Subedar, and Platoon Commander in the Chhattisgarh Police Department.

CG Police SI Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination is a screening test consisting of 100 objective-type questions for a total of 300 marks. The duration is 2 hours. Below is the detailed exam pattern:

Name of the Section No. of Questions No. of Marks Total Time Duration
General Studies 35 105 2 Hours
Chhattisgarh GK 25 75
Computer Knowledge 5 15
General Mental Ability 10 30
General Maths 10 30
General Hindi 10 30
General English 5 15
Total 100 300 120 Minutes

CG Police SI Prelims Syllabus 2026

General Studies

  • History of India and India’s freedom movement.
  • Physical, social, and economic geography of India.
  • Constitution and polity of India.
  • Economy of India.
  • General Science and Technology.
  • Indian philosophy, art, literature, and culture.
  • Current events and sports.
  • Environment.

General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh

  • History of Chhattisgarh and contribution of Chhattisgarh in the freedom movement.
  • Geography, climate, physical conditions, census, archaeological and tourist centers of Chhattisgarh.
  • Literature, music, dance, art, and culture of Chhattisgarh.
  • Tribes, special traditions, Teej, and festivals of Chhattisgarh.
  • Economy, Forest and Agriculture and Police of Chhattisgarh.
  • Administrative structure of Chhattisgarh, local governance and Panchayati Raj.
  • Industry, energy, water, and mineral resources in Chhattisgarh.
  • Current events of Chhattisgarh.
  • General information regarding the Naxal problem.

Computer Knowledge

Information equivalent to the 12th class syllabus of Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education regarding Computer and Information Technology.

General Mental Ability

Reasoning, seeing relationships, analogies, numerical ability etc. Questions on odd one out, series, coding-decoding, relationships through letters, numbers and pictures, hidden figures, mathematical operations, etc.

General Maths

  • Numbers
  • Average
  • Percentage
  • Time, Speed, and Distance
  • Simple Interest
  • Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Lines and Angle

General English

  • Number
  • Gender
  • Articles
  • Pronoun
  • Adjectives
  • Verb
  • Use of some important conjunctions
  • Use of some important prepositions

Chhattisgarh Police SI Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Mains Examination consists of six subjects with a total of 1000 marks. The duration varies by subject. The detailed pattern is as follows:

Name of The Subject Maximum Marks Time Duration
Hindi 125 2 Hours
English 75
General Studies 200 3 Hours
Aptitude Test 200 2 Hours
Physics, Chemistry and Maths 200 2 Hours
Computer Knowledge 200 2 Hours

CG Police SI Mains Syllabus 2026

English

  • Tenses
  • Modals
  • Articles
  • Voices
  • Narration
  • Prepositions
  • Clauses
  • Unseen Passage

Maths / Aptitude Test

Relations and functions, Trigonometry, Matrices, Determinants, Continuity and differentiability, Application of derivatives, Integrals, Differential equation, Vector algebra, Three dimensional geometry, Linear programming, Probability, Sets, Complex number and quadratic equation, Limits and derivatives, Statics, Straight line, Sequences and series, etc.

General Studies

In-depth topics from Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, and detailed Chhattisgarh GK.

Selection Process

The selection process for CG Police SI, Subedar, and Platoon Commander includes the following stages:

  1. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  2. Preliminary Written Examination (Objective Type)
  3. Mains Written Examination (Descriptive Type)
  4. Document Verification

Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next. The final selection is based on the combined performance in the Mains examination and physical tests.

Preparation Tips

  • Follow the latest syllabus strictly and focus on high-weightage topics.
  • Prepare short notes for quick revision, especially for Chhattisgarh GK and current affairs.
  • Practice previous year papers and take regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Allocate dedicated time for General Maths, Reasoning, and English grammar.
  • Stay updated with daily news, especially related to Chhattisgarh state.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CG Police SI Syllabus 2026 covers General Studies, Chhattisgarh GK, Maths, Reasoning, Hindi, and English for Prelims, while Mains includes detailed subjects like Hindi, English, General Studies, and Aptitude.
There are two written stages — Prelims (300 marks) and Mains. Candidates also have to clear Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test.
Yes, negative marking is usually applicable as per the official notification.
The Prelims exam is of 300 marks with 100 objective questions.
Yes, the syllabus and exam pattern for 2026 have been released along with the recruitment notification.
The Mains exam includes Hindi, English, General Studies, Aptitude Test, Physics/Chemistry/Maths, and Computer Knowledge.
The official syllabus PDF is available on the CGPSC website. Candidates can download it from the notification link provided on the official portal.
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