CGPSC SSE Exam Date 2026 Mains Released – Check Schedule & Download Notification

CGPSC SSE Exam Date 2026 – Mains Schedule Announced

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has officially released the Mains exam date for the State Service Examination (SSE) 2025 recruitment. Candidates who qualified the Prelims can now check the complete schedule. The Mains examination will be conducted from 6th to 9th June 2026. This is a crucial update for all aspirants preparing for the CGPSC SSE 2026. Stay tuned for admit card and other important updates.

Organization Overview

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment exams for various state government posts in Chhattisgarh. Established to ensure a transparent and merit-based selection process, CGPSC conducts the State Service Examination (SSE) annually to fill prestigious positions like Deputy Collector, DSP, and other gazetted officers.

Post Details

State Service Examination (SSE) 2025

This recruitment drive aims to fill 238 vacancies for various state services in Chhattisgarh. The Mains exam is the second stage after Prelims, and successful candidates will proceed to the interview round.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have already qualified the CGPSC SSE Prelims exam held on 22 February 2026 to be eligible for the Mains. Detailed eligibility (educational qualification, age, etc.) was specified in the original notification released on 26 November 2025. Generally, a bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required.

Age Limit

As per the official notification, the age limit for CGPSC SSE 2025 is typically 21 to 30 years for general category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.

Application Fee

The application fee details were part of the original notification. Candidates already applied for the Prelims need not pay any additional fee for the Mains.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

• Preliminary Exam (Objective) – Already conducted.
• Mains Exam (Descriptive) – Scheduled from 6th to 9th June 2026.
• Interview/Personality Test – For shortlisted candidates.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Since this is an exam date update, candidates need not apply again. However, to download the official notification or check updates, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: psc.cg.gov.in
2. Click on the "What's New" or "Notifications" section.
3. Find the link for "CGPSC SSE Mains Exam Schedule 2026".
4. Open the PDF and download it for reference.
5. Keep checking the website for admit card updates.

Exam Pattern (Mains)

• Exam Mode: Offline (Descriptive/Written)
• Total Papers: 7 Papers
• Marks per Paper: 200
• Duration per Paper: 3 Hours
• Negative Marking: Not Applicable
• Subjects: Language (Hindi/English), Essay, General Studies I to V