CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026
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CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026

The Chhattisgarh Directorate of Public Instruction has announced CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 for 854 Lecturer posts in government schools of the state. The written exam will be held by the Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB, earlier Vyapam). Applications are open from 29 September 2026 and the last date is 26 October 2026.
Vacancies cover eight subjects: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Physics, Political Science, History, Geography and Economics, in both E-Cadre and T-Cadre. Only residents of Chhattisgarh can apply, so keep your local resident certificate ready before you start the form.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Organization | Lok Shikshan Sanchalanaya, Chhattisgarh |
| Exam Conducted By | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Raipur |
| Post Name | Lecturer (Vyakhyata), Gazetted Class II |
| Total Vacancies | 854 (E-Cadre 424 + T-Cadre 430) |
| Exam Code | LSL26 |
| Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level-09 |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Basis | Written Exam (Objective) |
| Official Websites | vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in / cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Important Date
| Application Start | 29 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026 (Monday), up to 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 27 to 29 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card (Expected) | 23 November 2026 (Monday) |
| Exam Date (Expected) | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Exam Centres | 5 divisional headquarters |
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee
| General | ₹350 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | ₹250 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹200 |
The fee must be paid online only.
Fee Refund Rule
Candidates who are local residents of Chhattisgarh and actually appear in the exam get their fee back after the result, in the same bank account used for payment.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | Below 35 years |
| Age Calculated As On | 1 January 2026 |
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of Chhattisgarh: up to 5 years
- Women candidates: up to 10 years, as per the Chhattisgarh Civil Services special provisions for women, 1997
- Persons with disability: as per General Administration Department rules
- State government employees and state corporation or board employees: upper limit up to 38 years
- Winners of Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Award, Gundadhur Samman, Maharaja Praveer Chandra Bhanjdeo Samman and National Youth Award: up to 5 years
- Couples under the inter-caste marriage promotion scheme: up to 5 years
Maximum Age After Relaxation
Even after claiming relaxation on more than one ground, the age cannot go beyond 45 years.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details Category Wise
E-Cadre Lecturer Vacancy (Total 424)
| Subject | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 |
| English | 25 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 60 |
| Sanskrit | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 |
| Physics | 18 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 44 |
| Political Science | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
| History | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
| Geography | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
| Economics | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
T-Cadre Lecturer Vacancy (Total 430)
| Subject | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 |
| English | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 |
| Sanskrit | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 |
| Physics | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
| Political Science | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
| History | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
| Geography | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
| Economics | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 |
Reserved Posts Inside the Total Vacancy
- Women (Chhattisgarh residents): a separate share in each category. For example, E-Cadre Hindi has 7 (UR), 2 (SC), 5 (ST) and 2 (OBC).
- Ex-servicemen: 0 posts in every subject.
- Persons with disability (Chhattisgarh residents): 4 posts each in Hindi, English and Sanskrit; 3 posts each in Physics, Political Science, History, Geography and Economics.
The number of posts can change, as stated in the notice.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Education Qualification
Candidates need a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in second division in the concerned subject from a recognised university, along with a B.Ed. degree. NCTE notifications and court orders will also apply.
| Subject | Accepted Subject Group |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Hindi |
| English | English |
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit / Classics / Acharya |
| Physics | Physics / Electronics / Applied Physics / Nuclear Physics |
| Political Science | Political Science / Public Administration |
| History | History / Ancient Indian History |
| Geography | Geography |
| Economics | Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics |
Other Eligibility Points
- A valid Chhattisgarh local resident certificate is mandatory.
- Qualification certificates must be obtained on or before the online application last date.
- You can apply for only one subject. Applications for more than one subject are rejected.
- Totally blind candidates trained in Braille can teach language, arts and commerce subjects; untrained ones are not eligible.
- Hard of hearing candidates are eligible only if they can hear with a hearing aid; totally deaf candidates are not eligible.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process
Selection is based on the written recruitment exam conducted by CGSSB. The notice mentions no interview.
Steps in Selection
- Written Exam: objective, OMR-based test by CGSSB.
- Selection List: prepared from the written exam result, valid for 6 months from release.
- Waiting List: for each category, with 1 to a maximum of 25% of vacancies, valid for 9 months.
- Document Verification: details will be shared on the portal eduportal.cg.nic.in.
- Medical and Police Verification: selected candidates must be medically fit and clear character verification. Disabled candidates are tested by the District Medical Board.
Probation
Every directly recruited candidate is on probation for 3 years, which can be extended by up to one year.
Important Note
CGSSB only conducts the exam and releases the result. Verification and appointment are handled by the department, and appointments stay subject to the Supreme Court’s final order in SLP (C) No. 019668/2022.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Salary Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed as Lecturers in Gazetted Class II under Pay Matrix Level-09, along with dearness allowance and other allowances as per Chhattisgarh government orders.
The notice does not state the exact pay amount, so check the state pay matrix for the Level-09 figure.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR sheet |
| Total Questions | 100 objective (multiple choice) |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Time Allowed | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark cut for each wrong or multiple answer |
| Unattempted Question | Zero marks |
| Pen | Blue or black ball pen only |
Syllabus
The syllabus fixed by the department is available under the “Syllabus” link on the CGSSB website.
Exam Day Rules
- Reach the centre at least 2 hours early. The main gate closes at 9:30 AM.
- Carry only the admit card, a blue or black pen and one original photo ID (Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN or Aadhaar).
- Wear light-coloured half-sleeve clothes and slippers. Dark colours are not allowed.
- Phones, electronic gadgets, watches, purse, scarf, belt, cap and ear ornaments are banned.
- You cannot leave the hall in the first and last 30 minutes.
Answer Key and Objections
CGSSB releases a model answer key after the exam. Objections need proof (guidebooks not accepted) and a fee of ₹50 per question, filed separately for each question. OMR sheets are machine-checked, so there is no re-checking, and the final answer key cannot be challenged.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required
Documents are not uploaded with the online form. The appointing authority checks them later, so keep everything ready.
Keep These Ready
- Chhattisgarh local resident (domicile) certificate
- Original photo ID: Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Driving Licence
- Master’s degree and B.Ed. marksheets and certificates
- Permanent caste certificate for SC / ST / OBC; married SC / ST women need a certificate showing the father’s name
- Disability certificate for PwD candidates
- NOC from the employer for those already working in government, PSU, bank, private institution or university
Photo and Signature Rules
- Recent photo on a light background, JPG/JPEG, 50 KB to 100 KB
- Scanned signature in a separate JPG/JPEG, 50 KB to 100 KB
- File names alphanumeric only, no spaces or dots
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 | How to Apply
Step-by-Step Process
- Read the detailed advertisement and confirm your age, subject and qualification fit.
- Visit vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in or cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
- Complete the new Profile Registration with photo and signature, or log in if already registered.
- Check your profile carefully, because the form auto-fills from it and the result is made on the same data.
- Open the Lecturer Recruitment (LSL26) form and choose one subject and cadre.
- Pay the exam fee online.
- Press SUBMIT after payment. The application is incomplete without it.
- Print the submitted form and keep it safe.
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There are 854 Lecturer posts: 424 in E-Cadre and 430 in T-Cadre, across eight subjects.
The last date is 26 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Corrections are allowed from 27 to 29 October 2026.
You must be at least 21 and below 35 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation as per rules. The limit after relaxation cannot exceed 45 years.
There are 854 Lecturer posts: 424 in E-Cadre and 430 in T-Cadre, across eight subjects.
The paper has 100 objective questions of 1 mark each, to be solved in 2 hours. Yes, 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
No. You can apply for only one subject. Applications for more than one subject are invalid.

