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CGPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Chhattisgarh State Service Exam (CGPSC SSE) — Group I/II

Sections
4
Topics
30
Sub-topics
252
Stages
4

The CGPSC (Chhattisgarh State Service Exam (CGPSC SSE) — Group I/II) syllabus is organised into 4 sections: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 30 topics and 252 sub-topics, tested in CGPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I, CGPSC Mains Paper II (Chhattisgarh-specific — UNIQUE), CGPSC Mains Paper III and 1 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

CGPSC conducts Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to Chhattisgarh Administrative Service, Chhattisgarh Police Service, and other Group A/B services. Per official CGPSC notification: Preliminary (GS — Objective) + Mains (GS Paper I, GS Paper II — Chhattisgarh-specific, General Hindi, General English, Optional Subject) + Interview. Subjects: General Studies (Indian), General Studies (Chhattisgarh-specific — UNIQUE), General Hindi, General English, Optional.

Exam pattern: Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — CGPSC Combined Competitive Exam

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  • Indian History (Chhattisgarh PSC)

    Ancient, Medieval, Modern (1857), Freedom Struggle, Post-Independence, Chhattisgarh's Contributions, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Geography (Chhattisgarh PSC)

    Physical, Climate, Resources, Agriculture, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Polity & Constitution (Chhattisgarh PSC)

    Preamble, FRs, DPSPs, Parliament, Judiciary, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Indian Economy (Chhattisgarh PSC)

    Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Banking, Tax, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • General Science (Chhattisgarh PSC)

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Environment, Per Official Notification

    ~3 marks
  • Current Affairs National & International (Chhattisgarh PSC)

    Events, Schemes, Awards, Per Official Notification

    ~3 marks
  • Indian History

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Geography

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Polity & Constitution

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Economy

    ~2 marks
  • General Science

    ~2 marks
  • Current Affairs

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — CGPSC Combined Competitive Exam

High-weightage CGPSC topics

  1. 1Chhattisgarh History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~5 marks
  2. 2Indian History (Chhattisgarh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  3. 3Indian Geography (Chhattisgarh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  4. 4Indian Polity & Constitution (Chhattisgarh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  5. 5Indian Economy (Chhattisgarh PSC)Paper I~4 marks
  6. 6Chhattisgarh Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks
  7. 7Chhattisgarh Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks
  8. 8Chhattisgarh Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)Paper II~4 marks

CGPSC section-wise syllabus

Paper I

CGPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I · 12 topics · 102 sub-topics

  • Indian History (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • Indian Geography (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • Indian Economy (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • General Science (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • Current Affairs National & International (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • Indian History
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science
  • Current Affairs
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper II

CGPSC Mains Paper II (Chhattisgarh-specific — UNIQUE) · 6 topics · 42 sub-topics

  • Chhattisgarh History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Chhattisgarh Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Chhattisgarh Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Chhattisgarh Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Chhattisgarh Culture & Heritage (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
  • Chhattisgarh General Knowledge & Landmarks (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)
Full Paper II syllabus

Paper III

CGPSC Mains Paper III · 9 topics · 78 sub-topics

  • Reasoning & Mental Ability (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Chhattisgarh PSC)
  • General Hindi (Chhattisgarh PSC Qualifying)
  • General English (Chhattisgarh PSC Qualifying)
  • English Grammar
  • English Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • English Vocabulary
  • English Comprehension Skills
Full Paper III syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the CGPSC syllabus?

The CGPSC syllabus has 4 sections: Paper I, Paper II, Paper III and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 30 topics and 252 sub-topics.

What is the CGPSC exam pattern?

Offline OMR (Pre) + Descriptive (Mains) — CGPSC Combined Competitive Exam. Stages: CGPSC Prelims / Mains Paper I, CGPSC Mains Paper II (Chhattisgarh-specific — UNIQUE), CGPSC Mains Paper III, CGPSC Domain Test.

How many questions come from each CGPSC section?

Paper I: 100 questions (200 marks); Paper II: 100 questions (200 marks); Paper III: 100 questions (200 marks); Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which CGPSC topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Chhattisgarh History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (Paper II, ~5 marks), Indian History (Chhattisgarh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Geography (Chhattisgarh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Polity & Constitution (Chhattisgarh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks), Indian Economy (Chhattisgarh PSC) (Paper I, ~4 marks).

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Is this the official CGPSC syllabus?

It is compiled from the official CGPSC notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

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