Total Vacancies
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CGSSB
Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board
CGSSB Assistant Teacher 2026 • Advt No: F-20/2026/3202
CGSSB Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 (LSAT26) covers 2,292 Assistant Teacher vacancies under the Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh: 795 E-Cadre and 1,497 T-Cadre posts. Applications were accepted from 24 July to 21 August 2026, and the notification proposes the examination on 11 October 2026.
Total Vacancies
2,292
Age Limit
21–35 Years
Application Dates
24 Jul – 21 Aug 2026
Closes 5:00 PM IST
Job Location
CG
Qualification
One of the prescribed elementary teacher-training routes: Senior Secondary / equivalent with 50% plus 2-year D.El.Ed; or Senior Secondary with 45% plus 2-year D.El.Ed under applicable NCTE norms; or Senior Secondary with 50% plus 4-year B.El.Ed; or Senior Secondary with 50% plus 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education); or Graduation plus 2-year D.El.Ed. Candidate must also pass the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
Salary / Stipend
Pay Matrix Level-6.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Raipur |
User Department | Directorate of Public Instruction / Lok Shikshan Sanchanalaya, Chhattisgarh |
Recruitment | Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 |
Exam Code | LSAT26 |
CGSSB Exam Instruction No. | F-20/2026/3202 |
Departmental Recruitment Reference | ESTB-101/207/2025/72 dated 16 April 2026 |
Posts | Assistant Teacher - E-Cadre and T-Cadre, Non-Gazetted Class III |
Total Vacancies | 2,292 |
E-Cadre Vacancies | 795 |
T-Cadre Vacancies | 1,497 |
Pay Matrix | Level-6 |
Application Mode | Online |
Current Status | Under Examination |
Proposed Examination Date | 11 October 2026 |
Vacancy total: The detailed vacancy tables in the official notification show 795 E-Cadre posts and 1,497 T-Cadre posts, giving a combined total of 2,292 Assistant Teacher vacancies.
Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
Online Application Start | 24 July 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
Application Correction Window | 22 August to 24 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
Proposed Admit Card Release | 5 October 2026 |
Proposed Examination Date | 11 October 2026, Sunday |
Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
Exam Centres | 16 district headquarters |
Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
General | Rs. 350 |
OBC | Rs. 250 |
SC / ST / Divyang | Rs. 200 |
Payment Mode | Online |
Chhattisgarh Local Candidate Fee Refund | Eligible local-resident candidates who actually appear in the examination are eligible for refund of the examination fee to the same bank account used for payment, subject to the State Government rule cited in the notice. |
Cadre | District | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
E-Cadre | Balodabazar-Bhatapara | 80 |
E-Cadre | Raipur | 70 |
E-Cadre | Mahasamund | 65 |
E-Cadre | Durg | 80 |
E-Cadre | Balod | 50 |
E-Cadre | Bemetara | 70 |
E-Cadre | Rajnandgaon | 70 |
E-Cadre | Kabirdham | 70 |
E-Cadre | Janjgir-Champa | 70 |
E-Cadre | Mungeli | 70 |
E-Cadre | Raigarh | 20 |
E-Cadre | Bilaspur | 80 |
E-Cadre Total | - | 795 |
T-Cadre | Bastar | 125 |
T-Cadre | Bijapur | 105 |
T-Cadre | Dantewada | 50 |
T-Cadre | Kondagaon | 100 |
T-Cadre | Kanker | 100 |
T-Cadre | Narayanpur | 100 |
T-Cadre | Sukma | 100 |
T-Cadre | Surguja | 100 |
T-Cadre | Surajpur | 50 |
T-Cadre | Balrampur-Ramanujganj | 100 |
T-Cadre | Korea | 100 |
T-Cadre | Jashpur | 150 |
T-Cadre | Korba | 100 |
T-Cadre | Raigarh | 100 |
T-Cadre | Gariaband | 97 |
T-Cadre | Balod | 20 |
T-Cadre Total | - | 1,497 |
Combined Total | - | 2,292 |
Reservation: The official E-Cadre and T-Cadre vacancy tables provide district-wise vertical and horizontal reservation, including categories such as SC, ST, OBC, women, PwD and other applicable horizontal reservations. These reservations are to be applied according to Chhattisgarh Government rules.
Eligibility Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
Route 1 | Senior Secondary / equivalent with at least 50% marks plus 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, by whatever name known. |
Route 2 | Senior Secondary / equivalent with at least 45% marks plus 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education obtained in accordance with the applicable NCTE Recognition Norms and Procedure Regulations, 2002. |
Route 3 | Senior Secondary / equivalent with at least 50% marks plus 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). |
Route 4 | Senior Secondary / equivalent with at least 50% marks plus 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
Route 5 | Graduation plus 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, by whatever name known. |
Teacher Eligibility Test | Must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with NCTE guidelines. |
Qualification Recognition | Educational qualifications are subject to NCTE notifications and applicable court decisions, as stated in the detailed advertisement. |
Age Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 21 years |
Maximum Age - Base | Below 35 years |
Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2026 |
Chhattisgarh SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer | Up to 5 years upper-age relaxation |
Female Candidates | Up to 10 years upper-age relaxation under the cited Chhattisgarh Civil Services provisions |
PwD Candidates | Age relaxation as per General Administration Department instructions. |
Eligible Chhattisgarh Government Employees / Former Employees | Relaxation applies subject to the detailed service-rule conditions in the advertisement. |
Overall Upper Cap After Applicable Relaxations | 45 years for entry into Government service under the combined relaxation rule stated in the advertisement. |
Selection Item | Details |
|---|---|
Selection Basis | Written Recruitment Examination conducted by CGSSB |
Question Type | Objective / Multiple Choice |
Total Marks | 100 |
Scheduled Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Wrong Answer | Zero marks |
Unanswered Question | Zero marks |
Merit List | Prepared on the basis of recruitment-examination result |
Selection List Validity | 6 months from the date of issue |
Waiting List | A waiting list is also prepared for each category; its size may extend up to 25% of vacancies as specified. |
Waiting List Validity | 9 months from the date of issue of the selection list |
Section | Marks |
|---|---|
Hindi | 15 |
English | 10 |
Mathematics | 15 |
Environmental Studies | 10 |
Child Development & Pedagogy | 15 |
General Mental Ability | 15 |
Computer Education | 5 |
General Knowledge | 15 |
Total | 100 |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Post | Assistant Teacher - E-Cadre / T-Cadre |
Classification | Non-Gazetted Class III |
Pay Matrix | Level-6 |
Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment |
Probation | 3 years |
Probation Extension | May be extended by up to 1 additional year if work is found unsatisfactory. |
Posting | District / cadre allocation in Chhattisgarh according to the notified vacancies and selection list. |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Complete Profile Registration on the CGSSB / former Vyapam online portal. |
2 | Open the LSAT26 Assistant Teacher application form. |
3 | Fill personal, category, domicile, educational qualification, disability and other required details carefully. |
4 | Upload the prescribed photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format within the specified file-size limits. |
5 | Pay the applicable examination fee online. |
6 | Press SUBMIT after successful fee payment; fee payment alone does not complete the application. |
7 | Complete the application by 21 August 2026, 5:00 PM. |
8 | Use the correction window from 22 to 24 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM, if required. |
9 | Take and retain a printout of the submitted application for future reference. |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Exam Code | LSAT26 |
Vacancies | 2,292 = 795 E-Cadre + 1,497 T-Cadre |
Qualification | One of the prescribed elementary teacher-training routes plus TET |
Age | 21 to below 35 years as on 1 January 2026 before relaxation |
Pay | Pay Matrix Level-6 |
Application Deadline | 21 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
Admit Card Date | 5 October 2026 - proposed in the exam instruction |
Exam Date | 11 October 2026 - proposed in the exam instruction |
Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
Negative Marking | None |
Fee Refund | Eligible Chhattisgarh local candidates who appear in the examination are covered by the notified fee-refund rule. |
Document Verification | Online application and examination participation do not by themselves prove eligibility; original certificates are checked by the appointing authority. |
There are 2,292 Assistant Teacher vacancies: 795 E-Cadre posts and 1,497 T-Cadre posts.
Candidates must satisfy one of the prescribed Senior Secondary / Graduation plus elementary teacher-training routes and must also have passed the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
The base age condition is 21 years to below 35 years as on 1 January 2026, with category-wise relaxation under Chhattisgarh Government rules.
The recruitment examination is for 100 marks and covers Hindi, English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Child Development & Pedagogy, General Mental Ability, Computer Education and General Knowledge.
No. There is no negative marking. Wrong and unanswered questions receive zero marks.
The official exam instruction proposes 11 October 2026 with the examination scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
Assistant Teacher posts are in Pay Matrix Level-6.
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