The Directorate of Public Instruction (Chhattisgarh) and the Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB/CG Vyapam) have released a notification to recruit 854 Lecturers (Vyakhyata) across government schools. Eligible candidates, who must be local residents of Chhattisgarh, can submit their applications online via the CGSSB Official Website at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in between September 29, 2026, and October 26, 2026.
CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Directorate of Public Instruction & CGSSB PDF+ 1 |
| Notification No. | LSL26 / ESTB-101/207/2025/176 |
| Post Name | Lecturer (Vyakhyata) – E & T Cadre |
| No. of Posts | 854 (E Cadre 424, T Cadre 430) |
| Post Class | Gazetted Class II |
| Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level-09 |
| Job Category | State Govt Jobs (Teaching) |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 26.10.2026 |
| Official Website | vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 29.09.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 26.10.2026 (Monday) till 5:00 PM |
| Error Correction Window | 27.10.2026 to 29.10.2026 till 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Release (Tentative) | 23.11.2026 (Monday) |
| Written Exam Date | 29.11.2026 (Sunday), 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
CG Vyapam Lecturer 2026 Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive offers 854 Lecturer vacancies across eight subjects. The positions are distributed into two cadres: 424 posts in the E-Cadre and 430 posts in the T-Cadre.
| Subject | E-Cadre | T-Cadre | Total |
| Hindi | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| English | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| Sanskrit | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| Physics | 44 | 50 | 94 |
| Political Science | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| History | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Geography | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Economics | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 424 | 430 | 854 |
Here is the detailed category-wise distribution of the 854 Lecturer vacancies across the E-Cadre and T-Cadre, as per the official notification.
Lecturer (E-Cadre) – Total 424 Posts
The E-Cadre consists of 424 vacancies. Please note that horizontal reservations for Women (Chhattisgarh local residents only) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) are included within the total category-wise vacancies. There are no posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen in this recruitment.
| Subject | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (UR / SC / ST / OBC) | Reserved for PwD |
| Hindi | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 | 7 / 2 / 5 / 2 | 4 |
| English | 25 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 60 | 7 / 2 / 6 / 2 | 4 |
| Sanskrit | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 | 7 / 2 / 5 / 2 | 4 |
| Physics | 18 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 44 | 5 / 1 / 4 / 1 | 3 |
| Political Science | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
| History | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
| Geography | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
| Economics | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
Lecturer (T-Cadre) – Total 430 Posts
The T-Cadre consists of 430 vacancies. Similar to the E-Cadre, horizontal reservations for local Women and PwD candidates are accommodated within the overall category numbers.
| Subject | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (UR / SC / ST / OBC) | Reserved for PwD |
| Hindi | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 | 7 / 2 / 5 / 2 | 4 |
| English | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 | 7 / 2 / 5 / 2 | 4 |
| Sanskrit | 25 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 60 | 7 / 2 / 5 / 2 | 4 |
| Physics | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
| Political Science | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
| History | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
| Geography | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
| Economics | 21 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 50 | 6 / 1 / 4 / 2 | 3 |
Mandatory Residency
- Only candidates who are local residents (domiciled) in the state of Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply for the Lecturer positions.
- Applicants must possess a valid Chhattisgarh Local Resident Certificate (छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य का स्थानीय निवासी प्रमाण पत्र) to be considered for the recruitment.
- All horizontal reservation benefits for Women and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) are exclusively reserved for local residents of Chhattisgarh.
- In accordance with state rules, the examination fee will be refunded back to the originating bank account only for Chhattisgarh local resident candidates who actually appear for the written examination.
Education Details
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Postgraduation) or its equivalent with at least a Second Division (Second Class) from a recognized university in the relevant subject, along with a B.Ed. degree. Furthermore, applicants must hold a valid Chhattisgarh local resident certificate. Acceptable postgraduate subject groups for specific disciplines include:
- 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
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed as Gazetted Class-II officers (राजपत्रित द्वितीय श्रेणी) and placed in Pay Matrix Level-09. They will also receive Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per state government rules. The initial appointment mandates a 3-year probation period.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
Age relaxations apply: up to 5 years for Chhattisgarh’s SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories and up to 10 years for female candidates of the state. Even with all combined relaxations, the maximum age limit cannot exceed 45 years.
Selection Process
The selection process for the CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 consists of a written examination followed by post-exam verifications. There is no interview for this recruitment.
1. Written Examination
The primary basis for selection is an offline, OMR-based written recruitment exam conducted by the Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB).
- Structure: The exam consists of 100 objective-type (multiple-choice) questions.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark, making the total exam worth 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty of $1/4$ mark deducted for every incorrect answer or for bubbling multiple options for a single question. Unanswered questions will receive zero marks.
- Duration: Candidates are given 2 hours to complete the question paper.
- Exam Centers: The exam will be held across 5 designated divisional headquarters: Surguja (Ambikapur), Bilaspur, Durg, Jagdalpur (Bastar), and Raipur.
2. Merit & Selection List
- Merit Generation: The final selection list is prepared purely based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the written examination.
- Validity: The primary selection list remains valid for exactly 6 months from the date of issue.
3. Waiting List
- Capacity: A category-wise waiting list will also be prepared, comprising a minimum of one candidate and up to a maximum of 25% of the total vacant posts in that category.
- Validity: The waiting list remains valid for 9 months from the date the primary selection list is issued.
4. Document & Character Verification
- Certificate Checking: CGSSB does not collect physical documents during the online application. All original certificates (caste, domicile, education, etc.) are strictly verified by the appointing authority (Directorate of Public Instruction) after the exam.
- Police Verification: The final appointment is subject to satisfactory character verification and police clearance.
5. Medical Examination
- General Fitness: Selected candidates must be declared physically and mentally fit by a prescribed medical authority to fulfill their duties.
- PwD Verification: Candidates selected under the Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) category must undergo a mandatory assessment by the District Medical Board of their posted district to verify their benchmark disability and functional requirements before they are allowed to join.
6. Probation Period
- Duration: Upon final appointment, candidates are placed on a probation period of 3 years.
- Extension: If a candidate’s performance is found unsatisfactory, the appointing authority may extend the probation period by a maximum of 1 year, or terminate their services if they are deemed unfit for the role.
Application Fee
- General Category: Rs. 350/-
- OBC Category: Rs. 250/-
- SC/ST/PwD Category: Rs. 200/-
- Note: In adherence to Chhattisgarh state rules, the examination fee will be refunded back to the originating bank account for all local resident candidates who appear for the written exam.
How to Apply
- Visit the CGSSB Official Website.
- Complete the Profile Registration by providing basic details and uploading a scanned photograph (light background) and signature (each sized between 50 kb and 100 kb in .jpg/.jpeg format).
- Log in with your credentials and open the online application form for the Lecturer (LSL26) recruitment.
- Fill in the required academic and personal details for your chosen subject (only one subject can be selected).
- Pay the requisite application fee via the online payment gateway.
- Click the “SUBMIT” button and ensure you print or save the final submitted application form for future verification.
Important Links
| CG Vyapam Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CG Vyapam Lecturer Apply Online Link | Click Here |


