Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission State Civil Services Syllabus
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) State Civil Services Exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the state government. The examination is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the syllabus for each stage:
1. Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Exam consists of two papers:
Paper I: General Studies
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India
- Constitution of India & Polity
- Indian Economy
- General Science & Technology
- Environmental Studies & Disaster Management
- Current Affairs & Sports
- Chhattisgarh: History, Geography, and Culture
Paper II: Aptitude Test
- Interpersonal Skills
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- General Mental Ability
- Basic Numeracy (Numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.)
- Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.)
- Comprehension
2. Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of seven papers:
Paper I: Language
Part 1: General Hindi
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Translation
- Comprehension
- Grammar
Part 2: General English
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Translation
- Comprehension
- Grammar
Part 3: Chhattisgarhi Language
Paper II: Essay Writing
- Part 1: International & National Level Issues
- Part 2: Chhattisgarh State-Level Issues
Paper III: History, Constitution, and Public Administration
- History of India
- Indian National Movement
- History of Chhattisgarh & Contribution of Chhattisgarh in the Freedom Movement
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Public Administration
Paper IV: Science, Technology, and Environment
- Physical, Social & Economic Geography
- General Science & Technology
- Environment
- Sustainable Development
Paper V: Economics & Geography
- Indian Economy
- Planning in India
- Agriculture, Industry, and Natural Resources
- Chhattisgarh Economy
- Geography of India & Chhattisgarh
Paper VI: Mathematics & Logical Ability
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
Paper VII: Philosophy & Sociology
- Indian Philosophy and Thinkers
- Sociology
- Human Rights
- Social Issues in India & Chhattisgarh
- Tribal and Rural Issues in Chhattisgarh
3. Interview (Personality Test)
The interview assesses the candidate’s suitability for a career in public service, including:
- General Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Decision-Making Ability
- Leadership Qualities
