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Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026 (2292 Vacancies)

Starts 24 Jul, 2026
Last date 21 Aug, 2026

Short Information

Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), has released the notification for Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026 (2292 Vacancies). Those who are interested in this Recruitment and fulfill the eligibility can apply Online from 24 July, 2026 to 21 August, 2026 Till 05:00 PM. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, syllabus in recruitment, read the notification and then apply.

Important Dates

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Application Start Date
24 July, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
21 August, 2026 Till 05:00 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
21 August, 2026 Till 05:00 PM
Dates for Making Correction in Filled Form
22-24 August, 2026
Exam Date
06 December, 2026
Admit Card for Exam
Available Soon

Application Fee

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General Category Candidates
350 Rs./-
OBC Category Candidates
250 Rs./-
SC / ST / PH Category Candidates
200 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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Minimum Age
21 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Maximum Age
35 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of Chhattisgarh
05 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Female Candidates (Chhattisgarh Local Residents)
10 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities)
Age relaxation is provided according to the General Administration Department (GAD) guidelines.
Maximum Upper Age Limit for Government Employees of Chhattisgarh (Permanent/Temporary/Contingency/Work-Charged/Project Committees)
38 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Retrenched Government Servants
A Candidate who is a "retrenched government servant" is Allowed to deduct their previous total temporary service period (up to a maximum of 07 Years) from their age, provided the resulting age does not exceed the upper age limit by more than 03 Years.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Ex-Servicemen
An Applicant who is an Ex-Serviceman is Allowed to deduct their total previous defense service period from their age, provided the resulting age does not exceed the upper age limit by more than 03 Years.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for State Award Winners (Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Award, Gundadhur Samman, Maharaja Pravir Chand Bhanjdev Award, and National Youth Award)
05 Years
Maximum Upper Age Limit for Employees of Chhattisgarh State Corporations / Boards
38 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Voluntary Home Guards and Non-Commissioned Officers of Home Guards
Relaxation is given for the duration of home guard service rendered, subject to a maximum limit of O8 Years, but in any case, their age must not exceed 38 Years (As on 01 January, 2026).

Vacancy Details

2292 posts

Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026 (2292 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotal Post
Assistant Teacher (E-Cadre)795
Assistant Teacher (T-Cadre)1497

Category Wise & District Wise Vacancy Details

Part 1 : Assistant Teacher E-Cadre

Non-Gazetted Grade III (Pay Matrix Level-06)

  • Balodabazar-Bhatapara : Total 80 vacancies (Unreserved: 42, Scheduled Tribe: 17, Scheduled Caste: 10, Other Backward Classes: 11)

  • Raipur : Total 70 vacancies (Unreserved: 53, Scheduled Tribe: 11, Scheduled Caste: 3, Other Backward Classes: 8)

  • Mahasamund : Total 65 vacancies (Unreserved: 46, Scheduled Tribe: 30, Scheduled Caste: 18, Other Backward Classes: 5)

  • Durg : Total 80 vacancies (Unreserved: 11, Scheduled Tribe: 18, Scheduled Caste: 5, Other Backward Classes: 11)

  • Balod : Total 50 vacancies (Unreserved: 23, Scheduled Tribe: 4, Scheduled Caste: 16, Other Backward Classes: 7)

  • Bemetara : Total 70 vacancies (Unreserved: 44, Scheduled Tribe: 12, Scheduled Caste: 4, Other Backward Classes: 10)

  • Rajnandgaon : Total 70 vacancies (Unreserved: 34, Scheduled Tribe: 7, Scheduled Caste: 19, Other Backward Classes: 10)

  • Kabirdham : Total 70 vacancies (Unreserved: 36, Scheduled Tribe: 9, Scheduled Caste: 15, Other Backward Classes: 10)

  • Janjgir-Champa : Total 70 vacancies (Unreserved: 36, Scheduled Tribe: 16, Scheduled Caste: 8, Other Backward Classes: 10) (Note: All 70 posts advertised under Janjgir-Champa will be filled in Sakti district.)

  • Mungeli : Total 70 vacancies (Unreserved: 35, Scheduled Tribe: 17, Scheduled Caste: 8, Other Backward Classes: 10)

  • Raigarh : Total 20 vacancies (Unreserved: 7, Scheduled Tribe: 3, Scheduled Caste: 7, Other Backward Classes: 3)

  • Bilaspur : Total 80 vacancies (Unreserved: 42, Scheduled Tribe: 15, Scheduled Caste: 12, Other Backward Classes: 11)

  • E-Cadre Total Vacancies : 795

Part 2 : Assistant Teacher T-Cadre

Non-Gazetted Grade III (Pay Matrix Level-06)

  • Bastar : Total 125 vacancies (Unreserved: 26, Scheduled Tribe: 79, Scheduled Caste: 3, Other Backward Classes: 17)

  • Bijapur : Total 105 vacancies (Unreserved: 5, Scheduled Tribe: 79, Scheduled Caste: 7, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Dantewada : Total 50 vacancies (Unreserved: 3, Scheduled Tribe: 38, Scheduled Caste: 2, Other Backward Classes: 7)

  • Kondagaon : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 12, Scheduled Tribe: 70, Scheduled Caste: 4, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Kanker : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 26, Scheduled Tribe: 56, Scheduled Caste: 4, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Narayanpur : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 11, Scheduled Tribe: 71, Scheduled Caste: 4, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Sukma : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 7, Scheduled Tribe: 84, Scheduled Caste: 2, Other Backward Classes: 7)

  • Sarguja : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 24, Scheduled Tribe: 57, Scheduled Caste: 5, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Surajpur : Total 50 vacancies (Unreserved: 19, Scheduled Tribe: 22, Scheduled Caste: 2, Other Backward Classes: 7)

  • Balrampur-Ramanujganj : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 20, Scheduled Tribe: 62, Scheduled Caste: 4, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Koriya : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 34, Scheduled Tribe: 44, Scheduled Caste: 8, Other Backward Classes: 14) (Note: Out of these 100 posts, 50 will be filled in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district.)

  • Jashpur : Total 150 vacancies (Unreserved: 29, Scheduled Tribe: 93, Scheduled Caste: 7, Other Backward Classes: 21)

  • Korba : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 34, Scheduled Tribe: 42, Scheduled Caste: 10, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Raigarh : Total 100 vacancies (Unreserved: 37, Scheduled Tribe: 35, Scheduled Caste: 14, Other Backward Classes: 14)

  • Gariyaband : Total 97 vacancies (Unreserved: 38, Scheduled Tribe: 36, Scheduled Caste: 10, Other Backward Classes: 13)

  • Balod : Total 20 vacancies (Unreserved: 9, Scheduled Tribe: 6, Scheduled Caste: 2, Other Backward Classes: 3)

  • T-Cadre Total Vacancies : 1,497

Grand Total Summary

  • E-Cadre Vacancies : 795

  • T-Cadre Vacancies : 1,497

  • Overall Total Vacancies : 2,292

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Part 1 : Assistant Teacher E-Cadre Category-Wise Totals

  • Unreserved (UR) : 401 vacancies

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) : 163 vacancies

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) : 116 vacancies

  • Other Backward Classes (OBC) : 115 vacancies

  • E-Cadre Total : 795 vacancies

Part 2 : Assistant Teacher T-Cadre Category-Wise Totals

  • Unreserved (UR) : 338 vacancies

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) : 872 vacancies

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) : 93 vacancies

  • Other Backward Classes (OBC) : 194 vacancies

  • T-Cadre Total : 1,497 vacancies

Part 3 : Overall Category-Wise Grand Totals (E-Cadre + T-Cadre)

  • Total Unreserved (UR) : 739 vacancies

  • Total Scheduled Tribe (ST) : 1,035 vacancies

  • Total Scheduled Caste (SC) : 209 vacancies

  • Total Other Backward Classes (OBC) : 309 vacancies

  • Overall Grand Total : 2,292 vacancies

Educational Qualification

Minimum Educational Qualifications

An applicant must possess one of the following academic and professional qualifications along with passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) :

  • Diploma / Degrees in Education :

    • Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

    • OR Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, obtained in accordance with NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.

    • OR 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) with at least 50% marks in Higher Secondary (or its equivalent).

    • OR Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Special Education.

    • OR Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

  • Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) :

    • Must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the appropriate government in accordance with the guidelines issued by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) for this purpose.

Experience Requirements

  • No prior work experience is mandated for this entry-level Assistant Teacher recruitment position. It is a direct recruitment process open to all eligible candidates meeting the educational and eligibility criteria.

How to Apply?

  • Official Website Visit : Go to the official Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) website at [https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in/](https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in/).

  • Profile Registration : Click on the registration link to create your profile by providing your active mobile number, email ID, and basic personal details if you are a first-time user.

  • Credentials Login : Log in to the portal using your registered login credentials and password.

  • Recruitment Selection : Navigate to the online applications section and select the link for the Assistant Teacher (E and T-Cadre) Direct Recruitment.

  • Form Filling : Accurately fill out all required fields in the application form including personal information, educational qualifications, and preferred district/cadre options.

  • Document Uploads : Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates according to the specified size and format guidelines.

  • Fee Payment : Pay the required examination or application fee securely via online modes (such as net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI) if applicable.

  • Final Submission : Review all entered details carefully before clicking the final submit button to complete your application.

  • Printout Saving : Download and save a PDF copy or printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Selection Process

  • Online Application Submission : Eligible candidates apply online through the official Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) portal within the designated application window.

  • Written Recruitment Examination : Candidates whose applications are accepted appear for an objective-type written recruitment examination conducted by the board (such as the LSAT exam).

  • Merit List Preparation : A selection merit list is compiled based strictly on the marks secured by candidates in the written recruitment examination.

  • Waiting List Generation : Along with the main selection list, a waiting list containing up to 25% of the total vacancies is prepared, which remains valid for a specified duration.

  • Document Verification : Candidates shortlisted from the merit list must submit their original academic certificates, TET qualification, permanent caste, and local domicile certificates for verification.

  • Medical Fitness & Benchmark Disability Assessment : Selected candidates undergo a physical and mental fitness examination, including evaluation by a district medical board for benchmark disabilities where applicable.

  • Character Verification & Police Clearance : Final appointment is subject to the successful completion of a background check and police character verification.

  • Final Appointment & Probation : Candidates who successfully clear all screening steps are appointed under the prescribed pay matrix level on a designated probation period.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026?

The last date to apply online is 21 August, 2026 Till 05:00 PM.

When does the online application for Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026 start?

The online application starts on 24 July, 2026.

What is the application fee for Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026?

The application fee is as follows: General Category Candidates: 350 Rs./-; OBC Category Candidates: 250 Rs./-; SC / ST / PH Category Candidates: 200 Rs./-; Payment Mode: Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

What is the age limit for Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026?

The age limit is as follows: Minimum Age: 21 Years (As on 01 January, 2026); Maximum Age: 35 Years (As on 01 January, 2026); Maximum Upper Age Limit for Government Employees of Chhattisgarh (Permanent/Temporary/Contingency/Work-Charged/Project Committees): 38 Years (As on 01 January, 2026); Maximum Upper Age Limit for Employees of Chhattisgarh State Corporations / Boards: 38 Years (As on 01 January, 2026). Age relaxation applies as per the official notification.

How many vacancies are there in Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026?

A total of 2292 posts have been announced.

How can I apply for Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026?

Read the official notification first, then use the apply online link in the Important Links section on this page to fill in the form on the official website before the last date.

When will the exam for Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026 be held?

Exam date: 06 December, 2026.

When will the admit card for Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) - 2026 be released?

Admit card release: Available Soon.

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