About This Course
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) : Brief Overview
CGPSC conducts recruitment for Group-A & Group-B gazetted posts in the Government of Chhattisgarh through a three-stage examination process.
1️⃣ CGPSC Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
Nature: Screening / Qualifying
Purpose: Selection for Mains
Papers: 2 (Objective type)
Paper-I: General Studies (Chhattisgarh + India)
Paper-II: Aptitude Test (CSAT – Qualifying)
Marks:
Paper-I: 200 marks (Counted for cutoff)
Paper-II: 200 marks (Qualifying – minimum 33%)
Negative Marking: Yes
Outcome: Shortlisting candidates for Mains
2️⃣ CGPSC Main Examination (Mains)
Nature: Merit-deciding (Written)
Purpose: Evaluation of depth, analysis & expression
Papers: 7 (Descriptive)
Language (Hindi/English)
Essay
General Studies-I
General Studies-II
General Studies-III
General Studies-IV
General Studies-V (Chhattisgarh Special)
Total Marks: 1400
Outcome: Selection for Interview
3️⃣ Interview / Personality Test
Nature: Final Assessment
Purpose: Evaluate personality & suitability for public service
Marks: 100
Focus Areas:
Personality & attitude
Decision-making ability
Administrative aptitude
Knowledge of Chhattisgarh
Final Merit: Mains + Interview
4️⃣ Posts Recruited Through CGPSC
Major services include:
Deputy Collector
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
State Tax Officer
District Registrar
Excise Officer
Cooperative Officer
Nayab Tehsildar
Other Group-A & Group-B gazetted posts
Syllabus
CGPSC मुख्य परीक्षा : विस्तृत पाठ्यक्रम (Organised Format)**
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## **भाग–1 : सामान्य हिन्दी**
* भाषा-बोध
* सविन्ध लेखन
* पर्यायवाची एवं विपरीत शब्द
* समासस्थित शब्दों के अर्थ एवं भेद
* वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
* रचि एवं रचि-विश्लेषण
* व्याकरण सम्बन्धी अशुद्धियाँ
* कारक एवं तत्सम शब्द
* शब्द शुद्धि
* वाक्य शुद्धि
* उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
* मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ (अर्थ एवं प्रयोग)
* पत्र लेखन
**हिन्दी साहित्य एवं छत्तीसगढ़**
* हिन्दी साहित्य के इतिहास में छत्तीसगढ़ का योगदान
* छत्तीसगढ़ी का व्याकरण
* छत्तीसगढ़ी के प्रमुख साहित्यकार
**अनुवाद कार्य**
* हिन्दी से छत्तीसगढ़ी
* छत्तीसगढ़ी से हिन्दी
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## **Section–2 : General English**
* Comprehension
* Precis Writing
* Rearrangement and Correction of Sentences
* Synonyms & Antonyms
* Filling the Blanks
* Correction of Spellings
* Vocabulary and Usage
* Idioms and Phrases
* Tenses
* Prepositions
* Active Voice & Passive Voice
* Parts of Speech
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## **भाग–3 : छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा**
### **भाषा एवं व्याकरण**
* छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा का ज्ञान
* विकास एवं इतिहास
* छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा का साहित्य एवं प्रमुख साहित्यकार
* छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा का व्याकरण
* शब्द शुद्धि – तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी, खंडित
* देशज–देशज विकृतियाँ
* छत्तीसगढ़ी बोलने वालों के शब्द
* लिंग, वचन, काल
* शब्द-स्वभाव की विधियाँ
* उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
* सन्धि (अर्थ) की विधि
* तत्सम–तद्भव
* भाषा-शुद्धि के विचार
* वाक्य-शुद्धि
* छत्तीसगढ़ी का विविध पक्ष – क्षेत्रीय, भाषिक, भाषाई संबोधन
### **साहित्य एवं संस्कृति**
* छत्तीसगढ़ी में कहावतें
* रचि एवं रचि विश्लेषण
* छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा और संस्कृति का संबंध
* छत्तीसगढ़ी लोक गीत, लोक गाथा
* लोक कला, लोक वाद्य
* सामाजिक एवं आर्थिक दृष्टि से छत्तीसगढ़ी साहित्य का विकास
* अन्य भाषाओं के साथ तुलनात्मक अध्ययन
### **अनुवाद एवं शोध**
* हिन्दी से छत्तीसगढ़ी
* छत्तीसगढ़ी से हिन्दी
* भाषा शुद्धि एवं पूर्णांग शोधात्मक विश्लेषण
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# **Question Paper–2 : Essay**
* **Marks:** 200
* **Duration:** 3 Hours
| Part | Topic Level | Questions | Word Limit | Marks |
| ------ | ------------------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | ----- |
| Part–1 | International & National Issues | 2 out of 4 | 750 words | 100 |
| Part–2 | Chhattisgarh State Issues | 2 out of 4 | 750 words | 100 |
**Key Aspects to Cover**
* Reason (Causes)
* Present Status (Current situation with data)
* Solution (Measures)
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# **Question Paper–3 : General Studies – I**
* **Marks:** 200
* **Duration:** 3 Hours
### **Part–01 : History of India**
* Pre-historic Age
* Indus Civilization
* Vedic Civilization
* Jainism & Buddhism
* Rise of Magadh Empire
* Mauryan Polity & Economy
* Sunga, Satavahana Period
* Gupta Empire
* Art, Architecture, Literature & Science (Gupta–Vakataka)
* Major Dynasties of South India
* Medieval History – Sultanate & Mughal
* Vijayanagar Kingdom
* Bhakti & Sufi Movements
* Regional Literature
* Marathas
* Europeans & British Supremacy
* Expansion of British Empire
* Rural Economy, Land Revenue Systems
* Decline of Handicrafts
* Administrative Changes
* Revolt of 1857
* National Movement & Independence
### **Part–02 : Constitution & Public Administration**
* Constitutional Development (1773–1950)
* Preamble, Salient Features
* Fundamental Rights & Duties
* DPSP
* Union & State Government
* Judiciary, PIL, Judicial Review
* Centre–State Relations
* All India Services
* Public Administration – theories & reforms
* Good Governance, E-Governance
* RTI, Lokpal, Lokayukta
* Panchayats & Municipalities
* Administrative Structure of Chhattisgarh
### **Part–03 : History of Chhattisgarh**
* Pre-historic to Gupta Period
* Major Dynasties
* Kalchuris
* Marathas & British Period
* Zamindari & Feudatory States
* Revolt of 1857
* Freedom Movement
* Formation of Chhattisgarh State
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# **Question Paper–4 : General Studies – II**
* **Marks:** 200
* **Duration:** 3 Hours
### **Part–01 : General Science**
* Chemistry
* Physics
* Biology
### **Part–02 : Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability**
* Arithmetic
* Commercial Mathematics
* Vedic Mathematics
* Data Interpretation
* Probability
* Reasoning & Mental Ability
### **Part–03 : Applied & Behavioural Science**
* Information Technology
* Energy Resources
* Agriculture Science
* Biodiversity
* Environmental Pollution
* Solid Waste Management
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# **Question Paper–5 : General Studies – III**
* **Marks:** 200
* **Duration:** 3 Hours
### **Part–01 : Economics of India & Chhattisgarh**
* National Income
* Economic Reforms
* Poverty & Unemployment
* Banking & RBI
* Public Finance
* Women & Child Development
* Rural Development
* Cooperatives
### **Part–02 : Geography of India**
* Physical Geography
* Climate, Soil, Vegetation
* Population
* Agriculture
* Minerals & Energy
* Industries
### **Part–03 : Geography of Chhattisgarh**
* Physical Features
* Forest & Wildlife
* Population
* Agriculture
* Minerals
* Industries
* Transport & Tourism
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# **Question Paper–6 : General Studies – IV**
* **Marks:** 200
* **Duration:** 3 Hours
### **Part–01 : Philosophy**
* Indian Philosophy
* Western Philosophy
* Ethics & Values
* Administration Ethics
* Corruption & Whistle Blower
### **Part–02 : Sociology**
* Basic Concepts
* Social Processes
* Social Problems
* Research Methods
### **Part–03 : Social Aspect of Chhattisgarh**
* Tribal Society
* Folk Culture
* Festivals & Arts
* Tourism
* Saints & Archaeology
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# **Question Paper–7 : General Studies – V**
* **Marks:** 200
* **Duration:** 3 Hours
### **Part–01 : Welfare, Development Programme & Laws**
* Social Legislation
* Human Rights
* RTI, Environment, IT, Consumer Laws
* Chhattisgarh Welfare Schemes
### **Part–02 : International & National Sports, Events & Organisations**
* UN & Allied Bodies
* IMF, World Bank
* SAARC, BRICS, WTO
* Sports
### **Part–03 : Educational Institutions & Human Development**
* Human Resource Development
* Educational Institutions
* Skill Development
* Issues of Education
