CGPSC State Engineering Services Exam Date

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Benefits offered by this job

DA

HRA

Gazetted officer perks

Job summary

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) invites applications for the State Engineering Service Examination 2026 to recruit Assistant Engineers in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines for PWD and General Administration. The online window opens May 13, 2026 and closes June 11, 2026.

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-12 with DA, HRA and other gazetted officer allowances. Eligible engineers with a B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering may apply; refer

Qualifications

• B.Tech degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible candidates must meet CGPSC AE eligibility and apply within deadlines.
• Selection includes written exam, interview, medical exam and document verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties for Government departments (PWD, General Administration) as AE.
• Contribute to planning, design and supervision in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical projects.

Education

B.Tech Degree in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released the official notification for the State Engineering Service (SES) Examination 2026. Under Advertisement No. 02/2026, applications are invited for the post of Assistant Engineer (AE) in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines for various government departments including Public Works (PWD) and General Administration.

The online application process will begin on May 13, 2026, and will conclude on June 11, 2026. This is a prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates to secure a permanent Group ‘A’ Gazetted post in Chhattisgarh.

Organization Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)

Candidates must follow the timeline strictly for application and correction windows.

Event Date

Notification Release Date 08 May 2026

Online Application Starts 13 May 2026

Last Date to Apply Online 11 June 2026 (11:59 PM)

Correction (Free of Charge) 12 June – 14 June 2026

Correction (With ₹500 Fee) 15 June – 17 June 2026

Written Exam Date 16 August 2026

Application Fees

Fees vary based on residency and category. Portal charges and GST will be extra.

Category Fee

General / EWS / Other State Candidates ₹400/-

SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PH (Chhattisgarh Resident) ₹300/-

• (Note: Candidates from outside Chhattisgarh usually have a max age limit of 30 or 35. Age relaxation for Chhattisgarh residents is as per state rules).

Educational Qualification

Post Name Total Post Qualification

State Engineering Service Exam 2026 46 B.Tech Degree in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Department Discipline Gen OBC SC ST Total

Public Works (PWD) Civil 18 06 04 14 42

Public Works (PWD) Electrical/Mech 01 00 01 01 03

Gen. Admin. (Vigilance) Civil 01 0 0 0 01

Grand Total 20 06 05 15 46

Selection Process

The CGPSC SES 2026 selection consists of a highly competitive two-stage process:

• Written Examination: Objective-type papers covering General Studies and Engineering subjects.
• Interview (Personality Test): Candidates who clear the written cutoff will be called for the interview.
• Medical Examination: Final fitness assessment.
• Document Verification: Scrutiny of academic and category credentials.

Selected Assistant Engineers are placed in Pay Matrix Level-12.

• Allowances: Includes DA, HRA, and other gazetted officer perks as per the Chhattisgarh Government rules.

How to Apply for CGPSC AE Recruitment 2026?

• Click on the “Online Application” section on the homepage.
• Find the link for “State Engineering Service Exam – 2026”.
• Registration: Complete the OTR (One-Time Registration) if not already done.
• Form Filling: Enter your academic details (Engineering Degree) and personal information.
• Upload Documents: Upload scanned photo, signature, and other required certificates.
• Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through the integrated portal.
• Final Print: Submit the application and download the confirmation page.

Q1. Can final-year engineering students apply for CGPSC SES 2026?

Ans: Generally, candidates must have completed their degree before the application closing date. Please check the detailed notification for specific “appearing candidate” clauses.

Q2. Is there any negative marking in the CGPSC SES written exam?

Ans: Yes, CGPSC objective exams typically follow a negative marking scheme (usually 1/3rd mark deduction for every wrong answer).

Q3. Can candidates from other states apply?

Ans: Yes, candidates from other states are eligible to apply under the General/Unreserved category by paying the ₹400 fee.

Q4. What is the syllabus for the AE Civil exam?

Ans: The exam consists of Paper-I (General Studies, CG GK, Intelligence Test) and Paper-II (Engineering Discipline – Civil). You can download the detailed syllabus from the CGPSC website.