The Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Exam 2026 official notification has been released by the Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB/CG Vyapam) under the Directorate of Public Instruction, Government of Chhattisgarh. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2,292 Primary Teacher (Sahayak Shikshak) vacancies across educational (E-Cadre) and tribal (T-Cadre) administrative divisions.
Candidates who completed their online registration between July 24, 2026, and August 21, 2026, must prepare for the written examination scheduled for October 11, 2026.
The Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Exam 2026 notification marks one of the largest teaching recruitment drives in the state. Conducted by CG Vyapam (CGSSB) for the School Education Department, this examination serves as the gateway for primary school educators across all 33 districts.
Key Highlights of Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026:
Exam Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday, 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM).
Admit Card Release: October 5, 2026 (Expected).
Official Portals: cgssb.cgstate.gov.in and vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.
Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-06 (Base Pay starting at ₹25,300 - ₹35,400 along with state allowances).
Domicile Requirement: Mandatory Chhattisgarh State Domicile.
The Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF is available for candidates to check important details, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, application instructions, syllabus, and examination details. The recruitment is being conducted for Assistant Teacher posts under LSAT-26.
The Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 (LSAT26) online application process was conducted through the official CG Vyapam/CGSSB portal. The application window closed on August 21, 2026
To appear for the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Exam 2026, candidates must fulfill the following educational and age requirements:
1. Educational Qualification
Higher Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks from a recognized board AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / D.Ed).
OR Higher Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks AND a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
OR Higher Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks AND a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Mandatory Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have cleared the Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CGTET) or CTET (Paper-I for Classes 1–5).
2. Age Limit (As on January 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC and female domicile candidates as per Chhattisgarh Government regulations.
The selection process for the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Exam 2026 involves two stages:
Written Recruitment Exam (LSAT26)
Document Verification & Merit List Publication
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 150 Marks
Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes (135 Minutes)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
Child Development & Pedagogy: Principles of child development, inclusive education, learning theories, and evaluation techniques.
Hindi & English: Grammar, comprehension passages, vocabulary, and language teaching methods.
Mathematics: Numbers, fractions, geometry, algebra basics, percentage, profit/loss, and pedagogical issues in math.
Environmental Studies: Ecosystems, health and hygiene, natural resources, and local geography of Chhattisgarh.
Computer & GK: Fundamentals of computers, internet usage, current affairs, history, and culture of Chhattisgarh.
The Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 (LSAT26) is scheduled to be conducted on October 11, 2026 (Sunday). The written examination is expected to take place from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM.