Overview
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has issued an examination update for the Subedar, Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander Recruitment Examination 2024, covering the mains stage scheduled for 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 341 vacancies across the Chhattisgarh Police Department, including general and specialised Sub Inspector posts.
Candidates who qualified for the mains examination should monitor the commission’s portal for the detailed date-wise programme, admit card notice and examination instructions. No separate application is normally required from candidates already shortlisted for the mains stage unless specifically directed by CGPSC.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) |
| Post Name | Subedar, Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander |
| Total Vacancies | 341 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | psc.cg.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | October 23, 2024 |
| Last Date | November 21, 2024 |
| Exam Date | 2026; detailed mains schedule to be notified |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the date and reporting time printed on their mains admit card. Any paper-wise timetable, revised date or change in examination centre will be published through a separate official notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates applying for the general posts of Subedar, Sub Inspector or Platoon Commander must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Applicants for specialised posts such as Sub Inspector (Computer) or Sub Inspector (Cyber Crime) must hold the relevant computer science, information technology, engineering or equivalent qualification prescribed for that post.
- Candidates for technical categories, including fingerprint or document examination posts, must satisfy the subject-specific academic requirements stated in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Educational qualifications must have been completed by the cut-off date specified by CGPSC. Candidates awaiting final results as of that date are not eligible unless the rules expressly permit them.
Age Limit
- The general minimum age requirement is 21 years.
- The usual upper age limit for police posts is 28 years, calculated on the date specified in the original notification.
- Eligible Chhattisgarh-domiciled candidates may receive relaxation in the upper age limit under state government rules.
- Additional relaxation applies to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, women, ex-servicemen and other notified categories, subject to documentary verification.
Fees
- Chhattisgarh residents: No examination fee, subject to applicable portal or processing charges.
- Candidates from outside Chhattisgarh: ₹400.
- Correction or amendment charges, where applicable, must be paid separately through the online portal.
- Fees once paid are generally non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another examination.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening examination is conducted to shortlist candidates for the mains stage. Preliminary marks are generally used for screening in accordance with the notified recruitment rules.
- Main Examination: Qualified candidates must appear in the written mains examination. The paper-wise dates, subjects, duration, permitted materials and examination shifts will be specified in the CGPSC schedule PDF and admit card.
- Physical Tests and Final Assessment: Candidates clearing the written stages are called for physical measurement, physical efficiency tests, document verification, interview and medical examination, as applicable. Final selection is based on performance and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the CGPSC website at psc.cg.gov.in and open the online application or examination dashboard.
- Select the Subedar, Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander Recruitment Examination 2024 link.
- Complete registration using an active mobile number and email address, then note the generated registration credentials.
- Enter personal, educational, domicile and category details carefully. Select the appropriate post and specialised discipline, where applicable.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit the form after checking every entry. Download the final application and payment receipt for future reference.
- Candidates already shortlisted for the 2026 mains examination should log in to the candidate portal and download the schedule or admit card when released. They should not submit a fresh recruitment form unless CGPSC issues specific instructions.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are included in the CGPSC police recruitment?
The recruitment covers 341 vacancies for Subedar, Sub Inspector, Platoon Commander and specialised SI categories.
2. When will the CGPSC mains examination be held?
The mains examination is scheduled for 2026. Candidates should check the official schedule PDF for the confirmed paper-wise dates and shifts.
3. Is a fresh application required for the mains examination?
Normally, no. Candidates who cleared the preliminary stage only need to download their mains admit card and follow the instructions, unless CGPSC asks for an additional form.
