State PSC · Updated Oct 2026
CGPSC State Service Exam (Chhattisgarh): syllabus, topic-wise weightage and study plan
Every topic of the CGPSC State Service Exam (Chhattisgarh) syllabus with its weightage and a first-pass study time, so preparation follows where the marks are.
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Exam pattern at a glance
- Prelims: Papers General studies Questions
- 100
- Prelims: Papers General studies Marks
- 200
- Prelims: Papers General studies Duration hours
- 2
- Prelims: Papers General studies Split
- 50 Qs General Studies + 50 Qs General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh
- Prelims: Papers Aptitude test Questions
- 100
- Prelims: Papers Aptitude test Marks
- 200
- Prelims: Papers Aptitude test Duration hours
- 2
- Prelims: Papers Aptitude test Qualifying pct
- 33
- Prelims: Papers Aptitude test Qualifying pct reserved
- 23
- Prelims: Marking
- +2 / -1/3 of question marks per wrong answer, both papers; four options
- Prelims: Qualifying papers
- Paper II (Aptitude Test) qualifying; Paper I also needs 33% (23% reserved); mains shortlist on Paper I
- Prelims: Typical exam month
- February (SSE 2025 prelims 22 Feb 2026; mains June 2026)
- Prelims: Advertisement
- State Service Exam 2025, advertised 26-11-2025, ~238 posts
- Mains: Papers P1 language
- 200
- Mains: Papers P2 essay
- 200
- Mains: Papers P3 gs1
- 200
- Mains: Papers P4 gs2
- 200
- Mains: Papers P5 gs3
- 200
- Mains: Papers P6 gs4
- 200
- Mains: Papers P7 gs5
- 200
- Mains: Written total
- 1400
- Mains: Interview marks
- 100
- Mains: Grand total
- 1500
- Mains: Duration hours
- 3
- Mains: Format
- conventional. Papers 3-7: 22x2 + 13x4 + 8x8 marks compulsory short answers, 1x10 from Part 2, 2x15 from Parts 1 & 3. Essay: 4 essays (2 per section) of ~750 words, 50 marks each
- Mains: Optional subjects
- none
- Mains: Typical exam month
- June (SSE 2025 mains held June 2026)
Check the latest notification before the exam. Official syllabus ↗
Chapter-wise weightage and study hours
Weightage is the chapter's share of past-paper questions, normalised within its subject; hours are a first pass without revision.
No reliable weightage exists for this exam's topics yet, so weights follow the official syllabus structure. Treat them as a planning aid.
Official split: 50 questions from Part 1 (General Studies) and 50 from Part 2 (General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh). Within each part, questions are split equally across the 8 official topics (*).
Each GS paper has three official Parts; chapters = Parts (some split), equal share of 200 (*). Essay sections are official (100 marks each).
* Estimated weight: no reliable past-paper figure exists for this chapter, so the number is our estimate from the paper structure.
Prelims: General Studies (Part 1) 219 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of India & Indian National Movement* | 12% | 6.2 | 41 |
| 2 | Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India* | 12% | 6.2 | 31 |
| 3 | Constitution of India & Polity* | 12% | 6.2 | 31 |
| 4 | Indian Economy* | 12% | 6.2 | 25 |
| 5 | General Science & Technology* | 12% | 6.2 | 28 |
| 6 | Indian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture* | 12% | 6.2 | 16 |
| 7 | Current Affairs & Sports* | 12% | 6.2 | 31 |
| 8 | Environment* | 12% | 6.2 | 16 |
| Total | 219 |
Prelims: General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh (Part 2) 134 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Chhattisgarh & Its Role in Freedom Movement* | 12% | 6.2 | 22 |
| 2 | Geography, Climate, Census, Archaeological & Tourist Centres of CG* | 12% | 6.2 | 22 |
| 3 | Literature, Music, Dance, Art, Idioms, Janaula, Hana of CG* | 12% | 6.2 | 16 |
| 4 | Tribes, Special Traditions, Teej & Festivals of CG* | 12% | 6.2 | 16 |
| 5 | Economy, Forests & Agriculture of CG* | 12% | 6.2 | 16 |
| 6 | Administrative Structure, Local Government & Panchayati Raj of CG* | 12% | 6.2 | 13 |
| 7 | Industry, Energy, Water & Mineral Resources of CG* | 12% | 6.2 | 13 |
| 8 | Current Affairs of Chhattisgarh* | 12% | 6.2 | 16 |
| Total | 134 |
Prelims: Aptitude Test (Paper 2, qualifying) Qualifying · 69 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interpersonal & Communication Skills* | 25% | 25 | 9 |
| 2 | Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability* | 25% | 25 | 22 |
| 3 | Decision Making & Problem Solving* | 25% | 25 | 13 |
| 4 | General Mental Ability (incl. numeracy)* | 25% | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 69 |
Mains: Paper 1: Language (Hindi, English, Chhattisgarhi) 68 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi: Grammar, Comprehension, Drafting, Translation, Hindi Literary History, CG Litterateurs* | 33% | 66.7 | 29 |
| 2 | General English: Comprehension, Precis, Grammar, Vocabulary* | 33% | 66.7 | 18 |
| 3 | Chhattisgarhi Language: History, Literature, Grammar, Rajbhasha Aayog* | 33% | 66.7 | 21 |
| Total | 68 |
Mains: Paper 2: Essay 42 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1: International & National Level Issues (2 essays) | 50% | 100 | 21 |
| 2 | Part 2: Chhattisgarh State Level Issues (2 essays) | 50% | 100 | 21 |
| Total | 42 |
Mains: Paper 3: GS 1 (History, Constitution & Public Administration) 103 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of India (Ancient to Post-independence)* | 25% | 50 | 38 |
| 2 | Constitution of India & Polity* | 25% | 50 | 26 |
| 3 | Public Administration (Lokayukta, RTI, Panchayats, Theories)* | 25% | 50 | 15 |
| 4 | History of Chhattisgarh (Dynasties, Kalchuris, Marathas, British, Freedom Movement, State Formation)* | 25% | 50 | 24 |
| Total | 103 |
Mains: Paper 4: GS 2 (Science, Reasoning, Applied Science) 79 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)* | 33% | 66.7 | 35 |
| 2 | Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability* | 33% | 66.7 | 18 |
| 3 | Applied & Behavioural Science: IT, Energy, Agriculture Science, Biodiversity* | 33% | 66.7 | 26 |
| Total | 79 |
Mains: Paper 5: GS 3 (Economy & Geography) 83 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics of India & Chhattisgarh* | 33% | 66.7 | 35 |
| 2 | Geography of India* | 33% | 66.7 | 24 |
| 3 | Geography of Chhattisgarh* | 33% | 66.7 | 24 |
| Total | 83 |
Mains: Paper 6: GS 4 (Philosophy, Sociology, Social Aspects of CG) 80 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philosophy (Indian & Western Thought, Ethics)* | 25% | 50 | 26 |
| 2 | Sociology* | 25% | 50 | 21 |
| 3 | Tribal Society of CG: Organisation, PVTGs, Problems, Development* | 25% | 50 | 18 |
| 4 | Folk Arts, Literature, Fairs & Festivals of CG* | 25% | 50 | 15 |
| Total | 80 |
Mains: Paper 7: GS 5 (Welfare, Laws, International Bodies, HRD) 69 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social & Important Legislation (BNS, BNSS, RTI, Atrocities, Consumer, IT, Environment Acts)* | 25% | 50 | 21 |
| 2 | Laws & Welfare Schemes of Chhattisgarh* | 25% | 50 | 18 |
| 3 | International & National Organisations, Sports & Events* | 25% | 50 | 15 |
| 4 | Educational Institutions & Human Resource Development* | 25% | 50 | 15 |
| Total | 69 |
A sample first week
A first week at 6 hours a day, built from the weightage above: each subject gets sessions in proportion to its marks, starting with its heaviest chapters, mixed so no day is one subject only. Your real plan in the app fits your own hours and exam date.
| Day | Session 1 (2 h) | Session 2 (2 h) | Session 3 (2 h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Prelims: General StudiesIndian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture | Prelims: General Knowledge of ChhattisgarhAdministrative Structure, Local Government & Panchayati Raj of CG | Mains: Paper 1: LanguageGeneral English: Comprehension, Precis, Grammar, Vocabulary |
| Tue | Mains: Paper 2: EssayPart 1: International & National Level Issues (2 essays) | Mains: Paper 3: GS 1Public Administration (Lokayukta, RTI, Panchayats, Theories) | Mains: Paper 4: GS 2Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability |
| Wed | Mains: Paper 5: GS 3Geography of India | Mains: Paper 6: GS 4Folk Arts, Literature, Fairs & Festivals of CG | Mains: Paper 7: GS 5International & National Organisations, Sports & Events |
| Thu | Prelims: General StudiesIndian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture (contd.) | Prelims: General Knowledge of ChhattisgarhAdministrative Structure, Local Government & Panchayati Raj of CG (contd.) | Mains: Paper 1: LanguageGeneral English: Comprehension, Precis, Grammar, Vocabulary (contd.) |
| Fri | Prelims: General StudiesIndian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture (contd.) | Prelims: General Knowledge of ChhattisgarhAdministrative Structure, Local Government & Panchayati Raj of CG (contd.) | Prelims: General StudiesIndian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture (contd.) |
| Sat | Prelims: General Knowledge of ChhattisgarhAdministrative Structure, Local Government & Panchayati Raj of CG (contd.) | Prelims: General StudiesIndian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture (contd.) | Prelims: General Knowledge of ChhattisgarhAdministrative Structure, Local Government & Panchayati Raj of CG (contd.) |
| Sun | Revise this week's chapters, take one timed mock or sectional test, and log the score. | ||
How Daily Tayyari plans your day
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Finished chapters come back after 1, 3, 7, 15, 30 and 60 days, and sooner if a chapter felt hard.
Green, yellow, red status
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Mock test tracking
Log scores from any test series. Chapters that went badly are marked weak and revised sooner.
Frequently asked questions
Which chapters carry the most weight in CGPSC?
Going by our compiled weightage, the heaviest chapters are History of India & Indian National Movement, Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India, Constitution of India & Polity, Indian Economy, General Science & Technology. They are worth starting early, but past papers vary from year to year, so plan to cover the whole syllabus.
Is this CGPSC weightage official?
No. Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) publishes the syllabus, not chapter weightage. These numbers come from analyses of previous years' papers, so treat them as a guide to priority, not a promise of what will be asked.
How many hours does the CGPSC syllabus take?
Our first-pass estimate adds up to about 950 hours of study, before revision and mock tests. At 6 hours a day, 6 days a week, that is roughly 6.1 months. Daily Tayyari replaces these defaults with your actual pace after the first week or two.
Is Daily Tayyari free, and does it work in Hindi?
Yes. It is free with no ads and no payment; you sign in with Google only so your plan is saved. You can switch between Hindi and English at any time, and chapter names are shown in both.