CGPSC Exam Pattern 2026– Students preparing for CGPSC State Service Exam should have the complete details of CGPSC 2026 Exam Pattern. Chhattisgarh PSC releases the exam pattern of CGPSC 2026 for prelims and mains. CGPSC Exam Pattern 2026 contains the subjects, duration, exam mode, total marks and more. For better exam preparation, candidates should have the details of the complete exam pattern and CGPSC syllabus 2026. Students can check the CGPSC exam pattern 2020 for prelims and mains on the official website- psc.cg.gov.in. CGPSC State Service Main Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held in February 2027. Read the article to get complete details on CGPSC 2020 exam pattern for prelims and mains
CGPSC Exam Pattern 2026 for Prelims
- CGPSC State Service Prelims is conducted in offline mode.
- The prelims exam is objective-type in nature.
- In prelims, 1/3 negative marks will be deducted for a wrong response.
CGPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Duration | Number of questions | Maximum marks |
| General studies | 2 hours | 100 | 200 |
| Aptitude test | 2 hours | 100 | 200 |
CGPSC Exam Pattern 2026 for Mains
- The main exam is descriptive type.
- Main exam will be held in offline or pen and paper mode.
- There will be no negative marking in main exam
CGPSC Main Exam Pattern 2026
| Papers | Duration | Marks Allotted |
| Paper I (Language) | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper II (Essay) | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper III- History, Constitution and Public Administration | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper IV- Science, Technology and Environment | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper V- Economics and Geography | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper VI- Mathematical and Logical Ability | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper VII- Philosophy and Sociology | 3 Hours | 200 |
CGPSC Exam Pattern 2026 for Personal Interview
After qualifying the CGPSC Main exam with minimum cut off marks, selected candidates will be called to appear for a personal interview round. The maximum marks for PI is 150. A Personal Interview round is conducted to test the candidate’s approach for solving a problem, his/her presence of mind, basic mind set or values and more. This round will not require any specific preparation. However, it is advised to stay updated with the latest happening around the world.
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