The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) will close the online applications for the State Service Recruitment Examination (PCS) 2024 today, December 30. Aspiring civil servants in Chhattisgarh have until tonight, December 30, 2024, to submit their applications.
The online application window, which opened on December 1st, closes at 11:59 PM tonight. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the CGPSC - psc.cg.gov.in.
This year's PCS exam offers a chance to secure one of 246 positions within the state government. These include highly sought-after roles like Deputy Collector (7 posts), District Superintendent of Police (DSP) (21 posts), and Excise Sub-Inspector (ESI) (90 posts). Notably, the 2024 exam reintroduces the DSP position, which was absent in the previous year's recruitment drive.
Exam Schedule and Important Dates
The CGPSC PCS selection process consists of a preliminary exam, a main exam, and an interview. The preliminary exam is scheduled for February 9th, 2025, and will be held in two sessions - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The main exam will be conducted over four days, from June 26th to 29th, 2025.
Candidates who have already submitted applications can make corrections to their details between December 31st, 2024, and January 2nd, 2025. A final window for corrections with a processing fee of Rs. 500 will be available from January 3rd to 5th, 2025.
The admit card for the preliminary exam is expected to be released by the CGPSC in the last week of January 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CGPSC PCS exam, candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university. The age limit for various posts ranges from 21 to 40 years. However, reservation category candidates from Chhattisgarh can apply up to the age of 45 years. It's important to note that the age limit for Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) is stricter, at 21 to 28 years.
Physical requirements for male candidates stipulate a minimum height of 168 cm and a chest circumference of 85 cm (unexpanded) and 89 cm (expanded). For female candidates, the minimum height requirement is 155 cm.
Selection Process
The final selection for PCS posts will be based on performance in the written exam, an interview, and document verification.
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