CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1654 Vacancies (LST26)

The Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh, has kicked off one of the season's biggest teaching recruitment drives, opening 1654 government school Teacher posts across six subjects. Branded as Exam Code LST26 and conducted by the Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB, formerly CG Vyapam), online applications are open from 7 August 2026 to 2 September 2026. Here's the complete rundown on eligibility, exam pattern, and the exam centres spread across the state.

About the Recruiting Bodies

The Directorate of Public Instruction (Lok Shikshan Sanchalnalaya), Chhattisgarh, is the state department responsible for staffing government schools, while the actual written examination and application process for this drive is handled by the Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) — the board that used to be known as CG Vyapam. This is a large-scale hiring round meant to fill Teacher posts in the E and T cadre across government schools statewide, spanning core academic subjects as well as Agriculture.

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Note: Selection against these posts remains subject to the final order of the Supreme Court of India in SLP(C) No. 019668/2022, so the outcome of that pending matter could affect the process.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Subject-wise)

The 1654 vacancies are notified across six subjects, with English carrying the largest share by a good margin, followed by Sanskrit. The recruiting authority for each post is the concerned Divisional Joint Director, and the board has noted these numbers are variable and may change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to meet any one of the following qualification combinations, along with a qualifying score in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) as prescribed by NCTE:

• Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
• Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks + B.Ed.
• Graduation with a minimum of 45% marks + B.Ed., as per applicable NCTE norms
• Higher Secondary (Class XII) with a minimum of 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed.
• Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)

Beyond this general qualification, each subject (Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Agriculture) also carries its own subject-specific graduation requirement — candidates should check the eligibility PDF on the official website to confirm they meet the exact subject combination for the post they're applying against.

Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age Relaxation

After applying all applicable relaxations, the maximum entry age into government service is capped at 45 years.

Salary Details

Selected Teachers will be placed on the standard pay scale applicable to the E and T cadre teaching posts under the Government of Chhattisgarh, along with dearness allowance and other admissible allowances as per state government norms. The official notification does not specify an exact consolidated figure — candidates should refer to the detailed pay matrix in the official PDF or Chhattisgarh's teacher recruitment rules for the precise pay band applicable to their post.

Selection Process

Selection runs entirely on a single written examination (LST26) conducted by CGSSB.

• 100 objective-type questions, 1 mark each
• 2 hours 15 minutes duration (10:00 AM – 12:15 PM)
• OMR-based, with each question having four options — fully darken one circle using a blue or black ballpoint pen
• Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one option; unattempted questions score zero

Document verification, final selection, and appointment are handled separately by the recruiting department (Directorate of Public Instruction) and fall outside CGSSB's role, which is limited to conducting the exam and preparing the merit list.

Application Fee

Chhattisgarh-domicile candidates who actually appear for the exam get their application fee refunded by CGSSB to the same bank account used for payment, as per applicable government orders.

Required Documents

Caste, date of birth, domicile, educational qualification, disability, and ex-servicemen certificates are not collected at the application stage itself — CGSSB verifies these later through the recruiting authority. Candidates should still have the following ready and scanned for the online form and for later verification:

• Recent light-background photograph in JPG/JPEG format (50–100 KB)
• Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (50–100 KB)
• Educational qualification certificates and TET scorecard
• Caste/category certificate, where applicable
• Original photo ID for exam day (Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Aadhaar Card)

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in or cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
2. Complete the new online Profile Registration if you haven't registered before.
3. Upload a recent light-background photograph and a scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format, as per the specified size limits.
4. Select the LST26 Teacher recruitment exam and fill in the application details based on your profile.
5. Pay the applicable category-wise application fee online.
6. Review every entered detail carefully — CGSSB is not responsible for information you provide incorrectly — then click "SUBMIT".
7. Download and keep a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

Exam Centres

The LST26 exam will be conducted at coordination centres in 16 district headquarters spread across Chhattisgarh, so candidates can choose the centre nearest to them at the time of application: Ambikapur (Sarguja), Baikunthpur (Koriya), Bilaspur, Dantewada, Dhamtari, Durg, Jagdalpur (Bastar), Janjgir-Champa, Jashpur Nagar, Kanker, Kabirdham, Korba, Mahasamund, Raigarh, Raipur, and Rajnandgaon.

Important Instructions

• Report to the exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam for verification and frisking; the main gate closes 30 minutes before the exam starts, with no entry allowed after that.
• Carry the admit card, a black or blue ballpoint pen, and an original photo ID (Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, or Aadhaar).
• Wear light-coloured, half-sleeve clothing — black, dark blue, dark green, purple, maroon, and dark chocolate colours are not permitted.
• Wear slippers or sandals; ear ornaments of any kind are not allowed inside the exam hall.
• Communication devices, electronic watches, purses, pouches, scarves, belts, and caps are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
• Candidates in religious or cultural attire should report early for additional security checks.
• Leaving the exam room is not permitted during the first and last 30 minutes of the test.
• Objections to the provisional answer key can be raised online only, with a fee of ₹50 per question and supporting evidence — objections via post, email, or in person are not accepted.
• Re-checking or re-evaluation of OMR sheets is not permitted since scoring is done entirely by machine.

Why Should You Apply?

With 1654 posts on offer across six subjects, this is one of the larger teaching recruitment windows Chhattisgarh has opened in a while, giving B.Ed./D.El.Ed. graduates and TET-qualified candidates a genuinely wide spread of opportunities across the state. English alone accounts for nearly a third of all seats, so candidates from that background have particularly strong odds this cycle. The straightforward, single-stage written exam (no separate interview round) also means a shorter overall selection timeline compared to many other teaching recruitments.

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Final Words

The CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 (LST26) is a substantial opportunity for B.Ed./D.El.Ed. graduates across six subjects, with a wide network of 16 exam centres making it accessible from most parts of the state. Registration runs until 2 September 2026, so it's worth locking in your profile, uploading your documents, and confirming your TET eligibility well before the deadline rather than the last week. If this helped, share it with fellow teaching aspirants, and join our Telegram channel above for more Chhattisgarh government job alerts as they drop.