CGPSC Exam Pattern and Selection Process 2022 is released by the authorities. Candidates must check the exam pattern to ensure they know what to expect in the exam. The selection process for CGPSC 2022 is divided into three stages that are described below along with the paper pattern for Prelims and Mains.
Knowing the question paper pattern and selection criteria of CGPSC allow candidates to be fully prepared. Below, we have provided all the information candidates need to know about the CGPSC Exam Pattern and Selection Process 2022.
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CGPSC Exam Pattern and Selection Process 2022
The CGPSC Exam is being held by the Chattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC). It is critical for applicants to understand the CGPSC Selection Process before sitting the exam. There are three stages to the selection process:
- Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Stage 2: Main Examination
- Stage 3: Personal Interview
The exam pattern and selection process for the CGPSC exam for all the stages are mentioned in the official notification. The CGPSC Exam Pattern is as given below.
CGPSC Preliminary Exam Pattern 2022
The CGPSC Preliminary examination has two papers each comprising multiple choice questions. The duration of the examination is 2 hours for each of the papers.
Type |
Paper-1 |
Paper-2 |
Subjects |
General Studies |
Aptitude Test |
Total Questions |
100 |
100 |
Maximum marks |
200 |
200 |
Time Duration |
2 Hours |
2 Hours |
Negative Marking |
1/3 for every incorrect answer |
1/3 for every incorrect answer |
- The paper will be a form of objective paper.
- The paper is in offline mode.
- Each paper has a total time limit of 2 hours.
- Each paper carries a total of 200 points.
- Each paper has 100 questions with one mark for each correct answer and a 1/3 negative mark for each incorrect answer.
The CGPSC prelim exam covers a wide range of subjects and subtopics, including topics and subtopics such as Indian history, Indian national movement, Indian polity, human rights, science and technology, Indian economy, Ancient history, modern history, Chhattisgarh geography, Chhattisgarh economics, and so on. As a result, candidates should be well prepared for the CGPSC prelim test of the Chhattisgarh PSC, as it covers a wide range of topics.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: In each Question paper essential qualifying marks are as follows:
- For the unreserved category – 33%
- for reserved categories and handicapped candidates – 23%
CGPSC Main Exam Pattern 2022
The CGPSC Main Examination has seven compulsory papers. Below mentioned are the details of the CGPSC Main Examination:
Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
Paper-1 |
Language |
200 |
3 Hours |
Paper-2 |
Essay |
200 |
3 Hours |
Paper-3 |
History, Constitution and Public Administration |
200 |
3 Hours |
Paper-4 |
Science, Technology and Environment |
200 |
3 Hours |
Paper-5 |
Economics & Geography |
200 |
3 Hours |
Paper-6 |
Mathematics & Logical Ability |
200 |
3 Hours |
Paper-7 |
Philosophy & Sociology |
200 |
3 Hours |
CGPSC Personal Interview 2022
Students who pass the CGPSC Mains Exam will be invited to the Stage 3 Interview/Personality Test. For a total of 150 points, the interview will be held. The purpose of this round of interviews is to assess the candidates’ mental intelligence, judgmental balance, critical thinking, leadership, and moral integrity.
The overall marks acquired in the Mains Exam and the Interview will determine the final merit list of recommended candidates.