Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher (E/T Cadre) - Pattern, Syllabus & Mocks
The Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher (Sahayak Shikshak) recruitment of 2026 is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board, formerly Vyapam, for 2,292 posts: 795 in the E-cadre and 1,497 in the T-cadre. The written exam is scheduled for 11 October 2026, followed by document verification. A pass in the Chhattisgarh TET is a required eligibility condition along with a diploma in elementary education.
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Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher at a glance
| Conducting body | Chhattisgarh Vyapam (Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board), for the Directorate of Public Instruction (Lok Shikshan Sanchalanalaya), Chhattisgarh. |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 12 with at least 50% (45% under the NCTE 2002 regulations) plus a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a four-year B.El.Ed, or a two-year diploma in special education; or a graduate with the two-year D.El.Ed. A pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is also required. |
| Age limit | 21 to 35 years. SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates of Chhattisgarh get up to 5 extra years and Chhattisgarh women up to 10; the overall upper limit with all relaxations is 45. The 2026 notice counts age on 1 January 2026; see the notification for your cycle. |
| Stages | One written OMR exam conducted by Vyapam. The selection list is prepared from the written exam result, followed by verification of documents by the department. |
| Exam format | 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. Hindi 15, English 10, Mathematics 15, Environmental Studies 10, Child Development and Pedagogy 15, General Mental Ability 15, Computer 5 and General Knowledge 15. |
| Marking | 1 mark per correct answer; 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer or for marking more than one option. No marks for unattempted questions. |
| Pay level | Level 6 of the state pay matrix, for both the E cadre and the T cadre. |
| Languages | The question paper is in Hindi and English. |
Every Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher mock here is a fixed paper, so your percentile compares you with everyone who sat the same questions. How the percentile is calculated →
What is the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher exam pattern?
The written test is an OMR paper of 100 marks. The subject split reported by one source is Hindi 15, English 10, Mathematics 15, Environmental Studies 10, Child Development and Pedagogy 15, General Mental Ability 15, Computer 5 and General Knowledge 15, which adds up to exactly 100. Another source gives a different split that does not add up to 100, so treat the split as indicative. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer is reported but not confirmed. Confirm everything in the official advertisement; the Pareeksha mocks follow the first split.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 15 |
| English | 10 |
| Mathematics | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 10 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 15 |
| General Mental Ability | 15 |
| Computer | 5 |
| General Knowledge (incl. Chhattisgarh) | 15 |
What is the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher syllabus?
Pedagogy covers child development, learning, inclusive education and teaching methods. Hindi and English cover grammar, usage and comprehension. Mathematics and Environmental Studies are at primary-school level with their teaching methods. General mental ability covers reasoning and numerical patterns, computer covers basic fundamentals, and general knowledge covers current affairs and Chhattisgarh GK.
What is a good Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher cut-off?
No cut-off exists yet because the first exam of this cycle is only now being held. Selection is by the written-exam merit followed by document verification, so use the merit list of the previous teacher recruitment only as a rough guide.
How should I prepare for Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher?
Because the paper tests teaching aptitude as much as content, give pedagogy and child development daily attention, and keep Hindi, English and maths at the level of the primary classes. Practise reasoning and computer in short timed sets and add Chhattisgarh GK and current affairs. A TET-qualified candidate already has most of the pedagogy base, so spend the saved time on full-length mocks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chhattisgarh TET compulsory?
Yes. A TET pass certificate is part of the eligibility criteria along with a diploma in elementary education.
Is there an interview?
No. Selection is by the written exam and document verification.
Is there negative marking?
A deduction of 0.25 per wrong answer is reported; confirm it in the official notification. The Pareeksha mocks use 0.25.
What is the educational qualification for Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher?
Class 12 with at least 50% (45% under the NCTE 2002 regulations) plus a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a four-year B.El.Ed, or a two-year diploma in special education; or a graduate with the two-year D.El.Ed. A pass in a Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is also required. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the age limit for Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher?
21 to 35 years. SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates of Chhattisgarh get up to 5 extra years and Chhattisgarh women up to 10; the overall upper limit with all relaxations is 45. The 2026 notice counts age on 1 January 2026; see the notification for your cycle. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What are the stages of the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher exam?
One written OMR exam conducted by Vyapam. The selection list is prepared from the written exam result, followed by verification of documents by the department. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the pay level for Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher?
Level 6 of the state pay matrix, for both the E cadre and the T cadre. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the marking scheme and negative marking in Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher?
1 mark per correct answer; 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer or for marking more than one option. No marks for unattempted questions. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)