Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak (Mandi Sub-Inspector) - Pattern, Syllabus & Mocks
The Mandi Nirikshak (Mandi Sub-Inspector) recruitment is conducted by CG Vyapam for the Chhattisgarh State Agricultural Marketing (Mandi) Board. The 2026 cycle advertised 200 posts, with the notification on 6 February 2026 and the written exam on 26 April 2026. The Mandi Board selects on merit from the written exam, followed by police verification and a medical check, and appointment is on three years' probation. A graduate degree is required.
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Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak at a glance
| Conducting body | Chhattisgarh Vyapam (Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board), for the Chhattisgarh State Agricultural Marketing (Mandi) Board. The post is Sub-Inspector (Up Nirikshak). |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor's degree from a recognised university. |
| Age limit | 21 to 35 years for Chhattisgarh residents, with a further 5-year relaxation for residents under a state order. Category relaxations (SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, women and others) apply up to an overall limit of 45. The 2026 notice counts age on 1 January 2026. |
| Stages | A written competitive exam by Vyapam; the Mandi Board makes selections on merit, followed by police verification and a medical fitness certificate. Appointment is on 3 years' probation. |
| Exam format | 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. Hindi 7, English 8, Mathematics 20, General Mental Ability 10, General Knowledge 25, Current Affairs and Sports 10, Chhattisgarh General Knowledge 10, Computer 10. |
| Marking | 1 mark per correct answer; 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer. No marks for unattempted questions. |
| Pay level | Level 6 (₹25,300–80,500). |
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What is the Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak exam pattern?
The written paper has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, OMR-based, with a quarter mark deducted for each wrong answer. The official 2026 syllabus splits it into Hindi 7, English 8, Mathematics 20, General Mental Ability 10, General Knowledge 25, Current Affairs and Sports 10, Chhattisgarh General Knowledge 10 and Computer 10. English and Computer are scored sections, so give them regular practice.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 7 |
| English | 8 |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| General Mental Ability | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Current Affairs & Sports | 10 |
| Chhattisgarh General Knowledge | 10 |
| Computer | 10 |
What is the Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak syllabus?
Hindi and English cover grammar, vocabulary and comprehension. General knowledge covers polity, history, geography, economy and science, and a separate section covers current affairs and sports. Mental ability covers coding-decoding, series, analogies and direction sense. Maths covers arithmetic such as percentage, ratio, average, interest, time and work and data interpretation. Chhattisgarh GK covers the state's history, geography, culture, economy and schemes, and computer covers fundamentals and office applications.
What is a good Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak cut-off?
Cut-off marks for this exam are not reliably published by secondary sources. Use the merit list of the earlier cycle only as a rough guide and check the official result for your category.
How should I prepare for Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak?
Maths (20) and general knowledge (25) carry nearly half the marks, so build arithmetic speed and a steady current-affairs routine. Do not skip English and Computer: together they are 18 marks. Take full-length mocks to rehearse the 2-hour format and to decide how many risky guesses are worth the 0.25 penalty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mandi Nirikshak the same as Mandi Sub-Inspector?
Yes. The post is also listed as Mandi Upnirikshak or Mandi Sub-Inspector.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. The official instructions deduct a quarter mark for each wrong answer.
What is the educational qualification?
A graduate degree. The age limit in the 2026 notice is 21 to 35 years for Chhattisgarh residents, with further relaxations up to an overall cap of 45.
What is the educational qualification for Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak?
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the age limit for Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak?
21 to 35 years for Chhattisgarh residents, with a further 5-year relaxation for residents under a state order. Category relaxations (SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, women and others) apply up to an overall limit of 45. The 2026 notice counts age on 1 January 2026. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What are the stages of the Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak exam?
A written competitive exam by Vyapam; the Mandi Board makes selections on merit, followed by police verification and a medical fitness certificate. Appointment is on 3 years' probation. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the pay level for Chhattisgarh Mandi Nirikshak?
Level 6 (₹25,300–80,500). (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 Mandi Nirikshak?
1 mark per correct answer; 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer. No marks for unattempted questions. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)