CGSSB Group-2, Subgroup-02, Class III (Assistant Grade 3, Stenographer, DEO & more) Recruitment 2026 Online Form (1,703 Posts)
Chhattisgarh State Service Board (CGSSB) has released a notification on its official website for the recruitment of Group-2, Subgroup-02, Class III (Assistant Grade 3, Stenographer, DEO & more). This recruitment is for 1,703 positions. CGSSB Application Form will start on 05 November 2026 & candidates can apply until 27 November 2026 (5:00 PM). Minimum age required is 21 Years & the Maximum Age is 35 Years as on 01 January 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for Group-2, Subgroup-02, Class III (Assistant Grade 3, Stenographer, DEO & more) Recruitment 2026 given below. (Advt No. : F-20/2026/4413 dated 05.11.2026)
The Chhattisgarh State Service Board (CGSSB) has issued the detailed advertisement No. F-20/2026/4413, dated 05 November 2026, for Group-2, Subgroup-02, Class III posts (exam code G20227) — a total of 1,703 vacancies. The biggest share is Assistant Grade 3 with 1,206 posts, followed by Assistant Sub-Inspector-A (District-Unit Cadre) 279, Assistant Sub-Inspector-A (General Branch) 40, Sub-Inspector-A (Stenographer) 34, Stenographer (Hindi) 30, Data Entry Operator 25, Steno Typist 23, Registration Clerk 50, Stenographer (Bilingual) 13 and Stenographer (English) 3. Online applications opened on 05 November 2026 and close on 27 November 2026 at 5:00 PM; the correction window runs from 28 to 30 November 2026.
Candidates need Graduation plus a 1-year computer diploma, OR 10+2 plus an MOM diploma, along with post-specific shorthand or typing certificates — Stenographer (Bilingual) needs 100 words per minute shorthand, Data Entry Operator needs Hindi and English typing at 8,000 key depressions per hour, and Assistant Grade 3, Registration Clerk and Assistant Sub-Inspector-A posts need Hindi or English typing at 5,000 key depressions per hour. The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 January 2026; the general maximum is 35 years, with a 5-year relaxation for Chhattisgarh local residents and up to 45 years for government servants. The fee is Rs. 350 for General, Rs. 250 for OBC and Rs. 200 for SC/ST/Divyang candidates, payable online — Chhattisgarh local-resident candidates who appear in the examination get the fee refunded. A corrigendum dated 12 November 2026 corrects the minimum height for male UR/SC/OBC candidates for the SI-A (Stenographer) and ASI-A posts from 153 cm to 158 cm.
Selection is through a multiple-choice written examination on 10 January 2027 (10:00 AM to 12:15 PM) at 5 divisional headquarters, with 1 mark per correct answer and 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer; the minimum qualifying marks are 33% for unreserved and 23% for reserved and Divyang candidates. Admit cards are expected on 04 January 2027. Candidates should apply through the CGSSB Profile Login portal and read the detailed advertisement and the corrigendum carefully before applying.
Candidates are advised to confirm dates from the CGSSB official website.
OBC Rs. 250; SC/ST/Divyang Rs. 200. Chhattisgarh local-resident candidates appearing in the examination get the fee refunded by CGSSB to the same bank account.
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Maximum 35 years for direct recruitment; +5 years for Chhattisgarh local residents (educated unemployed) for recruitments 01.01.2024-31.12.2028; government servants up to 45 years; overall maximum after all relaxations 45 years. Home (Police) posts follow GAD circular dated 10.09.2026.
| 💼 Post Name | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|
| 💼 Assistant Grade 3 | 1,206 |
| 💼 Assistant Sub-Inspector-A (District-Unit Cadre) | 279 |
| 💼 Registration Clerk | 50 |
| 💼 Assistant Sub-Inspector-A (General Branch) | 40 |
| 💼 Sub-Inspector-A (Stenographer) (General Branch) (Hindi) | 34 |
| 💼 Stenographer (Hindi) | 30 |
| 💼 Data Entry Operator | 25 |
| 💼 Steno Typist | 23 |
| 💼 Stenographer (Bilingual) | 13 |
| 💼 Stenographer (English) | 3 |
| Total | 1,703 |
- Assistant Grade 3 / Registration Clerk: Graduation + 1-year computer diploma, OR 10+2 + MOM diploma, + Hindi/English typing 5,000 key depressions/hour.
- Stenographer (Hindi / English / Bilingual): Graduation + 1-year computer diploma, OR 10+2 + MOM diploma, + shorthand (100 wpm for Bilingual) and typing as per the post.
- Data Entry Operator: Graduation + 1-year computer diploma, OR 10+2 + MOM diploma, + Hindi & English typing 8,000 key depressions/hour.
- SI-A (Stenographer) / ASI-A (Home Department): Graduation + 1-year computer diploma, OR 10+2 + MOM diploma, + shorthand/typing + physical standards (male height minimum 158 cm for UR/SC/OBC — corrigendum 12 Nov 2026).
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01.01.2026; maximum 35 years (relaxations: Chhattisgarh local residents +5 years, government servants up to 45 years).