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

Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh (Lok Shikshan Sanchalnalaya) has invited applications for Teacher posts in government schools of the E and T cadre. The written exam is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB), formerly CG Vyapam. The official portal is vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in / cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.

CG Vyapam Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

1,654 Teacher (E & T Cadre) posts are open under CG Vyapam Teacher Recruitment 2026 (LST26), covering Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Agriculture. Applications are open from 7 August 2026 to 2 September 2026 at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.

Source: Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh, official notification No. ESTB-101/207/2025/131, dated 28 July 2026, and CGSSB exam instructions dated 7 August 2026.

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Subject-Wise Vacancy Details

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet any one of the following qualifications, along with a mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) pass as prescribed by NCTE:

• Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
• Graduation with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed.
• Graduation with minimum 45% marks + B.Ed., as per applicable NCTE norms
• Higher Secondary (12th) with minimum 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed.
• Graduation with minimum 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)

Subject-wise graduation requirements also apply for the Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Agriculture posts, as detailed in the official notification.

Age Limit for CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 (as on 1 January 2026)

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

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

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Salary

Selected candidates will be placed on Pay Matrix Level-8 as per Chhattisgarh government pay scale rules, in the Non-Gazetted Class-III cadre, along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other admissible allowances.

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

• Written Examination (LST26) — 100 objective-type questions, 1 mark each, 2-hour duration (10:00 AM – 12:15 PM)
• Each question has four options; candidates must fully darken one circle using a blue or black ballpoint pen on the OMR sheet
• Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one option; unattempted questions get zero marks
• Merit List
• Document Verification

Document verification, final selection, and appointment are handled separately by the recruiting department and are outside CGSSB's scope.

How to Apply for CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step

1. Visit the official website vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in or cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
2. Complete the new online Profile Registration if not already registered.
3. Upload a recent light-background photograph in JPG/JPEG format (50 KB – 100 KB).
4. Upload a scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (50 KB – 100 KB).
5. Select the LST26 Teacher recruitment exam and fill in the required application details based on your profile registration.
6. Pay the applicable category-wise application fee online.
7. Review all entered details carefully and click "SUBMIT" to complete the application.
8. Download and keep a printout of the submitted online application form for future reference.

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 Admit Card – How to Download

The admit card for LST26 is expected to be released around 19 October 2026 on the official website. Candidates can download it by logging into their profile on the CGSSB portal. The admit card must be printed on one side of each page and retained even after the exam, as it may be required during the selection/joining process.

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Exam Centres

The LST26 exam will be held at coordination centres in 16 district headquarters across Chhattisgarh.

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 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 (9:30 AM); no entry is allowed after this.
• Carry the admit card, a black or blue ballpoint pen, and an original photo ID (Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Aadhaar Card).
• Wear light-coloured, half-sleeve clothing; black, dark blue, dark green, purple, maroon, and dark chocolate-coloured clothing is not permitted.
• Wear slippers/sandals as footwear; ear ornaments of any kind are not allowed.
• Communication devices, electronic devices, electronic watches, purses, pouches, scarves, belts, and caps are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• Candidates in religious or cultural attire must report early and undergo additional security checks.
• Leaving the exam room during the first and last 30 minutes of the exam is not permitted.
• Objections to the provisional answer key can be raised online only, with a fee of ₹50 per question and supporting evidence; objections by post, email, or in person are not accepted.
• Re-checking or re-evaluation of OMR answer sheets is not permitted, as evaluation is done by machine.

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Official Links

CG Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions