The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (Govt Jobs) administers the state-level Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test to screen and recruit capable educators across the state. Qualifying this assessment grants aspirants the official authorization to teach students from classes 1 to 8 in various government and private institutions across Chhattisgarh. Conducted once a year, the exam offers a fantastic stepping stone for career progression in the education sector.
For aspirants tracking their progress or looking forward to official disclosures, you can easily Check CG TET 2026 Results - Official Link once portals update. Furthermore, candidates must review the official documentation, such as the Download CG TET 2026 Notification PDF, to understand detailed criteria and guidelines.
CG TET 2026 Exam Highlights
An overview of the key parameters associated with the assessment is outlined below:
| CG TET Exam 2026- Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) |
| Exam Name | Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 |
| Level of Examination | State-level |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Registration Dates | 13th November to 8th December 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Language | Bilingual ( English and Hindi) |
| Online Registration | To be Notified |
| Selection Process | First Shift Paper (For Teaching Class 1-5) Second Shift Paper (For Teaching Class 6-8) |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Official Website | https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Timeline and Dates
Knowing the correct sequence of events helps candidates stay fully prepared. The cycle incorporates everything from registration windows to the final result announcement:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | 14th November 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 14th November 2025 |
| Online Registration End Date | 8th December 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 9th to 11th December 2025 |
| CG TET Admit Card 2026 | 19th January 2026 |
| CG TET Exam Date 2026 | 1st February 2026 |
| CG TET Answer Key 2026 | 13th February 2026 |
| CG TET Result 2026 | CG TET Result 2026 (Released on 19th March 2026) |
Application Fee Structure
Candidates submitting their online forms were required to pay category-based application fees:
| Category of Candidates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 350/- |
| OBC | Rs. 250/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 200/- |
Steps to Apply for CG TET 2026
For prospective reference and future cycles, candidates can follow the standard application process outlined below:
- Check the official web portal of Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) at https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in or visit the CG TET 2026 Online Application Portal (Closed).
- Press the Application Form link of CG TET.
- Register yourself on the portal section of the CG TET.
- Fill in all the necessary information or documents to complete the online registration procedure.
- Review the details inserted in the respective boxes and press the Submit tab.
- The online registration procedure is complete, and the Application Form for CG TET will be displayed on the screen.
- Submit personal details carefully along with educational qualifications.
- Press the Submit button after checking the filled information.
- Upload the necessary documents to the required section.
- Be directed to the Payment window on the screen.
- Select the payment option.
- Once the payment is processed successfully, the submitted Application Form will display on the screen.
- Download the CG TET application form for further reference.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Applicants must satisfy specific educational qualifications and age bounds to appear for the exam. Notably, there is no upper age limit for CG TET 2026, though candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
| For Primary Teachers (Class 1-5) | For Upper Primary Teachers(Class 6-8) |
|---|---|
| Candidates must have passed class 10th with a minimum obtained marks of 50%. | Candidate must have passed class 12th or its equivalent with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and passed or still appearing in a 4-year course of BA/B.Sc.ED or BA.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed (Degree in Education). |
| Candidates mandatorily passed the 12th standard with a minimum obtained marks of 45% and 2 years of Training in the primary education system under the National Teacher Education Council (NTEC). | Candidate must have a graduation degree with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and 1 year of Degree in Education B.Ed (Special Education) or 2 years of Bachelor in Education B.Ed (Special Education) passing or appearing in their final examination. |
| Candidates must have passed 12th standard with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and a 4-years training in elementary education. | Candidates must have held a graduation degree with a minimum obtained marks of 50% in B.Ed, as per the guidelines of the National Teacher Education Council (NTEC). |
| Candidates must have passed the 12th standard with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and a candidate of the biennial training in the final year. | Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or its equivalent with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and candidates passed or still appearing in 4-years course of B.El.Ed. |
| Candidates should have a Graduation degree and have passed or still appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma course in Elementary Education. | Candidates should have a Graduation degree and have passed or still appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma course in Elementary Education. |
| Candidates with a graduation degree scoring 50% marks and have passed or still appearing in the final year of B.Ed. graduation course. | Candidates with a graduation degree scoring 50% marks and have passed or still appearing in the final year of B.Ed. graduation course. |
Exam Pattern
The assessment features objective-type multiple-choice questions structured across two separate papers for primary and upper primary levels. Candidates should also review general mathematical concepts such as Profit and Loss formulas for quantitative sections. The exam structure includes:
| CG TET Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Maximum Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 (For Primary Level 1st to 5th Class) | 2 hours 45 minutes | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-2 (For Upper Primary Level 6th to 8th Class) | 2 hours 45 minutes | 150 | 150 |
Comprehensive Syllabus Breakdown
To prepare thoroughly, applicants can Review CG TET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 or consult the CG TET Syllabus portal pages. Below is the detailed subject-wise syllabus distribution for both papers.
Paper-1 CG TET Syllabus 2026
| Subject | Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Introduction to Child Development | 7 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Dimensions of Development | 7 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Learning & Cognitive Development | 9 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Children with special needs | 7 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | वर्ण विचार | 3 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | शब्द विचार | 4 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | शब्द रचना | 4 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | पद व पद – भेद | 3 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | वाक्य परिचय | 3 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | रचना | 4 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | बच्चों की भाषाई क्षमता एवं उनका विकास | 3 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | मूल्यांकन | 3 |
| Langauge-2 (English) | Reading Comprehension Unseen Passage Grammar Vocabulary | 15 |
| Langauge-2 (English) | Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 |
| Mathematics | Nature of Mathematics | 7 |
| Mathematics | Teaching Learning and Evaluation of Mathematics | 7 |
| Mathematics | Simplification, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Decimal System, Number System, Square Root, LCM and HCF, Average, Percentage, Time, Speed, and Distance, Unitary law, Ratio & Proportion, Area and Volume, Time | 16 |
| Environmental Science | Understanding Own Environment | 3 |
| Environmental Science | Understanding of Children on Environment | 4 |
| Environmental Science | Why to Teach Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Environmental Science | Teaching of Social Studies | 4 |
| Environmental Science | Environmental Studies and Classroom Activities | 4 |
| Environmental Science | Family | 4 |
| Environmental Science | Care of One’s own Body | 4 |
| Environmental Science | Ecological System | 4 |
Paper-2 CG TET 2026 Syllabus
| Subject | Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Development of Primary School Child | 7 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Inclusive Education | 5 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Learning & Pedagogy | 10 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Children with special needs | 8 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | वर्ण विचार | 5 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | शब्द विचार | 6 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | विराम चिन्ह् – प्रमुख प्रकार | 2 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | पद व पद – भेद | 5 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | वाक्य परिचय | 2 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | रचना | 4 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | अपठित गद्यांश | 3 |
| Langauge-1 (Hindi) | भाषाई कौशलों का अध्यापन | 3 |
| Langauge-2 (English) | Reading Comprehension Unseen Passage Grammar Vocabulary | 15 |
| Langauge-2 (English) | Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 |
| Mathematics and Science | Nature of Mathematics | 5 |
| Mathematics and Science | Algebra, BODMAS, Number Series | 5 |
| Mathematics and Science | Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Ratio & Proportion | 5 |
| Mathematics and Science | Line & Angle, Plane Shapes | 5 |
| Mathematics and Science | The geometry of Trapezium, Triangle, Rectangle, Right Circular Cylinder, Parallelogram, Cube, Cuboids | 5 |
| Mathematics and Science | Data Interpretation & Statistics | 5 |
| Mathematics and Science | Living Things | 6 |
| Mathematics and Science | Force & Motion, Heat | 6 |
| Mathematics and Science | Light, Sound & Magnetism | 6 |
| Mathematics and Science | Electricity, Science & Technology | 6 |
| Mathematics and Science | Structure of Matter & Chemical Substances | 6 |
| Social Science | Indian Society | 4 |
| Social Science | Indian Culture and Heritage | 4 |
| Social Science | Maurya Dynasty and Gupta Dynasty | 4 |
| Social Science | Bhakti and Sufi Movement | 4 |
| Social Science | Mughal Dynasty | 4 |
| Social Science | British Period | 4 |
| Social Science | Indian Constitution | 4 |
| Social Science | Regulatory, Executory and Judicial Systems | 4 |
| Social Science | Earth and its Important Components | 4 |
| Social Science | Study of India | 4 |
| Social Science | Chhattisgarh – Its geographical Condition & resources | 5 |
| Social Science | History and Culture of Chhattisgarh | 5 |
| Social Science | Pedagogical issues | 10 |
Passing Marks and Qualifying Criteria
There is no negative marking for incorrect responses, making it beneficial for candidates to attempt all questions. To successfully qualify, applicants must meet the specified score thresholds:
| Category | Cut-off (in marks) | Cut-off (in percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 60% |
| OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD | 60 | 40% |
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