The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board has released the CG SET Syllabus 2026 (SET26) on its official website. The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges affiliated to the state. Since the exam has two papers with very different content, candidates need the syllabus and exam pattern together to plan preparation properly. This article covers the official CG SET 2026 syllabus for Paper 1 and all Paper 2 subjects, along with the exam pattern, selection process, and preparation tips.
CG SET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board |
| Exam Name | Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor (eligibility test) |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper 1 - common; Paper 2 - subject-specific) |
| Total Paper 2 Subjects (SET26) | 30, as listed in the official SET26 syllabus notice |
| Medium of Papers | Hindi and English |
| Official Website | cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
CG SET Syllabus 2026 - Download Link
The CG SET Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) for the State Eligibility Test (SET26). Candidates can download the latest CG SET Syllabus PDF to check the Paper 1 Teaching & Research Aptitude syllabus, Paper 2 subject-wise topics, exam pattern, and preparation strategy for Assistant Professor eligibility.
CG SET Exam Pattern 2026
The official SET26 syllabus notice does not publish the exam pattern (questions, marks, duration, negative marking) for the current cycle. The table below reflects the pattern reported for a previous CG SET cycle and is included only as a general reference - it is not confirmed for SET26. The official 2026 notification may revise this; candidates should verify against the latest CG SET notification once released.
Paper 1 and Paper 2 Pattern
| Particulars | Paper I | Paper II |
| Number of questions | 50 | 100 |
| Duration of exam | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Language | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
| Marking scheme | 2 marks for each correct answer | 2 marks for each correct answer |
CG SET Syllabus 2026
The CG SET 2026 syllabus is divided into Paper 1 (common) and Paper 2 (subject-specific, 30 options). Each subject has its own official topic-wise syllabus PDF, available in Hindi and English on the CGSSB website.
1. Paper 1 - General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude
Available in Hindi and English. The official notice provides this as a single combined syllabus document; individual topic-wise breakup is given inside that PDF and is not reproduced separately on the syllabus listing page.
2. Paper 2 - Subject-wise Syllabus (choose one)
Paper 2 has 30 subject options. Each subject links to its own syllabus PDF in Hindi and English on the official website. The subjects listed in the official SET26 notice are:
- Hindi
- English
- Political Science
- Economics
- Sociology
- History
- Geography
- Physical Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Commerce
- Law
- Sanskrit
- Psychology
- Library and Information Science
- Physical Education
- Home Science
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Anthropology
- Music
- Performing Arts - Dance, Drama, Theatre
- Fine Art & Sculpture / Visual Arts
- Yoga
- Public Administration
- Defence and Strategic Studies
- Philosophy
- Management
- Mass Communication & Journalism
Note on subject count: A secondary reference source lists only 19 Paper 2 subjects for CG SET, which does not match the 30-subject list in the official SET26 notice reviewed for this article. The 30-subject list above follows the official CGSSB SET26 syllabus notice, since that is the primary source. Candidates should cross-check their subject on the official website before downloading the PDF.
The official notice provides one combined syllabus PDF per subject rather than a topic-by-topic table on the listing page itself, so sub-topic breakdowns (e.g., unit-wise or chapter-wise weightage) are inside each subject's PDF and are not reproduced on the syllabus listing page. This article does not guess at those internal topics; candidates should download the relevant subject PDF from the official website.
How to Prepare for CG SET Exam 2026
- Download your specific Paper 2 subject PDF from the official CGSSB website first, and read it fully before making a study plan - the topic list varies a lot between subjects.
- Build a week-by-week timetable that covers Paper 1 (Teaching & Research Aptitude) alongside your Paper 2 subject, rather than finishing one paper completely before starting the other.
- Break each subject's syllabus into smaller units and set weekly targets instead of trying to cover the whole PDF at once.
- Practice previous year question papers for both papers to understand question difficulty and recurring topics.
- Take regular mock tests once the official exam pattern is confirmed, so you can practice within the actual time limit.
- Revisit weak topics on a fixed weekly schedule rather than leaving revision for the last few days.