CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Office of the Controller, Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), Chhattisgarh, for direct recruitment to 36 posts of Namuna Sahayak, Lab Assistant (Aushadhi), and Lab Assistant (Khadya). This is an Application Open stage recruitment, with online applications accepted through the Chhattisgarh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) portal from 07.07.2026 to 31.07.2026, as per Advertisement No. ESTB-101/49/2025-SECTION(CFDA) and Exam Advertisement No. S.S.B./Pariksha F-20/2026/2871 dated 06.07.2026. This single recruitment drive covers three related posts, Namuna Sahayak, Lab Assistant (Aushadhi), and Lab Assistant (Khadya), under one common examination (FWLN26), and this article explains the complete post-wise details.
What is CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 about?
This recruitment fills 36 posts of Namuna Sahayak (30), Lab Assistant (Aushadhi) (3), and Lab Assistant (Khadya) (3) under the Food and Drug Administration Department, Chhattisgarh, only for local residents of Chhattisgarh. Online applications are open from 07.07.2026 to 31.07.2026 at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in, with selection through a written examination tentatively scheduled on 20.09.2026.
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Office of the Controller, Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), Chhattisgarh
- Post Name: Namuna Sahayak, Lab Assistant (Aushadhi), Lab Assistant (Khadya)
- Total Vacancies: 36 (30 + 3 + 3)
- Apply Mode: Online
- Start Date: 07.07.2026
- Last Date: 31.07.2026, 5:00 PM
- Qualification: Higher Secondary (10+2) in Science stream (including Chemistry) from a recognized board
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2025
CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification and Official Website
The detailed advertisements for these posts were issued directly by the Office of the Controller, Food and Drug Administration, Chhattisgarh. A direct downloadable notification PDF link is not confirmed in the source documents. Candidates should refer to the official website below for the notification and application portal.
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Official Website: Check Here or Check Here
CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Office of the Controller, Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), Chhattisgarh |
| Advertisement/Notification Number | ESTB-101/49/2025-SECTION(CFDA); Exam Advt. S.S.B./Pariksha F-20/2026/2871, dated 06.07.2026 |
| Post Name | Namuna Sahayak, Lab Assistant (Aushadhi), Lab Assistant (Khadya) |
| Total Vacancies | 36 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 07.07.2026 |
| Last Date | 31.07.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in / cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
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CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 07.07.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Application Last Date | 31.07.2026 (Friday), up to 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 01.08.2026 to 03.08.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | Along with online application, up to 31.07.2026 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 20.09.2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Admit Card Release Date (Tentative) | 11.09.2026 (Friday) |
| Result Date | Not Announced Yet |
CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The 36 vacancies are spread across three posts under the Food and Drug Administration Department, Chhattisgarh, reserved exclusively for local residents of the state.
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Namuna Sahayak | Public Health and Family Welfare Department (field-level, state-wide) | 30 |
| Lab Assistant (Aushadhi) | State Drug Testing Laboratory, CFDA | 3 |
| Lab Assistant (Khadya) | State Food Testing Laboratory, CFDA | 3 |
| Total | - | 36 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | PwBD Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namuna Sahayak | 9 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 30 | 2 (1 Low Vision, 1 Hearing Impaired) |
| Lab Assistant (Aushadhi) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Lab Assistant (Khadya) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
UR stands for Unreserved, SC for Scheduled Caste, ST for Scheduled Tribe, and OBC for Other Backward Classes. As per Chhattisgarh Government policy, 30 percent horizontal reservation applies for women, 10 percent horizontal and compartment-wise reservation for Ex-Servicemen, and 7 percent horizontal reservation for persons with disabilities across all advertised posts. The number of vacancies is subject to change as per the notification.
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CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality and Residency
These posts are open only to local residents (domiciles) of Chhattisgarh state. Candidates who are not local residents of Chhattisgarh are not eligible to apply for direct recruitment to these posts.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Namuna Sahayak | Higher Secondary (10+2) examination passed in Science stream (including Chemistry) from a recognized board |
| Lab Assistant (Aushadhi) | Higher Secondary (10+2) examination passed in Science stream (including Chemistry) from a recognized board |
| Lab Assistant (Khadya) | Higher Secondary (10+2) examination passed in Science stream (including Chemistry) from a recognized board |
CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2025 for all three posts.
- Namuna Sahayak: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years
- Lab Assistant (Aushadhi): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years
- Lab Assistant (Khadya): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years
| Post Name | Min. Age | Max. Age | Reference Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namuna Sahayak | 18 years | 30 years | 01.01.2025 |
| Lab Assistant (Aushadhi) | 18 years | 30 years | 01.01.2025 |
| Lab Assistant (Khadya) | 18 years | 30 years | 01.01.2025 |
Age Relaxation
- Local resident candidates of Chhattisgarh are eligible for 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit, that is, up to 35 years.
- Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) are eligible for a further 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
- As per the Chhattisgarh Civil Service (Special Provision for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997, women candidates are eligible for a maximum of 10 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
- Upper age relaxation for local resident candidates of Chhattisgarh is also subject to time-to-time notifications issued by the General Administration Department.
CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Salary / Pay Scale
All three posts, Namuna Sahayak, Lab Assistant (Aushadhi), and Lab Assistant (Khadya), carry the same pay scale.
| Post Name | Pay Scale + Grade Pay | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Namuna Sahayak | Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1,900 | Level 4 |
| Lab Assistant (Aushadhi) | Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1,900 | Level 4 |
| Lab Assistant (Khadya) | Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1,900 | Level 4 |
Selected candidates will be appointed on a 3-year probationary period as per Chhattisgarh Civil Service rules.
CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | Rs. 350 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Rs. 250 |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/PwD (Divyang) | Rs. 200 |
Fee must be paid online at the time of application submission. As per Chhattisgarh Government norms, local resident candidates of Chhattisgarh who appear for the examination will have their exam fee refunded to the same bank account used for payment, after the declaration of results.
CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection for all three posts will be made through a written examination conducted by CGSSB, followed by document verification and medical fitness checks by the department.
- The written exam will be a single question paper of 100 marks, consisting of 100 objective-type questions, each carrying 1 mark.
- Candidates will get 2 hours to attempt the paper.
- Each question has four options, and the correct option must be marked on the OMR sheet using a blue or black ballpoint pen.
- Negative marking applies: 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Final merit will be determined based on marks scored in the written examination.
- Selection of eligible candidates will be made by the Departmental Selection Committee based on merit.
- Original certificates of shortlisted candidates will be verified by the Office of the Controller, Food and Drug Administration, Chhattisgarh, before appointment.
- Selected candidates must produce a fitness certificate from the District Hospital Medical Board before joining service.
- Police verification (character verification) will be conducted after the candidate joins duty.
- A waiting list will also be released for these posts, valid for one year from the date of release.
Exam Centres (District-wise)
| District Code | District Name | College/Exam Centre |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Surguja (Ambikapur) | Rajiv Gandhi Government P.G. College, Ambikapur |
| 13 | Bilaspur | Government E. Raghavendra Rao Post Graduate Science College, Bilaspur |
| 16 | Durg | Vishwanath Tamaskar Government Arts and Science College, Durg |
| 17 | Jagdalpur (Bastar) | Government P.G. College, Jagdalpur |
| 25 | Raipur | Government Nagarjuna P.G. Science College, Raipur |
Documents Required for CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
Candidates are not required to upload caste, date of birth, local residence, educational qualification, disability, or ex-serviceman certificates along with the online application; these will be verified by the appointing authority at the document verification stage. However, candidates must have the following ready and must carry a valid photo ID to the examination centre:
- Higher Secondary (10+2) mark sheet and certificate (Science stream)
- Local resident (domicile) certificate of Chhattisgarh
- Caste/category certificate, where applicable (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer)
- Disability certificate, for candidates applying under the PwBD category
- Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable
- A valid original photo ID proof such as Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Aadhaar Card
- Recent colour photograph and scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (50 KB to 100 KB) for profile registration
Candidates seeking a No Objection Certificate exemption while already working in a government service or recognized institution must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer before selection.
How to Apply for CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
Local resident candidates of Chhattisgarh can apply online for these posts from 07.07.2026 to 31.07.2026 by following the steps below.
- Visit the official website vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in or cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
- Complete Profile Registration on the portal, if not already done.
- Read the departmental recruitment rules and sample application form carefully before applying.
- Fill in the online application form for the desired post: Namuna Sahayak, Lab Assistant (Aushadhi), or Lab Assistant (Khadya).
- Pay the prescribed examination fee through online mode.
- Click "SUBMIT" to finally submit the application after successful fee payment.
- Take a mandatory printout of the submitted application form and retain it for future reference.
Corrections to submitted applications can be made only during the correction window from 01.08.2026 to 03.08.2026.
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CGSSB Namuna Sahayak and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only local residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply for direct recruitment to these posts.
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying; the responsibility of verifying eligibility lies solely with the candidate.
- Merely applying or appearing for the examination does not guarantee selection; ineligible candidates can be disqualified at any stage.
- The number of vacancies advertised is subject to change.
- Reservation in these recruitments and selection processes is subject to the final order/decision in SLP(C) No. 19668/2022 pending before the Supreme Court of India.
- Male candidates having more than one living spouse, and female candidates who married such a man, are disqualified from appointment under Chhattisgarh Civil Service (General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1961, except with government exemption.
- Candidates found to be physically or mentally unfit are not eligible for appointment.
- If any candidate is found exerting political pressure or influencing the selection process, their application will be rejected and candidature cancelled at any stage.
- No travel allowance or other allowance will be paid to candidates for appearing in any level of the selection examination.
- The admit card will be uploaded on the CGSSB website approximately 7 days before the exam and will not be sent by post.
- Candidates must reach the exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam for frisking and identity verification.
- Light-coloured, half-sleeve clothing is mandatory; dark-coloured clothing and jewellery are prohibited inside the exam hall.
- Selected candidates will be appointed on probation for 3 years and must submit a medical fitness certificate and complete police verification before/after joining.
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