Raipur: The School Education Department of Chhattisgarh, through the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam), is conducting the recruitment drive for thousands of Teacher and Assistant Teacher posts for 2026. The revised exam pattern and detailed syllabus have been officially released.
For candidates preparing for the upcoming exam, understanding the updated syllabus and revised mark distribution is essential to building an effective preparation strategy.
1. CG Teacher Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) |
| Department Name | School Education Department, Chhattisgarh |
| Post Names | Assistant Teacher (Grade-3) & Teacher (Grade-2) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Sheet Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Total Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark (0.25 Mark) deducted for each wrong answer |
| Official Website | vyapam.cgstate.gov.in |
2. Revised Exam Pattern 2026
CG Vyapam has updated the evaluation scheme by replacing the previous 150-mark pattern with a 100-mark pattern. The question paper consists of 100 objective-type questions.
Subject-Wise Mark Distribution:
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| 1. | Hindi Language | 15 | 15 Marks |
| 2. | English Language | 10 | 10 Marks |
| 3. | Mathematics | 15 | 15 Marks |
| 4. | Environmental Studies | 10 | 10 Marks |
| 5. | Child Development & Pedagogy | 15 | 15 Marks |
| 6. | General Mental Ability (Reasoning) | 15 | 15 Marks |
| 7. | Computer Knowledge | 05 | 05 Marks |
| 8. | General Knowledge (including Chhattisgarh GK) | 15 | 15 Marks |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 Marks |
3. Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus
1. Child Development & Pedagogy (15 Marks)
- Child Development Concepts: Growth and development principles, influence of heredity and environment.
- Inclusive Education: Understanding children with special needs, learning disabilities, and inclusive practices.
- Learning & Pedagogy: How children think and learn, motivation, cognition, emotion, and teaching strategies.
2. Hindi Language (15 Marks)
- Varna Vichar: Vowels, consonants, spelling, gender, number, tense, and Sandhi.
- Shabd Vichar: Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Foreign words, Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution.
- Word Structure & Grammar: Prefix, Suffix, Samas, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, and Karak.
- Sentences & Idioms: Sentence structure, idioms, proverbs, and unseen passages.
3. English Language (10 Marks)
- Comprehension: Unseen passages for prose evaluation, basic grammar, and vocabulary testing.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-word substitution.
- Pedagogy of Language Development: Principles of teaching English, language acquisition, and learning methods.
4. Mathematics (15 Marks)
- Numerical Ability: Number system, BODMAS rule, fractions, square roots, cube roots, LCM, and HCF.
- Commercial Math: Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion.
- Geometry & Mensuration: Lines and angles, triangles, perimeter, area, and volume.
- Math Pedagogy: Nature of mathematics and teaching methodologies.
5. Environmental Studies (10 Marks)
- Ecosystem & Conservation: Components of environment, biodiversity, pollution control, and conservation.
- Health & Sanitation: Balanced diet, infectious diseases, personal hygiene, and public health.
- Chhattisgarh Environment: Rivers, forest resources, geography, and cultural environment of Chhattisgarh.
6. General Mental Ability / Reasoning (15 Marks)
- Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding.
- Series completion, Direction and Distance sense, Blood Relations.
- Venn diagrams, Seating arrangements, and Logical Reasoning.
7. Computer & General Knowledge (20 Marks)
- Computer Basics (05 Marks): MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet usage, search engines, antivirus, and email fundamentals.
- General Knowledge (15 Marks):
- History, Geography, Economy, Culture, and Tribes of Chhattisgarh.
- Indian Constitution & Polity.
- Indian History and National Education Policy (NEP 2020).
4. How to Download the Official CG Vyapam Syllabus PDF
- Visit the official website of CG Vyapam at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in.
- Click on the “Syllabus” tab located on the homepage navigation menu.
- Search for “Teacher / Assistant Teacher Recruitment Syllabus 2026”.
- Click the download link to open and save the official PDF on your device.
5. Key Preparation Tips
- Mind the Negative Marking: With a penalty of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer, avoid speculative guessing during the test.
- Prioritize Chhattisgarh GK: Allocate dedicated study time to state history, tribal culture, and local geography, as these areas carry significant weight.
- Focus on Pedagogy: Child pedagogy carries 15 marks and forms the core of teacher evaluation; refer to standard D.El.Ed/B.Ed course materials for thorough coverage.
