Quick Answer
The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), formerly known as CG Vyapam, is accepting online applications for the Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 (LSAT26) under the Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh.
The official School Education Department advertisement confirms 2,292 Assistant Teacher vacancies, including 795 E-Cadre posts and 1,497 T-Cadre posts. Applications are open from 24 July 2026 to 21 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. The correction window is available from 22 to 24 August 2026, and the written examination is tentatively scheduled for 11 October 2026.
Candidates should check the detailed recruitment rules before applying because teacher-training qualification, TET status, age, reservation and cadre conditions must all be satisfied.
View Details & Important Dates
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Department | Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh |
| Exam Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB), formerly Vyapam |
| Exam Code | LSAT26 |
| Post Name | Assistant Teacher / Sahayak Shikshak |
| Total Vacancies | 2,292 |
| E-Cadre | 795 |
| T-Cadre | 1,497 |
| Application Start | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 22–24 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Expected Admit Card | 5 October 2026 |
| Tentative Exam | 11 October 2026 |
| Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Exam Centres | 16 district headquarters |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Advertisement | 16 April 2026 |
| LSAT26 Application Notice | 24 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 22–24 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Expected Admit Card | 5 October 2026 |
| Tentative Written Exam | 11 October 2026 |
| Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
The official LSAT26 notice states that local residents of Chhattisgarh who actually appear in the examination are eligible for refund of the examination fee to the same bank account used for payment.
Vacancy Details
The official Chhattisgarh Directorate of Public Instruction advertisement confirms the following vacancy split:
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| E-Cadre | 795 |
| T-Cadre | 1,497 |
| Total | 2,292 |
The advertised vacancy count is provisional and can be changed by the department.
The E-Cadre and T-Cadre vacancies are distributed across different districts and reservation categories. Candidates should use the detailed departmental recruitment rules and vacancy tables on the official CGSSB/education portal before choosing their category and posting preferences.
For another active Chhattisgarh teaching recruitment, see our related article on CG Vyapam Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 1,654 Posts.
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Eligibility, Age Limit & Application Fee
Educational Qualification
Candidates must satisfy an approved Assistant Teacher qualification route under the applicable NCTE and Chhattisgarh recruitment rules.
The commonly notified eligibility routes include:
- Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks plus a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.); or
- Higher Secondary with at least 45% marks plus a 2-year D.El.Ed. obtained under the applicable NCTE regulations; or
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks plus a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.); or
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks plus a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education); or
- Graduation plus a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Candidates must also possess the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) qualification prescribed by the competent authority.
Because teacher qualification rules are affected by NCTE notifications and court decisions, candidates should verify their exact qualification against the detailed official recruitment rules before submitting the form.
Age Limit
Recruitment summaries based on the detailed Assistant Teacher rules report a basic age band of 21 to 35 years, with relaxation for eligible Chhattisgarh categories according to state-government rules.
Candidates should calculate their age using the official cut-off date in the detailed recruitment rules rather than using today’s date.
Application Fee
The official LSAT26 examination instructions specify:
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹350 |
| OBC | ₹250 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹200 |
Payment is made online.
Eligible Chhattisgarh local candidates who appear in the examination are entitled to the notified fee refund after the result process, credited back to the same bank account used for payment.
Salary, Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Salary / Pay Level
The Assistant Teacher post is reported under Pay Matrix Level 6 in the applicable Chhattisgarh government service framework.
Because the short official advertisement does not itself print one complete rupee salary table, candidates should rely on the detailed recruitment/service rules and eventual appointment order for exact pay, probation, allowances and deductions rather than on unofficial in-hand salary estimates.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes:
- LSAT26 written examination conducted by CGSSB
- Merit/result preparation under the applicable recruitment rules
- Document and eligibility verification by the recruiting/appointing authority
- Final selection/appointment subject to reservation and departmental rules
CGSSB’s official examination instructions state that its responsibility is primarily to conduct the examination and issue the result; document verification and final appointment are handled by the concerned recruiting authority.
The School Education Department also states that appointments are subject to the final order/judgment in the pending Supreme Court matter identified in the advertisement.
Exam Pattern
LSAT26 is conducted as an objective OMR-based written examination.
The official examination instructions confirm:
- objective multiple-choice questions;
- OMR answer sheet;
- black or blue ball-point pen;
- ¼ mark negative marking for an incorrect answer / invalid multiple response under the stated rule;
- no marks for an unattempted question;
- no re-evaluation/rechecking provision for the OMR answer sheet.
Candidates should use the official LSAT26 syllabus page for the final subject-wise weightage and topics.
How to Apply & Documents Required
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official CGSSB/CG Vyapam website at https://cgssb.cgstate.gov.in or https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.
- Open the ONLINE APPLICATION – Assistant Teacher Written Recruitment Examination (LSAT26) link.
- Complete or update Profile Registration.
- Log in and open the LSAT26 application.
- Fill personal, educational, TET, category and domicile details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Review the form before final submission.
- Click Submit after successful fee payment.
- Download and print the submitted application.
- Use the correction window from 22 to 24 August 2026 if an allowed field needs correction.
CGSSB warns candidates that the result is prepared using the information entered in the form, and the Board does not correct candidate data later.
Photo and Signature
The official LSAT26 instructions require:
- recent front-facing photograph;
- light-coloured background;
- JPG/JPEG format;
- photograph file between 50 KB and 100 KB;
- signature in a separate JPG/JPEG file between 50 KB and 100 KB.
Documents to Keep Ready
Prepare:
- Class 10 certificate for date of birth
- Class 12 / Higher Secondary marksheet and certificate
- D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. / Special Education qualification as applicable
- Graduation certificate where applicable
- TET certificate
- Chhattisgarh domicile certificate where required
- SC / ST / OBC / PwD certificate where applicable
- EWS certificate where applicable
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Valid photo ID
- Active mobile number and email
- Online fee-payment proof
- Submitted application printout
- Admit card when issued
Important Official Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| CGSSB Official Website | Click here to view |
| CG Vyapam Portal | Click here to view |
| Official LSAT26 Application Schedule / Press Note | Click here to view |
| Official LSAT26 Examination Instructions | Click here to view |
| Official School Education Department Short Advertisement | Click here to view |
| Chhattisgarh School Education Portal | Click here to view |
| Apply Online | Open the active ONLINE APPLICATION – Assistant Teacher (LSAT26) link on the CGSSB/CG Vyapam portal |
Official Source Note
The 2,292-vacancy figure comes from the Chhattisgarh Directorate of Public Instruction official advertisement: 795 E-Cadre + 1,497 T-Cadre. Some secondary reports published a 2,294 figure; Regal Career should use 2,292 unless the department issues a revised vacancy notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in CGSSB Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026?
There are 2,292 Assistant Teacher vacancies, including 795 E-Cadre and 1,497 T-Cadre posts.
Is this the same as CG Vyapam Teacher Recruitment 2026 for 1,654 posts?
No. The 2,292-post recruitment is Assistant Teacher / LSAT26. The 1,654-post recruitment is a separate Teacher / LST26 recruitment.
What is the last date to apply for LSAT26?
The last date is 21 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
When is the correction window?
Candidates can make permitted corrections from 22 August to 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
When will the Assistant Teacher exam be held?
The tentative LSAT26 examination date is 11 October 2026.
When is the admit card expected?
The official schedule lists 5 October 2026 as the expected admit-card release date.
What is the application fee?
The official examination fee is ₹350 for General, ₹250 for OBC and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Is the examination fee refundable?
Eligible local residents of Chhattisgarh who actually appear in the exam are eligible for the notified refund to the same bank account used for payment.
Is TET required?
The Assistant Teacher eligibility framework requires the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test qualification along with an accepted elementary teacher-training qualification.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. The official LSAT26 examination instructions provide for ¼ mark negative marking under the stated incorrect-answer/multiple-response rule.
Where can candidates apply?
Candidates should use the active LSAT26 online application link on the official CGSSB/CG Vyapam portal.
