CG Police Constable Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility

100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. No negative marking.

India GK: history and freedom movement, geography, Constitution, economy, science and technology, culture, current events and sport, environment, basic computer parts and MS Office.

Chhattisgarh GK: history and the state's part in the freedom movement, geography and census, literature, music, dance, proverbs, tribes and festivals, economy, forests and agriculture, administration and panchayati raj, industry and minerals, current events, and general awareness about the police.

Reasoning: analogy, series, coding, odd one out, hidden figures, patterns, decision-making.

Arithmetic: numbers, fractions and decimals, HCF and LCM, averages, percentage, speed and distance, simple interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion.

• Local resident of Chhattisgarh.
• Age: 18 to 28 on 1 January 2023. SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) get five more years; local women ten.
• Education: Class 10 from a school in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh. ST candidates qualify with Class 8. In Naxal-affected areas, candidates from Naxal-victim families or relief camps qualify with Class 5.
• Constable (Driver) needs a heavy vehicle licence; Trade posts need skill in that trade.

Physical standards

Chest expansion must be at least 5 cm; women are exempt from the chest test. Knock-knee and flat foot disqualify, and eyesight must be 6/9 and 6/12 without glasses.

For Constable (GD): document check, physical measurement, a 100-mark physical efficiency test (long jump, high jump, shot put, 100 m and 800 m), then the 100-mark written exam. Driver and Trade candidates run 1,500 m (men) or 800 m (women), take the written exam and a 25-mark trade test. Bonus of 5 marks each, up to 10, goes for national or international sport, an NCC C certificate or an NSS certificate. 10% of posts are reserved for ex-servicemen and 30% for women.

Pay Matrix Level 4, starting at ₹19,500 a month plus allowances.

Fee in 2023: ₹200 for general and OBC, ₹125 for SC and ST. Applications go to cgpolice.gov.in; candidates who pass the physical tests then register separately with the exam board for the written paper.

The next advertisement will be on the Chhattisgarh Police site. There is no fixed yearly cycle.

Results and selection lists for 2023-24 were published district by district on each district police website (for example raipur.cgpolice.gov.in). The board posts the written exam answer keys.

• Half the paper is general knowledge and 30 marks of it is Chhattisgarh alone.
• With no negative marking, attempt every question.
• The physical test is worth as much as the written paper, so keep training through the wait.

• Chhattisgarh Police
• Vyapam PHQC25 exam page
• Constable 2023-24 advertisement (PDF)
• Written exam syllabus (PDF)
• PHQC25 final answer key (PDF)
• CGSSB (formerly Vyapam)

What is the minimum qualification for CG Police Constable?

Class 10; Class 8 for ST candidates.

Is there negative marking in the written exam?

No.

What is the age limit?

18 to 28, with relaxation for reserved categories and local women.

Is a new recruitment open?

No. The last one was advertised in October 2023.