CGPSC 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key; Download PDF

Jun 12, 2026

CGPSC Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from Jun 6 to Jun 9, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts each day—9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The CGPSC Prelims 2025 Exam is scheduled to be held on Feb 22, 2026.

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CGPSC Shift-Wise Analysis 2026

Based on feedback received from candidates who appeared for the examination, the overall difficulty level of the paper ranged from Easy to Moderate.

CGPSC Exam Analysis 2026: Shift-Wise Difficulty and Good Attempts

Shift	Paper	Subject	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
Shift 1	Paper I	General Studies	Easy to Moderate	62–66
Shift 2	Paper II	Aptitude	Moderate	58–60

CGPSC Exam Analysis 2026: Paper II Review

The CGPSC Prelims Paper II was conducted in Shift 2. As per the candidates’ feedback, the overall difficulty level of Paper II was Moderate. A good number of attempts for this paper was around 58 to 60 questions out of 100.

CGPSC SSE Exam Analysis 2026: Prelims Paper II

Particulars	Details
Paper	Paper II
Subject	Aptitude
Shift	Shift 2
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Good Attempts	58–60
Important Topics	Data Interpretation, Puzzles, Language – Hindi and Chhattisgarhi

CGPSC Exam Analysis 2026: Paper I Review

The CGPSC Prelims Paper I was conducted in Shift 1. According to the feedback shared by candidates, the paper was Easy to Moderate in difficulty level. The good attempts for Paper I were around 62 to 66 questions out of 100.

Questions from History, Current Affairs, Chhattisgarh GK, and Environmental Science carried comparatively higher weightage in the examination.

CGPSC SSE Exam Analysis 2026: Prelims Paper I

Particulars	Details
Paper	Paper I
Subject	General Studies
Shift	Shift 1
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Good Attempts	62–66
Important Topics	History, Current Affairs, Chhattisgarh GK, Environmental Science

CGPSC Exam Analysis 2026: Paper I Subject-Wise Review

The CGPSC Prelims Paper I included questions from various General Studies subjects such as History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Environment, Science and Technology, Current Affairs, and Chhattisgarh GK. The subject-wise distribution of questions is given below.

Subject-Wise CGPSC Exam Analysis 2026: Paper I

Subject	Number of Questions
History of India and Indian National Movement	10–12
Indian Economy	9–11
Geography of India and World	10–12
Constitution of India and Polity	10–11
Indian Philosophy, Art, Literature and Culture	5–8
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India	10–12
Environment	10–12
General Science and Technology	8–10
Current Affairs	10–12
Chhattisgarh GK	10–12

CGPSC 2026 selection process comprises three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. CGPSC Prelims is a qualifying stage consisting of objective-type questions on General Studies and Aptitude. Candidates who clear the Prelims advance to the Mains, which is a descriptive examination designed to assess in-depth, subject-specific knowledge. Those qualifying the Mains are called for the Interview, where their personality traits, decision-making skills, and suitability for administrative responsibilities are evaluated. The final merit list is prepared based on candidates’ performance in the Mains and Interview stages.

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CGPSC Question Paper 2026 FAQs

Ques: Is the CGPSC 2026 question paper PDF free download available?

Ans: Yes, the CGPSC 2026 question paper PDF free download option is useful for candidates preparing for the exam. The PDF helps aspirants practise previous exam questions and improve their preparation strategy.

Ques: What is included in the CGPSC Prelims 2026 Question Paper?

Ans: The CGPSC Prelims 2026 Question Paper includes questions from General Studies in Paper I and Aptitude or CSAT in Paper II. Candidates can use the paper to understand the types of questions asked in both shifts.

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