The Chhattisgarh government has announced 1,703 government vacancies under Group-2, Class III posts just ahead of Diwali 2026, offering a significant employment boost to educated youth across the state. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has framed the drive as a Diwali gift to job-seekers, with the Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CSSC) releasing a formal recruitment notification on 5 November 2026.

Key Vacancies and Roles

The recruitment covers ten distinct categories of posts spread across multiple government departments. The largest chunk — 1,206 posts — is for Assistant Grade-3, followed by 279 posts of Assistant Sub-Inspector (District Unit Cadre). Other vacancies include 50 posts of Registrar Clerk, 40 posts of Assistant Sub-Inspector (General Branch), 34 posts of Sub-Inspector (Stenographer, General Branch), 30 posts of Stenographer (Hindi), 25 posts of Data Entry Operator, 23 posts of Steno-typist, 13 posts of Stenographer (Bilingual), and 3 posts of Stenographer (English). These positions are classified under Sub-group 02 at the postgraduate and graduate level.

Exam Fee Relief for Local Candidates

Notably, this marks the first time the Board will conduct a written examination for these Group-2 positions — a procedural change that signals greater transparency in the selection process. In a further concession to local aspirants, examination fees paid by Chhattisgarh residents who appear for the test will be refunded to the same bank account used for payment, as per applicable rules.

Important Dates and Application Process

Online applications opened on 5 November 2026 and will remain open until 5:00 pm on 27 November 2026. Candidates needing to correct application details will have a correction window from 28 November to 5:00 pm on 30 November 2026. Admit cards will be available for download on the Board's official website from 4 January 2027. The written examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027, from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm, and will be conducted at the five divisional headquarters of Chhattisgarh. Officials have urged aspirants to fill online forms carefully and monitor the Board's website regularly for updates.

Significance for State Employment

The recruitment drive is being viewed as a substantial push by the Vishnu Deo Sai administration to generate formal employment opportunities for educated youth at a time when festive season hiring in the private sector tends to be concentrated in contractual or seasonal roles. This comes amid broader state-level competition to demonstrate governance delivery ahead of local political cycles. The first written exam under this new format will be a critical test of the Board's administrative capacity and the initiative's credibility.