Vacancies: 153 · Posts: 5 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹200–₹350 · Apply: 11 Aug–07 Sep 2026 · Salary: Level-4 · Selection: PET (done) + Written + Trade Test · Location: Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB), earlier known as CG Vyapam, has opened the Stage-2 written examination window for 153 posts under Nagar Sena, Fire & Emergency Services and SDRF. Only candidates who already cleared the Physical Efficiency Test in 2025 can apply.
Applications run from 11 August to 07 September 2026 on the CGSSB portal. The written exam (NSSK26) is tentatively set for 22 November 2026 at Raipur. These Level-4 posts offer regular government service with three-year probation for Store Keeper, Driver, Driver-cum-Operator, Mechanic and Watch Room Operator.
This is the second and decisive stage of the original 2025 departmental advertisement. Candidates who missed PET cannot enter now. Those who cleared it must complete the online form and fee payment before the September deadline.
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Who Should Apply?
- 10+2 (Higher Secondary) + valid HMV driving licence → Vahan Chalak (Driver) – 14 posts; Vahan Chalak-cum-Operator – 86 posts
- 10+2 (Higher Secondary) → Store Keeper – 32 posts
- 10+2 + ITI Diploma in Diesel Mechanic trade → Mechanic – 2 posts
- 10+2 + trained Nagar Sainik with minimum 3 years’ service → Watch Room Operator – 19 posts
Only candidates who have already qualified the departmental Physical Efficiency Test are eligible. Chhattisgarh domicile is mandatory. Women are exempt from the physical eligibility test but must meet height and medical standards.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original departmental advertisement | 12 June 2025 |
| Stage-1 application (closed) | 01 July – 31 July 2025 |
| Stage-2 (NSSK26) application start | 11 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply & pay fee | 07 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit card release (tentative) | 16 November 2026 |
| Written examination (tentative) | 22 November 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:15 PM) |
| Age cut-off date | 01 January 2025 |
Quick Overview – CGSSB Store Keeper, Driver & Mechanic Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) / CG Vyapam
- Notification / Exam Code: NSSK26 (Instruction No. क्रमांक/एस.एस.बी./परीक्षा एफ-20/2026/3433 dated 11.08.2026)
- Sector: Defence & Police / Fire & Emergency Services
- Total Vacancies: 153
- Job Location: Chhattisgarh (exam centre: Raipur)
- Official Website: CGSSB / CG Vyapam official portal
- Last Date: 07 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Apply Online: Apply for CGSSB NSSK26 Store Keeper Driver Mechanic 2026
- Notification PDF: Available on the official CGSSB / CG Vyapam website under current examinations
What Posts Are Available? – CGSSB Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
These 153 posts form the non-Fireman portion of the original 295-post drive. Vehicle Driver-cum-Operator and Store Keeper account for the bulk of openings. Mechanic has only two seats, making it the rarest post.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vahan Chalak (Driver) | 14 (UR-6, SC-2, ST-4, OBC-2) | 10+2 + valid HMV driving licence | Level-4 |
| Vahan Chalak-cum-Operator | 86 (UR-36, SC-10, ST-28, OBC-12) | 10+2 + valid HMV driving licence | Level-4 |
| Store Keeper | 32 (UR-13, SC-4, ST-10, OBC-5) | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) | Level-4 |
| Mechanic | 2 (UR-1, ST-1) | 10+2 + ITI Diploma in Diesel Mechanic | Level-4 |
| Watch Room Operator | 19 (UR-8, SC-2, ST-6, OBC-3) | 10+2 + trained Nagar Sainik (min. 3 yrs service) | Level-4 |
| Total | 153 |
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 28 years (UR)
- General relaxation of +5 years for all candidates (CG GAD order dated 18.01.2024)
- SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer): further relaxation as per state rules
- Chhattisgarh local women: +10 years
- Widowed / divorced/abandoned women: upper limit up to 35 years
- Serving CG government employees: up to 38 years (subject to conditions)
- Ex-servicemen / retrenched: service period + max 3 years beyond upper limit
- Certain state award recipients: +5 years
- Absolute maximum age after all relaxations: 45 years
Examples: ✅ A 32-year-old UR candidate born on 02 January 1993 — eligible (within 28 + 5-year general relaxation as on 01 January 2025). ❌ A 34-year-old UR candidate born on 31 December 1991 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age after general relaxation by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Salary? – CGSSB Store Keeper Driver Mechanic 2026
All five posts carry Pay Matrix Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100).
Approximate in-hand salary for a Level-4 post in Chhattisgarh (Y-class city HRA 20%, DA ~55% as of 2026 rates): Basic ₹25,500 + DA ≈ ₹14,000 + HRA ≈ ₹5,100 + other allowances ≈ ₹44,000–48,000 per month before NPS and other deductions.
Net take-home is typically ₹38,000–42,000 in the first year after standard deductions. Exact figures depend on posting station and current DA rates. Use the 7th CPC Salary Calculator for a personalised estimate. Three-year probation applies.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee (Stage-2 NSSK26) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹350 |
| OBC | ₹250 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹200 |
Fee is paid online. Chhattisgarh local-resident candidates receive a full refund of the examination fee after result declaration (as per GAD circular dated 21.04.2025). Stage-1 fee paid in 2025 is separate and already closed.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official portal vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in or cgssb.cgstate.gov.in.
- Complete or update your profile registration (photo 50–100 KB JPG, signature 50–100 KB JPG).
- Open the NSSK26 application link.
- Fill in personal, educational and PET qualification details carefully.
- Pay the fee online and submit.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading. Only one application is allowed. The portal closes at 5:00 PM on 07 September 2026.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without a valid PET qualification certificate from the 2025 stage — the system rejects non-PET candidates.
- Uploading a photo or signature outside the 50–100 KB range or in the wrong format.
- Entering an incorrect category or forgetting to claim age relaxation with supporting certificates.
- Waiting till the last day; the portal may slow down under load.
- Assuming Fireman or Station Officer posts are open in this window — they are not covered under NSSK26.
छत्तीसगढ़ कर्मचारी चयन मंडल स्टोर कीपर, ड्राइवर व मैकेनिक भर्ती 2026 – 153 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
छत्तीसगढ़ कर्मचारी चयन मंडल (सीजीएसएसबी) ने नगर सेना, अग्निशमन एवं आपातकालीन सेवाओं तथा एसडीआरएफ के अंतर्गत 153 पदों के लिए स्टेज-2 लिखित परीक्षा (एनएसएसके26) का आवेदन विंडो खोला है। केवल वे उम्मीदवार आवेदन कर सकते हैं जिन्होंने 2025 में विभागीय शारीरिक दक्षता परीक्षा पास की हो। आवेदन 11 अगस्त से 07 सितंबर 2026 शाम 5 बजे तक खुले हैं। परीक्षा अस्थायी रूप से 22 नवंबर 2026 को रायपुर में होगी।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? 10+2 पास उम्मीदवार स्टोर कीपर, वाहन चालक और वाहन चालक-सह-ऑपरेटर पदों के लिए योग्य हैं। मैकेनिक पद के लिए डीजल मैकेनिक ट्रेड में आईटीआई डिप्लोमा जरूरी है। वॉच रूम ऑपरेटर के लिए प्रशिक्षित नगर सैनिक होना अनिवार्य है। छत्तीसगढ़ का मूल निवासी होना आवश्यक है। महिला उम्मीदवारों को शारीरिक पात्रता परीक्षा से छूट है।
वेतन और चयन प्रक्रिया सभी पद लेवल-4 वेतनमान पर हैं। शुरुआती इन-हैंड सैलरी लगभग 38,000 से 42,000 रुपये प्रति माह अनुमानित है। चयन शारीरिक दक्षता परीक्षा (पहले से पूर्ण), लिखित परीक्षा (100 अंक, नकारात्मक अंकन नहीं) और ड्राइवर पदों के लिए ट्रेड टेस्ट पर आधारित है।
आवेदन कैसे करें? आधिकारिक वेबसाइट vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in पर जाकर प्रोफाइल अपडेट करें, एनएसएसके26 लिंक खोलें, फीस जमा करें और फॉर्म जमा करें। अंतिम तिथि से पहले आवेदन पूरा कर लें। विस्तृत जानकारी आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर उपलब्ध है।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection has four components:
- Physical Efficiency Test (already conducted) – 100 marks. Minimum 50 (General) / 40 (SC/ST/OBC). Events: 100 m race, long jump, shot put, pull-ups/beam (25 marks each).
- Written Examination (NSSK26) – 100 objective questions (General Knowledge + Logical/Analytical Reasoning), 2 hours 15 minutes, no negative marking. Qualifying marks: 40 (General) / 30 (SC/ST/OBC).
- Trade Test (only for Driver and Driver-cum-Operator) – 100 marks. Minimum 50 / 40.
- Bonus marks – up to 5 each (maximum 10 total) for HMV licence (not for pure Driver posts), national-level sports, NCC ‘C’ certificate.
Final merit = PET marks + Written marks + Bonus marks, prepared category-wise. Document verification and medical examination follow.
Physical Standards (from original notification)
- Height: Men 168 cm (ST relaxation as per rules), Women 153 cm.
- Chest (men): 81–86 cm with 5 cm expansion (ST 76–81 cm). Women are exempt from the physical eligibility test but must meet medical and vision standards.
Why Does CGSSB Chhattisgarh Matter?
Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) is the state body that conducts recruitment examinations for various departments of the Government of Chhattisgarh. It replaced the earlier Vyapam structure and now handles written exams for Fire & Emergency Services, Nagar Sena and SDRF posts, among others.
These Level-4 roles in fire and emergency services provide stable state government employment with defined promotion channels. Candidates search for “CGSSB recruitment”, “Chhattisgarh Fireman driver vacancy” and “Nagar Sena Store Keeper” because the posts combine regular pay, local posting and the prestige of uniformed/support service in a growing state.
One practical downside is that only PET-qualified candidates from the 2025 cycle can apply; fresh candidates must wait for the next departmental notification. The local domicile requirement further limits the applicant pool to Chhattisgarh residents.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compared with the earlier full NSF26 window that also included Fireman and Station Officer posts, this NSSK26 stage is narrower but more advanced — only PET survivors remain in the race. Neighbouring states such as Madhya Pradesh and Odisha run similar fire-service recruitments, yet Chhattisgarh’s Level-4 pay plus local domicile preference makes these 153 seats attractive for state candidates who already cleared the physical test.
Best fit: Chhattisgarh domicile holders aged 18–33 (after relaxations) who hold 10+2 and, for driver posts, a valid HMV licence, and who already possess the PET qualification certificate.
Who should skip: Candidates who never appeared for or failed the 2025 PET, those without Chhattisgarh domicile, and applicants looking for Fireman or Station Officer posts — those are closed in this window.
Practical tip: Download your PET result and keep the original certificate ready before starting the online form. Many rejections happen simply because the PET reference number is entered incorrectly or the certificate is not uploaded when asked.
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What Documents Are Required?
- PET qualification certificate issued by the department (2025)
- 10+2 / Higher Secondary mark sheet and certificate
- HMV driving licence (for Driver and Driver-cum-Operator)
- ITI Diesel Mechanic diploma (for Mechanic)
- Nagar Sainik training and service certificate (for Watch Room Operator)
- Caste, domicile, income, age-relaxation and disability certificates (as applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per size rules)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or PAN)
All originals will be verified at the document-verification stage.
What Happens After Selection?
- Merit list is published on the CGSSB portal after the written exam and trade test.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and medical examination.
- The department issues appointment orders based on category-wise merit and vacancies.
- Candidates join at the allotted fire station/unit and begin three-year probation.
- During probation, they undergo departmental training and are confirmed only on successful completion.
- Regular increments, promotions and transfer rules of the Chhattisgarh Fire & Emergency Services then apply.
Contact & Helpline
- Helpline (working days): 0771-2972780 (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
- Mobile helpline (including holidays): 8269801982 (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
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Important Links – CGSSB Store Keeper Driver Mechanic 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply for CGSSB NSSK26 Store Keeper Driver Mechanic 2026 |
| Official Website | CGSSB / CG Vyapam portal |
| Notification / Exam Instructions | Available under current examinations on the official portal |
FAQs – CGSSB Store Keeper Driver Mechanic Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for CGSSB Store Keeper Driver Mechanic 2026?
A: 07 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Late applications are not accepted, and no extension has been announced as of 12 August 2026.
Q2: What is the age limit for CGSSB Store Keeper Driver Mechanic posts?
A: 18–28 years as on 01 January 2025 for UR, with +5 years general relaxation for all. SC/ST/OBC and women get further relaxation; the absolute maximum is 45 years.
Q3: Is there an exam for CGSSB NSSK26, or is it interview-based?
A: Yes — a written exam of 100 questions (GK + Reasoning) with no negative marking, plus a trade test only for driver posts. PET is already completed.
Q4: What is the salary of CGSSB Store Keeper and Driver posts?
A: Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100). Approximate in-hand pay is ₹38,000–42,000 per month in the first year after deductions.
Q5: Can final-year students apply for CGSSB NSSK26?
A: No. You must already possess the required 10+2 certificate and, where applicable, the HMV licence or ITI diploma by the cut-off date.
Q6: Is CGSSB Store Keeper Driver Mechanic a permanent government job?
A: Yes. These are regular Level-4 posts under the Government of Chhattisgarh with three-year probation and subsequent confirmation.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for CGSSB recruitment?
A: No. Only permanent residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible as per the notification.
Q8: Where will I be posted if selected?
A: Within Chhattisgarh under Fire & Emergency Services / Nagar Sena / SDRF units. The exact station is allotted by the department on the basis of merit and vacancy.
Q9: Do I need to have cleared PET to apply for NSSK26?
A: Yes. Only candidates who qualified the departmental Physical Efficiency Test conducted in 2025 are eligible to fill the Stage-2 form.
Q10: Is the application fee refundable?
A: Yes, for Chhattisgarh residents. The examination fee is refunded after result declaration as per the state circular.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of this recruitment?
A: Here’s the catch — the window is open only to PET-qualified candidates from the 2025 cycle. Fresh applicants and those who failed PET have no entry in this round.
Q12: How much do Level-4 fire service posts pay in Chhattisgarh?
A: Starting in-hand salary is typically ₹38,000–42,000 per month after standard deductions, depending on DA and posting station.
Q13: Is there negative marking in the CGSSB NSSK26 written exam?
A: No. The 100-question paper on General Knowledge and Reasoning carries no negative marking.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You already cleared the 2025 departmental PET.
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 January 2025.
- You hold Chhattisgarh domicile and the required licence/ITI/Nagar Sainik certificate.
- You can arrange all documents before document verification.
- You are willing to serve anywhere in Chhattisgarh under Fire & Emergency Services.
📄 Source: Official examination instructions released by Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB) on 11 August 2026 (NSSK26). All details sourced from the official notification and related departmental advertisement.
