Overview
Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh - Swami Atmanand Utkrisht English Medium Schools (SAGES) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Lecturer, Headmaster, Assistant Teacher, Teacher, PT Teacher, Librarian, Computer Teacher, Laboratory Assistant (Contractual) (1812 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh - Swami Atmanand Utkrisht English Medium Schools (SAGES)
- Qualification
- Varies by post: Post Graduation + B.Ed (Lecturer), Graduation + D.Ed/B.Ed with TET (Teacher), 12th + D.El.Ed with TET (Assistant Teacher), and others. See Eligibility Criteria.
- Vacancies
- 1812
- Posted
- 01-10-2026
- Last date to apply
- 21-10-2026 (up to midnight)
Important Dates
| Start Date for Apply | 01-10-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 21-10-2026 (up to midnight) |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 1,812 contractual posts are notified across 33 districts of Chhattisgarh. The district-wise and category-wise breakup (with the 100-point reservation roster) is given in Annexure 'A' of the notification. For example, Raipur district has 141 vacancies. Post Name: Subject | Medium | No. of Posts Lecturer: Hindi | - | 51 Lecturer: English | English | 65 Lecturer: Sanskrit | - | 47 Lecturer: Geography | English | 2 Lecturer: Economics | English | 3 Lecturer: History | English | 3 Lecturer: Political Science | English | 3 Lecturer: Social Science | English | 52 Lecturer: Mathematics | English | 49 Lecturer: Biology | English | 39 Lecturer: Commerce | English | 104 Lecturer: Chemistry | English | 44 Lecturer: Physics | English | 53 Headmaster, Primary School: - | English | 27 Headmaster, Upper Primary School: - | English | 24 Assistant Teacher: - | English | 590 Teacher: Hindi | - | 17 Teacher: Sanskrit | - | 17 Teacher: English | English | 106 Teacher: Social Science (Arts) | English | 72 Teacher: Science | English | 56 Teacher: Mathematics | English | 68 PT Teacher (Vyayam Shikshak): - | English | 50 Librarian: - | English | 60 Teacher (Computer): - | English | 40 Laboratory Assistant: - | English | 170 • Reservation follows the Chhattisgarh Lok Seva (Reservation for SC, ST and Backward Classes) Act, 1994, and the 100-point roster as per General Administration Department directions, district-wise. • 30% of posts are reserved for women (horizontal reservation) under the…
Eligibility
All candidates must complete the minimum qualification on or before the last date of online application. Candidates must also have studied in the English medium from Class 6 up to the highest degree for the English medium posts. This English-medium condition does not apply to Lecturer and Teacher posts for Hindi and Sanskrit.
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 01-01-2026. Candidates must have completed 21 years and must not have completed 35 years of age. Age relaxation is as follows: • Minimum Age: 21 years • Maximum Age: Under 35 years • SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of Chhattisgarh: Up to 5 years • Women Candidates: Up to 10 years (as per the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Special Provisions for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997) • Persons with Disabilities: As per General Administration Department directions. • Government Employees (permanent or temporary) and employees of Chhattisgarh corporations/boards: Up to 38 years. • Retrenched government servants: Relaxation by the earlier temporary service period (maximum 7 years), but the resulting age must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years. • Volunteer Nagar Sainik and non-commissioned officers of Nagar Sena: Up to 8 years of relaxation, subject to a maximum of 38 years. • Other relaxations: Up to 5 years for couples awarded under the inter-caste marriage scheme (Untouchability Prevention Act, 1984) and for recipients of the Shaheed Rajiv Pandey, Gundadhur, Maharaja Pravir Chand Bhanjdeo and National Youth awards. • After combining all relaxations, the maximum age for entry into Government service cannot exceed 45 years.
Salary
The contract staff are paid a fixed monthly lump-sum honorarium (ekmusht masik mandey) based on the post: • Lecturer and Headmaster (Upper Primary School): Rs. 38,100 per month • Headmaster (Primary School), Teacher (all subjects), PT Teacher and Teacher (Computer): Rs. 35,400 per month • Assistant Teacher and Laboratory Assistant: Rs. 25,300 per month • Librarian: Rs. 22,400 per month • No special pay, dearness allowance, compensatory allowance or house rent allowance is given, and there is no annual increment under contract appointment. • Contract employees are not eligible for pension, death benefit or any other benefit available to regular Chhattisgarh Government employees.
Application Fee
• The notification does not mention any application fee for Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026. • Candidates should check the online application portal, https://eduportal.cg.nic.in, for any fee details at the time of applying.
Selection Process
Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) only, followed by document verification. The notification does not mention a separate interview or the exam pattern. • The CBT will be conducted in English medium. • The selection list will be prepared on the basis of the CBT result. Technical help from expert institutions will be taken with the State Government's permission. • The selection list is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. A waiting list of up to 25% of the vacant posts (minimum one name) will be prepared for each category and is valid for 9 months. • Candidates will be informed about document verification online through the department's portal, and absent candidates will be treated as ineligible. • Selected candidates are subject to character verification (police verification). • Selected candidates in the disability category will be examined by the District Medical Board for benchmark disability and functional requirements before joining. • Appointment is subject to the final order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 019668/2022.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 through online mode only, between 01-10-2026 and 21-10-2026. Offline applications, whether sent by registered post or otherwise, are not valid. Follow the steps below: • Visit the official portal of the Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh: https://eduportal.cg.nic.in. • Read the notification carefully and check the minimum educational qualification, TET requirement, age limit and domicile condition for the post you want. • Fill in the online application form with correct details and apply for the post (and subject) you are eligible for. • Submit the application on or before 21-10-2026 (up to midnight). Applications received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered. • Keep the required documents ready, including educational and TET certificates, the Chhattisgarh domicile (native resident) certificate, the permanent caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC), the No Objection Certificate (if employed), and other certificates for reservation/relaxation claims. These are required for document verification. • A candidate can apply for only one subject in the Lecturer posts (more than one subject makes the application invalid). Similarly, one subject each can be chosen for Headmaster (Upper Primary)/Teacher, and for Headmaster (Primary)/Assistant Teacher. The PT Teacher, Librarian, Computer Teacher and Laboratory Assistant posts have one application each. • A candidate who meets the qualificat…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1,812 Lecturer, Assistant Teacher and More Posts?
Start Date for Apply: 01-10-2026; Last Date for Apply: 21-10-2026 (up to midnight)
What is the application fee?
• The notification does not mention any application fee for Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026. • Candidates should check the online application portal, https://eduportal.cg.nic.in, for any fee details at the time of applying.
What is the age limit?
21 to 35 years (as on 01-01-2026)
What is the selection process?
Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) only, followed by document verification. The notification does not mention a separate interview or the exam pattern. • The CBT will be conducted in English medium. • The selection list will be prepared on the basis of the CBT result. Technical help from expert institutions will be taken with the State Government's permission. • The selection list is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. A waiting list of up to 25% of the vacant posts (minimum one name) will be prepared for each category and is valid for 9 months. • Candidates will be informed about document verification online through the department's portal, and absent candidates will be treated as ineligible. • Selected candidates are subject to character verification (police verification). • Selected candidates in the disability category will be examined by the District Medical …