Chhattisgarh State Power Companies Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,501 Posts

Chhattisgarh Power Companies Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – Chhattisgarh Power Recruitment 2026

Chhattisgarh Power Company Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details

The notification lists vacancies across the three state power companies. The table below consolidates the post-wise totals and pay matrix shown in the advertisement.

Vacancy total: 195 Class-II vacancies and 1,306 Class-III & IV vacancies, making 1,501 posts overall. Category-wise, gender-wise, PwD, Ex-servicemen and sports-quota break-ups are given against individual posts in the official notification. Vacancies may be revised by the companies, and the recruitment is subject to the stated court proceedings and applicable reservation directions.

Company abbreviations: CSPDCL – Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited; CSPTCL – Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited; CSPGCL – Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited.

Eligibility Criteria for Chhattisgarh Power Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

Engineering diplomas must have AICTE approval. Engineering degrees must be approved by UGC and AICTE. Non-engineering diplomas and degrees must have the recognition stated in the advertisement. Some posts require professional council registration, specified experience, shorthand or typing credentials in addition to the academic qualification.

Domicile and Departmental Candidate Conditions

• For the notified Class-III and Class-IV posts, only candidates holding Chhattisgarh domicile are eligible.
• For Class-II posts, the notification gives separate age limits for Chhattisgarh domicile and candidates from outside Chhattisgarh. Check the individual post eligibility and reservation rules.
• Reserved category, PwD, sports-quota and Ex-servicemen benefits are subject to the Chhattisgarh domicile and documentary conditions stated in the notice.
• Regular employees of the Chhattisgarh State Power Companies who have completed at least one year of regular service may apply as departmental candidates if they meet the other eligibility conditions. The age limit and application fee do not apply to eligible departmental candidates; there are no separately reserved posts for them. Applications and supporting documents must be routed through the HOD within the prescribed period.
• For posts identified across all three companies, applicants must rank company preferences 1, 2 and 3. Allocation depends on merit, preference and company-wise vacancies; a later request to change the allocated company will not be entertained.
• For Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer recruitment, only one branch may be selected by a candidate as stated in the notice.

Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)

The minimum age is 21 years for most Class-II and several Class-III posts, and 18 years for Junior Engineer, Assistant Lab Technician, Assistant Radiographer, Assistant Dresser, Assistant ECG Technician, Attendant (Plant) Grade III and Fire Attendant Grade II. The post-wise maximum age depends on domicile, gender and category:

• For specified Class-II posts (Assistant Engineer, Shift Chemist, Programmer, Accounts Officer/Assistant Manager and Medical Officer), Chhattisgarh domicile: UR male up to 40 years; UR female and SC/ST/OBC male/female up to 45 years. Non-Chhattisgarh candidates: up to 30 years.
• Fire Officer and Sub Fire Officer: Chhattisgarh domicile UR male up to 30 years; UR female and SC/ST/OBC male/female up to 35 years. Non-Chhattisgarh candidates for Fire Officer: up to 30 years.
• Security Officer, Security Inspector, Security Sub Inspector, Assistant Law Officer, Assistant Industrial Relation Officer, Stenographer, Data Entry Operator, Assistant Pharmacist and Assistant Staff Nurse: where applicable to Chhattisgarh domicile, UR male up to 40 years and UR female / SC/ST/OBC male/female up to 45 years.
• Junior Engineer and the specified technical/support posts with 18-year minimum age: Chhattisgarh domicile UR male up to 40 years; UR female and SC/ST/OBC male/female up to 45 years.
• Fire Attendant Grade II: Chhattisgarh domicile UR male up to 25 years; UR female and SC/ST/OBC male/female up to 30 years.

The notice states that the maximum age, including applicable relaxations, will not exceed 45 years, as applicable. Ex-Servicemen relaxation is governed by Chhattisgarh Government rules. The age cut-off date is 01 January 2026.

Chhattisgarh Power Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

Selection Process for CSPDCL, CSPTCL and CSPGCL Recruitment 2026

• Assistant Engineer, Accounts Officer/Assistant Manager, Medical Officer, Programmer and Shift Chemist: Online CBT, document verification and interview (10 marks).
• Fire Officer and Security Officer: Online CBT, general physical fitness examination, document verification and interview (10 marks).
• Sub Fire Officer, Security Inspector, Security Sub Inspector and Fire Attendant Grade II: Online CBT and general physical fitness examination, followed by document verification for candidates found fit.
• Assistant Law Officer, Assistant Industrial Relation Officer, Junior Engineer, Assistant Lab Technician, Assistant Pharmacist, Assistant Staff Nurse, Assistant ECG Technician, Assistant Radiographer, Assistant Dresser and Attendant (Plant) Grade III: Online CBT followed by document verification.
• Stenographer Grade III (English/Hindi): Online CBT, shorthand test and computer typing skill test, followed by document verification.
• Data Entry Operator: Online CBT and separate English and Hindi typing tests, followed by document verification.

Physical Standards for Fire / Security Posts

The notice specifies a general examination for physical fitness for the listed Fire and Security posts. The stated standards include minimum height of 165 cm for men and 162 cm for women, minimum weight of 50 kg, and for men chest measurement of 81 cm unexpanded and 86 cm expanded. Women are exempt from the chest requirement. Candidates must be medically fit, distinguish primary colours and have 6/6 vision in both eyes (with or without glasses); night blindness and colour blindness are not permitted. The notice also specifies no physical disability, knock-knees, flat feet or internal rod implantation for the applicable physical examination.

Online CBT Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The online CBT is of 2 hours and contains 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks:

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
• Each incorrect answer attracts a deduction of 0.25 mark.
• No marks are awarded for unanswered questions.
• The question paper is in English and Hindi. Where a Hindi translation issue or typographical error arises, the English version prevails.
• Minimum qualifying marks in the CBT are 40% for UR/OBC and 30% for SC/ST.
• CBT centres listed are Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai, Ambikapur and Jagdalpur, or another place decided by CSPTCL.

Post-specific additional tests include shorthand dictation and typing for Stenographers, and English/Hindi typing for Data Entry Operators. The English and Hindi stenography shorthand tests are each 100 marks and 60 minutes, with 500-word dictation in 5 minutes followed by note-reading and typing time as prescribed. The stenographer typing test is computer-based and tests 10,000 key depressions. The Data Entry Operator skill test includes English and Hindi typing at a minimum of 5,000 key depressions per hour, with 50 marks for each language. The notification does not provide a separate subject-by-subject topic list beyond the broad CBT sections stated above.

Application Fee – Chhattisgarh Power Recruitment 2026

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Departmental candidates who are eligible regular employees of the Chhattisgarh State Power Companies are exempt from the fee.

How to Apply for Chhattisgarh Power Companies Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official Power Companies website: https://cspc.co.in.
2. Open the recruitment / “How to Apply” section and read the detailed instructions for the relevant advertisement and post code.
3. Confirm that you meet the educational, experience, domicile, age and other post-specific conditions.
4. Complete the online application using the required personal, educational and category details.
5. For posts common to multiple companies, provide company preferences in the required order.
6. Upload the documents and certificates required by the online application instructions.
7. Pay the applicable fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI before the deadline.
8. Review and submit the form, then keep the application/registration details and payment confirmation safely.
9. For departmental candidates, send the application printout and required self-attested documents through the respective HOD within the stated timeline.

Do not submit multiple registrations for the same post. The notification warns that duplicate registrations may lead to cancellation. Candidates should apply well before the closing time to avoid website or payment delays.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Document verification, physical examination and interview (where applicable) will be held in Raipur.
• Government, quasi-government and PSU employees must produce an employer NOC at document verification.
• Admit-card information will be sent to the registered email ID; candidates may also download it from the official website when enabled.
• Bring a printed e-admit card and original photo ID (Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport or Aadhaar) to the examination centre, along with two recent colour passport-size photographs.
• Electronic devices, calculators, watches, books and notes are prohibited in the CBT centre.
• Selected candidates must meet the applicable medical standards and provide the medical fitness certificate specified for the post class.
• Selected candidates must execute a security bond and serve the Power Companies for at least four years, including probation/training. The stated security deposit is ₹3 lakh for Class-II Assistant Engineer and equivalent posts, ₹2 lakh for Junior Engineer, ₹1 lakh for other Class-III posts and ₹50,000 for Class-IV Attendant (Plant) Grade III and Fire Attendant Grade II.
• For posts common to the three companies, final company allocation is based on merit, candidate preference and company-wise vacancy availability.
• Recruitment updates will be published on the official website; candidates should check it regularly.