Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1,812 Lecturer, Assistant Teacher and More Posts

The Directorate of Public Instruction (Lok Shikshan Sanchalanalaya), Chhattisgarh has released a contract recruitment notification (No. 97/SAGES/CBT/Notification/2026, dated 29-09-2026) inviting online applications for a total of 1,812 academic and non-academic contractual posts in the Swami Atmanand Utkrisht English Medium Schools (SAGES) running in 33 districts of Chhattisgarh. The posts include Lecturer, Headmaster, Assistant Teacher, Teacher, PT Teacher, Librarian, Computer Teacher and Laboratory Assistant.

The posts are purely contractual, on a fixed monthly lump-sum honorarium ranging from Rs. 22,400 to Rs. 38,100, depending on the post. Candidates must be domiciled in Chhattisgarh and must be between 21 and 35 years of age as on 01-01-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT), which will be held in English.

Applications are accepted online only through https://eduportal.cg.nic.in from 01-10-2026 to 21-10-2026 (up to midnight). The CBT is tentatively scheduled between 31-10-2026 and 05-11-2026. Read this article for the complete details on vacancy, eligibility, salary, age limit, important dates, selection process and how to apply for Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026.

• Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
• Direct Link to Apply

Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 Overview

An earlier brief advertisement for these posts was issued on 09-09-2026 (Office Order No. SAGES/Contract Recruitment/2026-27/78). The number of advertised posts is subject to change.

Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 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.

• 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 Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Special Provisions for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997. Widows and divorced women are given preference.
• 7% of posts are reserved for persons with disabilities, and reservation for ex-servicemen is as per Government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

General Conditions

• The candidate must be a native (domicile) resident of Chhattisgarh and must attach a certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Candidates must pass the CG TET/CTET (Upper Primary level) for Teacher and Headmaster (Upper Primary) posts, and CG TET/CTET (Primary level) for Headmaster (Primary) and Assistant Teacher posts.
• Educational qualifications will be recognized as per the NCTE notifications issued from time to time and court judgments. Post-wise minimum qualifications are as per the Chhattisgarh Gazette dated 13-02-2026 and 22-09-2026.
• Contract teaching staff already working in SAGES cannot apply for the same post and can apply only for a higher post, and must give an affidavit that they have not applied for the same post.
• Government, corporation, board, bank and university employees must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer.

Lecturer

• Master's degree with at least second class in the relevant subject from a recognized University/Institute, and B.Ed. (mandatory).
• Subject groups: Hindi; English; Sanskrit/Classics/Acharya; Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics; Political Science/Public Administration; History/Ancient Indian History; Geography; Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics; Mathematics/Applied Mathematics; Chemistry/Biochemistry; Biology (Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Genetics/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology, with Zoology or Botany at graduation); Commerce (including Accountancy, Cost Accounting or Financial Accountancy as a main subject); Social Science (Economics/Geography/Political Science/History).

Headmaster

• Headmaster, Primary School: Higher Secondary (12th) from a recognized board with at least 45% marks, and D.Ed/D.El.Ed. TET (Primary level) is mandatory.
• Headmaster, Upper Primary School: Graduation from a recognized University with at least 45% marks, and D.Ed/B.Ed/D.El.Ed. TET (Upper Primary level) is mandatory.

Assistant Teacher

• Higher Secondary (12th) with at least 45% marks (or at least 50% as per NCTE norms) and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.Ed/D.El.Ed) or B.El.Ed or Special Education diploma, as per NCTE rules. TET (Primary level) is mandatory.

Teacher

• Graduation with at least 45% marks and D.Ed/B.Ed/D.El.Ed (or equivalent NCTE-recognized qualification). TET (Upper Primary level) is mandatory.
• Hindi/Sanskrit: Graduation with at least second class with the subject, and D.Ed/B.Ed/D.El.Ed. English medium is not mandatory.
• English: Graduation with English literature as one subject.
• Social Science (Arts): Graduation with at least one of History, Geography, Economics or Political Science. If candidates are not available, those with Applied Economics/Business Economics may be considered.
• Science: Graduation with any two of Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Military Science and Geology.
• Mathematics: Graduation with Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics, Military Science and Geology.

PT Teacher, Librarian, Computer Teacher and Laboratory Assistant

• PT Teacher: Higher Secondary from a recognized board, graduation, and D.P.Ed or B.P.Ed.
• Librarian: Graduation with at least second class and a B.Lib degree (mandatory).
• Teacher (Computer): Graduation with at least second class in Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications from a recognized University/Institute.
• Laboratory Assistant: Higher Secondary from a recognized board with Biology/Mathematics group.

Salary/Stipend

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.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

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.

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.

Important Dates

• Brief Advertisement Date: 09-09-2026
• Detailed Notification Date: 29-09-2026
• Start Date for Online Application: 01-10-2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 21-10-2026 (up to midnight)
• Computer Based Test (CBT): Tentatively between 31-10-2026 and 05-11-2026 (in multiple shifts and dates, based on the number of applicants)
• Updates on the exam dates will be published on https://eduportal.cg.nic.in.

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.

Terms of Contract

• The contract appointment is for one year under Rule 4 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Contract Appointment) Rules, 2012, and may be renewed or extended based on the Principal's and the Committee's recommendation after assessing performance (confidential report).
• Either party can end the contract with 3 months' notice or 3 months' salary in lieu of notice. The Committee can end the service without notice when the contract period ends.
• The appointment is entirely temporary, gives no claim for regular appointment or regularization, and will end automatically if regular recruitment is made against the post.
• Contract employees are governed by the Chhattisgarh Government Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965.

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:

1. Visit the official portal of the Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh: https://eduportal.cg.nic.in.
2. Read the notification carefully and check the minimum educational qualification, TET requirement, age limit and domicile condition for the post you want.
3. Fill in the online application form with correct details and apply for the post (and subject) you are eligible for.
4. Submit the application on or before 21-10-2026 (up to midnight). Applications received after the stipulated date and time will not be considered.
5. 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 qualifications can submit a maximum of 7 separate applications, and separate exam dates/batches will be assigned accordingly.
• Incomplete and erroneous applications will not be accepted, and no separate notice will be given for rejected applications.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates must attach a permanent caste certificate from the competent authority. Married SC/ST women must provide a caste certificate showing their father's name.
• Candidates must check the portal regularly for exam dates, document verification and other updates.

Chhattisgarh SAGES Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting date to apply for Chhattisgarh SAGES 2026?

Starting Date to apply is 01-10-2026.

What is the last apply datefor Chhattisgarh SAGES 2026?

Last apply date is 21-10-2026 (up to midnight).

What is the Eligibility to apply for Chhattisgarh SAGES 2026?

It varies by post: Master's degree + B.Ed for Lecturer, Graduation + D.Ed/B.Ed + TET for Teacher, 12th + D.El.Ed + TET for Assistant Teacher, B.Lib for Librarian, and 12th with Biology/Maths for Laboratory Assistant. Candidates must be Chhattisgarh domiciles and (for English medium posts) must have studied in English medium.

What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for Chhattisgarh SAGES 2026?

Under 35 Years (as on 01-01-2026), with relaxation as per rules. The minimum age is 21 years.

How many vacancies are being recruited by Chhattisgarh SAGES 2026?

Total 1812 Vacancies.

What is the selection process for Chhattisgarh SAGES 2026?

Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) in English medium, followed by document verification and police/character verification.

When will the Chhattisgarh SAGES 2026 CBT be held?

The CBT is tentatively scheduled between 31-10-2026 and 05-11-2026, in multiple shifts and on multiple dates, depending on the number of applicants.