CGPSC Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026
Published: 20 Jul 2026 · Updated: 21 Jul 2026
6 Total Vacancies
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 20 August 2026 to 22 August 2026 (free correction) |
| Correction Last Date Paid | 23 August 2026 to 25 August 2026 (paid correction, Rs. 500 fee) |
| Employment News Publication Date | 22 Jul 2026 |
Application Fee
| General | ₹400 (all other categories and candidates residing outside Chhattisgarh) |
| Sc St Obc Pwd Cg Local | ₹300 (Chhattisgarh local resident SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer and PWD candidates) |
| Payment Mode | Online only. Portal fee plus GST is payable by all candidates in addition to the category fee. The examination fee (not the portal/GST charges) is refunded to Chhattisgarh local candidates who actually appear for the written exam/interview. |
Age Limit & Eligibility
| Minimum Age | 25 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age As On | 01 Jan 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Chhattisgarh local residents: upper age limit extended to 40 years (5-year relaxation)SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 5 years relaxationChhattisgarh Government/corporation/board employees: upper age limit up to 38 yearsRetrenched government servants: relaxation equal to temporary service period, up to 3 yearsEx-servicemen: relaxation equal to defence service period, up to 3 years above upper limitChhattisgarh local women candidates: 10 years relaxationWidow/divorced/separated women: 5 years relaxationState award-winning sportspersons and youth award recipients: 5 years relaxationContractual employees: relaxation equal to years of contractual service, up to 38 yearsPersons with disability (PWD): 5 years relaxationEducation workers (Shiksha Karmi)/Panchayat karmi: relaxation equal to years of such service, up to 45 yearsBeneficiaries of the Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme: 5 years relaxationCombined relaxations for any candidate cannot push the maximum age beyond 45 years; age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate degree (Master's degree or Post Graduate Diploma) in the relevant specialty from a recognized university, along with valid and current registration with the Indian Medical Council (now National Medical Commission) or any State Medical Council. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | Gen | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist (Backlog) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
How to Apply
- Read the official CGPSC Psychiatrist notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the CGPSC online application portal (online.ecgpsconline.in) or the official CGPSC website (psc.cg.gov.in) and open the relevant recruitment link.
- New candidates must complete the Candidate's Registration with name, parents' name, gender, date of birth, mobile number, email ID and ID proof, then verify via OTP and upload a live photo.
- Previously registered CGPSC candidates can log in directly using their existing login ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational and category-related details accurately in the application form.
- Upload the required documents/photograph as per the specified format.
- Pay the applicable category fee along with portal fee and GST online.
- Review the filled application carefully before final submission, since no manual/postal applications are accepted.
- Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (may be conducted as a Computer Based Test, subject to the number of applications received)
- Interview (100 marks; minimum qualifying marks are 33 for general candidates and 23 for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
Salary and Service Details
| Pay Matrix Level | Level-13 |
| Pay Scale | ₹67,300 - ₹2,13,100 per month |
| Other Allowances | Dearness Allowance and other allowances as revised by the State Government from time to time |
| Service Category | Gazetted, Class-I |
| Probation Period | 3 years for selected candidates |
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up (Psychiatrist - Backlog)
| Post | Unreserved | SC | ST | OBC | Total | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist (Backlog) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Level-13 |
Documents to Keep Ready Before Interview
- High School/Higher Secondary or Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
- Mark sheets of all semesters/years related to the required qualification
- Postgraduate degree/diploma certificate and Medical Council registration proof
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority, where applicable
- Non-creamy layer/income certificate (issued within the last 3 years) for OBC candidates claiming reservation benefit
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if already employed in government/PSU/bank/private institution
- Disability certificate for candidates claiming PWD age relaxation, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen/other relevant category certificates as applicable for claimed relaxations
Important Notes
- The number of vacancies may change based on the revised requisition received from the concerned department before the closing date.
- Selection under this advertisement is subject to the final outcome of SLP (C) No. 19668/2022 pending before the Supreme Court and the related writ petitions (WPS 4723/2015 and WPS 1995/2017) pending before the Chhattisgarh High Court.
- The examination centre for this recruitment is Raipur; the number of centres may be increased or decreased depending on the number of applications received.
- Only candidates from Chhattisgarh belonging to the OA (One Arm)/OL (One Leg) disability category are eligible to apply under the PWD quota for this post.
- During the paid correction window, candidates can only edit gender, date of birth, category, domicile, disability and ex-servicemen related entries.
Travel Allowance for Exam/Interview
Unemployed Chhattisgarh local candidates belonging to the notified SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories, who hold an online travel allowance bill issued by the Commission and have no other source of income, are eligible for reimbursement of actual second-class train/bus fare for travelling to the exam/interview centre nearest to their home district, as per prevailing Chhattisgarh Government rules.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
| Apply Online | Apply Online ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Important Questions
Q. When does the online application for CGPSC Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026 start?
Ans. Online applications start on 21 Jul 2026.
Q. What is the last date to apply for CGPSC Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 19 Aug 2026.
Q. What is the age limit for CGPSC Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Minimum age 25 years and maximum age 35 years (as on 01 Jan 2026). See the official notification for age relaxation.
Q. What is the educational qualification for CGPSC Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Postgraduate degree (Master's degree or Post Graduate Diploma) in the relevant specialty from a recognized university, along with valid and current registration with the Indian Medical Council (now National Medical Commission) or any State Medical Council.
Q. How to apply for CGPSC Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Use the official link in the Important Links section on this page, or apply through the official website of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) before the last date.
Q. What is the official website of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)?
Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.
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