Syllabus for Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) State Police Services

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) State Police Services Syllabus

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) conducts the State Police Services Exam as part of the State Services Examination. This exam is designed to recruit candidates for various positions in the state police services. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.

1. Preliminary Examination:

The preliminary examination consists of two objective-type papers:

Paper I: General Studies

• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India & the World
• Constitution of India & Polity
• Indian Economy
• General Science & Technology
• Indian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture
• Current Affairs & Sports
• Environment

Paper II: Aptitude Test

• Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• General Mental Ability
• Basic Numeracy (Numbers and their relations, Orders of Magnitude, etc.)
• Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency, etc.)

2. Main Examination:

The main examination consists of seven descriptive papers:

Paper I: Language

Hindi Language

• Grammar
• Essay Writing
• Precis Writing
• Translation (English to Hindi and vice versa)

English Language

• Grammar
• Essay Writing
• Precis Writing
• Translation (Hindi to English and vice versa)

Paper II: Essay Writing

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Chhattisgarh State-specific Topics

Paper III: General Studies I

• History of India
• Indian National Movement
• Geography of India
• Physical, Social, and Economic Geography
• Chhattisgarh State-specific Geography

Paper IV: General Studies II

• Constitution of India and Polity
• Public Administration
• Social Issues
• Indian Economy
• Chhattisgarh Economy

Paper V: General Studies III

• Science and Technology
• Environment
• Biodiversity
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Agriculture and Forest Resources in Chhattisgarh

Paper VI: General Studies IV

• Philosophy
• Ethics
• Integrity
• Aptitude
• Emotional Intelligence

Paper VII: Optional Subject

• Candidates can choose an optional subject from the list provided by CGPSC. The syllabus for the optional subject will be based on the graduation level of that subject.

3. Interview (Personality Test):

The interview stage assesses the candidate’s suitability for a career in the police services, focusing on:

• General Awareness
• Decision-Making Ability
• Leadership Qualities
• Integrity and Ethical Standards
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

For certain posts within the State Police Services, candidates are required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test to ensure they meet the physical standards necessary for the role. The specifics of this test can vary depending on the post.