CPSC Exam Eligibility & Key Details
Important eligibility, marking and examination information for Haryana Public Service Commission aspirants.
Eligibility
21–40 years
Conducting Authority
Chhattisgarh Public Service
Commission — CGPSC
Negative Marking
Yes
Number of Attempts
Unlimited (subject to
age limit criteria)
Reservation for Women
Only for the Women of
CHHATTISGARH
Minimum Marks Criteria
Yes
Age Relaxation
Age Relaxation: Chhattisgarh-domiciled SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates receive 5 years’ relaxation, while women domiciled in Chhattisgarh receive 10 years’ relaxation. Eligible widowed or abandoned women and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive 5 years’ relaxation. Additional relaxation applies to eligible ex-servicemen and government employees in accordance with the applicable rules. The combined upper age limit ordinarily cannot exceed 45 years.
Exam Breakdown
Prelims: Two objective papers of 200 marks each, carrying a total of 400 marks. Paper II is qualifying in nature. Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit.
Mains: Seven descriptive papers of 200 marks each, carrying a total of 1,400 marks.
Interview: 100 marks. Final Merit: 1,400 Mains marks + 100 Interview marks = 1,500 marks.
Interview Weightage
100 marks
