CGSSB Recruitment 2026 – 36 Namuna Sahayak & Lab Assistant Posts

Posted on: July 8, 2026

Posted By: Jiya

Category: Government Medical Jobs in India, Staff Selection Board Jobs
Qualification: 12th Pass Government Jobs in India
Location: Chhattisgarh
Last date to apply: 31 Jul, 2026

CGSSB Recruitment 2026 is out by the Office of the Controller, Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), Chhattisgarh for direct recruitment of 36 positions of Namuna Sahayak, Lab Assistant (Aushadhi) and Lab Assistant (Khadya). Qualified local resident candidates meeting the necessary academic qualifications, age limit and other eligibility norms are requested to apply online before the closing date. Selection will be based on a written test and document verification. Desirous candidates can go through the complete eligibility details and apply through the official website. This is a golden opportunity for candidates looking forward to joining prestigious Government Medical Jobs in India. Technicians will be recruited into prestigious state laboratories for public safety testing purposes. Eligible candidates are expected to do their unified profile registration to book their slots for the examination. This is an exclusive examination with a lucrative career with defined government pay scales.

About Chhattisgarh State Subordinate Services Selection Board (CGSSB)

Chhattisgarh State Subordinate Services Selection Board (CGSSB), earlier known as Vyapam, is the key recruitment agency that is responsible for conducting examinations and selecting suitable candidates for various subordinate services and posts under the Government of Chhattisgarh. Created with the objective of ensuring merit-based and transparent recruitment, the examination authority conducts examinations for various government posts in various departments. CGSSB functions under the administrative control of the General Administration Department and is instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of state government functioning through suitable selection of personnel.

Available Positions

Post NameDepartmentNo. of Posts
Namuna SahayakPublic Health and FWD (field-level, state-wide)30
Lab Assistant (Aushadhi)State Drug Testing Laboratory, CFDA3
Lab Assistant (Khadya)State Food Testing Laboratory, CFDA3
Total Posts36

Key Dates to Remember

  • Online Application Start Date: July 7, 2026
  • Online Application Last Date: July 31, 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
  • Application Correction Window: August 1, 2026 to August 3, 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
  • Admit Card Release Date: September 11, 2026
  • Examination Date: September 20, 2026
  • Examination Timing: 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Examination Centers: 05 Districts in Chhattisgarh

Qualification Criteria for CGSSB Recruitment 2026

RequirementDetails
Educational Qualification
  • Higher Secondary (10+2) examination passed in Science stream (including
    Chemistry) from a recognized board
Nationality
  • Indian
Domicile
  • Local residents of Chhattisgarh only (non-residents are not eligible)
Additional Requirements
  • Candidates must possess all required certificates and documents as specified
  • Important Documents: The candidates seeking admission to Chhattisgarh Vyapam Jobs need to have a valid certificate of education, valid caste certificate (if any), a valid domicile certificate and other important documents.
  • Professional Registration: If necessary, the candidates need to have a valid professional registration certificate.
  • Experience: Candidates with no prior experience can apply for the job.

Age Limitations

  • Age Limitations: 18 to 30 years
  • Reference Date: January 1, 2025

Age Relaxation

  • Local Candidates: Allowed to avail 5 years relaxation in upper age limit (up to 35 years)
  • SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Additional 5 years relaxation in upper age limit
  • Women Candidates: Maximum 10 years relaxation in upper age limit as per Chhattisgarh Civil Service (Special Provision for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997
  • General Relaxation: Upper age relaxation for local candidates as and when notified by the General Administration Department

Application Fee Details

  • General / Unreserved: Rs. 350/-
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): Rs. 250/-
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): Rs. 200/-
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): Rs. 200/-
  • PwD (Divyang): Rs. 200/-
  • Payment Mode: All transactions must take place via the official web portal of the organization by means of Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards.
  • Fee Refund: Residents of the state of Chhattisgarh appearing for the exam shall get their fee refunded back to the same bank account from which payment was made after the announcement of results.

Recruitment Procedure for CGSSB Recruitment 2026

  • Stage 1: Written Examination (OMR Based)
    • One paper containing 100 marks and having 100 objective-type questions
    • One mark for each question
    • Time allowed: 2 hours (120 minutes)
    • Four choices are given to each question, correct choice needs to be circled on OMR sheet in blue/black ballpoint pen
    • Negative marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer
    • OMR sheets would be employed to conduct examinations
  • Stage 2: Document Verification
    • Checking the authenticity of documents of shortlisted candidates
    • Checking the certificate of educational qualification, caste, domicile etc.
    • Physical checking of identification by biometric technique
  • Stage 3: Medical Fitness and Police Verification
    • Candidate selected should submit their fitness certificate from the District Hospital Medical Board prior to joining the service
    • Police verification (character verification) would be carried out after the candidate joins service
  • Stage 4: Final Selection
    • Final merit would depend upon the marks obtained in the written test
    • Eligible candidates would be selected by the Departmental Selection Committee depending upon their merit
    • There will also be a waiting list, valid for one year from the date of issue

Remuneration Details

Post NamePay Scale + Grade PayPay Level
Namuna SahayakRs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200/- + Rs. 1,900/-Level 4
Lab Assistant (Aushadhi)Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200/- + Rs. 1,900/-Level 4
Lab Assistant (Khadya)Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200/- + Rs. 1,900/-Level 4

Selection Tips for CGSSB Recruitment 2026

  • Syllabus: Study the complete syllabus available on the CGSSB website in detail. Concentrate on the topics which have high weightage in the exam.
  • Time Management: Develop your skills in attempting 100 questions in 120 minutes.
  • Previous Years’ Paper: Attempt question papers from past years to be familiar with the pattern of the exam, its difficulty level and the important topics asked.
  • Mock Tests: Take up regular online mock tests in order to increase your speed and accuracy in solving the problems. Do not get negative marks on account of guessing.
  • Current Affairs: Stay tuned about current affairs and news regarding the Chhattisgarh State and India. Also be updated on any recent scheme that has been launched by the government.
  • Documents: Be ready with all the necessary documents beforehand such as educational certificates, caste certificates, domicile certificate and recent photographs.

Preparation Strategy for CGSSB Examination

  • Make a Plan to Study: Prepare an entire plan to cover all topics that have been included in the syllabus. Spend extra hours on those subjects where you lack knowledge.
  • Concentrate on Major Subjects: Give preference to those subjects which constitute a majority of the examination. Study using the books prescribed for competitive examinations.
  • Practice Regularly: It is extremely important for passing the objective-type examination. Practice chapterwise and topic wise questions regularly.
  • Plan for Revision: Devote the entire last week just before the examination for revision. Revise only those formulas, dates and concepts which carry much importance and not the newly learnt topics.
  • Live Healthy: Take care of your health by sleeping well and eating properly. Don’t stress yourself; take short breaks during your studies.
  • Study in a Group: You may think of joining any group where you can discuss the problems and prepare for the examination.

Importance of Solving Previous Year Question Papers

  • Understanding Pattern: Previous year papers give an excellent understanding of the exam pattern and distribution of questions and marking pattern used by CGSSB.
  • Topic Selection: Analysis of past papers gives an idea about the important topics that frequently appear in the exam.
  • Time Management Exercise: Attempting old question papers in a set period will aid the candidates to learn and enhance time management skills for the actual test.
  • Self-Evaluation: Regular practice through previous year papers gives the candidate an idea about his/her preparation and the weaknesses in which he needs to work.
  • Boosting Confidence: The question pattern learned through past papers boosts the confidence of the candidate.
  • Making Errors Avoided: Past papers help deal with the issue of repeating similar errors all over again in the real exam.

Submission Process for CGSSB Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official website at www.vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in
  • Go to Online Application section for the recruitment of (FWLN26) dated 07/07/2026.
  • Login using your login credentials and fill out all information in your personal, educational and examination center preferences properly.
  • Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature in .jpg/.jpeg format but make sure that the image files do not exceed the limit of 50 kb and 100 kb.
  • Double check everything filled in the form, pay the examination fee of your category through online payment gateway before July 31, 2026 and press “SUBMIT“.
  • Prepare a physical print out of the completed application form for further rounds of recruitment process.
  • If you face any problem with registration process, use official online correction facility available on August 01, 2026 to August 03, 2026 (till 5:00 PM).

Official PDF Highlights

  • Notification Number: ESTB-101/49/2025-SECTION(CFDA); Exam Advt. S.S.B./Pariksha F-20/2026/2871, dated July 6, 2026
  • Issuing Authority: Office of the Controller, Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), Chhattisgarh
  • Examination Code: PWLN26
  • Total Vacancies: 36 posts (30 Namuna Sahayak + 3 Lab Assistant Aushadhi + 3 Lab Assistant Khadya)
  • Application Mode: Online only
  • Examination Mode: Offline OMR-based written test
  • Total Examination Centers: 05 districts across Chhattisgarh
  • Official Websites: https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in and https://cgssb.cgstate.gov.in
  • Important Dates: Application period from July 7, 2026 to July 31, 2026
  • Correction Window: August 1, 2026 to August 3, 2026
  • Examination Date: September 20, 2026 (Sunday)
  • Examination Time: 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Admit Card Release: September 11, 2026
  • Fee Payment Period: Along with online application, up to July 31, 2026

FAQs

All eligible candidates have to submit their applications online up to July 31, 2026. After that period, CGSSB board will provide a short period to correct any mistake in their basic details of the registered applicant, that is, from August 01 to August 03, 2026.

Selection of the candidates will be made based on an objective written test of 100 multiple-choice questions using OMR. Candidates will be evaluated in two hours of time period with 0.25 deduction for each wrong answer. Finally, selection will be made based only on merit scores followed by the documentation process.

Yes, as per state administration rule, all appearing candidates who are residents of Chhattisgarh will get full reimbursement of the examination fee. Application fee may differ on the basis of category, starting from Rs. 200/- to Rs. 350/-. Examination fee is automatically refunded back to the payment bank account.

Official Links

Official NotificationDownload PDF
Official Websitewww.vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in
Apply Onlinewww.vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in

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Qualification

12th

Location

Chhattisgarh

Last date to apply

31 Jul, 2026