Chhattisgarh State Power Companies have released a joint recruitment notification (Advertisement 1/2026 and 2/2026, dated 5 November 2026) for 1,501 vacancies across CSPTCL, CSPDCL and CSPGCL. It covers Assistant Engineer, Junior Engineer, Data Entry Operator, Attendant, Officer, medical support and other Class II, III and IV posts. Online applications run from 6 November 2026 (8:00 PM) to 26 November 2026 (11:55 PM). Although the drive is widely searched as “CSPTCL Recruitment 2026”, only 102 of the 1,501 posts are listed under CSPTCL itself; the rest sit under CSPGCL, CSPDCL and combined-company posts.
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Recruiting Authority | Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited (CSPTCL) |
| 🤝 Participating Companies | CSPDCL, CSPTCL and CSPGCL |
| 📄 Advertisement Numbers | 1/2026 (Class II) and 2/2026 (Class III and IV) |
| 🗓️ Notification Date | 5 November 2026 |
| 🎯 Posts | AE, JE, DEO, Attendant, Officer and other posts |
| 👥 Total Vacancies | 1,501 (195 Class II + 1,306 Class III/IV) |
| 🎓 Qualification | Varies by post: 10th with ITI, Diploma, Degree or other prescribed qualification |
| 🎂 Age Limit | Minimum 18 or 21 years depending on post; maximum varies by post, domicile and category (age as on 1 January 2026) |
| 💰 Basic Pay | ₹14,800 to ₹56,100 minimum basic pay, depending on post and pay matrix |
| 📝 Application Mode | Online |
| ▶️ Application Start | 6 November 2026, 8:00 PM |
| ⏰ Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 26 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| 🖥️ CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| 🌐 Official Website | www.cspc.co.in |
🎯 Post-wise Vacancy Details
Vacancy tables below follow the notification. Class II posts fall under Advertisement 1/2026 and Class III/IV posts under Advertisement 2/2026. Reservation details (UR, SC, ST, OBC, female, ex-servicemen and others) are in the official notification.
Company-wise Summary (calculated from the post-wise tables)
| Company | Class II | Class III/IV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSPGCL | 70 | 502 | 572 |
| CSPDCL | 69 | 581 | 650 |
| CSPTCL | 6 | 96 | 102 |
| Combined Companies | 50 | 127 | 177 |
| Total | 195 | 1,306 | 1,501 |
Class II Vacancies: Advertisement 1/2026
| Company | Post / Branch | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CSPGCL | Assistant Engineer – Mechanical | 26 |
| CSPGCL | Assistant Engineer – Electrical | 24 |
| CSPGCL | Assistant Engineer – Electronics / E&TC | 6 |
| CSPGCL | Assistant Engineer – Computer Science | 2 |
| CSPGCL | Assistant Engineer – Information Technology | 2 |
| CSPGCL | Fire Officer | 1 |
| CSPGCL | Security Officer | 3 |
| CSPGCL | Shift Chemist | 6 |
| CSPDCL | Assistant Engineer (T&D) – Electrical | 62 |
| CSPDCL | Assistant Engineer (T&D) – Electronics / E&TC | 4 |
| CSPDCL | Programmer | 3 |
| CSPTCL | Assistant Engineer (T&D) – Electrical | 6 |
| Combined Companies | Accounts Officer / Assistant Manager (F&A) | 15 |
| Combined Companies | Medical Officer | 15 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Engineer – Civil | 20 |
| Total Class II | 195 |
Class III and IV Vacancies: Advertisement 2/2026
| Company | Post / Branch | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CSPGCL | Junior Engineer – Mechanical | 12 |
| CSPGCL | Junior Engineer – Electrical | 11 |
| CSPGCL | Junior Engineer – Electronics / E&TC | 2 |
| CSPGCL | Junior Engineer – Computer Science | 1 |
| CSPGCL | Junior Engineer – Information Technology | 1 |
| CSPGCL | Sub Fire Officer | 6 |
| CSPGCL | Security Inspector | 10 |
| CSPGCL | Security Sub Inspector | 19 |
| CSPGCL | Data Entry Operator | 95 |
| CSPGCL | Attendant (Plant) Gr. III – Fitter | 84 |
| CSPGCL | Attendant (Plant) Gr. III – Turner | 36 |
| CSPGCL | Attendant (Plant) Gr. III – Electrician | 90 |
| CSPGCL | Attendant (Plant) Gr. III – Instrument Mechanic | 45 |
| CSPGCL | Attendant (Plant) Gr. III – Electronics | 45 |
| CSPGCL | Fire Attendant Gr. II | 45 |
| CSPTCL | Junior Engineer (T&D) – Electrical | 32 |
| CSPTCL | Data Entry Operator | 64 |
| CSPDCL | Junior Engineer (T&D) – Electrical | 124 |
| CSPDCL | Junior Engineer (T&D) – Electronics / E&TC | 7 |
| CSPDCL | Data Entry Operator | 450 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Law Officer | 8 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Industrial Relation Officer | 8 |
| Combined Companies | Junior Engineer – Civil | 26 |
| Combined Companies | Stenographer Gr. III – English | 12 |
| Combined Companies | Stenographer Gr. III – Hindi | 13 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Lab Technician | 6 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Pharmacist | 25 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Staff Nurse | 18 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Radiographer | 3 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant Dresser | 5 |
| Combined Companies | Assistant ECG Technician | 3 |
| Total Class III and IV | 1,306 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification varies by post. Candidates must hold the required qualification on or before the last date of online application, 26 November 2026.
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer | Four-year Engineering Degree / AMIE / PTDC in the relevant discipline |
| Junior Engineer | Three-year Engineering Diploma or prescribed Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline |
| Programmer | Engineering Degree in Computer Science / IT or MCA |
| Accounts Officer / Assistant Manager (F&A) | CA or CMA / ICWA |
| Medical Officer | MBBS with Medical Council registration |
| Shift Chemist | Regular M.Sc. Chemistry with minimum Second Division |
| Fire Officer | Bachelor's Degree in Fire Engineering |
| Security Officer | Graduation with prescribed three-year service experience |
| Sub Fire Officer | Graduation with Chemistry and prescribed fire service course |
| Security Inspector / Sub Inspector | Graduation with prescribed three-year relevant service experience |
| Assistant Law Officer | LLB with minimum Second Division and Bar Council registration |
| Assistant Industrial Relation Officer | Postgraduate qualification in Sociology / Social Science with minimum Second Division or MSW |
| Data Entry Operator | Prescribed Computer Science / IT qualification or Graduation with an accepted computer-related qualification |
| Stenographer Gr. III | Prescribed Degree and computer qualification with shorthand proficiency |
| Assistant Lab Technician | 12th with Biology, Physics and Chemistry, DMLT/BMLT and required registration |
| Assistant Pharmacist | 12th with Physics and Chemistry, Pharmacy Diploma/Degree and registration |
| Assistant Staff Nurse | B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / General Nursing and Senior Midwifery with registration |
| Assistant Radiographer | 12th Science, Radiography Diploma/Certificate and registration |
| Assistant Dresser | 12th Science, prescribed Dresser qualification and registration |
| Assistant ECG Technician | 12th Science, ECG/ICCU Technician training and registration |
| Attendant (Plant) Gr. III | 10th with minimum Second Division and two-year ITI in the relevant trade |
| Fire Attendant Gr. II | 12th with Chemistry and NCC B or C Certificate |
- ✅ Some posts also need specific experience, professional registration, minimum examination divisions or typing/shorthand qualifications. Read the post-wise conditions in the official notification before applying.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Post Category | Minimum Age | Max Age: CG UR Male | Max Age: Eligible CG Female / SC / ST / OBC |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE, JE, DEO and most other posts | 18 or 21 years | 40 years | 45 years |
| Fire Officer / Sub Fire Officer | 21 years | 30 years | 35 years |
| Fire Attendant Gr. II | 18 years | 25 years | 30 years |
For eligible Class II posts, the upper age limit for candidates without Chhattisgarh domicile is 30 years. Most Class III and IV posts are restricted to Chhattisgarh domicile candidates. Other relaxation provisions are in the notification, and the overall maximum age after relaxation is generally capped at 45 years.
Domicile and Other Conditions
- ✅ Only Chhattisgarh domicile candidates are eligible for the notified Class III and IV posts.
- ✅ For Assistant Engineer or Junior Engineer, candidates may choose only one eligible engineering branch as prescribed.
- ✅ Applicants for posts common to all three power companies must provide their company preferences.
- ✅ Selection and company allocation depend on merit, preferences and vacancy availability.
- ✅ Selected candidates must fulfil the prescribed medical fitness and document verification requirements.
💳 Application Fee
| Post Group | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE, JE, Officers, Programmer and other higher fee group posts | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹600 |
| DEO, Stenographer, Medical Support, Attendant and other lower fee group posts | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹200 |
Payment is online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Eligible regular departmental employees of the Chhattisgarh State Power Companies are exempt from the fee. The fee is non-refundable.
💰 Pay Matrix (Minimum Basic Pay)
| Post Category | Pay Matrix | Minimum Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer and other specified Class II officers | O-1 | ₹56,100 |
| Assistant Law Officer / Assistant Industrial Relation Officer | S-9 | ₹40,500 |
| Junior Engineer | S-8 | ₹35,400 |
| Sub Fire Officer / Security Inspector | S-7 | ₹32,200 |
| Security Sub Inspector | S-6 | ₹27,600 |
| Stenographer and specified medical support posts | S-5 | ₹23,900 |
| Data Entry Operator / Assistant Dresser / Assistant ECG Technician | S-4 | ₹19,800 |
| Attendant (Plant) Gr. III | S-2 | ₹15,600 |
| Fire Attendant Gr. II | S-1 | ₹14,800 |
These figures are minimum basic pay as stated in the notification, not total take-home salary.
🧪 Selection Process and CBT Pattern
| Post Category | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| AE, Accounts Officer, Medical Officer, Programmer, Shift Chemist | CBT, Document Verification and Interview |
| Fire Officer / Security Officer | CBT, Physical Examination and Interview |
| Sub Fire Officer / Security Inspector / Security Sub Inspector / Fire Attendant | CBT, Physical Examination and Document Verification |
| Junior Engineer, Assistant Law Officer, AIR Officer, Medical Support and Attendant posts | CBT and Document Verification |
| Stenographer Gr. III | CBT, Shorthand Test, Typing Skill Test and Document Verification |
| Data Entry Operator | CBT, Hindi and English Typing Skill Tests and Document Verification |
| Exam Component | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Subject | 80 | 80 |
| General Knowledge, English, Hindi, Reasoning and Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- 🔹 Duration: two hours. Question paper in English and Hindi.
- 🔹 Negative marking: 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
- 🔹 Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR/OBC and 30% for SC/ST candidates.
- 🔹 CBT date: to be announced.
📜 Service Bond and Security Deposit
Selected candidates must execute the applicable service bond for a minimum four-year service period, including probation and training. The notification states the security deposit is refundable after the agreement period, subject to its conditions.
| Category | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| Class II: Assistant Engineer and equivalent | ₹3,00,000 |
| Class III: Junior Engineer | ₹2,00,000 |
| Class III: Other than JE | ₹1,00,000 |
| Class IV: Attendant / Fire Attendant | ₹50,000 |
🚀 How to Apply Online
Avoid multiple registrations for the same post, as duplicate registrations may lead to rejection. Submit well before the closing date to avoid technical difficulties.
The notification PDF (25 pages) and any corrigendum are published on the official website. The source lists a helpdesk email, csptclrecruitment@gmail.com; confirm it on the official website before sending any documents or personal details.
💡 Application Tips (general advice)
- 💡 Pick the post that matches your exact qualification, registration and domicile conditions before you register.
- 💡 Check the company preference options carefully for combined-company posts, as allocation depends on merit, preferences and vacancy availability.
- 💡 Keep your category and qualification details ready, and finish fee payment before the last day.
- 💡 Read the full notification PDF and watch the official website for corrigenda and the CBT date.
📅 Important Dates
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
The Class II, III and IV vacancy tables total 1,501 posts (195 Class II and 1,306 Class III/IV) across CSPTCL, CSPDCL and CSPGCL.
Q. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 26 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
Q. Can candidates from other states apply?
Eligible non-Chhattisgarh candidates may apply for certain Class II posts, subject to the notification. Class III and IV posts require Chhattisgarh domicile.
Q. What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 or 21 years depending on the post. Maximum age varies by post, domicile and category, calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Q. What is the application fee?
The fee ranges from ₹200 to ₹800 depending on the post group and category. Eligible departmental employees are exempt, and the fee is non-refundable.
Q. Is there a service bond?
Yes. Selected candidates must execute a service bond for a minimum of four years, with a security deposit from ₹50,000 to ₹3,00,000 depending on the post category.
Q. Is there negative marking in the CBT?
Yes. Each incorrect answer carries a deduction of 0.25 marks.
Q. What is the selection process?
An online CBT, plus post-wise stages such as interview, physical examination, shorthand or typing tests and document verification.
Recruitment details can change. Check the latest information on the recruiting authority’s official website before applying. Never share OTPs, banking PINs or passwords. Pay a fee only if it is explicitly listed in the official notification and the payment route is official.
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