Job Overview
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released the notification for the Written Examination (NSF26) to fill approximately 295 posts including Fireman, Vehicle Driver, Station Officer, Store Keeper, Mechanic and other positions under Fire & Emergency Services and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking Latest Govt Jobs 2026 in Chhattisgarh. Applications are to be submitted online through the official website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Registration & Application | 08 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 05 June 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | 19 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Examination Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Admit Card Release Date | 13 July 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹350/- |
| OBC | ₹250/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹200/- |
Note: Fee paid by Chhattisgarh local residents will be refunded after declaration of result as per government orders.
Age Limit
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 28 years (as on 01.01.2025). Age relaxation applicable as per Chhattisgarh Government rules: SC/ST/OBC up to 5 years, additional relaxation for women, Ex‑Servicemen, Government Employees and Nagar Sainik.
Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Station Officer (Sub‑Inspector) | B.Sc / B.E. in Fire Engineering or equivalent |
| Vehicle Driver / Driver‑cum‑Operator / Fireman / Store Keeper | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) |
| Mechanic | 10+2 + ITI Diploma in Diesel Mechanic |
| Watch Room Operator | 10+2 + Trained Nagar Sainik |
| Wireless Operator (Contract) | 10+2 + Trained Wireless Operator Nagar Sainik |
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Approximate Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Station Officer (Sub‑Inspector) | 21 |
| 2 | Vehicle Driver | 14 |
| 3 | Vehicle Driver‑cum‑Operator | 86 |
| 4 | Fireman | 117 |
| 5 | Store Keeper | 32 |
| 6 | Mechanic | 02 |
| 7 | Watch Room Operator | 19 |
| 8 | Wireless Operator (Contract) | 04 |
| Total | 295 |
Salary Details
Salary particulars are as per the prevailing government pay scale for the respective posts. The exact pay scale is not specified in the notification.
Selection Process
Selection comprises three stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – already conducted; only candidates who qualified PET are eligible to apply.
- Written Examination – 100 objective questions, 100 marks, duration 2 hours 15 minutes, no negative marking.
- Document Verification – final stage.
How to Apply
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- Visit the official website https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.
- Register/create a profile and fill in the online application form.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents required for verification (to be produced at the time of document verification):
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- Chhattisgarh Local Resident Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Caste / Category Certificate
- Income & Non‑Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex‑Servicemen / Nagar Sainik Certificates
- Heavy Driving Licence (for Driver posts)
- Any other relevant documents
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Important Links
FAQs
Q1. What is CG Vyapam Fireman & Fire Services Recruitment 2026 (NSF26)?
CG Vyapam Fireman & Fire Services Recruitment 2026 (NSF26) is the written examination stage conducted by Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board, Raipur, for filling around 295 posts such as Fireman, Vehicle Driver, Station Officer and other posts under Fire & Emergency Services and SDRF for candidates who have already qualified the Physical Efficiency Test.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in CG Vyapam Fireman & Fire Services Recruitment 2026?
The notification mentions approximately 295 vacancies, including about 21 Station Officer (Sub‑Inspector), 14 Vehicle Driver, 86 Vehicle Driver‑cum‑Operator, 117 Fireman, 32 Store Keeper, 2 Mechanic, 19 Watch Room Operator and 4 Wireless Operator (contract) posts.
Q3. What are the application dates for CG Vyapam Fireman Written Exam 2026?
The online application window for the NSF26 written examination opens on 08 May 2026 and closes on 05 June 2026 up to 05:00 PM, and candidates must submit their forms within this period on the CG Vyapam portal.
Q4. When will the CG Vyapam Fireman 2026 written exam be conducted?
The CG Vyapam Fireman & Fire Services written examination (NSF26) is tentatively scheduled on 19 July 2026 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM, and the exam will be held at Raipur examination centre; admit cards are expected to be available from 13 July 2026.
Q5. Who is eligible to apply for CG Vyapam Fireman NSF26 written exam?
Only local residents of Chhattisgarh who have already qualified the Physical Efficiency Test conducted by the Fire & Emergency Services/SDRF for these posts, and who meet the required educational qualification and age criteria, are eligible to apply online for the NSF26 written examination.
Q6. What is the age limit for CG Vyapam Fireman Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 01 January 2025, with relaxations for SC, ST and OBC candidates up to 5 years and additional relaxations for women, Ex‑servicemen, government employees and Nagar Sainiks as per Chhattisgarh government rules.
Q7. What is the exam pattern for CG Vyapam Fireman NSF26 written test?
The written exam comprises 100 objective multiple‑choice questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes, covering subject‑specific knowledge along with General Knowledge, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, and there is no negative marking.
Q8. What is the application fee for CG Vyapam Fireman Written Exam 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 350 for General category, Rs. 250 for OBC and Rs. 200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates; for eligible local residents of Chhattisgarh, the examination fee component is refundable after the declaration of result as per state government orders.