The Government of Chhattisgarh offers a wide range of administrative, technical, and grassroots positions across its various departments.
The vast majority of these roles are filled through two primary recruiting bodies:
CGPSC (Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission) for Group A and Group B gazetted posts, and
CG Vyapam (Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board) for Group C and non-gazetted technical roles.
Major Government Departments and Job Profiles
General Administration & Revenue Department
- Deputy Collector (State Administrative Service): The highest administrative post recruited via the state service exam, serving as a sub-divisional magistrate.
- Naib Tehsildar & Tehsildar: Officers responsible for land revenue management, issuing certificates, and resolving sub-divisional disputes.
- Revenue Inspector (RI) & Patwari: Field-level personnel who maintain agricultural land records, map boundaries, and conduct grassroots revenue assessments.
Home (Police & Jail) Department
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): A senior gazetted police officer overseeing law, order, and major investigations.
- Sub-Inspector (SI): Station-level law enforcement officers handling direct criminal investigations.
- Constable: Ground-level law and order maintenance across district forces and the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF).
- Assistant Jail Superintendent: Manages daily operations, security, and administrative duties within district and central prisons.
Health & Family Welfare Department
- Medical Officer: Doctors (MBBS or Specialists) who run primary health centers (PHCs) and community health centers (CHCs).
- Drug Inspector: Regulatory officers who inspect pharmaceutical manufacturing and retail to ensure compliance under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- Pharmacist: Manages government dispensaries, medication distribution, and inventory in state-run hospitals.
- Staff Nurse & Lab Technician: Essential paramedical staff handling patient care and diagnostic testing.
Finance & Commercial Tax Department
- State Finance Service Officer (Accounts Officer): Manages government treasuries, payrolls, and departmental budgets.
- Commercial Tax Officer & State Tax Inspector: Oversees state GST compliance, tax assessments, and commercial revenue collection.
- Excise Sub-Inspector: Regulates the production, distribution, and taxation of alcohol and narcotics.
Education (School & Higher Education) Department
- Assistant Professor: Teaching faculty in state-run colleges and universities (usually requires NET/SET qualification).
- District Education Officer (DEO): Administers the school education system and policy implementation across an entire district.
- Lecturer & Assistant Teacher: Subject-specific educators recruited for primary, middle, and higher secondary state schools.
Women and Child Development Department
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO): Manages Anganwadi centers and state nutrition programs at the block or project level.
- Assistant Director (WCD): Oversees district-level welfare policies and resource allocation for women and children.
- Supervisor (Mahila Paryavekshak): Monitors, trains, and guides Anganwadi workers in the field.
Forest and Climate Change Department
- Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF): A senior officer managing forest divisions, timber resources, and wildlife conservation efforts.
- Forest Ranger: Oversees specific forest ranges and anti-poaching initiatives.
- Forest Guard (Vanrakshak): Ground-level personnel responsible for daily forest patrol and protection.
Urban Administration & Rural Development
- Chief Municipal Officer (CMO): Administers municipal councils and Nagar Panchayats, managing civic amenities and local taxation.
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO – Janpad/Zila Panchayat): Executes rural development schemes and administrative duties at the block or district level.
- Assistant Development Extension Officer (ADEO): Drives the grassroots implementation of rural housing, sanitation, and Panchayat welfare initiatives.
