CGPSC Psychiatrist (Backlog) Recruitment 2026 — Online Form
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (छत्तीसगढ़ लोक सेवा आयोग) · Chhattisgarh · Updated 10 Aug 2026
⏳ 9 days left to apply (Last date: 19 Aug 2026)
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission invites online applications for 6 backlog posts of Psychiatrist (Manorog Visheshagya) in the Public Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh (Advertisement No. 04/2026/Pariksha dated 17.07.2026). Online applications can be submitted from 21 July 2026 to 19 August 2026 at www.psc.cg.gov.in.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Apply from | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Last date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Advertisement No. 04/2026/Pariksha dated | 17/07/2026 |
| Publication in Rojgar Aur Niyojan | 22/07/2026 |
| Free correction window | 20/08/2026 (12:00 noon) to 22/08/2026 (11:59 pm), one time only |
| Paid correction window (₹500) | 23/08/2026 (12:00 noon) to 25/08/2026 (11:59 pm), one time only; only gender, date of birth, category, domicile, PwD and ex-servicemen entries can be corrected |
| Admit card / interview call letter | Uploaded on the Commission's website about 10 days before the exam/interview |
| Exam date | Exam date not announced. Selection will be by interview only, or by examination followed by interview if the number of applications is large; exam scheme and syllabus will be published later. Exam centre: Raipur (centres may be increased/reduced based on number of applications). Admit card / interview call letter will be uploaded about 10 days before the exam/interview. |
Application Fee
| Chhattisgarh local residents belonging to SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and local PwD candidates | ₹300 |
| All other categories and candidates from outside Chhattisgarh | ₹400 |
| Paid correction (per correction session, one time only) | ₹500 |
Portal fee + GST is payable by every applicant in addition to the application fee. Payment only online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or other available modes; no bank draft or cheque accepted. Portal fee is non-refundable. Local residents of Chhattisgarh who actually appear in the exam/interview will get the examination fee refunded to the account entered during online application; correction fee, portal fee, service tax and other charges are not refunded.
Key Details
| Age limit | 25–35Age as on 01.01.2026 must not be less than 25 years and not more than 35 years. Local residents of Chhattisgarh get 5 years relaxation (max age 40 years). Additional relaxations: 5 years for CG SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), max 38 years for CG government/corporation/board employees and contractual employees, 5 years for persons with disabilities, 10 years for local women of Chhattisgarh, 5 years for widow/deserted/divorced women, up to 45 years for Shiksha Karmi/Panchayat Karmi; total relaxation cannot exceed 45 years. Reservation and age relaxation benefits are available only to local/original residents of Chhattisgarh. |
| Qualification | Post-graduate degree or diploma in the concerned specialty (Psychiatry) from a recognised university, recognised by the Medical Council of India; valid and live registration with the Indian Medical Council (now National Medical Commission) or any State Medical Council is mandatory. All qualifications must be held on or before the last date of online application. |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-13 (₹67,300 – ₹2,13,100) plus DA and other allowances as per State Government orders; Gazetted Class-I service; appointment on 3 years probation |
| Total posts | 6 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Eligibility | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist (Backlog) — Public Health & Family Welfare Department | PG degree/diploma in the concerned specialty from a recognised university (MCI recognised) + valid registration with NMC/State Medical Council | 6 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist (Backlog) | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Selection Process
- Interview only (100 marks; minimum 33 marks, 23 marks for SC/ST/OBC) if the number of applications is limited
- Written Examination / Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview if the number of applications is large
- Document verification / eligibility check before interview
- Final selection list
Exam Districts
Raipur
How to Apply
- Visit www.psc.cg.gov.in during 21/07/2026 (12:00 noon) to 19/08/2026 (11:59 pm) and open the active online application link.
- New candidates complete Candidate's Registration with name, parents' names, gender, date of birth, mobile number, e-mail ID and ID proof number, then verify OTP received on mobile and e-mail; already registered candidates log in with existing ID and password.
- Capture and upload a live photo through the link sent to the registered mobile number (clear face, both ears visible, eyes open, light plain background).
- Upload signature made with black ball pen on white paper, scanned as a .JPG file of maximum 100 KB.
- Save, then click the Apply button on the dashboard against the advertised post and fill all entries of the application form carefully.
- Pay the application fee and/or portal fee + GST online through Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or other available option.
- Confirm that the acknowledgement shows Application Status as 'Submitted' and Payment Status as 'Paid', and keep printouts of the application and payment receipt safe until the selection process is over.
- Use the free correction window (20–22 August 2026) or paid correction window (23–25 August 2026, ₹500) if any error needs to be corrected — only once each.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CGPSC Psychiatrist (Backlog) 2026?
Online applications can be submitted from 21 July 2026 (12:00 noon) up to 19 August 2026 (11:59 pm) on www.psc.cg.gov.in. Manual or postal applications are not accepted.
How many vacancies are advertised?
Total 6 backlog posts of Psychiatrist — SC 1, ST 3 and OBC 2. The number of posts may change if revised vacancies are received from the department.
What is the application fee?
₹300 for Chhattisgarh local residents belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and local persons with disabilities, and ₹400 for all other categories and candidates from outside Chhattisgarh, plus portal fee and GST for everyone.
What is the educational qualification required?
A post-graduate degree or diploma in the relevant specialty from a recognised university (recognised by the Medical Council of India) and valid, live registration with the National Medical Commission or any State Medical Council.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 25 and 35 years as on 01.01.2026. Local residents of Chhattisgarh get 5 years relaxation making the upper limit 40 years, with further category-wise relaxations subject to a maximum of 45 years.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection will be through interview only (100 marks, minimum 33 marks; 23 marks for SC/ST/OBC), or through an examination (which may be a Computer Based Test at Raipur) followed by interview if a large number of applications is received.
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