The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) invited online applications for the State Service Commission 2016 recruitment for various posts. Below is a detailed breakdown of the recruitment process, along with steps to check the CGPSC Prelim Answer Key 2017.

Recruitment Overview

• Important Dates:

  • Application Begin: December 5, 2016
  • Last Date for Apply Online: January 3, 2017
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: January 3, 2017
  • Pre Exam Date: February 19, 2017
  • Mains Exam: May 18-21, 2017

• Application Fee:

  • General / Other State: ₹400
  • Reserve Category (CG): ₹300
  • The fee could be paid via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet, or E Challan.

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
  • Age Limit (as of 01/01/2016):
    • Police Service: 21-28 Years
    • Other Posts: 21-30 Years
    • For CG Candidates: 21-35 Years
    • Age Relaxation: As per recruitment rules

• Vacancy Details:
  A total of 293 vacancies were available across various posts:

  • Deputy Collector: 10
  • State Police Service (Backlog): 33
  • State Account Service: 11
  • Commercial Tax Officer (Sales Tax): 3
  • Jail Superintendent: 1
  • Labour Officer: 3
  • Assistant Registrar: 4
  • Women & Child Development: 1
  • Assistant Director: 2
  • Subordinate Account Officer: 40
  • Child Development Officer: 16
  • Naib Tehsildar: 81
  • Assistant Superintendent (Land): 14
  • Excise Sub Inspector (SI): 11
  • Deputy Registrar: 2
  • Commercial Tax Inspector: 22
  • Cooperative Inspector: 32
  • Assistant Jail Superintendent: 6

• Prelim Exam Centers:
  Ambikapur, Baikunthpur, Bilaspur, Dhamtari, Durg Bhilai, Dantwara

Steps to Check CGPSC Prelim Answer Key 2017

1. Visit the Official CGPSC Website:
   Go to the official Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission website: https://www.psc.cg.gov.in/

2. Navigate to the Answer Key Section:
   Find the Answer Key section in the menu or under the "What's New" or "Latest Updates" tab.

3. Locate the State Service Pre Exam Answer Key:
   Find the link for the State Service Pre Exam Answer Key 2017. It will be posted as per the exam date and paper set.

4. Select the Correct Paper Set:
   Choose the relevant paper set (e.g., A, B, C, D) from the available options, based on the set you received during the exam.

5. Download the Answer Key:
   Click on the link to download the Pre Exam Answer Key in PDF format. You can save it for offline use.

6. Compare Your Answers:
   After downloading the answer key, carefully compare your answers with the ones listed in the key.

7. Raise Objections (if applicable):
   If you believe any answers are incorrect, there will likely be an option to raise objections within a specific time frame. Follow the instructions on the website to submit your objections.