The official CG SET eligibility criteria and qualification standards have been released by the CGPEB. Review the complete age limit requirements and qualifying percentage for the Chhattisgarh SET exam in the article below.
CG SET Exam Eligibility 2026
To qualify for the CG SET Exam 2026, candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Transgender categories) from a recognized university. Candidates currently in their final year or awaiting results may apply provisionally, provided they complete their degree within two years of the exam declaration.
There is no upper age limit for the CG SET, and candidates are eligible to attempt the exam multiple times. Applicants are required to choose the subject corresponding to their Master’s degree. Furthermore, reservation benefits apply exclusively to Chhattisgarh domiciled candidates in accordance with state government mandates.
Chhattisgarh SET Eligibility Criteria
We have outlined the CG SET eligibility criteria regarding educational qualifications below. Please verify your eligibility category-wise to ensure you meet all requirements before applying for the Chhattisgarh SET.
General Category
- Master’s Degree: Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: They should have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in the qualifying examination.
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Transgender)
- Master’s Degree: Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: They should have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in the qualifying examination.
Final Year Students
- Provisional Eligibility: Candidates who are in the final year of their Master’s degree or are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. However, they must complete their degree with the required percentage within two years from the date of the CG SET exam result.
Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test Age Limit
The Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET) maintains a highly accessible age policy for all applicants:
- No Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the CG SET exam. This allows individuals of any age to apply for and take the test, providing opportunities for career advancement without age restrictions
CG SET Age Relaxation
The CG SET does not enforce a maximum age limit for participants. Consequently, as there is no age restriction, there are no specific age relaxation provisions required for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (NCL), Women, PwD, or Transgender categories.
| CG SET Eligibility Criteria Age Limit & Relaxation | ||
| S. No. | Category | Age Limit & Relaxation |
| 1 | Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (OBC -NCL) | |
| 3 | Women | |
| 4 | Persons with disabilities (PwD) | |
| 5 | Transgender | |