One of the largest teaching recruitments in Chhattisgarh this year is now open. The Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh has released a detailed contract recruitment notification for 1,812 academic and non-academic posts in the state’s flagship Swami Atmanand Utkrisht English Medium Schools (SAGES), running across all 33 districts. The intake covers Lecturer, Headmaster, Assistant Teacher, Teacher, PT Teacher, Librarian, Computer Teacher and Laboratory Assistant posts - a rare single-window opportunity for English-medium teaching aspirants in the state. Applications are invited online only through eduportal.cg.nic.in from 1 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (up to midnight). The posts are contractual for one year (renewable on performance) with a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 22,400 to Rs. 38,100, and selection is through a Computer Based Test. Because only Chhattisgarh domicile holders can apply, competition is confined to the state - a genuine home-ground advantage for eligible candidates.

Quick Overview: Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026

What is the post-wise vacancy break-up of SAGES Recruitment 2026?

The notification carries 1,812 posts in all. The largest post groups reported are:

Who is eligible for SAGES Recruitment 2026?

• Domicile: Only native residents of Chhattisgarh can apply - this is a strict eligibility condition of the SAGES recruitment.
• Age: 21 to 35 years as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per Chhattisgarh government rules.
• Lecturer: Post-graduate degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed.
• Teacher / Assistant Teacher: Graduation with D.El.Ed./B.Ed./D.L.Ed., plus TET qualification where applicable.
• Librarian: Graduation with B.Lib. (Library Science).
• Computer Teacher: Graduation in Computer Science / IT / Computer Application.
• English-medium condition: For relevant teaching posts, candidates must satisfy the English-medium schooling conditions prescribed in the notification, since SAGES are English-medium schools.
• Qualification cut-off date: 21 October 2026, as per the notification schedule.

What is the selection process and exam pattern for SAGES 2026?

Selection for SAGES Recruitment 2026 is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in English, tentatively scheduled between 31 October 2026 and 5 November 2026. The district Management and Operation Committee of each Swami Atmanand school acts as the appointing authority for the selected candidates. Candidates should prepare for a subject-and-aptitude based CBT in English; the detailed notification carries the exact paper scheme, and aspirants should read it before starting preparation.

What is the honorarium for SAGES posts?

SAGES posts are contractual (samvida) for one year, renewable on satisfactory performance, and carry a fixed monthly lump-sum honorarium ranging from Rs. 22,400 to Rs. 38,100 depending on the post. Lecturer-level posts sit at the top of the range, while support posts are at the entry of the range.

What are the important dates for SAGES Recruitment 2026?

How to apply for Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official portal eduportal.cg.nic.in and open the SAGES Recruitment 2026 section.
2. Read Notification No. 97/SAGES/CBT/Notification/2026 carefully and confirm your Chhattisgarh domicile, age, qualification and TET status.
3. Register with a valid mobile number and email ID, then fill the online application form with personal, educational and post-preference details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and certificates (domicile, qualification, TET, caste where applicable) in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee, if any, through the online gateway and submit the form before 21 October 2026 midnight.
6. Save and print the submitted application and payment receipt for the CBT admit card stage.

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FAQs

Q. What is the Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026?

The Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 is the Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh's contract recruitment of 1,812 academic and non-academic posts in Swami Atmanand Utkrisht English Medium Schools (SAGES) across all 33 districts, under Notification No. 97/SAGES/CBT/Notification/2026 dated 29 September 2026.

Q. What is the last date to apply for SAGES Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply for Chhattisgarh SAGES Recruitment 2026 is 21 October 2026 up to midnight. Online applications are accepted from 1 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 through the official portal eduportal.cg.nic.in.

Q. How many vacancies are there in SAGES Recruitment 2026?

There are 1,812 contractual vacancies in SAGES Recruitment 2026. The biggest post groups are Assistant Teacher with 590 posts, Lecturer with 515 posts and Teacher with 336 posts, with the remaining posts across Headmaster, PT Teacher, Librarian, Computer Teacher and Laboratory Assistant.

Q. What is the salary in SAGES Recruitment 2026?

SAGES Recruitment 2026 posts are contractual with a fixed monthly lump-sum honorarium ranging from Rs. 22,400 to Rs. 38,100 depending on the post. The contract is for one year and is renewable based on performance.

Q. Who can apply for SAGES Recruitment 2026?

Only native residents (domicile holders) of Chhattisgarh can apply for SAGES Recruitment 2026. Candidates must be 21 to 35 years old as on 1 January 2026 (with relaxations for reserved categories) and must meet the post-wise educational qualification, TET requirements where applicable, and English-medium conditions for relevant posts.

Q. What is the selection process for SAGES Recruitment 2026?

The selection for SAGES Recruitment 2026 is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in English, tentatively scheduled between 31 October 2026 and 5 November 2026. The district Management and Operation Committee of each SAGES school is the appointing authority.

Q. What is the qualification for SAGES Lecturer and Teacher posts?

For SAGES Lecturer posts, candidates need a post-graduate degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed. For Teacher and Assistant Teacher posts, a graduation with D.El.Ed./B.Ed. (and TET qualification where applicable) is required. Librarian needs a graduation with B.Lib., and Computer Teacher needs a graduation in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application.

Q. Is there any application fee for SAGES Recruitment 2026?

The detailed notification of SAGES Recruitment 2026 should be checked for the fee position; summary notices describe the application as online through eduportal.cg.nic.in. Candidates should confirm the exact fee, if any, from the official notification before submitting the form.

Q. Where do I apply for SAGES Recruitment 2026?

Applications for SAGES Recruitment 2026 are accepted online only through the official portal eduportal.cg.nic.in from 1 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (up to midnight).

Q. Are SAGES posts permanent government jobs?

No. SAGES Recruitment 2026 posts are purely contractual (samvida) for one year, renewable on satisfactory performance, on a fixed monthly lump-sum honorarium. They are not regular permanent government posts.

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully on the recruiting organisation’s website before applying, and to follow Job Ready Portal for daily sarkari job alerts, results, admit cards, answer keys and syllabus updates.

Last updated: 07 October 2026