DEO Raigarh Teaching and Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 46 Lab Assistant, Teacher and More Posts

The District Education Officer (DEO) Raigarh, Chhattisgarh has announced recruitment for 46 Teaching and Non-Teaching positions including Lab Assistant, Teachers and various other educational support roles for the year 2026. This recruitment drive is conducted to fill vacancies in government schools under the Raigarh district education department. Candidates with Post-Graduate qualifications and relevant educational background are eligible to apply. The selection process typically involves written examination, skill test (where applicable), and document verification. Selected candidates will be appointed to various schools and educational institutions under the jurisdiction of DEO Raigarh, offering stable government employment with standard state government benefits and pay scales as per Chhattisgarh government norms.

Important Dates

Vacancy Distribution (Indicative)

Note: Actual category-wise distribution will be as per official notification and Chhattisgarh state reservation policy.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Lab Assistant:

• Post Graduate degree in relevant Science subject (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)
• B.Ed or equivalent teaching qualification desirable

For Teacher Posts:

• Post Graduate degree in relevant subject with B.Ed
• CTET/CGTET qualification may be required
• Minimum 50% marks in qualifying examination (45% for reserved categories)

For Other Posts:

• Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline
• Computer proficiency (CCC/DCA certificate preferred)

Age Limit

Age Calculation Date: As on the last date of application submission.

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Preference may be given to domicile of Chhattisgarh state
• Original documents proving Chhattisgarh domicile may be required

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website of DEO Raigarh or the designated Chhattisgarh education department portal
2. Click on the 'Recruitment 2026' or 'Apply Online' link for Teaching and Non-Teaching posts
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number) and create login credentials
4. Login using your registration ID and password
5. Fill the online application form completely with personal, educational, and employment details
6. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph (50KB, JPG format) and signature (20KB, JPG format) as per specifications
7. Upload required documents: educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate, experience certificate (if any)
8. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI
9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
10. Note down the application number and transaction ID for tracking purposes

Application Fee Structure

Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI). No offline payment accepted.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Preliminary): Computer-based objective type test covering General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, Subject Knowledge, Reasoning, and Chhattisgarh GK. Only qualifying candidates proceed to next stage.

1. Written Examination (Main) / Skill Test: Descriptive examination for teaching posts covering subject-specific knowledge and teaching methodology. For Lab Assistant, practical skill test in laboratory procedures may be conducted.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear for original document verification including educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate, and experience certificates. Candidates with incomplete or invalid documents will be rejected.

1. Merit List Preparation: Final merit list prepared based on combined marks of written exam and applicable reservations. Tie-breaking rules applied as per government norms.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical fitness test as per government standards. Medical certificate from authorized government hospital required.

1. Final Appointment: Appointment letters issued after successful completion of all stages and police verification clearance.

Examination Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Typical)

Main Examination (Typical)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in objective type questions. No negative marking in descriptive examination.

Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for OBC, 33% for SC/ST candidates.

Detailed Syllabus

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History and Freedom Movement
• Indian Geography and World Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy and Five Year Plans
• National and International Current Events
• Sports, Awards and Honors
• Important Books and Authors
• Science and Technology developments

Teaching Aptitude & Pedagogy

• Teaching methods and techniques
• Educational Psychology and Child Development
• Learning theories and principles
• Classroom management strategies
• Assessment and evaluation methods
• Inclusive education and special needs
• Use of teaching aids and technology
• National Education Policy 2020

Subject Knowledge (Variable by Post)

• Core concepts of the subject (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/Languages)
• Advanced topics up to Post-Graduate level
• Practical applications and experiments
• Recent developments in the subject area
• Subject-specific teaching methodologies

Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning
• Analytical and logical reasoning
• Series completion and pattern recognition
• Coding-decoding and blood relations
• Data interpretation and data sufficiency
• Puzzles and arrangements

Chhattisgarh General Knowledge

• History and Culture of Chhattisgarh
• Geography and Climate of the state
• Important personalities and freedom fighters
• Government schemes and initiatives
• Administrative structure of Chhattisgarh
• Tribal communities and folk traditions
• Economic resources and industries
• Tourist places and monuments

General Hindi & English

• Comprehension passages
• Grammar and vocabulary
• Sentence formation and correction
• Idioms and phrases
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Translation (Hindi to English and vice versa)

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities for self and dependents, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension benefits under New Pension Scheme (NPS) or Old Pension Scheme (as applicable), Gratuity, Annual increments, and other allowances as per Chhattisgarh government rules. Teacher posts may have slightly different pay scales based on qualification and post designation.

Selected candidates start as Lab Assistant, PGT/TGT Teachers or in their respective designated posts with opportunities for promotion to Senior Teacher, Vice Principal, and Principal positions based on experience, performance, and departmental promotion exams. Career advancement follows Chhattisgarh Education Department hierarchy with pay progression through regular annual increments and grade pay enhancements upon promotion to higher positions.

Admit cards for the written examination will be available for download 7-10 days before the scheduled exam date on the official recruitment portal. Candidates must login using their application number and date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card will contain exam venue details, reporting time, important instructions, and candidate photograph. No physical admit card will be sent by post; candidates must carry a printed copy along with original photo ID proof to the examination center.

Results will be declared approximately 30-45 days after the examination on the official DEO Raigarh website or the designated Chhattisgarh recruitment portal. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number or application number. The result will display marks obtained, qualifying status, and merit position. Shortlisted candidates for document verification or next stages will be intimated through registered email/SMS and official website notification.

Expected cutoff marks typically range between 55-65% for General category, 50-60% for OBC, and 45-55% for SC/ST categories based on previous similar recruitments in Chhattisgarh education department. Actual cutoff depends on exam difficulty level, number of applicants, and total vacancies. Subject-wise cutoffs may vary, with competitive subjects having higher cutoffs. Category-wise merit lists are prepared separately ensuring reservation benefits.

Examination Centers

Chhattisgarh: Raigarh, Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai, Korba, Rajnandgaon, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Dhamtari

Neighboring States (if applicable): Bhopal, Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Exam centers are subject to availability and administrative convenience. Candidates can select preferred center during application, but final allotment is at the discretion of the recruiting authority. Center once allotted cannot be changed under any circumstances.