CGPSC Assistant Librarian Admit Card 2026 Out - Download Hall Ticket at psc.cg.gov.in

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), Shankar Nagar Road, Bhagat Singh Square, Raipur, has officially released the electronic admit cards for the Assistant Librarian (Granthpal) Written Examination 2026 under the Higher Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Candidates registered for this collegiate library cadre can download their hall tickets from the commission portal at psc.cg.gov.in. The written test is scheduled to be conducted in offline OMR format across designated testing centres in Raipur and Bilaspur.

CGPSC Assistant Librarian 2026: Examination Schedule and Hall Ticket Profile

The official notification outlines key examination operational details:

Selection Process and Examination Scheme

The Assistant Librarian selection comprises two competitive assessment phases:

• Written Examination (300 Marks): Contains 150 multiple choice questions divided into two sections. Part 1 covers General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh and General Studies of India (50 Questions / 100 Marks). Part 2 covers Library and Information Science (100 Questions / 200 Marks) testing classification (DDC/UDC), cataloguing (AACR-2/RDA), library automation, and digital repositories. Duration is 3 hours (180 minutes) with a 1/3rd (0.33 mark) negative marking deduction per incorrect answer.
• Interview Evaluation (30 Marks): Shortlisted qualifiers who secure above the category cutoff in the written test are invited for the personal interview at Raipur at a 1:3 ratio.
• Final Merit Compilation: Aggregated out of 330 marks (300 marks written plus 30 marks interview).

Step-by-Step Hall Ticket Download Procedure

Aspirants should follow these steps to secure their examination credentials:

• Visit the official CGPSC portal at psc.cg.gov.in.
• Click on the notification link titled 'View / Print Online Admit Card - Assistant Librarian Exam 2026'.
• Enter your Registered Email ID and Password or Application Number.
• View the generated admit card verifying your name, photograph, roll number, and designated test centre.
• Print two copies on A4 paper and affix an identical passport photograph on the counterfoil.

Previous Year Cutoff Marks and Category Standards

In the previous CGPSC collegiate librarian examination, the qualifying cutoff for interview call closed at 182.50 marks out of 300 for Unreserved, 168.00 marks for OBC, 145.25 marks for SC, and 124.00 marks for ST candidates. Candidates must secure at least 33 percent marks (23 percent for reserved categories) in each part to qualify.

Aspirant Suggestions and High-Yield Preparation Strategy

• Chhattisgarh GK Focus: Scoring high on Part 1 requires strong mastery of Chhattisgarh tribal culture, mineral resources, state geography, and state welfare schemes.
• Identification Documents: Carry your printed admit card alongside an original government photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) and two passport photos to the exam hall.
• Reporting Protocol: Report at the allotted centre at least 45 minutes prior to the commencement of testing. Entry gates close 15 minutes before the start of the test.

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