Chhattisgarh’s three state power companies have opened one of the biggest state recruitment drives of the year. The Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited (CSPTCL), Raipur, has invited online applications for 1,501 posts across the distribution, transmission and generation companies. The window closes on 26 November 2026.
The joint notification (No. 01-01/HR/Recruitment/739106, dated 5 November 2026) covers 38 categories of posts. Applications opened on 6 November at 8 pm on cspc.co.in, and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 26 November at 11:55 pm.
1,501 posts across three companies
The vacancies are split into two advertisements. Advertisement 1/2026 covers 195 Class-II officer posts, including Assistant Engineer, Medical Officer and Accounts Officer. Advertisement 2/2026 covers 1,306 Class-III and IV posts, including Junior Engineer, Data Entry Operator and Attendant (Plant).
The largest allocations are for Data Entry Operator with 609 posts, Attendant (Plant) with 300 and Junior Engineer with 216. Other posts include Stenographer, Programmer, Fire Officer and Sub Fire Officer, plus medical and accounts posts. Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change, and the recruitment is subject to the outcome of SLP(C) 19668/2022, pending in the Supreme Court.
Who can apply
Qualifications vary widely by post, from Class 10 with ITI to engineering degrees and professional qualifications:
- Assistant Engineer: Four-year engineering degree, AMIE or PTDC in the relevant discipline.
- Junior Engineer: Three-year engineering diploma or prescribed engineering degree in the relevant discipline.
- Data Entry Operator: Prescribed computer science or IT qualification, or graduation with an accepted computer-related qualification.
- Attendant (Plant) Grade III: Class 10 with minimum second division and a two-year ITI in the relevant trade.
- Fire Attendant Grade II: Class 12 with Chemistry and an NCC B or C certificate.
One condition matters for candidates outside Chhattisgarh: only Chhattisgarh domicile candidates are eligible for the notified Class-III and IV posts. Candidates from other states can apply only for Class-II posts, where the maximum age is 30 years.
Age limit and fee
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026, with a minimum of 18 or 21 years depending on the post. For most posts the maximum is 40 years for Chhattisgarh general-category men and 45 for eligible women, SC, ST and OBC candidates. Fire Officer posts cap at 30 years (35 for reserved categories) and Fire Attendant at 25 (30 for reserved).
The fee depends on the post group and category. For the higher group (AE, JE, officers, programmers) it is Rs 800 for general, Rs 700 for OBC and Rs 600 for SC and ST candidates. For the lower group (DEO, Stenographer, medical support, attendant) it is Rs 400, Rs 300 and Rs 200 respectively. Regular departmental employees of the power companies are exempt. Payment is online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Pay varies by post, with basic pay ranging from Rs 14,800 to Rs 56,100 per month. There is no GATE score involved in this recruitment.
How selection works
Selection varies by post and is detailed in the notification. Data Entry Operator and Stenographer candidates must appear for skill or shorthand tests. A written test, skill test or interview applies differently across the 38 post categories, so read the post-wise procedure carefully.
How to apply
Follow these steps before the deadline:
- Visit the official website cspc.co.in and open the Recruitment section.
- Read the full notification (Advertisements 1/2026 and 2/2026) and check the post-wise eligibility, age limit and fee for the post you want.
- Register, fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit the form by 26 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application and the fee receipt.
With 1,501 posts on offer, eligible candidates in Chhattisgarh should not leave the form to the last day. The portal is likely to slow down near the closing hours, and no application will be accepted after 11:55 pm on 26 November.
Important dates at a glance
- Notification date: 5 November 2026
- Applications open: 6 November 2026, 8:00 pm
- Last date to apply and pay the fee: 26 November 2026, 11:55 pm
- Official website: cspc.co.in
For engineers, diploma holders, ITI pass-outs and graduates in Chhattisgarh, this is the largest state power sector opening of the year. Confirm your post and domicile eligibility in the notification, and apply well before the deadline.
FAQs
How many posts are there in the Chhattisgarh State Power Companies Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,501 vacancies across CSPDCL, CSPTCL and CSPGCL: 195 Class-II posts and 1,306 Class-III and IV posts, across 38 categories.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 26 November 2026 at 11:55 pm. Applications are open from 6 November 2026 at cspc.co.in.
Who can apply for Class-III and IV posts?
Only Chhattisgarh domicile candidates can apply for Class-III and IV posts. Candidates from other states can apply only for Class-II posts, with a maximum age of 30 years.
What is the application fee?
The fee ranges from Rs 200 to Rs 800 by post group and category. For AE, JE and officer posts it is Rs 800 (general), Rs 700 (OBC) and Rs 600 (SC/ST). Departmental employees are exempt.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Data Entry Operator has the highest allocation with 609 posts, followed by Attendant (Plant) with 300 posts and Junior Engineer with 216 posts.
