Recruitment of Pharmacists (25 positions) at CSPDCL - Permanent Government jobs

Online applications are invited for various posts in Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL), Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited (CSPTCL) & Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) as per the details given hereunder :-

ASSISTANT PHARMACIST
(Pay-scale: S-5, Rs. 23,900 - 78,200) (Post Code-34)

No of posts: 25
UR - 7, ST-7, SC-3, OBC-3
Female UR-2, Female ST-2, Female OBC-1

Minimum Essential Qualifications
1) Passed the Higher Secondary (HSSC) examination (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics and Chemistry; And
2) Possess a Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Central/State Government; And
3) Hold a valid registration as a Pharmacist in Chhattisgarh under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

Age Limit:
Only CG State domicile
Minimum Age - 21 Yrs
maximum age limit: UR-Male : 40 Yrs UR-Female & SC/ ST/ OBC-Male/Female: 45 Yrs
Note : (i) Including all relaxations maximum age limit will be 45 years. (As the case may be).
(ii) Age relaxation shall be allowed to the Ex-Servicemen as per rules of Government of Chhattisgarh.

NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE :
UR- 400/-
OBC- 300/-
SC/ST- 200/-
Departmental Candidates (Only C.S. Power Companies eligible employees) are exempted from the payment of Fee

SELECTION PROCESS:Written/Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Based on Merit of Online CBT, maximum three times candidates against advertised vacancy in each category shall be called for document verification.

Note :
(a) Number of vacancies may change at the discretion of CSPTCL.
(b) For the above mentioned Class-III & IV posts, the candidates with Domicile of Chhattisgarh (C.G.) are only eligible to apply.
(c) Candidate applying for the post of Assistant Engineer -(Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Civil) can apply for only one branch. Candidate applying for the post of Junior Engineer-(Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Civil) can apply for only one branch. Only one application needs to be filled by the Candidate against the branch-wise post advertised separately for the three C.S. Power Companies.
(d) There are three power companies CSPTCL, CSPDCL & CSPGCL and the candidates applying for the posts which are identified for all the three companies will have to give the company preferences in the application form in the preference of ranking as 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Based on the final selection merit of the candidate, his/her choice of company and availability of vacancy advertised company wise, the company shall be allocated and no application for change of company shall be entertained.
(e) This recruitment is subject to the final outcome/decision of SLP(C) 19668/2022 of Hon'ble SC. Accordingly category wise vacancies may be changed.

Advice to candidates :
(i) DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE REFERRED AT THE TIME OF FILLING ON LINE APPLICATION.
(ii) CANDIDATES IN THEIR OWN INTEREST ARE ADVISED, NOT TO WAIT TILL THE LAST DATE & TIME AND REGISTER THEIR APPLICATION WELL BEFORE THE LAST DATE. CSPTCL SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE, IF
THE CANDIDATES ARE NOT ABLE TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION DUE TO LAST MINUTE RUSH.

General Instructions :
a) The final selection will be subject to condition that candidates fulfill all required qualification and criteria prescribed for such appointment and submits all necessary certificates/documents.
b) The minimum qualifying marks for UR/OBC category shall be 40% and for SC/ST category shall be 30% in Online CBT.
c) For every correct answer One mark shall be awarded. For every wrong answer ¼ mark (i.e. 0.25 mark) shall be deducted. No marks shall be awarded for un-attempted questions
d) The question paper will be in English and Hindi only. However, in case of any typographical error or any interpretation issue in Hindi, the English version of the question paper shall prevail.
e) The online CBT will be conducted at (a) Raipur, (b) Bilaspur, (c) Durg-Bhilai, (d) Ambikapur & (e) Jagdalpur or any other place as decided by CSPTCL.
f) Possession and Use of electronic devices/gadgets such as Mobile Phone, Micro Phone or any other Associated Accessories, Calculator, Log Tables, pager, wrist watch, Digital Diary, Book/ Notes etc. are strictly prohibited in the CBT Centre. If any candidate is found in possession of any of these devices / documents, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled. As such the Candidate should not bring Mobile Phone/Micro Phone or any other electronic devices etc. at the CBT Centre. CSTPCL shall not be responsible for its safe custody / loss.
g) Consumption of liquor is prohibited & so intoxicated candidates shall not be allowed to appear in examination.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS :
(i) Candidates are advised to clear their browsing history before starting registration. Candidates are also advised in their own interest to apply on-line much before the closing date as per schedule mentioned in para 1 of this Recruitment Notice and not to wait till the last date of depositing the fee to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability/failure to log on the CSPTCL’s website on account of heavy load on internet/website jam/disconnection.
(ii) After successful registration of on-line application, candidates are advised not to attempt for registration for the same post again since multiple registration numbers and passwords thus CSPC-5/160/2026-CE (HR) CSPTCLOFC SECTION I/739108/2026 22 generated may create problem for candidates in future. In case of multiple registrations for the same post, the candidature is liable for cancellation/rejection without any notice/intimation to the candidate.
(iii) Admit card for online CBT, containing the details of the centre/ venue/ date/ time etc. for the examination will be sent to the candidates at their registered e-mail ID only. The candidates are required to take a print-out of their admit card. The candidate can also download their admit card from the CSPTCL website “www.cspc.co.in” using their registration number and the password, once email/ sms alerts to this effect is sent.
(iv) The decision of the CSPTCL about the mode of selection to the post and eligibility conditions shall be final and binding. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ON-LINE APPLICATION
A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the Instructions carefully and click the “Click here” Hyper Link button in front of the “To Register” bullet item for registration for Online Application of CSPTCL.
2. For detailed notification, please click the “Click here” Hyperlink button in front of the “To read Advertisement”. Clear their browsing history before starting registration. Please read it carefully before filling in the on-line application.
3. Details once filled by candidate in the on-line application form will not be changed after final submission.
4. Before starting to fill-up the application, the candidate should keep ready the following details/documents:
a) Valid E-mail ID & Mobile Number.
b) Scanned copy of the recent passport size color Photograph (not older than 3 weeks). Candidates should ensure that the same photograph is used throughout this recruitment process.
c) Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format.
d) Relevant Certificates as mentioned in the advertisement.
5. Category [General (UR)/Schedule Caste (SC)/ Schedule Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Class (OBC)/Ex- Serviceman (Ex-Ser)/Person with Disability (PwD)/Sports Quota] once filled by candidate in the on-line application form will not be changed and no benefit of other category will be admissible.

HOW TO APPLY
1. Candidates should have a valid personal e-mail ID and Mobile Number. The e-mail ID and Mobile Number entered by the candidate in his/ her Online Application Form must remain valid for at least next one year from the date of filling application. Application Sequence Number, password and all other important communication will be sent on the same registered e-mail ID & Mobile No. (Please ensure that email sent to the mailbox of registered E-mail ID is not redirected to junk /spam folder).
2. Candidates should take utmost care in furnishing / providing the correct details while filling in the on-line application.
YOU CAN EDIT THE INFORMATION ONLY BEFORE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION BECAUSE ONCE THE FORM IS SUBMITTED, IT CAN NOT BE EDITED.
3. The process for submitting the application: “Various posts as per Advt. No. 739106 dtd. 05-11-2026 in CSPTCL” is given below:
Step-I: Registration of Personal Details and Contact details. User-Id and password will be sent through e-mail and SMS on registered e-mail and Mobile Number. After registration candidates can either click on Go to Application or they can log out and then Re-Login using above provided User-Id and password and then click on Go to Application.
Step-II: Candidates are required to complete the fields of Personal Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details, Declaration, upload relevant Documents (photo/signature) and to submit Application Fee (wherever applicable) online via SBI Payment Gateway.
4. Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Application fee and other charges, as applicable, once paid will not be refunded in any case / circumstances and neither the same be held reserved for any other recruitment OR selection process.

STEP-I: REGISTRATION/SIGN-UP
1. The candidate should fill out all the required information, i.e., Personal Details, Contact Details, etc. correctly and press Generate OTP button.
2. OTPs will be sent to the candidate’s Mobile No. & e-mail ID, separately. The candidate must enter OTP to verify Mobile No. & E-mail ID.
3. Candidates agreeing the terms & conditions may apply by clicking 'I Agree’ Check box given after the Declaration and then re-verify the selected/entered values by clicking the “Re-verify” button and then ticking the Check Boxes, if the entered values are displayed correctly then clicking the “Submit” button.
4. After clicking SUBMIT button/ tab, the candidates will receive Application Sequence No. (User ID) & Password on their e-mail ID and Mobile No. Now, candidate has to Click “Go To Application” button (given on top right corner) to reach to Step-II or they can Logout and Re-Login using above provided User-Id and password to go to

STEP-II: FILLING-UP OF APPLICATION
1. Click on “Go To Application” button at top right corner for filling-up Personal Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details, Declaration, Upload relevant Documents (photo/ signature). After filling all required details Candidate must submit the application and pay applicable Application Fee online via SBI Payment Gateway through Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, UPI etc.
2. Instructions regarding scanning of Photograph, Signature: Candidates should upload the scanned (digital) image of their photograph and signature in Jpg/jpeg format, as per the process given below:
- Photograph Image:
o The photograph must be a recent passport size color picture with a light background (not older than 03 weeks).
o The photograph should be taken while looking straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
o The size of the scanned image should be between 100KB to 200KB in jpg/jpeg format only.
- Signature image:
o The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black ink pen. o The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
o Please scan the signature area only and not the entire page. o Size of file should be between 80KB to 150KB in Jpg/jpeg format only.
- In case of Multiple application submitted by a candidate for the same post, the application with the higher application sequence number will be considered.
- While applying for the post, the applicant should ensure that he / she fulfills the eligibility for age/post/vacancy and other norms mentioned in the advertisement, as on the specified dates and that the particulars furnished are correct in all respects.
3. After uploading Photograph and Signature, click on "Preview" tab and check whether particulars filled are correct in all respects. In case of any error, the same can be edited before finally clicking on "Submit" tab. Once the application is submitted, candidates automatically will be redirected to SBI payment gateway through Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, UPI etc. to deposit the fee.
- Candidates if eligible for more than 1 post and if are applying for more than 1 post, he/she is required to pay a non-refundable application fee as mentioned in the advertisement for each post separately.
4. Guidelines for remittance of fee are as under:
- Post submission, the candidate will be re-directed to SBI payment gateway to make the online payment of application fee.
- Kindly verify the details and make the payment for application fee via the different payment modes.
- Post successful payment of application fee application form gets auto submitted and candidate will be redirected to his/her application form.
5. Printing of the submitted Application Form:
- On successful submission of the Application Form, after payment of the Application Fee, the candidate should print his/ her Application Form, containing the details submitted by the candidate, by pressing “PRINT” button and saving/ printing his/ her Application Form in PDF form.

PLEASE RETAIN THE PRINTOUT OF THE APPLICATION FORM WITH YOU FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.

All departmental employees (of Chhattisgarh State Power Companies) who have filled the form are required to submit printout of their online application along with self-attested copies of all requisite documents (i.e. 10th, 12th, Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree, Caste Certificate, copy of their regular order etc.) to their respective HOD (ED/GM/CE/SE/EE) immediately which will then be submitted by the respective HOD’s.
6. Technical queries/clarifications relating to the filling up of ON-LINE APPLICATION may be raised on the e-mail : csptclrecruitment@gmail.com or contact “Help Desk” Phone No: +91 7353009191 between Monday to Friday (During 09 AM to 6 PM).
PLEASE REFER TO THE ADVERTISEMENT AND ENSURE YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE POST YOU ARE GOING TO APPLY.