The CG Assistant Teacher Syllabus 2026 has been issued by CERT (Chhattisgarh State Council of Educational Research and Training), Raipur, for candidates preparing for the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher recruitment exam. This official syllabus document lists the subject-wise marks distribution and unit-wise topics that will form the basis of the written exam. Since the syllabus and the exam pattern work together, candidates need both to plan an effective preparation strategy. This article covers the complete CG Sahayak Shikshak Syllabus 2026, subject-wise topics, marking scheme, preparation tips, and important links.
CG Assistant Teacher Syllabus 2026 – Overview
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Download the CG Assistant Teacher Syllabus 2026 PDF and check the latest subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, marks distribution, and preparation strategy for the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher recruitment exam. Get complete details of Hindi, English, Mathematics, EVS, Child Development & Pedagogy, General Studies, Computer Education, and Chhattisgarh GK to prepare effectively for the written examination.
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CG Assistant Teacher Exam Pattern 2026
Written Exam Pattern (Marks Distribution)
The CG Assistant Teacher written exam carries a total of 100 marks, divided into three parts as per the official syllabus:
CG Assistant Teacher Syllabus 2026
Below is the complete subject-wise and unit-wise CG Sahayak Shikshak Syllabus 2026 as released by CERT, Chhattisgarh.
1. Hindi (15 Marks)
- Unit 1 – Varn Vichar: Swar, Vyanjan, Akshar, Vartani, Ling, Vachan, Karak, Sandhi, Kaal
- Unit 2 – Shabd Vichar: Shabd Roop aur Shabd Rachna; word classification by source – Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Videshi; word classification by meaning – Muhavare, Lokoktiyan, Paryayvachi, Vilom, Anekarthi
- Unit 3 – Shabd Rachna: Upsarg, Pratyay, Samas, one word for many words/phrases
- Unit 4 – Pad va Pad Bhed: Sangya and its types, Karak Chinh, Sarvanam, Visheshan, Kriya
- Unit 5 – Vakya Parichay: Parts of a sentence, types of sentences, word order (Padkram)
- Unit 6 – Rachna: Unseen passage (Apathit Gadyansh)
- Unit 7 – Children’s Language Development Process: Stages of language development, how children learn language, qualities of the language-learning process
- Unit 8 – Children’s Language Ability and Its Development: Reading, understanding and construction of meaning, decoding, the interrelationship between listening, speaking, reading and writing, sentence-construction skills
- Unit 9: Inclusive language classroom, multilingualism
- Unit 10 – Assessment: Why and nature of assessment in language, possible methods of assessing children’s language ability, the role of errors in the process of learning to speak, write, and read
2. English (10 Marks)
(A) Comprehension
- Unseen prose passages with higher-order thinking questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
- Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
(B) Pedagogy of Language Development
- Language acquisition in the classroom
- Principles of language teaching
- Role of listening and speaking before reading and writing
- Phonics and phonemic awareness
- Function of language and how children use it as a tool
- Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form
- Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom, language difficulties, errors and disorders
- Language skills
- Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Making as well as use of low-cost teaching learning materials
- Textbook – unit themes and learning objectives
- Emphasis on holistic play-based pedagogy
- Safe and appropriate use of digital content
- Multimedia materials, multilingual resource of the classroom
- Assessment
- Remedial teaching: individual differences and learner needs
3. Mathematics (15 Marks)
- Unit 1 – Introduction: Contribution and work of ancient Indian mathematicians
- Unit 2 – Nature of Mathematics: Nature of mathematics, mathematical thinking, abstraction, specialisation and generalisation, and its relation to other subjects
- Unit 3 – Learning and Assessment in Mathematics: Learning through ancient Indian mathematical methods, constructivist assessment in the classroom, conceptual and procedural knowledge
- Unit 4 – Content Topics:
- 4.1 Decimal system
- 4.2 Numbers – whole, odd-even, prime and composite, triangular numbers, coprime numbers
- 4.3 Fractions – comparison of fractions, related rules, converting decimal fractions to simple fractions
- 4.4 Simplification of expressions, use of BODMAS
- 4.5 Square root – various methods of finding square roots
- 4.6 HCF and LCM – formulas for related problems
- 4.7 Mean, median and mode based questions
- 4.8 Percentage – percentage, interest, profit and loss based questions
- 4.9 Ratio, proportion and unitary method
- 4.10 Speed, time and distance
- 4.11 Area, perimeter and volume
- 4.12 Patterns – identifying patterns, finding similarities between and within problems and solutions
- 4.13 Geometrical shapes – identification, understanding and construction
- 4.14 Locating a position using coordinate geometry
4. Environmental Studies (10 Marks)
- Unit 1 – Understanding Environment: Components of environment (social, economic, natural, cultural) and their interaction, key concerns of environment, interesting aspects of environment
- Unit 2 – Children’s Understanding of Environment: Perspective, experience-based understanding, collection and analysis of information related to surroundings, observation, problem-solving
- Unit 3 – Why Teach Environmental Studies: Curricular concerns, concept formation, concept of social studies
- Unit 4 – Pedagogy of Environmental Studies: Science teaching, social studies teaching, reading and understanding pictures made by children, understanding day-night and seasons, time measurement, reading and understanding maps, child-centred teaching, integrated approach
- Unit 5 – Environmental Studies and Classroom Activities: Organisation of classroom activities, experiments, collection of experiment material, survey, project, field visit, library, assessment
- Unit 6 – Family Relations: Types of families, social issues, social evils/addictions and their social and economic consequences, social participation
- Unit 7 – Health and Safety: Personal hygiene, basic information about internal organs of the body, balanced diet, common diseases, causes, prevention measures, vaccination, first aid, public hygiene, safety rules and law and order
- Unit 8 – Ecosystem, Environmental Conservation and Management: Structure of ecosystem, food chain, food web, cycling of matter, basic pillars of sustainable development, role of citizens in environmental conservation
- Unit 9 – Culture and Traditions: Local festivals, culture of Chhattisgarh, traditional customs
5. Child Development & Pedagogy (15 Marks)
- Unit 1 – Child Development: Concept of development and its relation to learning, theories of child development, influence of heredity and environment, critical perspectives of the construct of intelligence, multi-dimensional intelligence, language and thought, individual variation among learners, understanding differences based on linguistic diversity, caste, gender, community, religion etc., the difference between assessment for learning and assessment of learning, school-based assessment, continuous and comprehensive evaluation, perspective and practice
- Unit 2 – Understanding Inclusive Education and Children with Special Needs: Teaching learners from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds; teaching children with learning difficulties, disability etc.; teaching creative and specially gifted learners
- Unit 3 – Learning and Pedagogy: Basic approaches to teaching-learning, children’s strategies of learning, learning as a social activity, the social context of learning, child as a problem-solver and a scientific investigator, cognition and emotions, motivation and learning, factors contributing to learning – personal and environmental
6. General Studies (35 Marks)
(A) General Mental Ability (15 Marks)
This section tests reasoning, relationship identification, analogy, numerical ability, and spatial relations. Questions typically cover: identifying the odd one out, number series, letter series, alphabets, relationship between numbers and figures, coded language, hidden figures, classes and numbers, mathematical operations, matching of figures, and various patterns related to cubes.
(B) Computer Education (5 Marks)
- Introduction to computers – what is a computer, everyday uses of computers (education, banking, health, office, communication), importance and limitations, general features
- Main parts of a computer – hardware and software, CPU, ALU, CU, memory, input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, touchpad), output devices (monitor, printer, speaker)
- Types of printers – inkjet, laser, dot matrix, thermal and other modern printers
- Operating systems – role of operating systems, MS-DOS, commercial operating systems (Windows, macOS), open-source operating systems (Linux, Ubuntu)
- MS Office for office use – MS Word (document creation, editing, formatting), MS Excel (tables, formulas, charts), MS PowerPoint (slide creation, design, presentation)
- Use of internet – introduction to internet, inbox, outbox, CC, BCC, creating and sending email, online document search, website surfing, general information about various government department websites
- Antivirus and computer security – what is a computer virus, types of viruses, damage caused by viruses, importance of antivirus software, safety measures
- Use of multimedia – meaning of multimedia, use of audio, video and text, multimedia applications
- Storage devices – primary and secondary storage, hard disk, pen drive, CD, DVD/introduction to cloud storage
- Search engines and online platforms – Google, YouTube, what is a search engine, how to find required information, safe and effective search techniques
(C) General Knowledge (15 Marks)
- Key constitutional provisions, fundamental duties and Indian political system and constitutional rights, Right to Information, cultural and national personalities, democracy and elections – Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
- Indian history and national movement – Indian civilisation and culture, historical events, history of India’s freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947, and the course of events after 1947
- Geography – general geography, geography of India and the world
- Indian economy – social and economic development, population perspective, Gross National Product and per capita income, five-year plans, agriculture and rural development, industrial development, Indian economy, banking system, current economic events
- General science – basic knowledge related to physics, chemistry, and botany and zoology
- General information about Chhattisgarh – history, geography, political system, economy, government schemes, awards and honours, traditions, folk songs and music, important personalities, and other important topics related to Chhattisgarh
- National Education Policy 2020 (Part I – School Education)
How to Prepare for CG Assistant Teacher Exam 2026
- Start with the official syllabus: Go unit by unit through Hindi, English, Maths, EVS, and Pedagogy exactly as listed in the CERT syllabus rather than relying on generic study material.
- Give Pedagogy sections equal weight: Child Development & Pedagogy and the Pedagogy of Language Development in English together carry significant marks – don’t focus only on subject content and skip teaching-methodology topics.
- Build a Chhattisgarh-specific GK base: Since Chhattisgarh general knowledge is a dedicated topic under General Studies, dedicate separate revision time to CG history, geography, schemes, culture, and current affairs.
- Practise computer basics hands-on: The Computer Education section is conceptual and practical – revise MS Office, internet basics, and storage devices through short practice sessions, not just reading.
- Revise Mental Ability daily: Reasoning topics improve with consistent short daily practice rather than long irregular sessions.
- Track official updates: Since the full notification (exam pattern, dates, negative marking, vacancies) is not yet released, keep checking the official CGSSB website regularly so your preparation timeline matches the actual exam schedule once announced.
