Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Government has invited online applications from eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) communities for free Civil Services Examination coaching in New Delhi under its CG-Assistant for Competitive Examination (CG-ACE) Scheme 2026.
Under the scheme’s Shikhar (Part-1) component, a total of 290 candidates will be selected for coaching at institutions in New Delhi to prepare for the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The application process began on November 6, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online until November 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
The initiative is being implemented by the state’s Department of Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development.
290 Seats Distributed Across Three Categories
The scheme provides coaching opportunities across three reserved categories, with a separate allocation of seats for each.
The category-wise distribution is as follows:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 150 seats
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 60 seats
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 80 seats
Of the seats allocated to each category, 33 per cent will be reserved for women candidates.
Selected candidates will receive coaching facilities in accordance with the provisions and conditions of the scheme.
Application and Selection Examination Schedule
The department has announced the following schedule for the application and selection process:
- Online applications begin: November 6, 2026
- Last date to apply: November 30, 2026
- Application correction window: December 1–4, 2026
- Proposed selection examination: December 13, 2026
The selection examination is tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2026, which falls on a Sunday.
Candidates will be able to make corrections to their submitted application forms between December 1 and December 4.
How to Apply for Free UPSC Coaching
Eligible applicants can submit their forms through the Chhattisgarh government’s designated portal.
The department has advised candidates to check the detailed notification, eligibility requirements and scheme rules before applying.
Information relating to the examination centres, results and subsequent selection procedures will also be made available through the departmental website.
Official application portal: “Chhattisgarh Department of Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Portal”
What Is the CG-ACE Scheme?
The CG-Assistant for Competitive Examination (CG-ACE) is a Chhattisgarh government initiative designed to support eligible candidates preparing for competitive examinations.
The Shikhar component is divided into different parts for preparation for central and state-level civil services examinations. Under Shikhar (Part-1), selected candidates from Chhattisgarh are enrolled in coaching institutions in New Delhi for UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation.
According to the department’s official notification, the 2026 arrangement provides for one year of coaching, with the coaching fees borne by the department in accordance with the scheme’s rules.
