Chhattisgarh Revolutionizes Recruitment with New Selection Board Bill

The Chhattisgarh assembly has passed a bill to create a new board for conducting recruitment exams for Class III and IV posts across state departments. Aimed at ensuring transparency and efficiency, the board will streamline recruitment processes, merging existing entities and introducing uniform advertisements, exam calendars, and standardized procedures.

In a significant legislative move, the Chhattisgarh assembly has approved a landmark bill to form a new recruitment board aimed at simplifying and standardizing employment exams for Class III and IV positions in state departments. The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board Bill, 2026, looks to replace the current Professional Examination Board, delivering a more uniform recruitment process.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted the bill's intent to reduce irregularities and bring transparency to the recruitment system, addressing historical issues under previous administrations. By merging various recruitment strategies under a single board, the bill promises efficiency, with examinations to be conducted annually under a fixed timeline, simplifying preparations for aspiring candidates.

The board will consist of senior officials and will have the authority to implement coordinated recruitment efforts. This initiative aligns with the state's commitment to anti-corruption and transparent governance, expecting an annual financial burden of about Rs 30 crore. The announcement ends the assembly session, with the House adjourned sine die.

(With inputs from agencies.)