Candidates must satisfy requirements related to educational qualification, minimum marks, age limit, and reservation benefits before applying. Understanding the eligibility criteria is important to avoid disqualification during the application or document verification stage.
Required Qualification
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in Physical Science or equivalent.
The degree must be obtained from a UGC-recognized university.
Final-year postgraduate students can also apply, but they must complete their degree within the specified time.
Relevant Subjects
Some acceptable postgraduate subjects include:
Physics
Applied Physics
Electronics
Material Science
Nuclear Physics
Candidates must secure a minimum percentage in their postgraduate degree.
Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 55% |
OBC / SC / ST / PwD | 50% |
The relaxation in marks is provided according to the reservation rules of the Government of India.
Age Criteria
Minimum Age: Not specifically defined
Maximum Age: No upper age limit
This allows candidates of any age to appear for the exam and qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility.
Eligible candidates include:
Citizens of India
Candidates who meet the eligibility guidelines specified by the CG SET conducting authority
Generally, the exam is intended for candidates who wish to work in colleges and universities in Chhattisgarh.
Candidates can appear for the exam multiple times until they qualify. This flexibility allows aspirants to improve their preparation and performance in subsequent attempts.
However, they must:
Complete their master’s degree within the specified time after the result declaration
Submit proof of qualification during the document verification process
Failure to meet this requirement may lead to cancellation of the result.