CSPGCL Data Entry Operator (DEO) Indicative Syllabus 2026: Complete Subject-wise Syllabus
Chhattisgarh State Power Company Limited (CSPDCL / CSPTCL / CSPGCL) has provided an indicative syllabus for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO). The syllabus document divides the Online Examination (CBT) into six major sections carrying a total of 100 marks. This article presents the syllabus in a clear, subject-wise format so candidates can plan their preparation systematically.
CSPGCL DEO Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh | 25 |
| Part 2 | General Computer Knowledge | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Mental Ability | 15 |
| Part 4 | General Mathematics | 15 |
| Part 5 | General Hindi | 20 |
| Part 6 | General English | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
1. General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh – 25 Marks
This is the highest-weightage section in the syllabus, carrying 25 marks. Candidates should prepare the major aspects of Chhattisgarh's history, geography, culture, administration, economy and current events.
- History of Chhattisgarh and the contribution of Chhattisgarh to the freedom movement.
- Geography, climate and physical conditions of Chhattisgarh.
- Census-related information, archaeological sites and tourist centres.
- Literature, music, dance, art and culture of Chhattisgarh.
- Janaula, idioms, proverbs and folk sayings of Chhattisgarh.
- Tribes, special traditions, Teej and festivals.
- Economy, forests and agriculture of Chhattisgarh.
- Administrative structure, local government and Panchayati Raj.
- Industries, energy, water and mineral resources of Chhattisgarh.
- Current affairs related to Chhattisgarh.
Because this section carries 25 marks, candidates should maintain regular revision notes covering both static General Knowledge and relevant current events.
2. General Computer Knowledge – 15 Marks
The Computer section covers practical and basic conceptual knowledge. The syllabus specifically mentions the following areas:
- Uses of computers and common applications of computers.
- Major computer components, including CPU, input devices and output devices.
- Types of printers, including inkjet, laserjet and other types.
- Operating systems, including MS-DOS and commercial/open-source operating systems.
- Microsoft Office applications used in offices, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Internet usage, e-mail, document searching, websites and general awareness of government department websites.
- Antivirus, computer viruses and the damage that viruses can cause.
- Multimedia and the basic use of audio, video and text.
- General information related to CD/DVD.
- General awareness of Google, AltaVista and YouTube, along with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
3. General Mental Ability – 15 Marks
This section is designed around reasoning and relationship-based questions. The syllabus includes reasoning, identifying relationships and analogy-type questions.
Important areas mentioned in the document include:
- Identifying odd one out.
- Number series and letter series.
- Relationships represented through letters, numbers and figures.
- Coding or symbolic language.
- Hidden figures.
- Figure and number-based mathematical operations.
- Matching figures.
- Different types of patterns.
- Analogy and reasoning-based questions.
Regular practice is useful for this section because familiarity with different question patterns can improve speed and accuracy.
4. General Mathematics – 15 Marks
The Mathematics section covers fundamental arithmetic and elementary geometry. The official indicative syllabus lists the following topics:
- Decimal system and metric system; measurements of length, area, volume, mass and time.
- Numbers: whole, even, odd and prime numbers; ascending and descending order; place value.
- Common fractions and decimal fractions, including comparison and conversion.
- Square roots, including factorisation and division methods and square roots of decimal numbers.
- HCF and LCM and related problem-solving formulas.
- Average.
- Percentage and conversion between percentage and decimal forms.
- Speed, time and distance.
- Simple interest.
- Profit and loss, including expression in percentage and rupee terms.
- Ratio and proportion.
- Birth rate, death rate, population growth and decline.
- Lines and angles, including line segments, straight and curved lines and types of angles.
- Plane figures such as triangles, quadrilaterals and circles.
- Area of plane figures, including triangle, rectangle, parallelogram and trapezium.
- Solids, including length, breadth, height, surface area, cube and cuboid.
5. General Hindi – 20 Marks
Hindi carries 20 marks and is therefore an important part of the DEO syllabus. The document covers basic Hindi grammar, vocabulary and usage.
- Vowels, consonants and spelling.
- Gender, number and tense.
- Practical use of noun, pronoun, adjective and verb.
- Samasa – formation and types.
- Sandhi – vowel, consonant and visarga Sandhi.
- Grammatical errors.
- Types of words: Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj and foreign words.
- Synonyms, antonyms, multiple-meaning words and one-word substitutions.
- Idioms and proverbs.
6. General English – 10 Marks
The English section carries 10 marks. The syllabus focuses mainly on basic grammar, vocabulary and sentence usage.
- Number, Gender and Articles.
- Pronouns, Adjectives and Verbs.
- Use of important conjunctions.
- Use of important prepositions.
- Active and Passive Voice.
- Direct and Indirect Narration.
- Synonyms and Antonyms.
- One-word substitution.
- Spellings.
How to Prepare for the CSPGCL DEO Syllabus
A practical preparation plan should cover all six sections rather than focusing on only one subject. Since the syllabus contains 100 marks in total, candidates can divide their study time according to both marks and individual strengths.
For Chhattisgarh General Knowledge, prepare topic-wise notes and revise them frequently. For Computer Knowledge, understand basic terminology and practical office applications. Mental Ability requires repeated question practice, while Mathematics benefits from formula revision and regular numerical practice.
Hindi and English should be prepared through grammar rules, vocabulary, error identification and practice questions. Candidates should also remember that the document calls the syllabus indicative and advises coverage of topics under the academic curriculum of the essential qualification.
Key Takeaways
- Total syllabus weightage mentioned in the document: 100 marks.
- Highest-weightage section: General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh – 25 marks.
- General Hindi carries 20 marks.
- Computer Knowledge, Mental Ability and Mathematics carry 15 marks each.
- General English carries 10 marks.
- The syllabus is expressly described as indicative.
- The document advises candidates to cover relevant topics from the academic curriculum of the essential qualification for the Online Examination (CBT).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many marks are mentioned for the CSPGCL DEO syllabus?
The indicative syllabus divides the examination into six sections with a total of 100 marks.
Q2. Which subject carries the highest marks?
General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh carries the highest weightage, with 25 marks.
Q3. How many marks are allotted to General Hindi?
General Hindi carries 20 marks in the indicative syllabus.
Q4. What topics are included in General Mathematics?
The Mathematics syllabus includes numbers, fractions, square roots, HCF, LCM, average, percentage, speed-time-distance, simple interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, population-related calculations, lines and angles, plane figures, area and solids such as cube and cuboid.
Q5. Does the Computer section include Microsoft Office?
Yes. The syllabus specifically mentions general knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for office use.
Q6. Is Artificial Intelligence included in the Computer syllabus?
Yes. The document includes general information about Google, AltaVista and YouTube and mentions the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Q7. What English grammar topics should candidates study?
The syllabus mentions Number, Gender, Articles, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, important Conjunctions and Prepositions, Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Narration, Synonyms/Antonyms, One-word Substitution and Spellings.
Q8. Is this the final or exhaustive syllabus?
The uploaded document describes the syllabus as indicative in nature. It also advises candidates to cover topics under the academic curriculum of the essential qualification for the post for the Online Examination (CBT).
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