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Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers of 200 marks. A screening test — its marks do not count in the final merit.
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Three stages, one merit list.
Figures on this page are from the Assam Public Service Commission's documents for CCE-2025 (Advt. No. 01/2026, 10 April 2026), checked against apsc.nic.in on 21 September 2026. The next advertisement can change them; the official documents are listed at the end of this page.
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Main Examination (written)
An Essay and five General Studies papers, 250 marks each — 1500 marks, at Guwahati only.
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Interview / Personality Test
180 marks, no qualifying mark. Written plus interview decides the final list — 1680 marks.
Who goes through to each stage
- Prelims is a screening test: its marks do not count towards the final merit.
- 11 to 12 times the vacancies in each category are admitted to the Mains.
- 1:3 against the vacancies are called to the interview, which has no qualifying mark.
- The final list is ranked on Mains written marks plus the interview, and services are allotted by merit and the preference you gave.
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The Preliminary Examination.
Objective multiple choice, four options a question, both papers on the same day.
Prelims papers
400 marks · screening only| Paper | Format | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I · General Studies-I30–35% of the questions will be related to Assam. | 100 objective questions | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II · General Studies-IIQualifying — the minimum is 33%. | 80 objective questions | 200 | 2 hours |
Negative marking
A quarter of the question's marks is deducted for each wrong answer; marking more than one option counts as wrong.
What each paper covers, and how much of it is about Assam, is on the APSC syllabus page.
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The Main Examination.
Six conventional written papers with prescribed word limits. Mains answers may be written in English or Assamese.
Mains papers
1500 written + 180 interview = 1680| Paper | Format | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 · EssayThe Commission publishes no topic syllabus for the Essay; its sample answer booklet and past papers show the format. | Written | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 · General Studies-IIndian History, Heritage, Culture and Society, and Geography of India and the World | Written | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 · General Studies-IIGovernance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations | Written | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 · General Studies-IIITechnology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management | Written | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5 · General Studies-IVEthics, Integrity and Aptitude | Written | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 6 · General Studies-VGeneral Subject Paper on Assam | Written | 250 | 3 hours |
There is no optional subject in the current Mains.
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Who can apply, and for what.
78 posts across 11 services in this cycle.
Eligibility
- A citizen of India and an original inhabitant of Assam.
- Aged 21 to 38 on 1 January 2025 — 43 for SC/ST (P)/ST (H), 41 for OBC/MOBC, and 10 years more for persons with benchmark disabilities.
- A degree from a recognised university.
- Able to speak Assamese or another official or tribal language of the state.
- Registered with a District Employment Office in Assam.
Posts and pay, CCE-2025
vacancies as advertised| Service / post | Posts | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) | 45 | PB-4, ₹30,000–1,10,000, Grade Pay ₹13,300 |
| Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | 6 | PB-4, ₹30,000–1,10,000, Grade Pay ₹13,300 |
| District Transport Officer | 3 | PB-4, ₹30,000–1,10,000, Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 1 | PB-4, ₹30,000–1,10,000, Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 2 | PB-4, ₹30,000–1,10,000, Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service (EO Jr. Gr. II) | 2 | PB-4, ₹30,000–1,10,000, Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Inspector of Labour | 5 | PB-3, ₹22,000–97,000, Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Inspector of Excise | 1 | PB-3, ₹22,000–97,000, Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | 8 | PB-3, ₹22,000–97,000, Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Sub-Registrar | 4 | PB-3, ₹22,000–97,000, Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Research Assistant (Border Protection & Development Deptt.) | 1 | PB-3, ₹22,000–97,000, Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
Dates
CCE-2025| Online applications | 13 April – 3 May 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 5 July 2026 (GS-I 10 am–12 pm, GS-II 2–4 pm) at 35 district headquarters |
| Main Examination | Held at Guwahati only; schedule on apsc.nic.in |
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APSC's own past papers.
Published by the Commission. Earlier years, and sample Mains answer booklets, are on apsc.nic.in.
- Prelims 2025 — General Studies-I (PDF)
- Prelims 2025 — General Studies-II (PDF)
- Prelims 2024 — General Studies-I (PDF)
- Prelims 2024 — General Studies-II (PDF)
- Mains 2024 — Paper 1, Essay (PDF)
- Mains 2024 — Paper 2, General Studies-I (PDF)
- Mains 2024 — Paper 3, General Studies-II (PDF)
- Mains 2024 — Paper 4, General Studies-III (PDF)
- Mains 2024 — Paper 5, General Studies-IV (PDF)
- Mains 2024 — Paper 6, General Studies-V (Assam) (PDF)
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Where to go from here.
- The APSC syllabus, paper by paper — and where Assam comes in.
- APSC coaching in Guwahati — batches, faculty and the weekly answer-writing clinic.
- UPSC Civil Services — the all-India exam many APSC aspirants also sit.
Official sources
- CCE-2025 — Advertisement No. 01/2026, 10 April 2026 (PDF)
- CCE-2025 — Preliminary Examination schedule, 8 May 2026 (PDF)
- CCE-2025 — Main Examination schedule (PDF)
- Prelims syllabus — General Studies-I (PDF)
- Prelims syllabus — General Studies-II (PDF)
- Mains syllabus — General Studies-I (PDF)
- Mains syllabus — General Studies-II (PDF)
- Mains syllabus — General Studies-III (PDF)
- Mains syllabus — General Studies-IV (PDF)
- Mains syllabus — General Studies-V (Assam) (PDF)
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