State PSCAssam Public Service Commission (APSC)

APSC CCE 2026 — Assam Public Service Commission

APSC CCE (Combined Competitive Examination) recruits for Assam Civil Service (ACS) and other allied Group A/B state service posts. Assam Police Constable and SI recruitment is handled separately by the State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB Assam).

Varies by cycle — check the official APSC notification for current vacanciesAge: 21–38 years general categoryBachelor's degree from a…
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APSC (Assam) Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link

Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.

Vacancies
Varies by cycle — check the official APSC notification for current vacancies
Education
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Age Limit
21–38 years general category (OBC/MOBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwD/dual-category up to 48 years) — age verified strictly against HSLC (Class 10) records
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APSC CCE NotificationReleased periodically — check apsc.nic.in for the current cycle
Prelims ExamAs per APSC schedule
Mains ExamPost Prelims result

Eligibility Criteria

Educational QualificationBachelor's degree from a recognised university
Age Limit21–38 years general category (OBC/MOBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwD/dual-category up to 48 years) — age verified strictly against HSLC (Class 10) records
NationalityIndian citizen

Exam Pattern

PrelimsGS Paper I (200 marks, merit, ~30–35% Assam-specific) + GS Paper II/CSAT (200 marks, qualifying, min 33%) — negative marking 1/4 per wrong answer
Mains6 descriptive papers, 250 marks each (1500 total), answerable in English or Assamese — no optional subject papers
Interview180 marks — typically held for candidates in roughly 1:3 ratio against vacancies

Syllabus

General Studies

  • History of India & Assam
  • Geography of India & Assam
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Indian & Assam Economy
  • Science & Technology
  • Current Affairs
  • Environment & Ecology

Frequently Asked Questions — APSC (Assam)

What is APSC CCE?+

APSC CCE (Combined Competitive Examination) is Assam's flagship state civil services exam, conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, recruiting Assam Civil Service (ACS) and allied service officers. Unlike UPSC and most state PCS exams, APSC CCE Mains has no optional subject papers.

Who recruits for Assam Police Constable and SI posts?+

The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB Assam) handles Constable and Sub-Inspector recruitment for Assam Police, separately from APSC.