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).
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.
Opening Timeline
| APSC CCE Notification | Released periodically — check apsc.nic.in for the current cycle |
| Prelims Exam | As per APSC schedule |
| Mains Exam | Post Prelims result |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Prelims | GS 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 |
| Mains | 6 descriptive papers, 250 marks each (1500 total), answerable in English or Assamese — no optional subject papers |
| Interview | 180 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.