The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2024 (APSC CCE 2024). A total of 289 prestigious posts under Assam Civil Services and allied departments are up for grabs!
📌 If you’re looking to kickstart your career in administrative services like ACS, APS, Finance Service, and many more, then this is your golden opportunity! ✨
📋 What is APSC CCE?
The APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is one of the most sought-after state-level exams in Assam. It's conducted to recruit candidates into Group A services such as:
Assam Civil Service (ACS)
Assam Police Service (APS)
District Transport Officer (DTO)
Labour Officer, BDO, and more
📝 APSC CCE 2025 – Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | APSC CCE Preliminary 2024 |
| Total Posts | 289 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | 🗓️ 8th June 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 🟢 28th March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 🔴 29th April 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
📊 Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 160 |
| OBC/MOBC | 70 |
| SC | 17 |
| STP | 28 |
| STH | 14 |
| PwBD | 7 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 7 |
🧑💼 Service-wise Post Distribution
Some major services and number of vacancies:
Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) – 45
Assistant Employment Officer – 18
Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) – 20
Assam Finance Service (Jr. Grade II) – 53
Inspector of Taxes – 51
Inspector of Excise – 19
(Full service list available in the official notification)
📅 Age Limit (as of 01.01.2024)
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 38 years🧾 Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 yearsOBC/MOBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years📘 Educational Qualification
✅ Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university under UGC Act.
✅ Final year students are not eligible.
✅ Should possess the prescribed qualification on the date of application submission.
🛂 Other Important Criteria
💸 Application Fee (with taxes & processing)
Category Fee (in ₹) General ₹297.20 OBC/MOBC ₹197.20 SC/ST/PwBD/BPL/Women ₹47.20
| Category | Fee (in ₹) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/BPL/Women | ₹47.20 |
👉 Apply online by following these steps:
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Scroll down to the Important Web Links section 🔗
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Click on “Online Application Form”
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Fill in personal, academic details & upload documents 📄
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Pay the fee as per your category 💳
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Submit and print the application for future use 🖨️
📚 Selection Process for APSC CCE
The recruitment process has 2 stages:
🧠 Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
📄 2 Papers (GS-I & GS-II)
❌ Negative marking: ¼ mark per wrong answer
⏱️ 2 hours each
📊 200 marks each
✍️ Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive + Interview)
📝 6 Written Papers – 250 marks each
🧪 Exam Centre: Guwahati
🎤 Interview – 180 marks
🧾 Medium: English or Assamese
📚 Selection Process for APSC CCE
| Section | Book |
|---|---|
| Aptitude | Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
| English | Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi |
| Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| GK | Lucent's General Knowledge |
| Polity | M. Laxmikanth – Indian Polity |
| Economy | Pratiyogita Darpan |
| History | Modern India – Rajiv Ahir |
| Assam | Assam Year Book – Santanu K Baruah |
| Current Affairs | Assam Tribune, Manorama Yearbook |
💡 Pro Tip: Regularly solve previous year papers and mock tests for best results!
📌 Important Web Links
🔗 Online Application Form – Click Here
📥 Previous Year Question Papers – Click Here
📄 Official Notification – Click Here
❓ FAQs – APSC CCE 2025
✅ When is the starting date to apply for APSC CCE?
👉 28th March 2025
✅ What is the last date to apply?
👉 29th April 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
✅ How many posts are there in total?
👉 289 posts
Need help or have queries? 🤔
📞 Helpline: 0361-2363117 / 1800-572-23-43
📧 Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
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