APSC CCE Syllabus 2025 – Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Model Paper


The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially released the updated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 syllabus. 🎯 This recruitment drive aims to fill 289 vacancies across various administrative posts under the Government of Assam. In this article, you will find the latest details about the APSC CCE Syllabus for both Preliminary and Main exams, including the new changes, exam patterns, and model papers. 📝

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📝 APSC CCE 2025 – Exam Stages

  • Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
  • Stage 2: Main Examination (Written Test & Interview/Personality Test)

📜 Preliminary Examination Pattern

  • Exam Name: APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2024
  • Date of Exam: 8th June 2025
  • Type of Questions: Objective Type (MCQs)
  • No. of Papers: 2 Papers (General Studies-I & General Studies-II)
  • Total Marks: 400 Marks (200 Marks each paper)
  • Duration: 2 Hours per Paper
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th of the total mark per wrong answer
  • Exam Centres: Amingaon, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Biswanath Chariali, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Diphu, Goalpara, Golaghat, Guwahati, Haflong, Hailakandi, Hamren, Hatsingimari, Hojai, Jorhat, Kajalgaon, Kokrajhar, Majuli, Mangaldoi, Morigaon, Mushalpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, North Lakhimpur, Pathsala, Silchar, Sivasagar, Sonari, Sribhumi, Tamulpur, Tezpur, Tinsukia and Udalguri. 📍

📖 Preliminary Exam Syllabus

  • Paper-I (General Studies I): 30%–35% questions will relate to Assam.
  • Paper-II (General Studies II): Minimum qualifying mark is 33%.

Related Article: Prelims Exam Tips 🌟

📚 Main Examination Pattern

  • Type of Test: Written (Descriptive and Objective) & Interview
  • Total Papers: 6 Papers
  • Total Marks: 1500 Marks (250 Marks each)
  • Duration: 3 Hours per Paper
  • Medium: English or Assamese
  • Exam Centre: Guwahati 📍

📖 List of Main Exam Papers

  • Paper 1: Essay (250 Marks)
  • Paper 2 to 5: General Studies Papers (Each 250 Marks)
  • Paper 6: General Subject Paper on Assam (250 Marks)

📖 Main Exam Syllabus

🗣️ Interview Test / Personality Test

  • Exam Name: CCE Main Examination 2024 - Interview Round
  • Type: Face-to-Face Interview
  • Total Marks: 180 Marks
  • Centre: Guwahati

The Interview/Personality Test aims to evaluate candidates on:

  • 💬 Mental Alertness
  • 📚 Depth of Knowledge
  • 🧠 Logical Thinking
  • 🤝 Social Skills and Leadership Qualities
  • 📰 Awareness about National & International Events
  • ⚡ Moral Integrity and Decision-Making Ability

The marks scored in the Interview will be added to the Written Examination score to prepare the final merit list based on "Merit cum Preference" rule.

📚 Recommended Books for APSC CCE 2025

Here is a list of 📖 essential books that will boost your preparation for the APSC Combined Competitive Examination:

📚 Section 📘 Recommended Book
Numerical Ability Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
General English Objective General English by S P Bakshi
Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal
General Knowledge Lucent's General Knowledge
Current Affairs Manorama Yearbook 2024 | Assam Tribune E-paper
Modern Indian History Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
Indian Economy Pratiyogita Darpan General Studies: Indian Economy
Indian Polity Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Indian Geography Geography of India by Majid Husain
Computer Awareness Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant
Assam History History of Assam by Priyam Goswami
Assam Related Topics Assam Year Book by Santanu Kaushik Baruah

📰 Additionally, stay updated with newspapers like The Hindu and The Indian Express for better current affairs preparation.

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📚 FAQs about APSC CCE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024

❓ What is the full form of APSC CCE?
Ans: APSC CCE stands for Assam Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination.

❓ How many stages are there in the APSC CCE Examination?

Ans: The examination has two main stages:

  • Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

  • Main Examination (Written Test & Interview/Personality Test)

❓ What is the exam date for APSC CCE Prelims 2024?

Ans: The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 8th June 2025.

❓ How many papers are there in APSC CCE Preliminary Exam?

Ans: There are two papers in the Prelims:

  • General Studies – I

  • General Studies – II

Each paper carries 200 marks and the duration is 2 hours for each.

❓ Is there any negative marking in the APSC Prelims exam?

Ans: Yes. For every wrong answer, one-fourth (¼) of the total marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

❓ What is the minimum qualifying mark for General Studies Paper-II in Prelims?

Ans: Candidates must score a minimum of 33% marks in General Studies Paper-II to qualify.

❓ How many papers are there in the APSC CCE Mains Exam?

Ans: The Mains Examination consists of six written papers:

  • 1 Essay Paper

  • 4 General Studies Papers

  • 1 Assam Specific Subject Paper

Each paper carries 250 marks.

❓ Can candidates write their APSC CCE Main answers in Assamese?

Ans: Yes. Candidates can choose to write their Main Examination answers either in English or Assamese.

❓ How many marks are allotted for the APSC Interview/Personality Test?

Ans: The Interview Test carries 180 marks.

❓ Where will the APSC CCE Main Examination and Interview be held?

Ans: Both the Main Examination and Interview will be conducted in Guwahati, Assam.

❓ How is the final merit list prepared for APSC CCE?

Ans: The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks obtained in:

  • The Main Written Examination and

  • The Interview Test.

(Preliminary Exam marks are only qualifying and not considered for the final ranking.)

❓ What are the best books to prepare for APSC CCE 2024?

Ans: Some highly recommended books include:

  • Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

  • Modern India by Rajiv Ahir

  • Lucent’s General Knowledge

  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

  • History of Assam by Priyam Goswami

  • Assam Year Book by Santanu Kaushik Baruah

(See full list in the Recommended Books section above.)

❓ Is there any sectional cut-off in the APSC CCE exam?

Ans: No separate sectional cut-off, except in Prelims GS Paper-II where **33%

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