Assam Combined Competitive Examination 2026 – Check Vacancy, Age Limit, Qualification, Syllabus & Apply Online
The APSC CCE Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Assam Public Service Commission for the Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2025. This recruitment drive offers 78 prestigious Group A and Group B posts under various Assam Government departments.
The APSC CCE Exam is one of the most sought-after competitive exams in Assam, offering high-ranking administrative and police services positions. Eligible candidates can apply online from 13 April 2026 to 3 May 2026 through the official portal.
The preliminary exam is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on 5 July 2026.
📊 APSC CCE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 78 |
| Job Type | Assam Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Start Date | 13 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 5 July 2026 |
| Key Roles |
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| ➤ Conduct civil service exams |
| ➤ Recruit officers for state administration |
| ➤ Maintain transparency in recruitment |
| 📅 Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Application Start | 13 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 5 July 2026 |
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| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | 42 |
| OBC/MOBC | 14 |
| SC | 8 |
| STP | 7 |
| STH | 7 |
| PwBD | 3 |
| Service Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service | 45 |
| Assam Police Service | 6 |
| District Transport Officer | 3 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar | 2 |
| Urban Administrative Service | 2 |
| Inspector of Labour | 5 |
| Inspector of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | 8 |
| Sub-Registrar | 4 |
| Research Assistant | 1 |
- Candidate must have a Graduate Degree.
- Degree must be from a recognized university.
- 👉 Qualification must be completed before applying.
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 38 Years |
| 📅 As on 01 January 2025 | |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC / MOBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Must know Assamese or local language of the state.
- Must have a valid Employment Exchange registration of Assam.
Candidates have to pay an application fee as mentioned below:
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General | 297.20 |
| OBC / MOBC | 197.20 |
| SC / ST | 47.20 |
| BPL | 47.20 |
| PwBD | 47.20 |
| Women Candidate | 47.20 |
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| Post Name | Pay Scale Details |
|---|---|
| ACS / APS | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹13,300 |
| Other Posts | ₹22,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
| 1 Preliminary Examination |
| 2 Main Examination (Written) |
| 3 Interview (Personality Test) |
| Step 1 | Scroll down, go to the Important Web-Links section. |
| Step 2 | Click on the Online Application Form link. |
| Step 3 | A new webpage will be opened. |
| Step 4 | Enter all your personal and educational details as required. |
| Step 5 | Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents. |
| Step 6 | Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on the Submit button. |
| Step 7 | Don't forget to take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference. |
Books for APSC CCE Preparation
A good guidebook can make a real difference in your preparation. Here are some recommended books for different topics.
| APSC Question Papers APSC CCE Prelims Solved Papers |
| Assam History Assam: From Yandabo To Partition |
| Assam-Related Topics Assam Year Book (English) | Assam Year Book (Assamese) |
| Computer Awareness Objective Computer Awareness |
| Current Affairs Manorama Year Book 2025 |
| General English Objective General English by SP Bakshi |
| General Knowledge Lucent’s General Knowledge |
| Geography Indian and World Geography |
| Indian Economy Pratiyogita Darpan: Indian Economy |
| Indian Polity Indian Polity by Laxmikanth |
| Modern Indian History Modern India by Rajiv Ahir |
| Numerical Ability Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
| Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal |
Important Web-Links of APSC CCE Exam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Small Family Norms Declaration | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The Combined Competitive Examination consists of the following two successive stages:
- (i) The Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- (ii) The Main Examination (Written & Interview/ Personality Test)
The CCE Preliminary Examination consists of two objective type multiple choice question papers of two hours duration each.
| Name of exam | APSC CCE Preliminary Examination |
| Type of questions | Objective type questions |
| No of question paper | 2 papers |
| Name of question paper | General Studies-I & General Studies-II |
| Total marks | 400 marks (200 marks each) |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours for each paper. |
| Negative marking | One-fourth of the total mark assigned to one question will be deducted for a wrong answer marked by a candidate. |
| 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. |
- I. Written Examination
- II. Interview Test / Personality Test
(After qualifying in written test)
On the basis of the result of the Preliminary Examination, the number of candidates to be admitted to the written part of the Main Examination will be 11 to 12 times the number of vacancies notified for each category. The written examination shall consist of six papers of conventional essay type/ objective type with limited words.
| Name of exam | CCE Main Examination |
| Type of questions | Descriptive and Objective type questions |
| Medium of exam | A candidate shall be allowed to write his/her answer papers in English or Assamese language. |
| Total papers | 6 Papers |
| Total marks | 1500 Marks (250 marks each) |
| Duration of exam | 3 Hours for Each Paper |
| Exam centre | Guwahati |
| Name of exam | CCE Main Examination (Interview) |
| Type of exam | Interview |
| Total marks | 180 Marks |
| Exam centre | Guwahati |
On the basis of the result of the written part of the Main Examination, candidates will be called for an interview in a ratio of 1:3 against the number of vacancies advertised.
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| Q1. What is the last date to apply? | 👉 3 May 2026 |
| Q2. How many vacancies are there? | 👉 78 |
| Q3. What is the exam date? | 👉 5 July 2026 |
| Q4. What is the educational qualification? | 👉 Graduate |
| Q5. What is the selection process? | 👉 Prelims, Mains, Interview |