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APSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims
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APSC CCE eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 38 years (General)21-38 for General. Age relaxation: OBC/MOBC +3, SC/ST(P)/ST(H) +5, PwBD +10. Reference date is 1 January of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Assamese / Bengali / Bodo language proficiency required for certain posts.
- Assam domicile preferred for state-specific reservation benefits.
APSC CCE cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks (Paper 1; Paper 2 / CSAT qualifying)| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~120 – 130 |
| 2023 | OBC / MOBC | ~112 – 122 |
| 2023 | SC | ~100 – 112 |
| 2023 | ST(P) / ST(H) | ~92 – 105 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
APSC CCE salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Assam Civil Service (Junior Grade) — entry post
Pay Level 17 (Assam ROP 2017)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹82,000 – ₹92,000 (Guwahati, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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History of India and Assam
74 QsGeography of India and Assam
21 QsPolity, Economy, Environment and Science
15 QsAssam Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude
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Exceptional prelims achievers
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top prelims scorers statewide
- •Deputy Collector (ACS) — likely to secure post with adequate Mains preparation
- •Superintendent of Police (APS) — competitive for prime postings
- •Strong momentum for Mains essay, GS papers, and optional subject
- •High probability of final selection with consistent Mains performance
- •Typically indicates thorough preparation and strong fundamentals
Top tier prelims performers
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent prelims foundation, high Mains selection probability
- •Deputy Collector (ACS) — preferred postings likely with good Mains score
- •Superintendent of Police (APS) — district-level police administration
- •District Transport Officer — senior Grade-I post
- •Taxation Officer (Grade-I) — revenue administration
- •Labour Officer (Grade-I) — labour welfare and enforcement
- •Strong candidates for final merit list with decent Mains performance
Competitive Mains position
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong prelims score, good foundation for Mains preparation
- •Deputy Collector (ACS) — Assam Civil Service, state administrative cadre
- •Superintendent of Police (APS) — Assam Police Service officers
- •District Employment Officer — Grade-I administrative post
- •Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies — regulatory cadre
- •Inspector of Schools — education department, supervisory role
Safe Mains qualification
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortably clears Prelims for all categories
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Assam Police Service, pay level 11
- •Assistant Commissioner of Taxes — Grade-I, state taxation cadre
- •District Agriculture Officer — technical Group B post
- •Labour Officer — Grade-I, Labour & Employment Department
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development cadre
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below prelims cut-off
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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The Assam Public Service Commission released the CCE Mains Hall Ticket on 22 September 2026 on the official website for candidates appearing in the Main Examination scheduled between 9-11 October 2026.
The Assam Public Service Commission declared the Combined Competitive Prelims result on 30 July 2026, just 25 days after the exam held on 5 July. Around 958 candidates have been shortlisted for the Main Examination scheduled in October 2026.
APSC issued the official notification for CCE Mains on 31 July 2026. The Main Examination will be held from 9th to 11th October 2026 at Guwahati centre only. Online applications are open from 4-24 August 2026.
Important dates
Mains fee payment deadline
passedWed, 26 Aug, 2026
Reportedspmiasacademy.comLast date for Mains examination fee payment till 5:00 PM
CCE Mains 2026 admit card
passedSat, 19 Sept, 2026
Reportedstudyiq.comAdmit card for Mains exam scheduled October 9-11
Mains admit card released
passedTue, 22 Sept, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comHall ticket for Mains exam released on official website
📍CCE (Main) 2025 — Day 1
passedFri, 9 Oct, 2026
Officialapsc.nic.in ↗CCE (Main) 2025 at the Guwahati centre: Paper-1 Essay 9:00–12:00, Paper-2 General Studies-I 13:30–16:30 (APSC notification 8PSC/E-10/2026-2027 of 5 Sep 2026).
📍CCE (Main) 2025 — Day 2
todaySat, 10 Oct, 2026
Officialapsc.nic.in ↗CCE (Main) 2025 at the Guwahati centre: Paper-3 General Studies-II 9:00–12:00, Paper-4 General Studies-III 13:30–16:30 (APSC notification 8PSC/E-10/2026-2027 of 5 Sep 2026).
📍CCE (Main) 2025 — Day 3
tomorrowSun, 11 Oct, 2026
Officialapsc.nic.in ↗CCE (Main) 2025 at the Guwahati centre: Paper-5 General Studies-IV 9:00–12:00, Paper-6 General Studies-V 13:30–16:30 (APSC notification 8PSC/E-10/2026-2027 of 5 Sep 2026).
Mains result (expected)
66 days awayTue, 15 Dec, 2026
ExpectedExpected based on typical processing timelines; usually 6-8 weeks after Mains exam
Interview / Personality Test (expected)
128 days awayMon, 15 Feb, 2027
ExpectedExpected in early 2027 based on previous cycles; 180 marks
Syllabus
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History of India and Assam
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and independence.
Ancient Assam — Kamarupa
Varman dynasty (Bhaskaravarman), Salasthamba, Pala dynasties of Pragjyotishpura.
Ahom kingdom (1228-1826)
Chaolung Sukapha founded Ahom dynasty; Paik system; 600-year unbroken rule.
Koch dynasty
Biswa Singha and Naranarayan; Koch Hajo and Koch Bihar; cultural flowering under Sankaradeva.
Lachit Borphukan and Battle of Saraighat (1671)
Naval battle on Brahmaputra defeated Mughal Ramsingh I; preserved Ahom independence.
Moamoria rebellion (1769-1805)
Vaishnavite Moamoria sect uprising weakening Ahom kingdom; led to Burmese invasion.
Burmese invasion and Treaty of Yandabo (1826)
Three Burmese invasions; ceded Assam to British under Treaty of Yandabo ending First Anglo-Burmese war.
Peasant revolts in colonial Assam
Phulaguri Dhewa 1861 — first peasant uprising; Patharughat 1894 against land revenue.
Assam in freedom movement
Kanaklata Barua, Kushal Konwar, Maniram Dewan, Piyali Barua; Quit India in Assam.
Bodo movement and Assam Accord
All Bodo Students Union, BTAD; Assam Movement 1979-85; Assam Accord 1985 against illegal migration.
Geography of India and Assam
World geography
Continents, oceans, climatic zones, world physical features.
Indian geography
Himalayas, peninsular plateau, rivers, monsoon, agriculture.
Location and physiography of Assam
Northeast India; Brahmaputra and Barak valleys; Karbi-Anglong and N.C. Hills plateau.
Brahmaputra river system
Source in Tibet (Tsangpo); enters India at Kobo; tributaries — Subansiri, Manas, Dhansiri, Lohit.
Barak valley
Southern Assam; Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi districts; predominantly Bengali-speaking.
Climate and rainfall
Tropical monsoon; heavy SW monsoon; Cherrapunji-Mawsynram nearby; floods every year.
National parks and wildlife
Kaziranga (UNESCO, one-horned rhino), Manas (UNESCO), Nameri, Dibru-Saikhowa, Orang.
Mineral and energy resources
Crude oil and natural gas (Digboi 1889 — first oil refinery of Asia), coal, limestone.
Tea industry of Assam
Largest tea-producing state in India; British plantations from 1830s; CTC and Orthodox tea; Assam tea GI tag.
Agriculture and crops
Rice (Sali, Ahu, Boro), jute, sugarcane, mustard; Muga silk (GI), Eri and Pat silk.
Tribes of Assam
Bodo, Mishing, Karbi, Dimasa, Tiwa, Rabha, Sonowal Kachari — major plains and hills tribes.
Polity, Economy, Environment and Science
Indian Constitution
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, basic structure, amendments.
Union Government
President, PM, Parliament, Supreme Court.
State Government and panchayati raj
Governor, CM, State Legislature, 73rd-74th amendments.
Assam Legislative Assembly
126-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Gauhati HC at Guwahati.
Sixth Schedule autonomous councils
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao Autonomous Councils.
Indian economy basics
GDP, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget, NITI Aayog.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics.
Industries of Assam
Tea, oil refining (Digboi, Numaligarh, Bongaigaon, Guwahati), petrochemicals, plywood, silk.
Assam state schemes
Orunodoi, Mukhya Mantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhijan, Arunodoi 2.0, Assam Career Skill University.
Demography of Assam
Census 2011 — population, sex ratio, literacy; NRC process; Bengali-Assamese-Bodo linguistic mix.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity hotspots, conservation laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs and Net Zero by 2070.
Brahmaputra floods and erosion
Annual flooding; Majuli erosion (world's largest river island); embankment management.
Biodiversity hotspot
Indo-Burma hotspot; Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Hollock Gibbon (only ape in India).
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO, AI, biotechnology, IT — recent advances.
Assam Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude
Sankaradeva and Neo-Vaishnavism
15th-16th century saint; Ek Sarana Naam Dharma; Borgeet, Bhaona, Ankiya Naat; Sattras and Namghars.
Bihu festival
Three Bihus — Rongali (Bohag), Kongali (Kati), Bhogali (Magh); Bihu dance; Husori.
Folk and classical dances
Sattriya (one of 8 classical), Bihu, Bagurumba (Bodo), Jhumur (tea-tribes), Deodhani.
Folk music and instruments
Borgeet, Tokari geet, Lokageet; Dhol, Pepa, Gogona, Khol, Taal.
Silk and crafts
Sualkuchi 'Manchester of East'; Muga (golden, GI), Eri, Pat silk; bell metal of Sarthebari.
Assamese literature and personalities
Lakshminath Bezbaroa, Hem Barua, Bhupen Hazarika, Mamoni Raisom Goswami, Padmanath Gohain Baruah.
Architecture and monuments
Kamakhya temple, Sivasagar's Rang Ghar (Asia's first amphitheatre), Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar.
Assam current affairs
State schemes, budget, sports, awards, recent appointments and policies.
National current affairs
Government schemes, awards, sports, appointments — last 12-18 months.
International affairs
India's foreign relations, Act East policy, BIMSTEC, ASEAN.
Logical reasoning and mental ability
Series, analogy, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations.
Basic numeracy and data interpretation
Numbers, percentages, ratios, charts and graphs — Class X level.