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Medieval IndiaThe Vijayanagara Empire reached its zenith during the reign of which ruler?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~120 – 130 |
| 2023 | OBC / MOBC | ~112 – 122 |
| 2023 | SC | ~100 – 112 |
| 2023 | ST(P) / ST(H) | ~92 – 105 |
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Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
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History of India and Assam
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APSC has announced the CCE Mains Exam dates for October 9-11, 2026. The online application portal for Mains is open from August 4-24, 2026 for the 958 candidates who qualified the Preliminary Examination.
The Assam Public Service Commission declared the CCE Prelims Result on July 30, 2026, just 25 days after the exam held on July 5. Around 958 roll numbers have been shortlisted for the Main Examination against 78 vacancies.
The provisional answer key for General Studies Paper I and Paper II was released on July 5, 2026. Candidates could raise objections online from July 6-10, 2026 with valid supporting documents.
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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.
Top tier — Premium service allocation
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorer — Top ACS/APS tier
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good qualifier — ACS/APS contender
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Prelims qualifier — Group B range
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline / Category cut-off
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
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.
The official notification for APSC CCE 2026 was released on April 10, 2026, announcing 78 vacancies including Assam Civil Service (45 posts), Assam Police Service (6 posts), and other allied services. The Prelims application window was open from April 13 to May 3, 2026.
Prelims application portal opened
passedSat, 25 Apr, 2026
Online applications began on April 13, 2026
Prelims application deadline
passedSun, 3 May, 2026
Last date to submit applications was May 3, 2026
Prelims admit card release
passedMon, 15 Jun, 2026
E-Admission Certificate available from June 15, 2026
📍CCE Preliminary Examination
passedSun, 5 Jul, 2026
Conducted on July 5, 2026 across 35 district headquarters
Prelims Result declaration
passedThu, 30 Jul, 2026
Result announced on July 30, 2026 with 958 qualified candidates
Mains application portal opens
passedTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Application window from August 4 (noon) to August 24, 2026
Mains application deadline
passedMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Last date to submit Mains applications is August 24, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Mains fee payment deadline
todayWed, 26 Aug, 2026
Last date for fee payment is August 26, 2026 (5:00 PM)
📍CCE Main Examination (Day 1)
44 days awayFri, 9 Oct, 2026
Mains exam begins October 9, 2026 at Guwahati centre
📍CCE Main Examination (Day 2)
45 days awaySat, 10 Oct, 2026
Mains exam continues October 10, 2026
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.
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.
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.