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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 |
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All-Assam top rankers
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
| 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.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
State topper category
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top-tier ACS contenders
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive ACS range
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
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.
<cite index="11-1,11-3">APSC CCE Admit Card for the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination to be held on 5 July 2026 has been released on 15 June 2026.</cite> <cite index="11-8">APSC uploaded the list of eligible candidates along with their Roll Numbers on 8 June 2026.</cite>
<cite index="2-14">APSC released the CCE admit card on its official website for the 5th July 2026 prelims exam.</cite> <cite index="11-6">The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 5 July 2026 (Sunday) at 35 district headquarters across Assam.</cite>
<cite index="1-2">APSC CCE notification for 78 ACS, APS & other posts was released with application dates from April 13 to May 3, 2026.</cite> <cite index="7-4">Vacancies include Assam Civil Service (45), Assam Police Service (6), Assistant Employment Officer (8), Inspector of Labour (5), Sub-Registrar (4), and others.</cite>
<cite index="2-2">The online application process started from 13th April 2026 at 12 noon and closed on 3rd May 2026 at 5 PM.</cite> <cite index="7-37">The last date for fee payment was 5th May 2026.</cite>
Application portal opens
passedMon, 13 Apr, 2026
Online application window started at 12 noon via apscrecruitment.in
Application deadline
passedSun, 3 May, 2026
Last date to submit online application at 5 PM
Fee payment last date
passedTue, 5 May, 2026
Extended deadline for application fee payment
Eligible candidates list published
passedMon, 8 Jun, 2026
List of eligible candidates with Roll Numbers released
Admit card download starts
passedMon, 15 Jun, 2026
e-Admission Certificate available on official website
📍Prelims Exam Day (General Studies I & II)
passedSun, 5 Jul, 2026
GS-I: 10 AM–12 PM; GS-II: 2 PM–4 PM across 35 district centres in Assam
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prelims result announcement
41 days awaySat, 22 Aug, 2026
Expected in late August 2026; approximately 850-950 candidates to be shortlisted for Mains
📍Mains examination (tentative)
91 days awaySun, 11 Oct, 2026
Expected in early-mid October 2026 based on typical APSC CCE cycle
Climate and rainfall
Tropical monsoon; heavy SW monsoon; Cherrapunji-Mawsynram nearby; floods every year.
Indian economy basics
GDP, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget, NITI Aayog.
Assamese literature and personalities
Lakshminath Bezbaroa, Hem Barua, Bhupen Hazarika, Mamoni Raisom Goswami, Padmanath Gohain Baruah.