Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for APSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
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.
Archived 26 Aug 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 roll numbers have been shortlisted for the Main Examination against 78 vacancies.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
APSC released the provisional answer key for both General Studies papers on 5 July 2026. Candidates could raise objections with supporting documents from 6 July to 10 July 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
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.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2025 was held on 5 July 2026 at 35 district headquarters in Assam. The exam featured General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II (CSAT) in two shifts.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Commission will upload the candidate list with roll numbers on June 8, 2026, and e-Admission Certificates (admit cards) will be available for download from June 15, 2026. Candidates requiring scribes (PwBD) must submit requests by June 15.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
APSC officially announced the Prelims exam date as July 5, 2026 (Sunday), to be held across 35 district centres in Assam. The exam will consist of two papers—General Studies I and CSAT—both compulsory for shortlisting candidates to the Mains stage.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
APSC released the e-Admission Certificate for CCE Prelims 2026 on 15 June. Candidates can download their admit cards from apsc.nic.in for the exam scheduled on 5 July 2026 across 35 district headquarters in Assam.
Archived 23 Jun 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission released e-Admission Certificates on 15 June 2026 for the Prelims exam. The list of eligible candidates with roll numbers was uploaded on 8 June 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
<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>
Archived 31 Jul 2026
The e-Admission Certificate for the CCE Preliminary Examination became available on 15 June 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official portal using their application credentials.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission released the official CCE 2025 notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) on April 10, 2026, announcing 78 vacancies including 45 for Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) and 6 for Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade). Applications opened April 13 through the official portal.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
APSC released the list of candidates who successfully submitted applications for CCE Prelims 2025 on 8 June 2026. Candidates can verify their roll numbers and eligibility status on the official website.
Archived 23 Jun 2026
The last date to submit online applications is May 3, 2026 (5:00 PM), with fee payment accepted until May 5. Candidates must apply exclusively through apscrecruitment.in; the application fee is ₹297.20 for General category and reduced for reserved categories.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
While the online application form submission closes on 3 May 2026, the last date for fee payment has been extended till 5 May 2026. Women candidates are exempted from application fees and need to pay only the processing fee of ₹47.20.
Archived 16 Jun 2026
The online application portal at apscrecruitment.in opened on April 13 and will close on May 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration and pay fees by May 5 to apply for this year's recruitment cycle.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Based on the commission's past patterns, Prelims admit cards are typically released 2-3 weeks before the examination date. Candidates should monitor the official portal from the second week of June onwards.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
APSC has scheduled the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination for July 5, 2026 (Sunday) at various centers across Assam. The exam will consist of two objective-type papers covering General Studies I and II.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
APSC has officially announced that the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination will be conducted on 5 July 2026 (Sunday) at various exam centers across Assam. The exam will consist of two papers: General Studies I and General Studies II (CSAT), both conducted in offline OMR-based mode.
Archived 2 Jun 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission officially announced that the CCE Preliminary Examination will be held on 5 July 2026 (Sunday). General Studies-I paper will be from 10 AM to 12 PM and General Studies-II from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Archived 23 Jun 2026
APSC officially announced that the Combined Competitive Prelims Examination 2026 will be held on 5 July 2026 (Sunday) at various exam centres across Assam. The exam will consist of two objective-type papers in General Studies.
Archived 16 Jun 2026
<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>
Archived 31 Jul 2026
The preliminary examination is officially scheduled for 5 July 2026 (Sunday) across 35 district headquarters in Assam. The exam consists of two General Studies papers conducted on the same day.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Candidates can apply online through apscrecruitment.in from 13 April 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 3 May 2026 (5:00 PM). First-time applicants must complete One-Time Registration before filling the application form.
Archived 16 Jun 2026
Based on APSC's typical schedule, the admit card for the CCE Preliminary Examination is expected to be released approximately 2-3 weeks before the exam date, around 15 June 2026. Candidates will be able to download hall tickets from apsc.nic.in using their registration credentials.
Archived 2 Jun 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission officially released the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 notification on April 10, 2026, announcing 78 vacancies including 45 Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade), 6 Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade), and other administrative posts.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission released the official notification for Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary) 2025 on 10 April 2026. The recruitment includes 78 vacancies across 11 services including Assam Civil Service (45 posts), Assam Police Service (6 posts), and other allied services.
Archived 16 Jun 2026
<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>
Archived 31 Jul 2026
<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>
Archived 31 Jul 2026
The online application process for APSC CCE 2026 began on 13 April and closed on 3 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. However, the fee payment deadline has been extended until 5 May 2026 through the official portal apscrecruitment.in.
Archived 2 Jun 2026
The online application process for APSC CCE ran from 13 April to 3 May 2026 via apscrecruitment.in. Age eligibility is 21-38 years with relaxations for reserved categories.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission officially announced the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 notification on 10 April 2026, recruiting for 78 posts across Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, and allied cadres.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
APSC released the official notification for Combined Competitive Examination 2025 on 10 April 2026, announcing 78 vacancies for posts including Assam Civil Service (45 posts), Assam Police Service (6 posts), and other allied services.
Archived 23 Jun 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission officially released the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 notification on 10 April 2026 under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 78 vacancies have been announced across 11 services including Assam Civil Service (45 posts), Assam Police Service (6), and other administrative positions.
Archived 2 Jun 2026
Final interview/personality test
Fri, 29 Jan, 2027Expected in early 2027 for Mains-qualified candidates
Archived 23 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Expected in October 2026; 3-day exam covering multiple papers
Archived 23 Jun 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled for October 2026
Archived 30 Jun 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Written exam with 6 descriptive papers; dates to be confirmed by APSC
Archived 9 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Main examination expected in October 2026 for shortlisted candidates
Archived 16 Jun 2026
📍Mains Examination (expected)
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Mains exam tentatively scheduled for October 2026 based on previous cycle pattern
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Mains examination (expected)
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Likely October 2026 based on previous cycle pattern; official date TBA after Prelims results
Archived 8 Jul 2026
📍CCE Main Examination (Day 3)
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Mains exam concludes October 11, 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Expected in early-mid October 2026 based on typical APSC CCE cycle
Archived 31 Jul 2026
📍APSC CCE Mains Examination (expected)
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026Descriptive exam expected in October 2026 based on previous cycle pattern
Archived 2 Jun 2026
📍CCE Main Examination (Day 2)
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026Mains exam continues October 10, 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍CCE Main Examination (Day 1)
Fri, 9 Oct, 2026Mains exam begins October 9, 2026 at Guwahati centre
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Preliminary exam results typically announced 8-10 weeks after exam
Archived 16 Jun 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Shortlist announcement approximately 2 months after Prelims
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Mains fee payment deadline
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Last date for fee payment is August 26, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Mains application deadline
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Last date to submit Mains applications is August 24, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Expected in late August 2026; approximately 850-950 candidates to be shortlisted for Mains
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Wed, 12 Aug, 2026Shortlisted candidates proceed to Mains
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Prelims result declaration (expected)
Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Results expected in August 2026; qualifiers proceed to Mains
Archived 2 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Wed, 5 Aug, 2026Expected in early August based on previous cycles
Archived 23 Jun 2026
Mains application portal opens
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Application window from August 4 (noon) to August 24, 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Prelims Result declaration
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Result announced on July 30, 2026 with 958 qualified candidates
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Prelims Result announced
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Result declared on 30 July 2026; 958 candidates shortlisted for Mains examination
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims answer key release (expected)
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Typically released within one week after exam
Archived 2 Jun 2026
📍APSC CCE Preliminary Exam (Paper I & II)
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026General Studies I (10 AM-12 PM) and GS II (2 PM-4 PM) on Sunday
Archived 2 Jun 2026
📍APSC CCE Preliminary Examination
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026GS-I: 10 AM-12 PM, GS-II: 2 PM-4 PM at 35 district centres
Archived 23 Jun 2026
📍Preliminary Examination
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Two papers: GS-I and GS-II (CSAT), 2 hours each, 200 marks per paper
Archived 9 Jun 2026
📍Prelims examination
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Exam - two papers (GS-I & GS-II), Sunday
Archived 16 Jun 2026
📍CCE Preliminary Examination
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Conducted on July 5, 2026 across 35 district headquarters
Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍Prelims Examination (GS Paper-I & Paper-II)
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Exam held on 5 July 2026 at 35 district headquarters; Paper-I: 10 AM-12 PM; Paper-II: 2 PM-4 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Prelims Exam Day (General Studies I & II)
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026GS-I: 10 AM–12 PM; GS-II: 2 PM–4 PM across 35 district centres in Assam
Archived 31 Jul 2026
📍Prelims Exam – General Studies Paper I & II
Sun, 5 Jul, 20265 July 2026 (Sunday) | GS-I: 10 AM-12 PM, GS-II: 2 PM-4 PM
Archived 30 Jun 2026
📍APSC CCE Prelims exam day
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Paper I (GS): 10 AM–12 Noon; Paper II (CSAT): 2 PM–4 PM
Archived 8 Jul 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026CCE Prelims admit cards expected to be available a few days before exam date
Archived 16 Jun 2026
Last date for admit card queries
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026Candidates can email queries to [email protected] till 19 June, 5 PM
Archived 23 Jun 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Prelims hall tickets typically available 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Prelims admit card release (expected)
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Hall ticket download expected around 15 June 2026
Archived 2 Jun 2026
Admit card release date
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026e-Admission Certificate available for download from apsc.nic.in
Archived 23 Jun 2026
Prelims admit card release
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026E-Admission Certificate available from June 15, 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Admit card release
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026e-Admission Certificate available for download from official portal
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card download starts
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026e-Admission Certificate available on official website
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Admit card download begins
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026e-Admission Certificate available from 15 June 2026
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Admit card available for download
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026e-Admission Certificate downloadable from apsc.nic.in
Archived 8 Jul 2026
Eligible candidates list released
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026APSC published list of 41,695 shortlisted candidates with roll numbers
Archived 23 Jun 2026
Eligible candidates list published
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Roll numbers of eligible candidates uploaded on official website
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Eligible candidates list published
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026List of eligible candidates with Roll Numbers released
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Candidate list with roll numbers published
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026List uploaded on official APSC website
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Candidate list & roll numbers published
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026APSC uploads roll numbers on official website
Archived 8 Jul 2026
Fee payment deadline
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Last date for application fee payment via Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI
Archived 16 Jun 2026
Application deadline
Wed, 3 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application form at 5:00 PM
Archived 16 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Wed, 13 May, 2026Online registration started at 12:00 Noon on apscrecruitment.in
Archived 16 Jun 2026
Notification release date
Sun, 10 May, 2026Official CCE 2025 notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) released on apsc.nic.in
Archived 16 Jun 2026
Last date for fee payment
Wed, 6 May, 2026Fee payment accepted till 5:00 PM (2 days after application deadline)
Archived 8 Jul 2026
Fee payment deadline
Tue, 5 May, 2026Extended deadline for application fee submission
Archived 2 Jun 2026
Fee payment deadline
Tue, 5 May, 2026Final date for application fee payment
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Fee payment last date
Tue, 5 May, 2026Extended deadline for application fee payment
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Fee payment deadline
Tue, 5 May, 2026Final date for fee submission via net banking/UPI
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Last date to apply online
Mon, 4 May, 2026Application window closes at 5:00 PM; avoid last-day rush
Archived 8 Jul 2026
Last date to submit application
Sun, 3 May, 2026Application window closed at 5:00 PM
Archived 2 Jun 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 3 May, 2026Online applications were open from 13 April to 3 May 2026
Archived 23 Jun 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 3 May, 2026Last date to submit online forms by 5:00 PM
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Prelims application deadline
Sun, 3 May, 2026Last date to submit applications was May 3, 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Last date to apply
Sun, 3 May, 2026Application deadline at 5:00 PM; fee payment allowed until 5 May 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 3 May, 2026Last date to submit online application at 5 PM
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Last date to apply online
Sun, 3 May, 2026Applications close at 5:00 PM
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Prelims application portal opened
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026Online applications began on April 13, 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026Online registration starts at 12:00 Noon on apscrecruitment.in
Archived 8 Jul 2026
Online application portal opens
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Registration started at 12:00 noon on apscrecruitment.in
Archived 2 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Online registration begins at 12:00 noon
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Online application window starts at 12:00 noon on official website apscrecruitment.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Online application window started at 12 noon via apscrecruitment.in
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Online registration begins at apscrecruitment.in (12:00 Noon)
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Notification release date
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026Official CCE 2025 notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) published
Archived 8 Jul 2026
APSC CCE notification released
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026Official notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) published for 78 vacancies
Archived 2 Jun 2026
Notification release
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026Official CCE 2025 notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) published on APSC portal
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Notification release
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026Official notification for APSC CCE 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026) released for 78 vacancies
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Official notification release
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026Advertisement No. 01/2026 published by APSC
Archived 30 Jun 2026
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