The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for 2024, opening the door to a range of prestigious Group A positions. With 262 posts available, this recruitment drive offers exciting opportunities for candidates from various categories who meet the eligibility criteria. This guide will help you understand every aspect of the recruitment process, from exam details to application procedures.
Dates for APSC CCE 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 28th March 2025
- Application Deadline: 29th April 2025 (until 5:00 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: To be announced
Overview of APSC CCE 2024
What is APSC CCE?
- APSC CCE is a highly esteemed examination conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission.
- It aims to recruit candidates for various high-ranking positions such as:
- Assam Civil Service (Junior Grade)
- Assam Police Service (Junior Grade)
- Superintendent of Taxes
- District Transport Officer
- And many more
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 262
- Category-Wise Breakdown:
- UR: 147 posts
- OBC/MOBC: 62 posts
- SC: 15 posts
- STP: 25 posts
- STH: 13 posts
- PwBD: 5 posts
- Ex-Servicemen: 6 posts
Service-Wise Distribution
- Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade): 45 posts
- Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade): 20 posts
- Labour Officer: 2 posts
- District Transport Officer: 2 posts
- Block Development Officer: 9 posts
- AM/AIO/Supdt. of Industries: 23 posts
- Asstt Registrar of Cooperative Societies: 2 posts
- Assam Finance Service (Jr. Grade II): 26 posts
- Assam Urban Administrative Service (EO. Jr. Gr. II): 5 posts
- Asst. Research Officer, Minorities Development Board: 1 post
- Inspector of Taxes: 51 posts
- Inspector of Labour: 10 posts
- Inspector of Excise: 19 posts
- Asstt. Employment Officer: 18 posts
- Sub-Registrar: 13 posts
- Assistant Audit Officer: 16 posts
Exam Details
APSC CCE Preliminary Examination
- Exam Type: Objective (Multiple Choice)
- Structure:
- Two papers: General Studies-I and General Studies-II
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Total Marks: 400 (200 marks per paper)
- Marking Scheme:
- Negative marking applies – one-fourth of the marks per question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Exam Centres: Various locations across Assam including Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Tezpur, among others.
APSC CCE Main Examination
The Main Examination is divided into two parts:
- Written Examination
- Format: Combination of descriptive and objective-type questions.
- Papers: 6 papers (each carrying 250 marks; total 1500 marks).
- Duration: 3 hours per paper.
- Medium: Answers can be written in either English or Assamese.
- Eligibility for Mains: Candidates qualifying the Preliminary Examination (with approximately 11 to 12 times the number of vacancies per category) are invited for this stage.
- Interview/Personality Test
- Total Marks: 180 marks.
- Selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on the performance in the written exam. The interview round further refines the selection process, and final ranking is determined by the combined scores of the written and interview rounds.
Eligibility Criteria
To ensure that only suitable candidates apply, the following criteria must be met:
Nationality & Residency
- Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Regional Language Proficiency: Ability to speak Assamese or any other official language/tribal language of the state is required.
- Residency: Only original inhabitants of Assam are eligible.
- Employment Registration: Applicants should be registered with a District Employment Office in Assam.
Age Requirements
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age on January 1, 2024.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualifications
- A candidate must hold a degree from:
- Any university established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature,
- An institution recognized by the Government as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956,
- Or an equivalent qualification as determined by the Government.
Application Fee Structure
Candidates are required to pay an application fee, which varies by category:
- General: ₹297.20
- SC/ST: ₹47.20
- OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20
- BPL: ₹47.20
- PwBD: ₹47.20
- Women Candidates: ₹47.20
Additionally, under the Digital India initiative, there is a processing fee of ₹40.00 plus 18% tax, totaling ₹47.20 per candidate.
Selection Process Breakdown
The selection process for APSC CCE is conducted in two main stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Two papers with objective questions.
- Serves as the initial screening stage.
2. Main Examination
- Written Part:
- A comprehensive test with six papers.
- Interview/Personality Test:
- Conducted for candidates who qualify the written exam.
- Final Ranking:
- Based on cumulative marks from both the written examination and the interview.
How to Apply for the APSC CCE Exam
Follow these simple steps to complete your online application:
- Visit the Official Portal:
- Go to the APSC official website and locate the Online Application Form under the “Important Web-Links” section.
- Fill in the Form:
- Enter all required personal, educational, and other relevant details.
- Document Upload:
- Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, and any other documents as specified.
- Pay the Application Fee:
- Make the payment according to your applicable category.
- Submission:
- Submit the application form
- Print Confirmation:
- It is advisable to print a copy of your submitted application for future reference.
Web Links of APSC
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification (Prelims) | Click Here |
| normal Family Norms Declaration | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Syllabus | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Question Paper | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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