Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for 2025
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for 2025 The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for 2025 follows a structure modeled after the UPSC, consisting of two written stages: Preliminary and Main, followed by an Interview. 1. Preliminary …
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Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for 2025
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for 2025 follows a structure modeled after the UPSC, consisting of two written stages: Preliminary and Main, followed by an Interview.
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
This stage consists of two objective-type papers intended for screening only.
- General Studies Paper I (200 Marks):
- National/International: Current events, History of India, and Indian National Movement.
- Geography: Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Polity & Economy: Indian Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, and Economic Development.
- Environment & Science: General Science, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
- Assam Focus: Approximately 30–35% of questions are specifically related to Assam’s history, geography, and culture.
- General Studies Paper II (200 Marks): A qualifying paper (33% required) covering CSAT topics: Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, Logical reasoning, Analytical ability, and Basic numeracy.
2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
The Mains consist of six descriptive papers, each carrying 250 marks.
- Paper I: Essay: Candidates write on specific topics in their chosen language.
- Paper II: GS I: Indian Heritage, History and Geography of the World, and Society.
- Paper III: GS II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations.
- Paper IV: GS III: Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management.
- Paper V: GS IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.
- Paper VI: GS V (Assam Paper): Detailed history, geography, economy, and culture of Assam.
3. Interview / Personality Test (275 Marks)
The final stage assesses candidate suitability for civil services, including leadership, intellectual qualities, and social traits.
Helpful Resources
- Official Syllabus Archive: Access detailed PDFs for various posts on the APSC Official Website.
- Language: Questions for Prelims and Mains are provided in English and Assamese.
- Study Materials: Candidates often use NCERT books, “
” by M. Laxmikanth, and the “
Assam Year Book”.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 106 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- APSC - CCE for 2025 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme and Preparation TipsAPSC – CCE for 2025 refers to the Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission for recruitment to prestigious administrative and allied services in Assam. The examination is held in three stages—Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview—to assess candidates’ knowledge, analytical ability, and suitability for public service. APSC CCE 2025 emphasizes a strong understanding of general studies along with Assam-specific history, geography, economy, culture, and current affairs. With a competitive selection process, focused preparation, smart topic prioritization, and consistent answer-writing practice are essential for aspirants aiming to succeed in the Assam civil services.22
- 1.1APSC – CCE for 2025 Syllabus
- 1.2APSC – CCE for 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- 1.3Previous Years’ Question Trend Analysis – APSC CCE
- 1.4Most Repeated APSC Topics List (Prelims & Mains)
- 1.5APSC Prelims Important Topics – Complete Guide for APSC CCE Aspirants
- 1.6APSC Mains High Weightage Areas for CCE Preparation
- 1.7APSC Previous Years Topic Analysis for CCE Preparation
- 1.8Most Repeated APSC Mains Questions for CCE Preparation
- 1.9APSC Optional Subject Repeated Questions Analysis
- 1.10APSC Ethics Case-Study Repeated Patterns for GS Paper IV
- 1.11APSC Essay Repeated Themes with Outlines for Mains
- 1.12APSC GS Paper-Wise Model Answers for Mains Exam
- 1.13APSC Syllabus Topic Priority List for CCE Preparation
- 1.14APSC Exam Preparation Strategy for CCE Success
- 1.15APSC Mains High Scoring Questions for CCE Preparation
- 1.16APSC Mains Answer Writing Strategy for CCE Success
- 1.17APSC Mains Previous Years Questions for CCE Preparation
- 1.18APSC Optional-wise Most Repeated Topics for Mains
- 1.19Ethics Keywords & Examples Bank for APSC GS Paper IV
- 1.20Model Essays on Repeated APSC Themes for Mains
- 1.21Assam-Specific Essay Examples Bank for APSC Mains
- 1.22Assam-Specific Value-Add Content Bank for APSC Exams
- APSC CCE Preliminary Examination – General Studies Paper I (Objective Type, 200 Marks)APSC CCE Preliminary Examination – General Studies Paper I (Objective, 200 Marks) is the first screening stage of the Assam civil services exam conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission. The paper consists of objective-type questions designed to test candidates’ awareness of current events, Indian polity, economy, history, geography, environment, science & technology, and Assam-specific topics. As a qualifying paper for Mains selection, focused preparation, strong conceptual clarity, regular MCQ practice, and emphasis on Assam-centric issues are essential for success.43
- 2.1National & International Current Affairs – Current Events of National Importance
- 2.2National & International Current Affairs – Current Events of International Importance
- 2.3National & International Current Affairs – Government Schemes & Policies
- 2.4National & International Current Affairs – International Organizations & Global Issues
- 2.5Indian History & Freedom Movement – Ancient Indian History
- 2.6Indian History & Freedom Movement – Medieval Indian History
- 2.7Indian History & Freedom Movement – Modern Indian History
- 2.8Indian History & Freedom Movement – Indian National Movement
- 2.9Indian History & Freedom Movement – Socio-Religious Reform Movements
- 2.10Geography of India & the World – Physical Geography of India
- 2.11Geography of India & the World – Physical Geography of the World
- 2.12Geography of India & the World – Indian Climate and Weather Systems
- 2.13Geography of India & the World – Economic Geography of India
- 2.14Geography of India & the World – Human & Social Geography
- 2.15Indian Polity & Governance – Indian Constitution: Features & Amendments
- 2.16Indian Polity & Governance – Panchayati Raj System
- 2.17Indian Polity & Governance – Centre–State Relations
- 2.18Indian Polity & Governance – Public Policy and Governance
- 2.19Indian Polity & Governance – Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- 2.20Indian Economy & Development – Basics of Indian Economy
- 2.21Indian Economy & Development – Economic Development & Planning
- 2.22Indian Economy & Development – Agriculture & Rural Development
- 2.23Indian Economy & Development – Industry and Infrastructure
- 2.24Indian Economy & Development – Government Budgeting & Economic Reforms
- 2.25Environment, Ecology & Climate Change – Ecology and Ecosystems
- 2.26Environment, Ecology & Climate Change – Biodiversity Conservation
- 2.27Environment, Ecology & Climate Change – Environmental Issues & Challenges
- 2.28Environment, Ecology & Climate Change – Climate Change & Global Warming
- 2.29Environment, Ecology & Climate Change – Environmental Policies & Conventions
- 2.30General Science & Technology – Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- 2.31General Science & Technology – Science & Technology Developments
- 2.32General Science & Technology – Health, Nutrition, and Diseases
- 2.33General Science & Technology – Space, Defence, and Digital Technology
- 2.34Assam-Specific Topics – History of Assam
- 2.35Assam-Specific Topics – Geography of Assam
- 2.36Assam-Specific Topics – Culture, Art, and Heritage of Assam
- 2.37Assam-Specific Topics – Assam Economy & Development
- 2.38Assam-Specific Topics – Assam Current Affairs
- 2.39Assam-Specific Topics – Assam State Government Schemes
- 2.40Assam-Specific Topics – APSC Assam Current Affairs (Last 1 Year)
- 2.41Assam-Specific Topics – MCQs from Assam Current Affairs (Last 1 Year)
- 2.42Assam-Specific Topics – Month-wise Assam Current Affairs MCQs (2024–25)
- 2.43Assam-Specific Topics – MCQs from Assam Current Affairs (2024–25)
- APSC CCE Preliminary Examination – General Studies Paper II (Objective Type, 200 Marks)APSC CCE Preliminary Examination – General Studies Paper II (Objective, 200 Marks) is a qualifying paper in the Prelims stage of the exam conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission. Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% marks to qualify. Commonly known as CSAT, the paper assesses comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, and basic numeracy. Consistent practice, time management, and accuracy are key to clearing this paper comfortably.41
- 3.1Reading Comprehension & Passage Analysis – Unseen passage comprehension
- 3.2Reading Comprehension & Passage Analysis – Main idea and central theme identification
- 3.3Reading Comprehension & Passage Analysis – Fact-based and inference-based questions
- 3.4Reading Comprehension & Passage Analysis – Vocabulary-based questions (synonyms, antonyms, contextual meaning)
- 3.5Reading Comprehension & Passage Analysis – Logical conclusions from passages
- 3.6Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Verbal communication skills
- 3.7Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Non-verbal communication basics
- 3.8Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Listening and comprehension skills
- 3.9Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Conflict resolution and interpersonal understanding
- 3.10Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Clarity, tone, and intent in communication
- 3.11Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Number and alphabet series
- 3.12Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Analogies (word-based, number-based, figure-based)
- 3.13Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Blood relations
- 3.14Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Direction sense test
- 3.15Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Coding–decoding
- 3.16Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Syllogisms
- 3.17Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Cause and effect reasoning
- 3.18Decision Making & Problem-Solving Ability – Situation-based questions
- 3.19Decision Making & Problem-Solving Ability – Ethical decision-making scenarios
- 3.20Decision Making & Problem-Solving Ability – Administrative decision analysis
- 3.21Decision Making & Problem-Solving Ability – Problem identification and solution prioritization
- 3.22Decision Making & Problem-Solving Ability – Evaluating consequences of decisions
- 3.23General Mental Ability – Visual reasoning
- 3.24General Mental Ability – Venn diagrams
- 3.25General Mental Ability – Cubes and dice
- 3.26General Mental Ability – Mirror and water images
- 3.27General Mental Ability – Figure completion and pattern recognition
- 3.28Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – Orders of magnitude
- 3.29Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – Number system and number relations
- 3.30Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – Ratio and proportion
- 3.31Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – Percentages
- 3.32Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – Averages
- 3.33Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – Profit and loss
- 3.34Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – Simple and compound interest
- 3.35Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) – LCM and HCF
- 3.36Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level) – Bar graphs
- 3.37Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level) – Line graphs
- 3.38Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level) – Pie charts
- 3.39Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level) – Tables and tabular data
- 3.40Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level) – Data comparison and analysis
- 3.41Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level) – Data sufficiency problems
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- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes