The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially invited online applications for the Combined Competitive Examination (Main), 2025, conducted for the recruitment of 78 vacancies in various prestigious Assam Government Group-A services.
Only candidates who have qualified the APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2025 are eligible to submit the online application for the Main Examination. The online application window will remain open from 4th August 2026 to 24th August 2026 (5:00 PM).
The APSC CCE is one of the most sought-after competitive examinations in Assam, offering recruitment to services such as Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, District Transport Officer, Superintendent of Excise, Assistant Employment Officer, Inspector of Labour, and several other administrative posts.
The Main Examination is scheduled to be held from 9th to 11th October 2026 at Guwahati.
APSC CCE Main Exam 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Competitive Examination (Main), 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 78 Posts |
| Examination Mode | Offline |
| Exam Centre | Guwahati |
| Main Exam Date | 9th – 11th October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 4th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Eligibility | Candidates Qualified in CCE Prelims 2025 |
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from:
- A university established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, or
- A recognized institution declared as a deemed university under the UGC Act, 1956, or
- Any other qualification recognized as equivalent by the Government.
Candidates must have acquired the required qualification on or before the closing date of application.
Important: Only candidates who have successfully qualified the APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2025 are eligible to apply for the Main Examination.
Age Limit
As on 1st January 2025, applicants should be:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 38 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
Other Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
- Must be an Indian Citizen.
- Should be an original inhabitant of Assam.
- Must possess a valid Employment Exchange Registration in Assam.
- Should be able to speak Assamese, any official or associate official language of the State, or any recognized tribal language of Assam.
- Must submit the prescribed declaration regarding Small Family Norms while applying.
APSC CCE Main Exam Schedule 2026
| Date | Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Afternoon Session (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2026 | Paper-I (Essay) | Paper-II (General Studies-I) |
| 10 October 2026 | Paper-III (General Studies-II) | Paper-IV (General Studies-III) |
| 11 October 2026 | Paper-V (General Studies-IV) | Paper-VI (General Studies-V) |
Post-wise Salary
Selected candidates will receive attractive pay as per the Assam Government Pay Matrix.
| Service | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹13,300 |
| Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹13,300 |
| District Transport Officer | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Superintendent of Excise | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700 |
| Inspector of Labour | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Inspector of Excise | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Sub-Registrar | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
| Research Assistant | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 42 |
| OBC/MOBC | 14 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST(P) | 7 |
| ST(H) | 7 |
| PwBD | 3 |
Service-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Service | Posts |
|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service | 45 |
| Assam Police Service | 6 |
| District Transport Officer | 3 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 2 |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service | 2 |
| Inspector of Labour | 5 |
| Inspector of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | 8 |
| Sub-Registrar | 4 |
| Research Assistant | 1 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST | ₹47.20 |
| BPL | ₹47.20 |
| PwBD | ₹47.20 |
| Women Candidates | ₹47.20 |
Note: The fee includes the CSC processing charge applicable under the Digital India initiative.
How to Apply for APSC CCE Main Exam 2026?
Eligible candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official APSC online recruitment portal.
- Click on Apply Online for the CCE Main Examination.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Review the application carefully and submit it.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents Required
For the Main Examination, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Signature.
- Age proof certificate.
- Graduation certificate and mark sheets.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- BPL certificate (if applicable).
- Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) or other valid proof of Assam residency.
- Small Family Norms Declaration.
- Undertaking from Government employees (if applicable).
All scanned documents should be clear, legible, in PDF format, and within the prescribed file size limit.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CCE Prelims Application Start | 13 April 2026 |
| CCE Prelims Application Last Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 5 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | 30 July 2026 |
| Main Application Start | 4 August 2026 |
| Main Application Last Date | 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Eligible Candidates List | 18 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 19 September 2026 |
| Main Examination | 9, 10 & 11 October 2026 |
Important Web-Links of APSC CCE Exam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification (Main) | Click Here |
| Official Notification (Prelims) | Click Here |
| Form-A Declaration | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Result | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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APSC CCE Selection Process 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) in multiple stages to recruit eligible candidates for various Group-A services under the Government of Assam.
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Written)
- Interview / Personality Test
Candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.
Stage 1: APSC CCE Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination serves as the screening test for selecting candidates for the Main Examination. It consists of two objective-type papers containing multiple-choice questions.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | CCE Preliminary Examination |
| Mode | Offline (Objective Type) |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Papers | General Studies-I & General Studies-II |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks (200 Marks each) |
| Duration | 2 Hours for each paper |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer |
Preliminary Exam Centres
The Preliminary Examination is conducted at various centres across Assam, including:
Amingaon, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Biswanath Chariali, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Diphu, Goalpara, Golaghat, Guwahati, Haflong, Hailakandi, Hamren, Hatsingimari, Hojai, Jorhat, Kajalgaon, Kokrajhar, Majuli, Mangaldoi, Morigaon, Mushalpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, North Lakhimpur, Pathsala, Silchar, Sivasagar, Sonari, Sribhumi, Tamulpur, Tezpur, Tinsukia, and Udalguri.
Stage 2: APSC CCE Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination based on merit. Generally, the number of candidates selected for the written examination is around 11 to 12 times the number of vacancies available in each category.
The Main Examination evaluates candidates through descriptive and limited objective-type papers.
Main Examination Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | CCE Main Examination |
| Mode | Written Examination |
| Number of Papers | 6 Papers |
| Total Marks | 1,500 Marks (250 Marks each) |
| Duration | 3 Hours per Paper |
| Question Type | Descriptive & Limited Objective Questions |
| Language | English or Assamese |
| Examination Centre | Guwahati |
Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test
Candidates who successfully qualify in the written examination are invited to appear for the Interview/Personality Test.
Typically, candidates are shortlisted for the interview in a 1:3 ratio against the total number of advertised vacancies.
Interview Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage | Interview / Personality Test |
| Total Marks | 180 Marks |
| Examination Centre | Guwahati |
During the interview, the commission assesses a candidate’s personality, communication skills, decision-making ability, leadership qualities, general awareness, and suitability for administrative responsibilities.
Final Merit List
The final merit list is prepared by combining the marks obtained in:
- Main Written Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
The marks scored in the Preliminary Examination are only qualifying in nature and are not considered while preparing the final merit ranking. Candidates with the highest combined scores in the Main Examination and Interview are recommended for appointment to various Assam Government services based on merit, reservation policy, and vacancy availability.
