Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the notification for the Combined Competitive Examination (Main), 2025 for recruitment to 78 vacancies under various Group A and Group B services in Assam.
Candidates who have qualified in the APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2025 are eligible to apply for the Main Examination. The online application process is scheduled from 4th August 2026 to 24th August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
The APSC CCE Main Examination 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from 9th to 11th October 2026 at Guwahati.
📌 APSC CCE Exam 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Combined Competitive Examination (Main), 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 78 Posts |
| Eligibility | Graduate |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Main Exam Centre | Guwahati |
| Application Start Date | 4th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th August 2026 |
| Last Time | 5:00 PM |
| Main Exam Date | 9th, 10th & 11th October 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹47.20 to ₹297.20 |
Important: Only candidates who qualified in the APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2025 can submit an application for the Main Examination.
🎯 APSC CCE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an institution established under an Act of Parliament or State Legislature.
The required educational qualification must be obtained by the prescribed date mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 38 years
- Age calculated as on: 1st January 2025
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
👤 Other Eligibility Requirements
Apart from educational qualification and age, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- The candidate must be an original inhabitant of Assam.
- Candidates should be able to speak Assamese or another official/associate official language of Assam, or any tribal language of the state.
- The candidate should have valid Employment Exchange Registration in Assam, wherever applicable.
- Candidates are required to comply with the applicable Small Family Norms.
- Only candidates who qualified in the CCE Preliminary Examination 2025 are eligible for the Main Examination.
📊 APSC CCE Vacancy Details – 78 Posts
The 78 vacancies are distributed among various services as follows:
| Service/Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) | 45 |
| Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | 6 |
| District Transport Officer | 3 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 2 |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service (EO, Jr. Gr. II) | 2 |
| Inspector of Labour | 5 |
| Inspector of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | 8 |
| Sub-Registrar | 4 |
| Research Assistant, Border Protection & Development Department | 1 |
| Total | 78 |
📋 Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 42 |
| OBC/MOBC | 14 |
| SC | 8 |
| STP | 7 |
| STH | 7 |
| PwBD | 3 |
| Ex-Servicemen | — |
💰 APSC CCE Application Fee 2026
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee according to their category.
| 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 applicable online recruitment portal/processing charges.
💼 APSC CCE Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates appointed through APSC CCE can receive attractive salaries depending on the service and post.
| Service | Pay Scale + Grade Pay |
|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + GP ₹13,300 |
| Assam Police Service | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + GP ₹13,300 |
| District Transport Officer | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + GP ₹12,700 |
| Superintendent of Excise | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + GP ₹12,700 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + GP ₹12,700 |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + GP ₹12,700 |
| Inspector of Labour | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + GP ₹9,400 |
| Inspector of Excise | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + GP ₹9,400 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + GP ₹9,400 |
| Sub-Registrar | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + GP ₹9,400 |
| Research Assistant | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + GP ₹9,400 |
📝 APSC CCE Main Exam Schedule 2026
The Main Examination is scheduled to be held over three days at Guwahati.
| Date | Forenoon Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2026 | Paper-I: Essay | Paper-II: GS-I |
| 10 October 2026 | Paper-III: GS-II | Paper-IV: GS-III |
| 11 October 2026 | Paper-V: GS-IV | Paper-VI: GS-V |
Exam Timings:
- Forenoon: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
📅 Important Dates – APSC CCE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CCE Prelims Online Application Started | 13 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Prelims Application | 3 May 2026 |
| CCE Preliminary Exam | 5 July 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 30 July 2026 |
| Main Exam Application Starts | 4 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Main Exam Application | 24 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| List of Eligible Candidates for Main Exam | 18 September 2026 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | 19 September 2026 |
| APSC CCE Main Exam | 9–11 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 Interview Tips | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Result | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Admit Card | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Syllabus | Click Here |
| APSC CCE Question Paper | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
💻 How to Apply for APSC CCE Main Exam 2026?
Eligible candidates can complete their application through the official APSC recruitment portal.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official APSC online recruitment portal.
- Open the APSC CCE Main Examination 2025 application link.
- Log in using the required credentials.
- Enter your personal and educational information.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Carefully verify all information before submitting the form.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print/save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
📂 Documents Required
Applicants may be required to provide documents such as:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Age proof
- Graduation certificate
- Semester/year-wise marksheets
- Caste/category certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- BPL certificate, where applicable
- Employment Exchange Registration Card
- Proof of Assam residency/original inhabitant status
- Small Family Norms declaration
- Other documents specified by APSC
Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, legible and within the prescribed file-size limits.
⚠️ Important Note for Candidates
The APSC CCE Main Examination is not open to all candidates afresh. Only candidates who successfully qualified in the CCE Preliminary Examination 2025 are eligible to apply for the Main Examination.
Therefore, eligible candidates should complete their application before 24th August 2026 at 5:00 PM and carefully verify all details before final submission.
🔗 APSC CCE Main Exam 2026 – Quick Summary
APSC CCE Main 2025 | 78 Posts | Graduate | Apply Online | Last Date: 24 August 2026 | Main Exam: 9–11 October 2026 | Exam Centre: Guwahati
Important: Candidates are advised to check the official APSC notification and recruitment portal for the latest instructions before submitting their application.
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