APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Scheme & Syllabus
Assam Public Service Commission · Assam · Updated 17 Aug 2026
This notice details the Scheme of Examination for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) by APSC, outlining the structure for Preliminary, Main (Written), and Interview stages, along with marks and duration for each paper.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Written Papers)
- Interview
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the structure of the APSC CCE examination?
The Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) consists of three stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination (Written Papers), and an Interview.
What is the pattern for the Preliminary Examination?
The Preliminary Examination has two objective-type papers: General Studies-I (200 marks, 2 hours, with 30-35% questions related to Assam) and General Studies-II (200 marks, 2 hours, qualifying nature with a minimum of 33% marks).
How many papers are there in the Main Examination?
The Main Examination comprises six written papers: Paper 1 (Essay) and Papers 2 to 6 (General Studies I, II, III, IV, and General Subject Paper on Assam). Each paper is for 250 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
What are the marks for the Interview stage?
The Interview stage carries 180 marks and is conducted after qualifying the Written Examination.
What is the total marks for the APSC CCE?
The total marks for the Combined Competitive Examination are 1680, combining 1500 marks from the Written Examination (Paper 1 to Paper 6) and 180 marks from the Interview.
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