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Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE)

Your complete guide to the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) — Grade III & Grade IV recruitment by SLRC Assam: eligibility, selection process, written-exam pattern and syllabus.

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Assam GK Complete Notes 2026 - the master, comprehensive Assam General Knowledge resource for every major Assam competitive examination: ADRE Grade 3 & Grade 4 (Assam Direct Recruitment Examination, SLRC), Assam Police Constable and Assam Police SI (SLPRB), APSC CCE (Combined Competitive Examination, Prelims & Mains), Assam Forest, Assam TET LP and Assam TET UP, Assam Apex Bank, Assam Secretariat recruitment and other Assam Government exams. Comprehensive coverage of Assam Geography (districts, subdivisions, rivers, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, Ramsar sites, borders, important locations), History (ancient Assam, Ahom kingdom, Battle of Saraighat, Lachit Borphukan, Treaty of Yandabo, freedom movement), Polity (Governor, Chief Minister, Legislative Assembly, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, autonomous councils), Economy (tea, oil, natural gas, agriculture, handloom, handicrafts), Culture (Bihu, Satras, tribes, folk dances, festivals), Literature & Personalities, Awards & Honours, Assam GI tags, Sports in Assam, Important Institutions, important Assam current affairs and a large exam-oriented one-liner revision section. Use this comprehensive resource to learn each topic in depth; pair it with the APSC Assam Static GK Quick Revision Notes for last-minute revision.

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APSC Assam Static GK Quick Revision Notes - the fast, last-minute revision companion to 'Assam GK Complete Notes 2026' on CareerUdaya. A fact-rich revision of the entire Assam Static GK syllabus: History, Geography, National Parks & Wildlife, Art & Culture, Economy, Polity & Administration, Important Personalities and Miscellaneous GK. Tables, timelines, memory tricks, Most-Asked and High-Probability fact boxes, plus one-liner and last-minute revision sheets. Use the comprehensive Assam GK Complete Notes 2026 to learn each topic in depth, then this booklet for quick revision before APSC CCE, ADRE, Assam Police and other Assam Government exams.

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ADRE — Assam Direct Recruitment (Grade III & Grade IV)

The State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC), Assam conducts the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) to fill Grade III and Grade IV posts across Government of Assam departments. Vacancies, eligibility, the application window and exam dates are announced in each official notification — refer to the latest official notification on the SLRC Assam / Government of Assam portal.

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Important Dates

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  • Application windowRefer to the latest official notification
  • Written examinationRefer to the latest official notification
  • Result & further stagesRefer to the latest official notification

Exam Overview

The Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) is a large-scale common recruitment examination conducted by the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC), Assam, on behalf of the Government of Assam, to fill Grade III and Grade IV vacancies across state government departments.

Grade III (Class III) posts are non-gazetted posts that, depending on the post, require qualifications such as HSLC (Class X), Higher Secondary (HSSLC) or a Bachelor's degree. Grade IV (Class IV) posts are support posts that typically require a Class VIII or HSLC qualification. The exact post, eligibility and number of vacancies are listed in each official notification.

Recruitment is conducted through a common objective (OMR-based) written examination. Selection is based on merit in the written examination, followed by any applicable skill/efficiency test and document verification. Vacancies, eligibility, the application window, the detailed scheme and the exam schedule are published in each official SLRC Assam notification.

Preparation focus

General Knowledge & Current AffairsGeneral EnglishGeneral Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADRE?

ADRE is the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination — a common recruitment examination conducted by the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC), Assam, to fill Grade III and Grade IV posts across Government of Assam departments.

Who conducts ADRE?

ADRE is conducted by the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC), Assam, on behalf of the Government of Assam.

Which posts are filled through ADRE?

Grade III (Class III) and Grade IV (Class IV) posts across various Government of Assam departments. The specific posts and vacancies are listed in each official notification.

What is the ADRE selection process?

Selection is based on a common objective (OMR-based) written examination, followed by any applicable skill/efficiency test and document verification. The exact stages for a post are specified in the official notification.

Is the ADRE written exam objective / OMR-based?

Yes. The ADRE written examination is objective (multiple-choice) and OMR-based.

What is the ADRE syllabus?

The written examination broadly covers General Knowledge & current affairs, General English, General Mathematics / quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning & mental ability and general studies, plus post-specific subjects where applicable. The detailed, post-wise syllabus is in the official notification.

Where can I find official ADRE notifications?

On the official Government of Assam / SLRC Assam portal. Always refer to the latest official notification for vacancies, eligibility, dates and the detailed scheme.

Exam Pattern

The ADRE written examination is objective (multiple-choice, OMR-based). Separate examinations are conducted by qualification level — for Grade III (Bachelor's degree / HSSLC / HSLC tiers) and for Grade IV (Class X / Class VIII tiers). The exact number of questions, marks, duration and negative-marking scheme are specified in the official notification for each examination — refer to the latest official notification.

Grade III — Written Examination

Objective, OMR-based written examination for Grade III posts. It broadly covers General Knowledge & current affairs, General English, General Mathematics / quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning & mental ability and general studies, along with post-specific subjects where applicable. Exact marks, number of questions, duration and negative marking are as per the official notification.

Grade IV — Written Examination

Objective, OMR-based written examination for Grade IV posts. It broadly covers general knowledge, general English, elementary mathematics and general awareness. Exact marks, number of questions, duration and negative marking are as per the official notification.

Syllabus

ADRE Written Examination — General Scheme

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

  • General knowledge of India and Assam
  • Current events of state, national and international importance

General English

  • Comprehension, grammar and vocabulary

General Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude

  • Arithmetic, number system and basic mathematics (level as per the post)

Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability

  • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning and analytical ability

General Studies

  • History, geography, polity, economy and general science, with emphasis on Assam

Post-specific syllabus

  • Some posts have additional subject-specific topics. The detailed, post-wise topic syllabus is provided in the official notification — refer to the latest official notification.
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Eligibility

Educational qualification — Grade III
Varies by post — typically HSLC (Class X), Higher Secondary (HSSLC) or a Bachelor's degree from a recognised board/university, as specified for each post in the official notification.
Educational qualification — Grade IV
Typically Class VIII or HSLC (Class X) pass, as specified for each post in the official notification.
Age limit
As per the latest official notification. Age limits and category relaxations are fixed by the Government of Assam — refer to the latest official notification.
Domicile / residency
Candidate must be a citizen of India and, as required by the notification, a resident of Assam. Refer to the latest official notification for exact requirements.
Official notification
Exact qualifications, age limits, reservations and relaxations are governed by the current SLRC Assam notification. Always confirm on the official Government of Assam / SLRC portal.

Selection Process

Recruitment is based on a common objective (OMR-based) written examination conducted by SLRC Assam, followed by any applicable skill/efficiency test and document verification. The exact stages for a given post are specified in its official notification.

  1. 1

    Written Examination

    A common objective, OMR-based written examination is held for each qualification level (Grade III and Grade IV). Merit in this examination is the primary basis of selection.

  2. 2

    Skill / Efficiency Test (if applicable)

    Certain Grade III posts — for example, those requiring typing, computer proficiency or driving — may have a skill or efficiency test, as specified in the official notification for the post.

  3. 3

    Document Verification

    Provisionally shortlisted candidates undergo verification of original documents and eligibility before final selection.

  4. 4

    Official scheme

    The detailed selection stages, including whether any further test applies for a post, are notified by SLRC Assam. Refer to the latest official notification.

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