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Your complete preparation hub for the APSC Combined Competitive Examination — syllabus, pattern, PYQs, mock tests, cut-offs and strategy.
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APSC Assam History Mock Test 5
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Assam GK Complete Notes 2026
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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.
Indian Polity Complete Notes for APSC
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Indian Polity Complete Notes for APSC - a detailed, beginner-to-advanced learning resource on the Indian Constitution for APSC CCE and UPSC aspirants. Every topic is explained in plain teacher-style language - what it is, why it exists, how it works and why it matters - with concept boxes, comparison tables, memory tricks, exam tips, chapter-end takeaways and a practice question bank. From the historical background and the making of the Constitution to Fundamental Rights, Parliament, the Judiciary and the constitutional bodies.
APSC CSAT Complete Notes
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APSC CSAT Complete Notes - a complete, beginner-friendly CSAT handbook for APSC CCE Prelims Paper II. Learn Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation from scratch, explained in plain teacher-style language with concepts, worked examples, shortcuts, common traps and practice questions with detailed solutions. Written for beginners, working professionals and repeat aspirants.
APSC Assam Static GK Quick Revision Notes
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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.
APSC Geography Complete Notes for Prelims & Mains
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Comprehensive APSC Geography notes for Prelims and Mains, written in simple language for beginners. Covers physical geography (interior of the Earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, rocks, rivers), oceanography (currents, tides, corals, UNCLOS), climatology (seasons, atmosphere, pressure belts) and world regional map facts - with labelled SVG diagrams, revision notes, statement-based MCQs and descriptive Mains questions with model answers.
APSC Indian Polity Notes: Fundamental Rights (Articles 14-32)
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Comprehensive APSC Indian Polity notes on Fundamental Rights (Articles 14-32), written in simple language for beginners. Covers Articles 17 to 26 - untouchability, titles, the six freedoms, protection in conviction, life and personal liberty, education, arrest and detention, right against exploitation and freedom of religion - with landmark Supreme Court cases, key amendments, revision notes, statement-based MCQs and descriptive Mains questions with model answers.
APSC Economics Notes
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Comprehensive Economics Notes for APSC CCE Prelims and Mains. Includes conceptual explanations in simple language, revision notes, statement-based MCQs, descriptive questions, model answers and exam-oriented preparation material.
These are general CareerUdaya current-affairs resources. Use the published syllabus to choose what to revise.
Daily Current Affairs for 16 October 2026: INS Samarthak commissioning, PM-SETU ITI cluster approvals and revised sports-assistance guidelines.
Daily Current Affairs for 15 October 2026: Ladakh development projects and GSAT-7C and Varunastra defence contracts.
Daily Current Affairs for 14 October 2026: NSAP continuation and revisions, plus September 2026 WPI data.
Revise daily Assam, Northeast and national current affairs — with weekly and monthly capsules — from CareerUdaya's live Current Affairs hub.
2025–26 cycle
APSC has notified the Combined Competitive Examination for 78 posts across 11 services. Online applications are open in the April–May 2026 window, with the Preliminary Examination tentatively scheduled for July 2026. Always confirm dates on the official APSC portal.
View official notificationThe APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission to recruit candidates into Assam's premier state services — including the Assam Civil Service (ACS), Assam Police Service (APS) and other Class-I and Class-II posts under the Government of Assam.
The CCE is held in three stages: a Preliminary Examination (objective, screening only), a Main Examination (written, descriptive) and a Personality Test / Interview. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the Mains and Interview marks combined (1680 marks); prelims marks are not counted in the final ranking.
This hub brings together everything an aspirant needs in one place: the official eligibility rules, the latest exam pattern, the full prelims and mains syllabus, previous-year papers, timed mock tests, historical cut-off trends, recommended books and a stage-wise preparation strategy.
Preparation focus
Who conducts the APSC CCE?
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination to recruit officers for Assam's state civil services. It is not conducted by the UPSC.
How many stages are there in APSC CCE?
Three stages: the Preliminary Examination (objective, screening), the Main Examination (written, descriptive) and a Personality Test / Interview.
Is there negative marking in the APSC CCE Prelims?
Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the objective prelims papers.
Is the CSAT (Paper II) qualifying?
Yes. Prelims Paper II (CSAT / Aptitude) is qualifying in nature — a candidate must score at least 33% to qualify.
What is the age limit for APSC CCE?
Candidates must generally be 21 to 38 years old as on 1 January of the examination year, with relaxations of +5 years (SC/ST), +3 years (OBC/MOBC) and +10 years (PwBD).
Is knowledge of Assamese required?
For most posts, the ability to read, write and speak Assamese — or another official/associate official/tribal language of Assam — is required, subject to APSC's exemptions for certain posts and areas.
Are Prelims marks counted in the final merit?
No. The Preliminary Examination is only a screening test. The final merit list is based on the Main Examination (1500 marks) plus the Interview (180 marks), totalling 1680 marks.
Three stages: Preliminary (objective, screening) → Main (written, descriptive) → Personality Test. Final merit = Mains (1500) + Interview (180) = 1680 marks. Prelims marks are used only for screening into the Mains.
Two objective papers of 200 marks each (100 questions per paper). Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature (minimum 33%). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Prelims is a screening test — its marks are not added to the final merit.
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — General Studies | 200 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper II — General Studies (CSAT / Aptitude)Qualifying — minimum 33% | 200 | 100 | 2 hours |
Six written papers of 250 marks each (3 hours per paper). Papers are descriptive (with some objective components) and may be answered in English or Assamese.
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Essay | 250 | — | 3 hours |
| Paper II — General Studies I | 250 | — | 3 hours |
| Paper III — General Studies II | 250 | — | 3 hours |
| Paper IV — General Studies III | 250 | — | 3 hours |
| Paper V — General Studies IV | 250 | — | 3 hours |
| Paper VI — General Studies of Assam | 250 | — | 3 hours |
A personality test / interview of 180 marks assessing the candidate's suitability for a career in public service.
Current events & General Science
History & Polity
Geography
Assam-specific General Studies
Comprehension & Reasoning
Aptitude & Numeracy
Essay (Paper I)
General Studies I–IV (Papers II–V)
General Studies of Assam (Paper VI)
APSC vs UPSC: Which Exam Should Assam Aspirants Choose in 2026?
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A practical, fact-based comparison of APSC CCE and UPSC Civil Services for Assam and Northeast aspirants, covering eligibility, age limits, exam pattern, syllabus, competition, career growth, salary, work-life balance and preparation strategy for 2026.
APSC CCE Previous Year Cut-Off Trends (2014–2025): Complete Analysis for 2026 Aspirants
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A fact-checked analysis of APSC CCE preliminary cut-off trends (2014–2025) for 2026 aspirants. Category-wise prelims cut-offs for CCE 2020 and CCE 2022 are taken directly from official APSC notifications; every year that could not be verified from an official source is clearly marked 'Official cutoff data unavailable.' No estimated or predicted figures.
APSC CCE 2026: Complete Study Strategy and Preparation Guide
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A step-by-step preparation guide for the Assam Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination — syllabus breakdown, best books, study schedule and exam strategy.
Prelims cut-off trends — General Studies Paper I (out of 200)
| Year | General | OBC/MOBC | SC | ST (Plains) | ST (Hills) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 80 | 74.5 | 75.5 | 60.5 |
| 2022 | 90 | 78 | 70 | 70 | 60 |
| 2021 | 92 | 79 | 72 | 73 | 62 |
| 2020 | 88 | 75 | 68 | 70 | 58 |
Indicative trends based on published reports; the Prelims is qualifying only. Final selection is on the Mains (1500) + Interview (180). Always verify official cut-offs on apsc.nic.in.
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Indian Economy — Ramesh Singh
Essential economy book for APSC CCE Prelims and Mains.
Indian Polity — M. Laxmikanth
Comprehensive Indian Polity reference for competitive examinations.
Certificate Physical and Human Geography — G. C. Leong
Foundational geography resource for civil service aspirants.
India's Struggle for Independence — Bipan Chandra
Core modern Indian history resource for APSC and UPSC preparation.
Assam General Knowledge
Assam-specific history, geography, culture and current affairs reference.
APSC CCE rewards consistency over cramming. Build a strong NCERT-based foundation, layer Assam-specific static GK on top, and practise with timed mocks and previous-year papers throughout. Treat the qualifying CSAT seriously — clearing it is non-negotiable.
1. Master the syllabus & pattern
Print the official syllabus and map every topic to a resource. Know the prelims-vs-mains weightage before you start.
2. Build the NCERT base
Finish NCERTs for History, Geography, Polity and Economy. This single step covers a large share of the prelims GS paper.
3. Go deep on Assam GK
Assam history, geography, economy, art & culture and current affairs are CareerUdaya's strength — and a high-yield, less-competitive scoring area.
4. Don't ignore CSAT
Paper II is qualifying (33%). Practise comprehension, reasoning and basic numeracy weekly so it never becomes a surprise.
5. Practise with timed mocks & PYQs
Attempt full-length and sectional mocks under exam conditions, then review every wrong answer. Use previous-year papers to calibrate difficulty.
6. Revise current affairs daily
Maintain short, dated notes from a newspaper and a monthly capsule, weighted toward Assam and the Northeast.
7. Start Mains answer-writing early
Once prelims foundations are in place, practise structured descriptive answers and essays in your chosen medium (English or Assamese).