• June-16-2025

Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting candidates to various civil, administrative, technical, and professional posts under the Government of Assam. Through competitive examinations and interviews, APSC ensures the selection of capable individuals for key roles in public service.

1. Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)

The CCE is the flagship exam of APSC, equivalent to the UPSC Civil Services Exam, and is held annually.

Posts Recruited Through APSC CCE:

• Assam Civil Service (ACS)
• Assam Police Service (APS)
• Superintendent of Taxes
• Superintendent of Excise
• Assistant Employment Officer
• Block Development Officer (BDO)
• Inspector of Labour, Assistant Manager of Industries, etc.

Selection Process:

• Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
• Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
• Interview/Personality Test

2. Departmental and Technical Services Examinations

APSC also conducts direct recruitment exams and interviews for various technical and departmental posts, such as:

• Assistant Engineers (AE) Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
• Junior Engineers (JE)
• Veterinary Officers
• Medical Officers (MO)
• Lecturer/Professor in Colleges
• Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
• Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF)
• Assistant Soil Conservation Officer
• Assistant Publicity Officer
• Research Assistant, etc.

Selection Mode:

• Written Exam plus Interview
  (Sometimes direct recruitment through interviews depending on the post)

APSC Combined Competitive Exam Pattern

1. Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)

• Paper I: General Studies I (200 marks) Indian Polity, History, Economy, Geography, Current Affairs, Assam GK, etc.
• Paper II: General Studies II (CSAT  200 marks) Aptitude, Reasoning, Decision Making, English Comprehension.

• Prelims act as a screening test for the Mains.

2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

• Essay (250 marks)
• General Studies I, II, III (250 marks each)
• Optional Subject:  Paper I and II (250 marks each) Candidates choose from a list of subjects.
• Total: 1500 Marks

3. Interview / Personality Test

• Carries 275 marks
• Assesses personality traits, communication skills, and suitability for public service.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelors degree from a recognized university.
• Age Limit:
  • General Category: 21 to 38 years
  • Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC/MOBC, 10 years for PWD

Language Proficiency

• Candidates must be proficient in Assamese or any other official language of Assam.

Preparation Strategy

• Prelims: Focus on NCERTs, Assam GK, current affairs, aptitude, and reasoning.
• Mains: Emphasis on answer writing, Assam-specific content, and optional subject preparation.
• Interview: Mock sessions and personality development.

Career Benefits

• Permanent government employment with career progression
• Service to the public and administrative authority
• Postings in key departments like revenue, police, education, industries, etc.