Get ready for the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 with the latest syllabus and exam pattern!
What is APSC CCE Syllabus 2024?
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the syllabus for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024. This exam is for 262 posts in Assam government jobs. The syllabus has been updated based on new rules from 2019. Here, we explain everything you need to know!
Exam Overview
Name of Exam: Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
Organization: Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Total Posts: 262
Stages:
- A. Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
- B. Main Exam (Written & Interview)
Preliminary Exam Details (A to Z)
Name: APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2024
Date: Not announced yet
Type: Objective type questions
No. of Papers: 2
- C. General Studies-I
- D. General Studies-II
Total Marks: 400 (200 marks each)
Duration: 2 hours per paper
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for wrong answers
Exam Centres: Amingaon, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Biswanath Chariali, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Diphu, Goalpara, Golaghat, Guwahati, Haflong, Hailakandi, Hamren, Hatsingimari, Hojai, Jorhat, Kajalgaon, Kokrajhar, Majuli, Mangaldoi, Morigaon, Mushalpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, North Lakhimpur, Pathsala, Silchar, Sivasagar, Sonari, Sribhumi, Tamulpur, Tezpur, Tinsukia, Udalguri
Syllabus Highlights:
- E. General Studies-I: 30-35% questions on Assam
- F. General Studies-II: Minimum 33% marks to qualify
Web Links:
- G. General Studies-I Syllabus
- H. General Studies-II Syllabus
- I. Model Paper GS-I: Set-I | Set-II
- J. Model Paper GS-II: Set-I | Set-II
Main Exam Details (A to Z)
Name: CCE Main Examination 2024
Date: Not announced yet
Stages:
- K. Written Exam
- L. Interview/Personality Test
Written Exam:
- M. Type: Descriptive & Objective questions
- N. Medium: English or Assamese
- O. Total Papers: 6
- P. Total Marks: 1500 (250 marks each)
- Q. Duration: 3 hours per paper
- R. Exam Centre: Guwahati
Paper Details:
- S. Paper 1: Essay (250 marks, 3 hours)
- T. Paper 2-5: General Studies (250 marks each, 3 hours)
- U. Paper 6: General Subject Paper on Assam (250 marks, 3 hours)
Syllabus Links:
- V. Paper-1 Syllabus
- W. Paper-2 Syllabus
- X. Paper-3 Syllabus
- Y. Paper-4 Syllabus
- Z. Paper-5 Syllabus
- AA. Paper-6 Syllabus
Interview:
- BB. Type: Interview
- CC. Marks: 180
- DD. Centre: Guwahati
- EE. Ratio: 1:3 (candidates vs. vacancies)
How Selection Works?
Step 1: Preliminary Exam (400 marks)
Step 2: Main Exam (Written: 1500 marks + Interview: 180 marks)
Your final rank depends on total marks from the Main Exam (Written + Interview). Candidates are selected based on rank and job preferences.
Best Books for Preparation
FF. Numerical Ability: Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
GG. General English: Objective General English by S P Bakshi
HH. Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal
II. General Knowledge: Lucent's General Knowledge
JJ. Current Affairs: Manorama Yearbook 2024 | Assam Tribune E-paper
KK. Modern Indian History: Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
LL. Indian Economy: Pratiyogita Darpan General Studies: Indian Economy
MM. Indian Polity: Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
NN. Indian Geography: Geography of India by Majid Husain
OO. Computer Awareness: Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant
PP. APSC Question Papers: APSC CCE General Studies 1997-2017 Solved Papers
QQ. UPSC Question Papers: Mrunal UPSC Prelims 1995-2022 Solved Papers
RR. Assam History: History of Assam by Priyam Goswami
SS. Assam Related Topics: Assam Year Book by Santanu Kaushik Baruah
Tip: Read newspapers like The Hindu and solve past papers!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the APSC CCE exam?
It’s a test for 262 government jobs in Assam.
Q2. How many papers are in the Preliminary Exam?
2 papers (General Studies-I & II).
Q3. What is the total marks for Main Exam?
1500 (Written) + 180 (Interview).
Q4. Are there questions on Assam?
Yes, 30-35% in General Studies-I.
Q5. Which books are best?
Check the "Recommended Books" section above!