APSC Syllabus – APSC CCE Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Model Question Papers

APSC Syllabus 2023

The Public Service Commission is a body created by the Constitution of India. It is responsible for recruiting eligible candidates for various civil service positions in the state of Assam. The commission conducts various examinations, including the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to the Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service and other allied services. As all of you know, APSC has issued an official notification of CCE 2022 for the recruitment of 913 posts. In this article, we will provide the complete exam syllabus of the APSC CCE Exam.

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) to recruit eligible candidates for various civil service positions in the state of Assam. The CCE syllabus is divided into two parts – the preliminary examination and the main examination.

Overall, the APSC CCE syllabus is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge and skills in a wide range of subjects, as well as their aptitude for civil service positions. It is important for candidates to have a thorough understanding of the syllabus and to prepare accordingly to increase their chances of success in the examination.

Related: APSC Previous Question Papers

APSC CCE Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Name of Exam: Combined Competitive Examination

Name of Organization: Assam Public Service Commission

There will be a two-stage selection process for APSC Combined Competitive Examination. Applicants have to go through these two stages of examination to secure their job under APSC CCE. A brief description of those two stages of the examination is given below.

Preliminary Examination: The Preliminary Examination consists of 2 objective type General Studies question papers with 200 marks each.

Main Examination: The Main Examination shall consist of written examination and interview tests. The written examination shall consist of six papers on the subject of General Studies. Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the main examination (Written Part as well as Interview) would determine their final ranking.

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers of objective type multiple choice questions of two hours duration each.

Name of Exam: APSC CCE Prelims, 2022

Date of Exam: 26th March 2023 (Sunday)

Type of Questions: Objective Questions

Total Papers: 2 Papers

Full Marks: 200 Marks for Each Paper.

Duration of Exam: 2 Hours for Each Paper.

Negative Marking: One-fourth of the total mark assigned to one question will be deducted for a wrong answer marked by a candidate.

Syllabus: The candidates may refer to the Assam Public Service Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019 for syllabi of General Studies I & General Studies II.

Exam Centres: Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Biswanath Chariali, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Diphu, Goalpara, Golaghat, Guwahati, Haflong, Hamren, Hatsingimari, Hojai, Jorhat, Kajalgaon, Karimganj, Kokrajhar, Majuli, Mangaldoi, Morigaon, Mushalpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, North Lakhimpur, Silchar, Sivasagar, Sonari, Tezpur, Tinsukia and Udalguri.

Syllabus of Exam: The structure and syllabus of the APSC CCE preliminary exam will be as follows.

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2. Main Examination (Written & Interview)

The Main Examination consists of (A) Written Examination and (B) Interview Test.

(A) Written Examination

On the basis of the result of the Preliminary Examination, the number of candidates to be admitted to the written part of the Main Examination will be 11 to 12 times the number of vacancies notified for each category. The selection will be strictly on the basis of merit adhering to the norms of Vertical and Horizontal Reservation as per the prescribed law in force.

Name of Exam: APSC CCE Main, 2022

Date of Exam: July/August 2023

Type of Questions: Essay and Objective Questions

Medium of Exam: A candidate shall be allowed to write his/her answer papers in English or Assamese language.

Total Papers: 6 Papers

Full Marks: 250 Marks for Each Paper.

Duration of Exam: 3 Hours for Each Paper.

Exam Centre: Guwahati.

Syllabus of Exam: The structure and syllabus of the APSC CCE main exam will be as follows.

Syllabus of Essay (Paper-I): To be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice. Candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given.

(B) Interview Test

Name of Exam: APSC CCE Main, 2022

Type of Exam: Interview

Full Marks: 275 Marks

Exam Centre: Guwahati.

On the basis of the result of the written part of the Main Examination, candidates will be called for an interview in a ratio of 1:3 against the number of vacancies advertised.

The candidates will be interviewed by a board that will have before them a record of his/her career. He/She will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a board of competent and unbiased observers. The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also his social traits and his interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.

The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.

The interview test is not intended to be a test either of the specialized or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well educated youth.

The interview, however, will not have any qualifying marks. The marks scored at the interview will be added to the marks scored in the Written Examination (Main).

The Commission shall recommend exactly the same number of candidates for different posts as notified. The Commission shall not recommend a candidate for a post which he/she has not opted for.

Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination (Written Part as well as Interview) would determine their final ranking. Candidates shall be allotted to the various services keeping in view of their ranks in the examination and (respective] preference expressed by them for different posts (i.e. on the basis of Merit cum Preference opted by the candidates in their applications for the Main Examination] and reservations therein.

APSC CEE Guide Books

Guide books can be an invaluable resource for anyone preparing for a competitive examination like the APSC CCE. These books provide detailed information about the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous year’s question papers, which can help you to understand what to expect in the examination and how to prepare for it.

When it comes to selecting a guide book for the APSC CCE, it’s important to choose one that is up-to-date and covers the latest syllabus and exam pattern. The book should also be written by a reputable author or publisher with a good track record of providing accurate and reliable information.

It’s also important to note that no guide book can replace the effort you put into studying and preparing for the examination. A guide book should be used as a supplement to your studies, not a replacement. Consistency and discipline are important in order to achieve success.

In conclusion, a good guide book can be a valuable asset when preparing for the APSC CCE. By choosing a book that is up-to-date, written by reputable authors and includes practice questions, sample papers, solved previous year question papers and a detailed explanation of the concepts, you can increase your chances of success in the examination.