APSC CCE Recruitment 2025 – Online Apply for CCE 2024 Main Exam (289 Posts, Last Date: 5th August 2025)
APSC CCE Recruitment 2025
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) invites applications for the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2024 for 289 posts.
This follows the successful completion of the CCE Preliminary Exam 2024 on 8th June 2025, with results declared on 17th July 2025. Qualified candidates can apply online from 22nd July 2025 to 5th August 2025.
APSC CCE Exam Details
Detail | Information |
---|---|
Name of Exam | Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2024 |
No. of Posts | 289 |
Main Exam Dates | 11th to 13th October 2025 |
Helpline | 0361-2363117, 1800-572-23-43, cceapsc@gmail.com |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A Degree from a recognized University under Central/State Legislature or UGC Act, 1956.
- Age Limit: 21 to 38 years as on 01.01.2024.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Language Proficiency: Ability to speak Assamese or other official/tribal languages of Assam.
- Residentship: Must be an original inhabitant of Assam.
- Employment Exchange: Registered in a District Employment Office of Assam.
- Small Family Norms: Submit a declaration in Form-A during Prelim application.
Age Relaxation
Category | Relaxation |
---|---|
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC/MOBC | 3 years |
PwBD | 10 years |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
Category | No. of Vacancies |
---|---|
UR | 160 |
OBC/MOBC | 70 |
SC | 17 |
STP | 28 |
STH | 14 |
PwBD | 7 |
Ex-Servicemen | 7 |
Service-Wise Vacancy
Service | No. of Posts |
---|---|
Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) | 45 |
Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | 20 |
Labour Officer | 2 |
District Transport Officer | 2 |
Block Development Officer | 9 |
AM/AIO/Supdt. of Industries | 23 |
Asstt. Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 2 |
Assam Finance Service (Jr. Grade II) | 53 |
Assam Urban Administrative Service (EO. Jr. Gr. II) | 5 |
Asst. Research Officer, Minorities Development Board | 1 |
Inspector of Taxes | 51 |
Inspector of Labour | 10 |
Inspector of Excise | 19 |
Asstt. Employment Officer | 18 |
Sub-Registrar | 13 |
Assistant Audit Officer | 16 |
Application Fee
Category | Fee (Rs.) |
---|---|
General | 297.20 |
OBC/MOBC | 197.20 |
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD/Women | 47.20 |
Note: Includes a processing fee of Rs. 47.20 (Rs. 40 + 18% tax) by CSC-SPV under Digital India initiative.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online via the APSC official portal by following these steps:
- Go to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the "Online Application Form" link.
- Enter personal and educational details as required.
- Upload passport-sized photograph, signature, and other documents.
- Pay the application fee based on your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the application.
Important Dates
- Prelims Application Start: 28th March 2025
- Prelims Application End: 29th April 2025
- Prelims Exam: 8th June 2025
- Main Application Start: 22nd July 2025
- Main Application End: 5th August 2025
- Main Admit Card Release: 20th September 2025
- Main Exam Dates: 11th to 13th October 2025
Selection Process
The APSC CCE consists of two stages:
1. Preliminary Examination
- Date: 8th June 2025
- Type: Objective type, two papers (General Studies-I & II).
- Total Marks: 400 (200 each).
- Duration: 2 hours per paper.
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted per wrong answer.
- Exam Centres: Multiple locations across Assam.
2. Main Examination
- Written Exam:
- Date: 11th to 13th October 2025
- Type: Descriptive and Objective, 6 papers.
- Total Marks: 1500 (250 each).
- Duration: 3 hours per paper.
- Medium: English or Assamese.
- Exam Centre: Guwahati.
- Interview/Personality Test:
- Total Marks: 180
- Ratio: 1:3 against vacancies.
- Exam Centre: Guwahati.
Final ranking is based on Main Exam (Written + Interview) marks.
Important Web-Links
- Online Application Form ๐ Calculating...
- Official Notification (Main)
- CCE Prelims 2024 Programme
- Addendum
- Official Notification (Prelims)
- Small Family Norms Declaration
- Official Website
FAQs
1. Who is eligible for APSC CCE Main Exam?
Candidates who qualified the Prelims and hold a Degree from a recognized University, aged 21 to 38 years as on 01.01.2024, and are original inhabitants of Assam.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 5th August 2025.
3. What is the application fee?
Rs. 297.20 for General, Rs. 197.20 for OBC/MOBC, and Rs. 47.20 for SC/ST/BPL/PwBD/Women.
4. What are the exam dates for the Main Exam?
The Main Exam is scheduled for 11th to 13th October 2025.
5. Where can I find the syllabus?
The syllabus is available in the APSC CCE Syllabus link on the official portal.