APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducts various recruitment drives from time to time to hire candidates for roles like Combined Competitive Examination Employee , and more. Aspirants who apply for these posts should begin their preparation for the APSC CCE Exam at the earliest. A highly effective method to boost your performance is by practicing APSC CCE Previous Year Papers. To make things easier, we have included the APSC CCE SI Previous Question Papers PDF for both the Prelims and Mains examinations in this article.
APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025 to 2006
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Prelims
APSC CCE 2025 Previous Year Papers Download
Paper I
| APSC CCE Preliminary Exam (General Studies) Official Paper-I (08 Jun, 2025) | Download |
| APSC CCE 2023 (Preliminary) Exam (GS) Official Paper-I (18 Mar, 2024) | Download |
| APSC CCE 2022 Preliminary Exam (GS) Official Paper-I (26 March 2023) | Download |
| APSC CCE Prelims 2021 Paper-I English | Download |
Paper II
| APSC CCE Preliminary Exam (General Studies) Official Paper-II (08 Jun, 2025) | Download |
| APSC CCE 2023 (Preliminary) Exam (GS) Official Paper-II (18 Mar, 2024) | Download |
| APSC CCE 2022 Preliminary Exam (GS) Official Paper-II (26 Mar, 2023) | Download |
| APSC CCE Prelims 2021 Paper-II English | Download |
| APSC CCE (Prelims) Exam Official Paper-II 2021 | Download |
2018
| APSC CCE (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper (2018) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper (2016) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper (2015) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper (2013) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper (2011) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper (2006) | Download |
APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025
Mains
Paper I
| APSC CCE 2024 (Mains) Exam (Essay) Official Paper-I (2024) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Mains) 2020 Essay Official Paper-I (2022) | Download |
Paper II
| APSC CCE 2024 (Mains) Exam (General Studies-I) Official Paper-II (Jul, 2024) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Mains) 2020 GS-I Official Paper-II (2022) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Mains) 2020 GS-II Official Paper-II (2022) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Mains) 2020 GS-III Official Paper-II (2022) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Mains) 2020 GS-IV Official Paper-II (2022) | Download |
| APSC CCE (Mains) 2020 GS-V Official Paper-II (2022) | Download |
APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025
APSC CCE – Exam Pattern
1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 200 | 2 hours | Objective (MCQs); 30–35% of questions relate specifically to Assam |
| Paper II | General Studies II (CSAT) | 200 | 2 hours | Objective (MCQs); Qualifying in nature, requiring minimum 33% to pass |
| Total | – | 400 | 4 hours | Serves only to screen candidates—Prelims marks are not considered for final merit |
APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025
2. Main Examination (Written + Interview)
| Component | Papers | Marks | Duration | Type / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | Paper I – Essay | 250 | 3 hours | Descriptive |
| 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 (Ethics, etc.) | 250 | 3 hours | Ethical and integrity themes | |
| Paper VI – Assam-specific General Studies | 250 | 3 hours | Covers Assam history, geography, society, economy, etc. | |
| Written Total | – | 1500 | – | Medium: English or Assamese |
| Interview | Personality Test / Viva-Voce | 180–200* | – | Marks added to written score for final ranking |
| Grand Total | – | 1680–1700 | – | Combined Written + Interview |
* Note on Interview Marks:
- Some sources indicate that the Interview carries 200 marks
- Others reflect a revision to 180 marks for the Interview stage
APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025
Summary
- Prelims: Two MCQ papers (400 marks total)—used only for screening; Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying.
- Mains (Written): Six descriptive papers, each 250 marks (total 1500).
- Interview: Personality test added to Mains score to determine final merit. The exact marks allocated vary (180–200 depending on amendments).
Syllabus Highlights – Prelims & Mains
Prelims Syllabus
- General Studies I (Paper‑I):
- Current Events (National & International)
- History (India & Assam)
- Geography (India, World, Assam)
- Polity & Governance
- Economy, Planning, Social Development
- General Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Assam-specific topics as per required percentage
- General Studies II – CSAT (Paper‑II):
- Comprehension
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Skills
- Decision Making
- Mental Ability & Numerical Aptitude (Class X level)
- Data Interpretation
- English Comprehension & Communication Skills
APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025
Mains Syllabus
General Studies Papers:
| Paper | Coverage |
|---|---|
| GS I | Essay writing |
| GS II | Heritage, Culture, History, Geography of India & Assam |
| GS III | Polity, Governance, Social Justice, International Relations |
| GS IV | Economy, Science & Technology, Environment, Security |
| GS V | Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude |
| GS VI | Assam-specific: History, Culture, Economy, Governance, Geography, Environmental & Disaster Management |
Summary of Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: 2 objective papers (400 marks) – Screening stage only.
- Mains Written Examination: 6 descriptive papers (1500 marks).
- Interview (Personality Test): 180–200 marks.
- Final Ranking: Based on combined marks of Mains and Interview (Total around 1700–1775 marks).
APSC Question Papers Prelims & Mains pdf 2025
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