Last Date : 29th April 2025
The APSC has officially released the notification for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, offering 289 vacancies across various administrative roles. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring candidates to join the state government and contribute to Assam’s development.
About APSC CCE Exam
APSC CCE is a highly prestigious exam conducted by APSC to recruit candidates for various Group A posts, including Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport Officer, and more.
The APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2024 date will be announced soon.
APSC CCE Exam Details
- Name of Examination: Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 (Preliminary)
- Total Vacancies: 289
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | OBC/MOBC |
| OBC/ MOBC | 62 |
| SC | 15 |
| STP | 25 |
| STH | 13 |
| PwBD | 5 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 6 |
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) | 26 |
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria of APSC CCE 2025 Recruitment
Nationality
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Should be proficient in Assamese or any other official/tribal language of the state.
- Must be an original inhabitant of Assam.
- Must be registered with an Employment Exchange Office in Assam.
- Required to submit a declaration regarding “Small Family Norms” in Form-A.
Age Limit (as of 01.01.2024)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 38 years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
- Must hold a degree from a recognized university.
- The degree should be from institutions recognized by UGC or an equivalent authority.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
| General | 297.20 |
| OBC/ MOBC | 197.20 |
| SC/ ST | 47.20 |
| BPL | 47.20 |
| PwBD | 47.20 |
| Women | 47.20 |
Note: An additional processing fee of ₹47.20 will be charged under the Digital India initiative.
Important Dates of APSC CCE 2025 Recruitment
- Starting date of online application: 28th March 2025
- Last date to apply: 29th April 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
- Prelims Exam Date: 8th June 2025
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies-I | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies-II | 200 | 2 Hours |
- Total Marks: 400
- Negative Marking: ¼th of the total marks for each wrong answer.
- Exam Centers: Across various districts in Assam.
2. Main Examination & Interview
- Written Exam: 6 papers (1500 marks)
- Interview/Personality Test: 180 marks
- Final Merit List: Based on total marks obtained in Mains + Interview.
Exam Centers for Mains & Interview
- Guwahati
Important Web-Links of APSC CCE 2025 Recruitment
For any queries, contact: Helpline: 0361-2363117 | Toll-Free: 1800-572-23-43 | Email: cceapsc@gmail.com