APSC CCE Notification 2026, Assam Public Service Commission has released the official notification of Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2025 or APSC CCE 2025 for the recruitment of 78 vacancy. Candidates may submit their applications from 13th April 2026 to 3rd May 2026 in online mode.
APSC Combined Competitive Examination or APSC CCE is one of the most prestigious examination conducted by APSC. APSC conducts CCE exams for the recruitment of various Group A posts, i.e., Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport Officer, etc.
Tentatively, APSC will conduct the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025 on 5th July 2026.
APSC CCE Exam Details
Name of examination: Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2025
No of posts: 78 posts
Date of preliminary exam: 5th July 2026
Age Limit: The candidate should not be less than 21 years and more than 38 years of age on 01st January 2025.
Educational Qualification:
# The candidate must hold a Degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess such qualification as may be declared equivalent by the Government.
# Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on the date of submission of their applications.
Helpline: 0361-2363117 or 1800-572-23-43 | cceapsc@gmail.com
Post-wise APSC CCE Pay Scale
Here is the post-wise scale of pay for various posts under APSC CCE Exam 2025.
| Service | Pay Scale + Grade Pay |
|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) | PB-4, ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹13,300/- |
| Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | PB-4, ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹13,300/- |
| District Transport Officer | PB-4, ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700/- |
| Superintendent of Excise | PB-4, ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700/- |
| Asst. Registrar of Cooperative Societies | PB-4, ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700/- |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service (EO. Jr. Gr. II) | PB-4, ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹12,700/- |
| Inspector of Labour | PB-3, ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400/- |
| Inspector of Excise | PB-3, ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400/- |
| Assistant Employment Officer | PB-3, ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400/- |
| Sub-Registrar | PB-3, ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400/- |
| Research Asst. (Border Protection & Dev. Deptt.) | PB-3, ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400/- |
APSC CCE Category Wise Vacancy Breakup
Assam Public Service Commission has released the APSC CCE 2025 notification for 78 posts. Category wise vacancy details is as under.
| Category | No of vacancy |
| UR | 42 |
| OBC/ MOBC | 14 |
| SC | 8 |
| STP | 7 |
| STH | 7 |
| PwBD | 3 |
| Ex-Servicemen | – |
APSC CCE Service Wise Vacancy
Service-wise vacancy details for APSC CCE Recruitment 2026 is as mentioned below.
| Service | No of posts |
| Assam Civil Service (Jr.Grade) | 45 |
| Assam Police Service (Jr.Grade) | 6 |
| District Transport Officer | 3 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 2 |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service (EO. Jr. Gr. II) | 2 |
| Inspector of Labour | 5 |
| Inspector of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | 8 |
| Sub-Registrar | 4 |
| Research Assistant (Border Protection & Development Deptt.) | 1 |
Other Criteria of APSC CCE Exam 2026
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Regional Language Proficiency: The candidate should be able to speak Assamese or other official language or associate official languages of the State or any of the tribal languages of the State.
Residentship: A candidate must be an original inhabitant of Assam.
Employment Exchange Registration: A candidate should be registered in a District Employment Office of Assam.
Small Family Norms: Candidates have to submit a declaration regarding “The normal Family Norms” in Form-A at the time of applying for the C.C. (Prelim) Examination.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
# SC/ST: 5 years
# OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
# PwBD: 10 years
Application Fee for APSC CCE Recruitment
Candidates have to pay an application fee as mentioned below:
| General | 297.20 |
| OBC/ MOBC | 197.20 |
| SC/ ST | 47.20 |
| BPL | 47.20 |
| PwBD | 47.20 |
| Women Candidate | 47.20 |
Note: Under the Digital India initiative by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, APSC has decided to launch its Online Recruitment portal with the help of CSC-SPV, a MeitY approved organization, which will charge a processing fee of Rs. 40.00/- + 18% tax = Rs.47.20/- from each candidate.
How to Apply for APSC CCE Exam ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for APSC CCE Exam by visiting the official portal of Assam Public Service Commission. They may follow below mentioned steps .
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on Online Application Form link .
- A new webpage will be opened.
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
- Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
- Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
- Don’t forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of APSC CCE Recruitment 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 13th April 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 3rd May 2026
- Date of CCE Preliminary 2026 Exam: 5th July 2026
Important Web-Links of APSC CCE Notification 2026
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| FaceBook Page | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process of APSC CCE Exam
The Combined Competitive Examination consists of following two successive stages : –
(i) The Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
(ii) The Main Examination (Written & Interview/ Personality Test)
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
The CCE Preliminary Examination consists of two objective type multiple choice question papers of two hours duration each.
Name of exam: CCE Preliminary Examination
Type of questions: Objective type questions
No of question paper: 2 papers
Name of question paper: General Studies-I & General Studies-II
Total marks: 400 marks (200 marks each)
Duration of exam: 2 hours for each paper.
Negative marking: One-fourth of the total mark assigned to one question will be deducted for wrong answer marked by a candidate.
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 and Udalguri.
Main Examination (Written & Interview)
The Main Examination consists of
I. Written Examination and
II. Interview Test / Personality Test (After qualifying in written test)
I. 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 written examination shall consist of six papers of conventional essay type/ objective type with limited words.
Name of exam: CCE Main Examination
Type of questions: Descriptive and Objective type questions
Medium of exam: A candidate shall be allowed to write his/her answer papers in English or Assamese language.
Total papers: 6 Papers
Total marks: 1500 Marks (250 marks each)
Duration of exam: 3 Hours for Each Paper
Exam centre: Guwahati
II. Interview Test/ Personality Test
Name of exam: CCE Main Examination (Interview)
Type of exam: Interview
Total marks: 180 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.
Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination (Written Part as well as Interview would determine their final ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will APSC CCE 2026 notification be released?
It is expected to be released in March 2026.
2. How many vacancies are in APSC CCE 2026?
Around 78 posts (expected).
3. What is the qualification for APSC CCE?
A graduate degree from a recognized university.
4. What is the age limit for APSC exam?
21 to 38 years (with relaxation for reserved categories).
5. What is the selection process of APSC CCE?
Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
6. Is APSC CCE exam tough?
Yes, it is a competitive exam similar to UPSC at the state level.
7. What is the application mode?
Online mode only.
8. When will APSC Prelims 2026 be conducted?
Expected in June 2026.
9. Is there negative marking in prelims?
Yes, 1/4th marks are deducted for wrong answers.
10. What posts are included in APSC CCE?
Posts like ACS, APS, Labour Officer, DTO, etc.
