The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the APSC CCE Syllabus 2025 along with the official notification on its website, apsc.nic.in. With 262 vacancies announced for various State Civil Services posts, this is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring for prestigious government jobs in Assam.

To crack the APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025, candidates must be well-versed with the latest syllabus and exam pattern. Here, we’ve provided the complete and updated details of the APSC Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2025, selection process, and subject-wise exam structure — curated by result.testpe.in.

📘 APSC Exam Overview 2025

Particulars	Details
Organization	Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Exam Name	Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025
Category	Syllabus
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Total Marks	Prelims – 400 • Mains – 1500
Duration	Prelims – 2 hours per paper • Mains – 3 hours per paper
Selection Process	Prelims → Mains → Interview
Official Website	apsc.nic.in

⚖️ APSC CCE Selection Process 2025

The APSC Combined Competitive Examination is conducted in three phases:

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – 400 Marks)
Main Examination (Descriptive Type – 1500 Marks)
Interview / Personality Test (180 Marks)

Candidates who qualify in the Prelims will appear for the Mains exam, followed by a personal interview round. Final selection will be based on the cumulative performance in the Mains and Interview stages.

🧾 APSC CCE Exam Pattern 2025

🔹 APSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers, each carrying 200 marks, with a total of 400 marks. Both papers are objective-type and serve as a screening test for the Mains.

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies I	100	200	2 hours
Paper II	General Studies II	80	200	2 hours
Total	—	180	400	4 hours

🔹 APSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The APSC Mains Exam carries 1500 marks and consists of six papers, all descriptive in nature. Each paper is for 250 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	Essay	250	3 hours
Paper 2	General Studies I	250	3 hours
Paper 3	General Studies II	250	3 hours
Paper 4	General Studies III	250	3 hours
Paper 5	General Studies IV	250	3 hours
Paper 6	General Studies on Assam	250	3 hours
Total	—	1500 Marks	18 hours

🎯 APSC Prelims Syllabus 2025

The Prelims Syllabus includes General Studies I & II, designed to test a candidate’s general awareness, analytical skills, and reasoning ability.

📚 General Studies Paper I

Current Events of National & International Importance
Indian History & National Movement
Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic)
Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Rights Issues, etc.)
Economic & Social Development (Sustainable Development, Poverty, Demographics, Inclusion, Social Sector Initiatives)
Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
General Science

📘 General Studies Paper II

Reading Comprehension
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Decision Making and Problem Solving
General Mental Ability
Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables – Class X level)

🧠 APSC Mains Syllabus 2025

Candidates who qualify in the Prelims will appear for the Mains Examination, which tests writing skills, subject understanding, and analytical depth across six papers.

📝 Paper 1 – Essay Writing

Candidates will write an essay on a given topic in English or Assamese to assess coherence, expression, and argumentation.

📗 Paper 2 – General Studies I

Indian & World Geography
Freedom Struggle and National Movement
Post-Independence Reorganization
Indian Society and Demography
Role of Women, Urbanization & Globalization
Indian Art, Literature & Architecture
Social Empowerment, Communalism & Secularism
Important Geophysical Phenomena (Earthquakes, Cyclones, Tsunamis, etc.)

📕 Paper 3 – General Studies II

Indian Constitution & Federal Structure
Union & State Legislatures
Executive, Judiciary & Constitutional Bodies
Government Policies & Welfare Schemes
Role of NGOs, SHGs & Civil Society
E-Governance, Accountability, Transparency
India’s Foreign Relations & International Organizations
Issues relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources (with focus on Assam)

📘 Paper 4 – General Studies III

Indian Economy, Growth, and Employment
Agriculture, Irrigation, and Food Security
Science & Technology Innovations
Disaster Management (with emphasis on Assam)
Environmental Conservation and Pollution
Cyber Security, Money Laundering & Internal Security
Infrastructure Development & Investment Models
Security Challenges in Border Areas and Terrorism Linkages

📙 Paper 5 – General Studies IV (Ethics & Integrity)

Ethics and Human Interface
Human Values & Emotional Intelligence
Attitude and Aptitude for Civil Services
Public/Civil Service Values and Governance
Probity in Public Life, RTI, and Transparency
Case Studies on Ethical Decision-Making

📔 Paper 6 – General Studies on Assam

History, Culture, Art, and Literature of Assam
Geography, Natural Resources & Biodiversity
Political and Administrative System (Governor, CM, Assembly, Judiciary, APSC)
Economy of Assam (Agriculture, Industry, Infrastructure)
Welfare Schemes for SC/ST, Women, Children & Farmers
Disaster Management, Security & Environment in Assam

🏛️ APSC CCE Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern