🏦 1. Introduction

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to various Group A and B services in the state of Assam, including the prestigious Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) post.

The APSC DSP Exam 2026 offers candidates an opportunity to serve as senior law enforcement officers, responsible for maintaining peace, preventing crime, and supervising district police administration.

This detailed article covers the APSC DSP Exam 2026 — including the latest syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, physical standards, and preparation strategy, written in an SEO-friendly format for web publication.

🧭 2. Selection Process

The APSC DSP Selection Process 2026 involves the following stages:

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
Interview / Personality Test
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Medical Examination

📌 The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains Exam and Interview, subject to qualifying the PST and medical standards.

📘 3. Exam Pattern (APSC DSP 2026)

🧾 Phase I – Preliminary Examination

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration	Type
Paper I	General Studies – I	200	2 Hours	Objective
Paper II	General Studies – II (Aptitude)	200	2 Hours	Objective
Total	—	400 Marks	—	—

Negative Marking: ⅓ mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
The Prelims serves as a screening test for the Mains Examination.

📜 Phase II – Main Examination

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Essay	Descriptive	250	3 Hours
Paper II	General Studies – I	Descriptive	250	3 Hours
Paper III	General Studies – II	Descriptive	250	3 Hours
Paper IV	General Studies – III	Descriptive	250	3 Hours
Paper V	Optional Subject Paper – I	Descriptive	250	3 Hours
Paper VI	Optional Subject Paper – II	Descriptive	250	3 Hours
Total (Mains)	—	—	1500 Marks	—

The Optional Subject must be selected from the list of subjects provided by APSC.

💬 Phase III – Interview / Personality Test

Stage	Marks	Nature
Interview / Viva Voce	275	Counted for Merit

The Interview assesses leadership ability, decision-making, integrity, and overall suitability for civil services.

🏋️ Physical Standard Test (PST) for DSP

Category	Height (cm)	Chest (cm) (Male)	Weight (Female)
Male (General/OBC/SC)	165	84 (expanded)	—
Male (ST)	160	79 (expanded)	—
Female (All Categories)	150	—	Minimum 45 kg

The PST is qualifying in nature but mandatory for eligibility for the DSP post.

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus

🧭 Preliminary Examination

Paper I – General Studies – I

Indian Polity and Constitution
History of India and Assam
Geography of India and Assam
Indian Economy
General Science and Technology
Current Affairs (National & International)
Environmental Issues
Art, Culture, and Heritage of Assam

Paper II – General Studies – II (Aptitude)

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Basic Numeracy (up to Class X level)
Comprehension and Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills and Ethics
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

📘 Main Examination

Paper I – Essay

Essay on National/International/State Issues
Socio-Economic, Political, and Developmental Topics

Paper II – General Studies I

Indian Heritage, Culture, and History
Freedom Movement
Geography and Society

Paper III – General Studies II

Constitution, Governance, and Social Justice
International Relations and Public Administration

Paper IV – General Studies III

Science, Technology, Environment, and Ecology
Agriculture and Economic Development
Disaster Management and Security Issues

Optional Subject Papers (V & VI)

Candidates can select from a wide range of subjects such as:

History
Geography
Political Science
Public Administration
Sociology
Law
Economics
Anthropology

✅ 5. Final Selection & Marks Weightage

Stage	Marks	Nature
Preliminary Exam	400	Qualifying
Main Exam	1500	Counted for Merit
Interview	275	Counted for Merit
PST & Medical	—	Qualifying
Total	1775 Marks	Final Merit Based on Mains + Interview

💡 6. Preparation Tips for APSC DSP Exam 2026

📘 Understand the Exam Structure: Analyze APSC’s past papers for trends and question difficulty.
📚 Recommended Books:
- Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
- History – Spectrum (Rajiv Ahir)
- Geography – Majid Husain
- Economy – Ramesh Singh
- Ethics – Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
- Assam GK – Arihant or local publications
🗞️ Stay Updated: Read The Assam Tribune, The Hindu, and PIB for daily current affairs.
✍️ Essay Practice: Write one essay weekly on recent topics.
🧠 Mock Tests: Attempt sectional and full-length tests regularly.
🏋️ Physical Fitness: Maintain stamina for the PST requirements.
🔁 Revise Often: Revise key topics every week.

🔗 7. Important Links

Official Website: https://apsc.nic.in
APSC Notifications: https://apsc.nic.in/notifications.html
APSC CCE Syllabus PDF: https://apsc.nic.in/syllabus.html
APSC Exam Calendar 2026: https://apsc.nic.in/calendar.html

असम लोक सेवा आयोग - विकिपीडिया ASSAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ...

👮‍♂️ APSC DSP Exam 2026 | Assam Public Service Commission | Latest Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation Guide