The Combined Competitive Examination for the State Civil Services posts in the state of Assam is conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission. On its official website https://apsc.nic.in/, APSC has published the APSC CCE Syllabus 2025 and a comprehensive announcement along with it. The announcement of 262 open posts is an opportunity for candidates seeking Assamese government jobs. The article discusses the comprehensive syllabus and exam pattern, which aspiring candidates can use to start their preparations.
APSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
The first step to prepare for the APC Notification 2025 is to review the comprehensive syllabus. Next, prepare a study schedule that describes each stage of the selection process. Candidates will be selected for APSC on the basis of their performance in the preliminary, mains and interview stages. To clear the preliminary exam, candidates must use the APSC Syllabus 2025 to study for the preliminary written exam. Here, we have talked about the salient features of the exam.
APSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
Organization Name
Assam Public Service Commission
Exam Name
APSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) exam 2025
Category
Syllabus
APSC Prelims Exam Date 2025
1st June 2025 (Sunday)
Mode of Exam
Offline
Total Marks
Prelims-400
Mains-1500
Time Duration
Prelims- 2 hours per paper
Mains- 3 hours per paper
Candidates will be selected for the APSC Combined Competitive Examination 2025 on the basis of their performance in the preliminary, main and interview stages. Paper 1 and Paper 2, the two papers that make up the preliminary test, are of 200 marks each. After passing the preliminary examination, candidates will be invited for the main examination and then for the personal interview round. Each of the six papers in the main examination is of 250 marks and the interview is of 180 marks.
Preliminary Examination
Mains Examination
Interview
APSC Exam Pattern 2025
Before starting your preparation, know the exam structure, topics, papers and marking scheme for APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Exam Pattern 2025. The papers, topics, total marks and timings given for the upcoming APSC exam are all covered here.
APSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
APSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2025 carries a total of 400 marks, out of which 200 marks are given for General Studies I and General Studies II. There is a time limit of two hours for each paper.
APSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
Papers
Subjects
Total Questions
Total Marks
Time Duration
Paper-1
General Studies I
100
200
2 hours
Paper-2
General Studies II
80
200
2 hours
Total
180
400
4 hours
APSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The APSC CCE Mains Exam 2025 of 1500 marks consists of six papers including Essay and General Studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Assam General Studies. Each paper carries 250 marks and each paper takes three hours to complete. Both descriptive and objective type questions will be included in the exam. For the benefit of the applicants, we have compiled the pattern of APSC Mains Exam 2025.
APSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025
Papers
Name of Paper
Total Marks
Time 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 of Assam
250
3 hours
Total
1500
18 hours
APSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
The 2025 APSC Prelims syllabus includes General Studies I and General Studies II. General Studies I will have 100 questions, while General Studies II will have 80 questions.
APSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
Papers
Topics
General Studies I
Current events of national and international importance.
History of India and Indian National Movement.
Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, and
Economic Geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System,
Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty,
Inclusion, Demographics,
Social Sector Initiatives, etc
General issues on environmental ecology, biodiversity, and
Climate change that do not require subject specialization
General Science
General Studies II
Comprehension.
Interpersonal skills, including communication skills.
Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
Decision-making and problem solving.
General mental ability.
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.)
(Class X level), Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.) (Class X level).
APSC Mains Syllabus 2025
There are six papers in the 2025 APSC Mains Syllabus. Candidates will be invited to the mains exam if they pass the Combined Competitive Prelims. It is recommended that applicants review the comprehensive material offered here in order to succeed in the main exam.
Papers
Topics
Essay Writing
The topics of the essay will be given in the exam paper; candidates can choose any language from English or Assamese.
General Studies I
Salient Features of India’s and World’s Physical Geography.
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).
The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental Issues,
urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Effects of Globalization on Indian society.
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
Social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism.
Indian culture shall cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features
(including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
General Studies II
Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,
significant provisions and basic structure.
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
Parliament and State Legislatures structure, functioning, conduct of business,
powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and
Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/Informal associations and their role in the Polity.
Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers,
functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-Judicial bodies.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and
issues arising out of their design and implementation.”
Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs,
various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and
the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,
Education, Human Resources.
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,
Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger with emphasis on Assam.
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability,
e-governance-applications, models, successes,
limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and
other measures with emphasis on Assam.
Role of civil services in a democracy.
India and its neighborhood relations.
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India,
affecting India’s interests.
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
Important International institutions, agencies and forums their structure and mandate
General Studies III
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth,
development and employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Government Budgeting.
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and
irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints;
e-technology in the aid of farmers.
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices;
Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;
Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and
downstream requirements, supply chain management.
Land reforms in India.
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Investment models.
Science and Technology- developments and their applications and
effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; Indigenization of technology and
developing new technology. Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics,
Nano- technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,
environmental impact assessment.
Disaster and disaster management with emphasis on Assam.
Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Challenges to internal security through communication networks,
role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges,
basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
Security challenges and their management in border areas;
linkages of organized crime with terrorism with emphasis on Assam.
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
General Studies IV
Ethics and Human Interface- Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;
dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
Human Values lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders,
reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in Inculcating values.
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior;
moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, Integrity,
impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy,
tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems;
ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules,
regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance;
strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding;
corporate governance.
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;
Information sharing and transparency in government. Right to Information.
Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct Citizen’s
Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds,
challenges of corruption.
Case Studies on above issues.
General Studies on Assam
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Assam.
Major Landmarks in the History of Assam, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue systems,
Socio-cultural Issues, Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration,
Salient features of Architecture and Monuments, Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts,
Important Works of literature, Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances, Culture,
Tradition and Heritage, Religious Movements, Leading Personalities.
Geography of Assam Broad physical features, Major physiographic divisions, Natural Resources of Assam,
Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife and Bio-diversity, Mines and Minerals,
Population and Major Industries.
Political and Administrative System of Assam Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly,
High Court, Assam Public Service Commission, District Administration,
State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, State Information Commission,
Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.
Economy of Assam Macro overview of Economy, Major Agricultural,
Industrial and Service Sector Issues, Growth,
Development and Planning,
Infrastructure & Resources, Major Development Projects,
Programmers and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Laborers.
Bio-diversity, Environment,
Security and Disaster Management with relevant emphasis on State of Assam.
APSC Syllabus 2025 PDF
Here are the APSC Combined Competitive Exam Syllabus PDFs for the preliminary and mains papers. The syllabus is available for candidates to download in order to prepare effectively.
