APSC CCE Mains Examination 2026 – Key Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| Commission Name |
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Examination Name |
Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2025 |
| Advertisement No. |
Advt. No. 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
78 Posts |
| Type of Exam |
Conventional Essay / Descriptive Written Papers |
| Mains Exam Dates |
9th, 10th and 11th October 2026 |
| Examination Centre |
Guwahati Only |
| Admit Card Release Date |
19th September 2026 |
| Official Website |
apsc.nic.in |
APSC CCE Mains Examination Schedule (9th to 11th October 2026)
| Date & Day |
Forenoon Session (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) |
Afternoon Session (1:30 PM to 4:30 PM) |
| 9th October 2026 (Friday) |
Paper 1: Essay (250 Marks) |
Paper 2: General Studies – I (250 Marks) |
| 10th October 2026 (Saturday) |
Paper 3: General Studies – II (250 Marks) |
Paper 4: General Studies – III (250 Marks) |
| 11th October 2026 (Sunday) |
Paper 5: General Studies – IV (Ethics & Integrity) (250 Marks) |
Paper 6: General Studies – V (Assam Specific) (250 Marks) |
Scheme of APSC CCE Main Examination & Personality Test
- Written Examination: Comprises 6 descriptive papers of 250 marks each, amounting to a total of 1,500 Marks. Each paper carries a duration of 3 hours.
- Interview / Personality Test: Candidates securing the requisite qualifying standard in the written examination will be invited for the Personality Test in a 1:3 ratio. The interview carries 180 Marks.
- Final Merit Ranking: The aggregate marks scored out of 1,680 marks (1,500 Written + 180 Interview) determine the final merit rank and service allocation.
How to Download APSC CCE Mains Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official APSC candidate portal at apscrecruitment.in.
- Navigate to the "Download e-Admit Card for Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025" notification link.
- Enter your registered Application Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on the Print Admit Card button to generate your hall ticket.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout (preferably in colour) to present at the examination venue along with a valid original photo identity proof.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – APSC CCE Mains 2026
When will the APSC CCE 2025 Mains examination be conducted?
The APSC CCE Main Examination 2025 is scheduled to be held on 9th, 10th, and 11th October 2026 in Guwahati.
What credentials are required to download the APSC CCE hall ticket?
Candidates need their Application Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth to access and download the e-Admit card from the official commission portal.
What is the total marks allocation for the APSC CCE Main stage?
The written examination consists of 6 papers carrying 1,500 marks, followed by an interview carrying 180 marks, totaling 1,680 marks.
