APSC CCE Syllabus 2026: Check Prelims Exam Pattern, Syllabus PDF

Dec 30, 2025

APSC CCE Syllabus 2026 outlines the complete structure and subjects for the Assam Combined Competitive Exam, covering Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. The Prelims include two papers of 200 marks each, while the Mains consist of six descriptive papers totaling 1500 marks. Topics range from Indian Polity, Economy, History, Geography, and Ethics to Assam-specific studies. The official APSC CCE notification 2026 will announce vacancies, and aspirants should begin preparation as per the latest syllabus and pattern available at apsc.nic.in.

Table of Contents

APSC CCE Exam Pattern 2026
APSC CCE Prelims Exam Syllabus
APSC Mains Syllabus 2026
APSC CCE Syllabus 2026 PDF
APSC CCE Best Books to Prepare
APSC CCE Syllabus FAQs

APSC CCE Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern of APSC CCE includes a Prelims Examination followed by Mains Examination and a personal interview. The details for each section are provided below:

APSC CCE Prelims Exam Pattern

Paper Name	Marks	Duration of Exam
General Studies Paper 1	200 Marks	2 Hours
General Studies Paper 2	200 Marks	2 Hours

APSC CCE Mains Exam Pattern

Paper	Marks	Duration
Paper 1 (Essay Writing)	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper 2 (General Studies I)	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper 3 (General Studies II)	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper 4 (General Studies III)	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper 5 (General Studies IV)	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper 6 (General Studies of Assam)	250 Marks	3 Hours

Personal interview round consists of 180 marks which are added in the final merit list for the candidates to get shortlisted.

APSC CCE Prelims Syllabus 2026

APSC CCE prelims exam consists of two general studies papers, each with 100 objective-type questions. The table below lists the subjects on which questions will be asked in APSC CCE Prelims.

APSC Prelims GS Paper 1	APSC Prelims Paper 2
Economic & Social Development Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. General Science Current Affairs - National & International History of India Indian National Movement Physical, Social & Economical Geography of Indian & World	General Mental Ability Basic Numeracy (Class X level) Data Interpretation (Class X level) English Comprehension Interpersonal Skills & Communication Skills Logical Reasoning Analytical Ability Decision Making Problem-Solving

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APSC Mains Syllabus 2026

APSC CCE Mains Exam consists of six papers in total. The first paper is Essay writing, followed by five General Studies papers covering a range of subjects. Below is the list of subjects included in each paper. Below is the detailed breakdown of APSC CCE Mains syllabus:

APSC CCE Mains Paper 2 and 3 Syllabus 2026

Paper 2 (GS I)	Paper 3 (GS II)
Globalization, Social Empowerment, Regionalism, and Secularism Salient Features of India’s & World’s Geography Distribution of Key Natural resources Important Geophysical phenomena Indian Culture - Art forms, Literature & Architecture from ancient to modern times Modern Indian history from about the middle of the 18th century The Freedom Struggle Post-independence consolidation & reorganization of country Indian Society & its Diversity Role of Women and Women’s Organization Population & Associated issues Poverty and Developmental Issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies Globalization, Social Empowerment, Regionalism and Secularism	Development processes and the development industry Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Health, Education & HR Development related issues Role of Civil Services in Democracy India & its neighbourhood relations Effects of policies and politics of developed countries on India Important international institutes, organizations, and forums Structure, Organization & Functioning of Government Judiciaries and Departments. Representation of People’s Act Government Policies and their implementation for development in various sectors constitution of India Functions & Responsibilities of the Union Separation of Powers and dispute redressal mechanism Parliament & State legislatures

APSC CCE Mains Paper 4 and 5 Syllabus 2026

Paper 4 (GS III)	Paper 5 (GS IV)
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, etc. Environmental issues Disaster and its management Challenges to internal security Various Security forces and agencies Indian Economy & its issues Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Government budgeting Major crop cropping patterns in various parts of the country Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Investment models Science and technological adaptations and their effects Indigenization of technology and development of new technology	Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities in civil services Public/Civil service values and ethics in public administration Probity in Governance Charters, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds and challenge of corruption Case studies on the above-mentioned issues. Attitude - Content, Structure, Functions, its influence and relation with thought and behavior Moral & Political attitudes, social influence and persuasion Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship Objectivity, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion for weaker sections Ethics and human interface Human values - lessons from great leaders, reformers and administrators; the role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values

APSC CCE Mains Paper 6 Syllabus 2026

Paper 6 (GS on Assam)
History of Assam: Major landmarks, dynasties, freedom movement, political integration Art, Culture, and Heritage of Assam: Architecture, literature, festivals, paintings, dances Religious and Cultural Movements, Fairs, Folk Music and Handicrafts Geography of Assam: Physiographic divisions, climate, vegetation, biodiversity, mines & minerals Natural Resources and Major Industries in Assam Political and Administrative Setup: Governor, CM, Assembly, Judiciary, APSC, District Administration Assam Public Policy and Citizen Charter Economy of Assam: Agriculture, Industry, Services, Infrastructure, Planning Welfare Schemes: SC/ST, minorities, women, children, elderly, disabled, farmers, laborers Biodiversity and Environmental Concerns in Assam Disaster and Security Management with Assam focus

APSC CCE Syllabus 2026 PDF

Candidates can download APSC CCE 2026 Syllabus PDF for Prelims and Mains from the table below:

APSC CCE 2026	Syllabus PDF
APSC CCE Prelims Paper 1 (General Studies I) Syllabus	Download PDF
APSC CCE Prelims Paper 2 (General Studies II) Syllabus	Download PDF
APSC CCE Mains Paper 2 (General Studies I) Syllabus	Download PDF
APSC CCE Mains Paper 3 (General Studies II) Syllabus	Download PDF
APSC CCE Mains Paper 4 (General Studies III) Syllabus	Download PDF
APSC CCE Mains Paper 5 (General Studies IV) Syllabus	Download PDF
APSC CCE Mains Paper 6 (General Studies of Assam) Syllabus	Download PDF

APSC CCE Best Books to Prepare

Here are a list of books for APSC CCE exam:

Subject	Name of the Book
Indian Polity Paperback	M. Laxminath
Indian History	India Since Independence Paperback
	History of Modern India Paperback – 1
	A Brief History of Modern India (Old edition) Paperback
Assam History	Assam: From Yandabo to Partition Paperback
	A Comprehensive History of Assam Hardcover – 1 December 1995
	History of Assam Hardcover – 1 January 2012
Indian Economy	The Indian Economy-by Sanjiv Verma Paperback – 1 January 2018
Indian Economy	Indian Economy for Civil Services, Universities and Other Examinations (11th edition)
Indian Culture	Indian Art and Culture Paperback – 25 October 2017
Environmental Studies	Environmental Studies: Third Edition Paperback – 1 November 2015
Geography . . .	Geography of India Paperback –
	Certificate Physical And Human Geography
	Oxford School Atlas: India's Most Trusted Atlas 35th edition Paperback
	The Orient BlackSwan Atlas for Competitive Exams Paperback
General English	Word Power Made Easy Paperback –
	How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT Paperback
	Magical Book Series - English is Easy:
	English For General Competition Vol-1
Reasoning	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (2 Colour Edition)
Quantitative Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude Quantum Cat
Quantitative Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Paperback
General Studies	Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude for IAS General Studies Paper

APSC CCE Syllabus 2026 FAQs

Ques. Is there a negative marking for selecting the incorrect answer on APSC CCE Exam?

Ans. Yes, APSC CCE Exam has a negative marking system. Each incorrect response will result in a 0.25 point deduction.

Ques. Are previous year papers useful for APSC preparation?

Ans. Yes, they help in understanding the exam pattern, frequently asked topics, and the style of questions asked..

Ques. What is the selection process for APSC CCE 2026?

Ans. The selection process involves three stages—Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Only those who qualify the Prelims can appear in the Mains, followed by the final interview round..

Ques. Is English a requirement for APSC CCE Exam?

Ans. Yes, in order to be selected for the interview phase, candidates must pass the English language section of the main tests. But because it is only qualifying in nature, the grades do not go into merit.

Ques. Is Assamese language compulsory in Mains?

Ans. No, but candidates may choose to write in Assamese or English, except where specified.

Ques. Where can I download the detailed APSC CCE syllabus 2026?

Ans. Ypu can download detailed APSC CCE syllabus 2026 from the official APSC website or prepp.in.

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