APSC CCE Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 289 Prestigious Government Posts
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially announced the APSC CCE Recruitment 2025, inviting online applications for 289 coveted posts under the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024. The notification has generated a significant buzz among aspirants aiming to secure Group A positions such as Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, and other top administrative roles.
Overview of APSC CCE 2024
The APSC CCE is one of Assam’s most prestigious competitive exams. It serves as the gateway to high-ranking government jobs in departments like civil administration, finance, excise, labour, and more.
- Name of Examination: Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024
- Conducting Body: Assam Public Service Commission
- Number of Posts: 289
- Mode of Application: Online
- Preliminary Exam Date: 8th June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 29th April 2025 (till 5 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Age Limit: Between 21 and 38 years as of 1st January 2024.
- Education: A degree from any recognized university in India.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen and an original inhabitant of Assam.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Assamese or other official/state-recognized languages is required.
- Employment Registration: Candidates must be registered with a District Employment Office in Assam.
- Declaration: Submission of a declaration regarding adherence to Small Family Norms is mandatory.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Out of the total 289 posts:
- Unreserved (UR): 160
- OBC/MOBC: 70
- SC: 17
- STP: 28
- STH: 14
- PwBD & Ex-Servicemen: 14 combined
Post-Wise Vacancy Highlights
- Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade): 45
- Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade): 20
- Assam Finance Service: 53
- Inspector of Taxes: 51
- Assistant Employment Officer: 18
- Other roles include Block Development Officers, Sub-Registrars, Labour Officers, and more.
Application Fee Structure
- General: ₹297.20
- OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20
- SC/ST/BPL/PwBD/Women: ₹47.20
This fee includes a processing charge under the Digital India initiative.
Selection Process
The APSC CCE consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):
- Two papers: General Studies I & II (200 marks each)
- Total marks: 400
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Negative marking applies
- Main Examination (Written + Interview):
- Written Exam
- Personality Test/Interview
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates can apply via the APSC Online Portal. Steps include:
- Visiting the official website.
- Filling out personal, educational, and contact details.
- Uploading necessary documents.
- Paying the application fee.
- Submitting the application and printing the confirmation.
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: 28th March 2025
- Deadline to Apply: 29th April 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: 8th June 2025
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