The Assam Public Service Commission has published the 2026 recruitment notice for the Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2025 under Advt. No. 01/2026. This cycle carries 78 vacancies across Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service and several other Group-A and Group-B state services. Although many candidates search for this update as APSC CEE Recruitment 2026, the official notification names it the Combined Competitive Examination, or CCE, 2025.
The key dates are now available. Online registration starts on 13 April 2026 at 12:00 noon, the application window closes on 3 May 2026 at 5:00 PM, and fee payment is allowed up to 5 May 2026. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for 5 July 2026. For applicants, the most important checks are the service-wise vacancy list, Assam-specific eligibility conditions, age cutoff as on 1 January 2025, fee category, and the exam structure after the prelims stage.
APSC CCE 2026 recruitment overview
APSC has invited online applications for the Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2025 through Advt. No. 01/2026. The recruitment is for 78 posts across 11 services under the Government of Assam. The official notice was issued in April 2026, but the examination title in the advertisement remains CCE 2025.
This recruitment is the entry point for multiple state civil and allied services. Candidates who clear the preliminary stage can move to the main examination and interview process as per the applicable APSC rules.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | 10 April 2026 |
| Online application starts | 13 April 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Last date to submit application | 3 May 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 5 May 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Tentative preliminary exam date | 5 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Main examination schedule | Not yet announced |
| Admit card release | Not yet announced |
Candidates should treat the preliminary exam date as tentative until APSC issues the detailed exam programme and admit card notice.
Vacancy breakup for 78 posts
| Service / Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) | 45 |
| Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | 6 |
| District Transport Officer | 3 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 2 |
| Assam Urban Administrative Service (EO, Jr. Gr. II) | 2 |
| Inspector of Labour | 5 |
| Inspector of Excise | 1 |
| Assistant Employment Officer | 8 |
| Sub-Registrar | 4 |
| Research Assistant (Border Protection & Development Department) | 1 |
| Total | 78 |
The largest share of vacancies in this cycle is for Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade), followed by Assistant Employment Officer and Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade).
Eligibility criteria
The official conditions for this recruitment are service-linked and Assam-specific. Applicants should verify every condition in the notification before submitting the final form.
Nationality: The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Educational qualification: A bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required.
Age limit: 21 to 38 years as on 1 January 2025.
Age relaxation: Up to 43 years for SC/STP/STH candidates, up to 41 years for OBC/MOBC candidates, and 10 years relaxation for PwBD candidates, as stated in the recruitment details.
Residency: The candidate must be an original inhabitant of Assam.
Employment registration: The candidate must be registered in a District Employment Office of Assam.
Language requirement: The candidate should be able to speak Assamese or any other official, associate official, or tribal language of the state.
If any post carries an additional service condition, applicants should follow the notification wording over summary pages.
Application fee
| Category | Total fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 297.20 |
| OBC / MOBC | Rs. 197.20 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 47.20 |
| BPL candidates of all categories | Rs. 47.20 |
| PwBD candidates | Rs. 47.20 |
| Women candidates of all categories | Rs. 47.20 |
The fee structure includes the applicable processing charge. Payment has to be completed online, and the last date for fee payment is 5 May 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Selection process and exam pattern
The recruitment follows the APSC Combined Competitive Examination structure. The broad process is:
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Interview / Personality Test
The preliminary examination has two objective papers of two hours each:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 200 | Screening |
| Paper II | General Studies II | 200 | Qualifying |
As per the APSC CCE amendment rules linked on the commission website, the main examination includes qualifying language papers and six merit papers comprising one Essay paper and five General Studies papers, followed by an Interview / Personality Test. The detailed main examination schedule for this recruitment cycle has not yet been announced.
Post-wise pay scale
The notification indicates three broad pay groupings for the advertised services, along with other admissible allowances under Assam government rules.
| Posts | Pay band | Pay scale | Grade pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade), Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | PB-4 | Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 1,10,000 | Rs. 13,300 |
| District Transport Officer, Superintendent of Excise, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Assam Urban Administrative Service | PB-4 | Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 1,10,000 | Rs. 12,700 |
| Inspector of Labour, Inspector of Excise, Assistant Employment Officer, Sub-Registrar, Research Assistant | PB-3 | Rs. 22,000 - Rs. 97,000 | Rs. 9,400 |
How to apply online
Open the APSC recruitment portal and start the online application when the window opens on 13 April 2026.
Register or log in with your active mobile number and email ID.
Fill in personal, educational, category and service-related details carefully.
Upload the required documents and verify the details before final submission.
Pay the application fee in the correct category on or before 5 May 2026.
Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.
APSC has clearly stated that the application must be submitted through the online mode only. Candidates should not wait for the last day because the portal usually becomes busier near the deadline.
What is confirmed and what is still awaited
These points are confirmed from the currently available recruitment material:
Total vacancies: 78
Application dates: 13 April 2026 to 3 May 2026
Fee payment deadline: 5 May 2026
Tentative preliminary exam date: 5 July 2026
Core eligibility: graduation, age limit, Assam residency-linked conditions and language requirement
These details are still awaited publicly for this cycle:
Preliminary admit card release date
Main examination application schedule
Main examination dates
Result calendar and interview schedule
Candidates should keep checking APSC notices for the stage-wise schedule after the application window closes.
Official notification and links
Read the PDF carefully before applying, especially for service preferences, reservation details, and stage-wise instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official name of this APSC recruitment?
The official name is Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2025 under APSC Advt. No. 01/2026.
How many vacancies are there in APSC CCE Recruitment 2026?
There are 78 vacancies across 11 services and posts.
When does the APSC CCE 2026 application process start and end?
The online application window opens on 13 April 2026 at 12:00 noon and closes on 3 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. Fee payment is allowed till 5 May 2026 at 5:00 PM.
What is the age limit for APSC CCE 2026?
Applicants must be between 21 and 38 years of age as on 1 January 2025, with category-based relaxation as per the recruitment rules.
Who can apply for APSC CCE 2026?
Indian citizens with a bachelor's degree, who are original inhabitants of Assam, registered with a District Employment Office in Assam, and able to speak Assamese or another notified language of the state, can apply subject to the full notification.
What is the application fee for APSC CCE 2026?
The fee is Rs. 297.20 for General candidates, Rs. 197.20 for OBC/MOBC, and Rs. 47.20 for SC/ST, BPL, PwBD and women candidates of all categories.
When will the APSC CCE 2026 preliminary exam be held?
The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for 5 July 2026.
Is the final selection based on preliminary exam marks?
No. The preliminary examination is the screening stage. Final selection is based on the later stages of the recruitment process as per APSC rules, including the main examination and interview after qualifying the required papers.