APSC Syllabus 2024, Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern

APSC Syllabus 2024: Notification along with APSC Syllabus 2024 and examination pattern are published by APSC. We encourage applicants to start preparing immediately and if so, now is the time to understand the entire APSC 2024 syllabus. Candidates should review the entire APSC guidelines and 2024 exam standards before beginning study.

APSC Syllabus 2024

APSC syllabus 2024 and exam pattern has been published along with APSC CCE Notification 2024. APSC syllabus 2024 contains important topics in the exam content as they play an important role in the preparation of the candidates. The test is divided into two stages with different questions for each stage. Candidates can use the detailed tips provided here to help them prepare for the exam.

APSC Syllabus 2024 Overview

Overview
Organization	APSC
APSC Full form	Assam Public Service Commission
Exam Name	APSC CCE 2024
APSC Selection Process	Prelims – Mains – Interview
APSC Prelims Exam Date 2024	18 March 2024
APSC CCE 2024 Mode of application	Online
Official Website	apsc.nic.in
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APSC CCE Prelims Syllabus 2024

As per APSC syllabus 2024, objective multiple choice questions will be a part of the preliminary exam. Candidates can review our general instructions for the exam in advance.

APSC CCE Prelims Syllabus 2024
Paper	Subject	Topics	Marks	Time
Paper I	Current Affairs	Current events at National and International level, Awards, Sports, Discoveries etc.	200 Marks	2 hours
Indian National Movement	National Renaissance, Early uprising against British rule, Indian National Congress, Emergence of National leaders, Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements, Communalism and partition.
Indian History	Medieval India, Establishment of the British and 1857 revolt, INC, Swadeshi Movement, Role of Newspapers and Journals, Mahatma Gandhi Extremist Movement in India, Indian After Independence, Reorganisation of States, India’s Foreign Policy, Development in the Field of Science and Technology, Education, Health and Infrastructure, Political History of India Post 1951
General Science	Physics – Gravitation, Light, Motion, Volume, Weight etc. Chemistry – Metals and Non-Metals, Acid and Base, Chemical Reaction etc. Biology – Human Body, Disease and Bacteria etc.
Indian Polity	Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues etc.
Indian Economy	Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
Environmental & Ecology	General issues on Environment ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialization.
Geography	Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
Current Affairs	Current events of national and international importance.
Paper II	Reasoning	Logical Venn Diagrams, Directions, Number, Ranking & Time, Sequence, Figural Pattern, Cubes and Dice, Analogies, Arrangements, Arithmetical Reasoning, Mathematical Operations, Number Series, Number Ranking, Figurative Classification, Classification, Blood Relations, Venn diagrams, Non-Verbal Series, Coding-Decoding	200 Marks	2 hours
English	Idioms and Phrases, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Comprehension Passages, One-Word Substitution, Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/ Antonyms, Cloze Test
Quantitative Aptitude	Time and Work, Mixture & Allegation, Discounts, Number Systems, Pipes and, Cisterns, H.C.F. and L.C.M, Profit and Loss, Average, Percentages, Problems on Ages, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Boats and Streams, Simple & Compound Interest, Data Interpretation
Interpersonal Skills	Interpersonal Skills & Communication Skills, Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Problem Solving

APSC CCE Mains Syllabus 2024 

There were 8 papers in the APSE Mains exam, 2 of which were passed. The first assignment of the APSC Mains exam is the written exam.

APSC Syllabus Essay Paper I

The candidate must submit his essay in the language of his choice while filling out the application form in this description section. Candidates are required to write an article on a topic in a language of their choice.

Paper/ Subjects	Topics	Marks	Time
Paper II – History of India, Indian Heritage and Culture, Society, India and World Geography	Indian Culture, Art forms, Literature & Architecture (ancient to modern times), History of Modern India from the mid-18th century, Indian Freedom Struggle, Post Independence History and Reorganisation of States. Indian Society, Role of Women and Organisations related to Women, Population & issues related to it, Unemployment, Poverty, Urbanisation, Globalisation, Regionalism and Secularism Salient Feature of India & World’s Geography, Recourse Distribution, Major Geographical Phenomena.	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper III – Indian Constitution, Indian Polity and Governance, Social Justice and International Relation	Indian Constitution, Responsibility and Function of Union and States, Separation of Power, Union and State Legislature, Judiciary and its structure and functions, Representation of People Act 1951, Policies of Government and its Implementations, Development Processes, Welfare Scheme for weaker sections, Health, Education, Role of Civil services in Democracy, Indian Neighbour and the relation between them, International Laws and Politics and its impact on India, International Organisation and forums.	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper IV – Science and Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management	Indian Economy & its issues, Inclusive growth and issues arising from it, Government budgeting, Major crops and cropping patterns in India, Irrigation System and different farming methods, Food processing & industries related to it, Land reforms in India Effects of liberalization on the economy, Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc., Investment models Adaptation of Technology and its effects, Indigenization of technology, Awareness in the fields of IT, Nanotechnology Technology, Space Technology, Computers, Robotics, Biotechnology, etc. Environmental issues, Disaster and its management. Internal security and its challenges in India, Various Security forces and agencies	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper V – Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude	Ethics and human interface Human values – lessons from great leaders, reformers and administrators; the role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values Attitude – Content, Structure, Functions, its influence and relation with thought and behaviour 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, Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities in civil services Probity in Governance, Public/Civil service values and ethics in public administration, Citizen Charters, Work Ethics, Quality of service delivery and utilization of public funds and challenge of corruption. Case studies on the above-mentioned issues.	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper VI – General Studies Paper on Assam	History, Culture, Art, Tradition, Literature and Heritage of Assam, Geography of Assam, Political and administrative system of Assam, Economy of Assam and Environment, Ecology and Bio-diversity of Assam	250 Marks	3 Hours

APSC Exam Pattern 2024

Applicants need to know the APSC CCE Comprehensive Exam Pattern before appearing for the APSC CCE 2024 Recruitment Exam. Test model; It contains important details of the test such as scores, questions, and time allotted for the test. Below we have given the exam duration for each stage of the exam.

APSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

APSC CCE will conduct a preliminary exam of 400 marks. The negative mark of the Prelims recruitment exam is 0.25 points. Only candidates who have passed the preliminary exam (the first part of the exam) can participate in the main exam.

Total Papers	Subject in the Exam	Total Marks	Time
Paper- I	General Studies- I	200	2 Hours
Paper- II	General Studies- II	200	2 Hours
Total	400	4 Hours

APSC Mains Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates who are successful in the preliminary exam will be deemed to be eligible to participate in the main exam. The main exam will cover 11 to 12 times the number of employees in the recruitment cycle and the total APSC Mains score will be 1500 points. 

Paper	Type of Paper	Marks	Exam Duration
Paper I	Essay	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper II	General Studies	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper III	General Studies	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper IV	General Studies	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper V	General Studies	250 Marks	3 Hours
Paper VI	General Studies on Assam	250 Marks	3 Hours
Total Marks	1500 Marks

APSC Interview Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates who pass the exam will be deemed eligible for the interview. Candidates will be interviewed on the interview dates specified below.

APSC CCE Interview
Personality Test	275 Marks