APSC Mains: The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is a constitutional body responsible for recruiting candidates for various government jobs in the state of Assam, India. It conducts examinations for various posts, including the prestigious Assam Civil Services Exam. The APSC plays a crucial role in selecting qualified individuals for administrative and other key positions within the state government.
The Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), which is conducted by APSC for recruitment to various Services/ Posts of the Government of Assam is a multi-stage process comprising three distinct phases: the Preliminary examination, the Main examination, and the Interview. In this article, all the necessary information are highlighted including the exam pattern and syllabus of APSC Mains, which is the second stage of the examination process.
Also Read: Master the APSC Prelims: A Deep Dive into Syllabus & Exam Pattern
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Exam Pattern
- Once the candidates qualifies in APSC Prelims, they can appear in the next stage, which is APSC Mains.
- The APSC Mains includes a written exam and an interview followed by that.
- Candidates can appear for the interview if they qualify the written exam.
Written Examination
- Candidates can write their answers in either English or Assamese.
- The questions will be descriptive type.
| Papers | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Essay | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 to 5 | General Studies | 250 | 3 Hours each |
| Paper 6 | General Studies on Assam | 250 | 3 Hours |
Interview
- Candidates who obtain such minimum marks in the written part of the Main Examination, fixed by the APSC, will be invited for an Interview for personality assessment.
- The total marks awarded for the interview is 275.
- The interview aims to assess qualities like mental alertness, judgment, leadership, and general awareness suitable for public service.
Total Marking
| Exam Phase | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (Paper 1 to Paper 6) | 1500 |
| Interview (After qualifying in Written Examination) | 275 |
| Total | 1775 |
Syllabus
| Paper | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Essay) | Paper 1 will be an essay writing paper, to be written in the language of the candidate’s choice. The candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. |
| Paper 2 (General Studies – I) | Indian History, Heritage, Culture, Society, and Geography of India and the World |
| Paper 3 (General Studies – II) | Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations |
| Paper 4 (General Studies – III) | Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management |
| Paper 5 (General Studies – IV) | Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude |
| Paper 6 (General Studies on Assam) | History, Heritage, Culture, Society, Geography, Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management of Assam |
Important Links
Books Recommended
| Papers | Books Recommended |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Essay) | Essay for UPSC and State PCS |
| Paper 2 | General Studies – I (Oswaal) |
| Paper 3 | General Studies – II (Arihant) |
| Paper 4 | General Studies – III (Arihant) |
| Paper 5 | General Studies – IV (Oswaal) |
| Paper 6 | General Studies on Assam |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many papers are there in the APSC Mains exam?
There are six papers in the APSC Mains exam: one Essay paper, four General Studies paper and one General Studies on Assam.
What is the selection process for the APSC Civil Service exam?
The selection process for the APSC Civil Services exam consists of a preliminary exam, a main exam, and an interview.
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