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APSC Exam 2024: Latest News, Date, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

March 18, 2024

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The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) exam is a state initiative that recruits class “A” and “B” officers for state autonomous bodies, public sector units, and government offices in Assam. APSC conducts a combined competitive annual examination to select deserving candidates with bachelor’s degrees from reputed educational institutes for various posts in state government offices and public sector units across Assam. Some of the positions aspiring candidates appearing for the APSC CCE exam are Assam Police Service, Sub Registrar, Tax Inspector, Labour Inspector, District Transport Officer, and Superintendent of Taxes, stenographer grade-II.

Latest updates from APSC 2024

  • Prelims exam hall ticket has been released on the official website of APSC on 27th February 2024.
  • APSC Prelims exam to be conducted on 18th March 2024
  • APSC is going to conduct the interview/ vice voce on 18th -20th January 2024 for the post of Research Assistant in Planning Services under Transformation and Development Department.
  • APSC has released a notification for recruiting a Stenographer Grade II in the Assam Secretariat under the General Administration Department as per ADVT.NO: 31/2023.
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  • Candidates who succeed in the prelims exam are eligible for the main exam. APSC CCE mains exam is conducted only in Guwahati.
  • Candidates will have to select the post for which they are appearing APSC CCE exam at the time of filling out an online application over the APSC official site.
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Exam Summary

The APSC exam summary for various positions such as Assam Civil Service (Jr.Grade), Assam Land & Revenue Service (Jr. Grade), Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade), Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport Officer, Inspector of Taxes are given below:

OrganizationAssam Public Service Commission (APSC)  
Post NameThe APSC exam is conducted for various positions such as Assam Civil Service (Jr.Grade), Assam Land & Revenue Service (Jr. Grade), Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade), Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport Officer, Inspector of Taxes, etc.
Vacancy235
Exam Date18th March 2024
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeOnline
Recruitment ProcessThe recruitment process includes multiple stages such as the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.
Education QualificationThe eligibility criteria and educational qualifications vary for different posts. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or the equivalent.
Age LimitThe age limit for APSC exams generally ranges from 21 to 38 years, with age relaxations provided for reserved categories per government norms.
SalaryThe salary scale for APSC officers varies depending on the post and level of service.
Official websiteAssam Public Service Commission (apsc.nic.in)

The APSC exam for Stenographer Grade-II is given below:

OrganizationAssam Public Service Commission (APSC)  
Post nameStenographer Grade-II
Vacancy17
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeOnline
Recruitment ProcessWritten test and Interview
Education QualificationCandidates must hold a Degree from an accredited university, or the equivalent.
Age LimitThe age limit for APSC exams generally ranges from 21 to 38 years, with age relaxations provided for reserved categories per government norms.
SalaryINR 22000-97000
Official websiteAssam Public Service Commission (apsc.nic.in)

Important Dates

The table below summarizes the important APSC Exam dates 2024.

EventImportant Dates
Release of Official Notification12th January 2024
APSC Online Application Starting Date17th January 2024
Last Date for APSC Application6th February 2024
Last Date for the Payment of Fee8th February 2024
Exam conducted on18th March 2024 (revised date)
Declaration of results To be notified

APSC Eligibility

The APSC eligibility requirements are listed below and must be met by applicants for the APSC CCE 2024.

  • As of January 1st, 2023, candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 38.
  • They must be native Assamese citizens who are also citizens of India.
  • Education: Applicants must be graduates of universities that are respected. They must be able to communicate in Assamese or another state-recognized official language.

Educational Qualification

The required educational background for the APSC in 2024 is listed below.

VacanciesEducation qualification
StenographerMust have a degree from a recognized university
Junior administrative assistantMust have a degree or diploma from a recognized university
Forest ranger  Must have a degree in science or engineering from a well-known university in computer science, agriculture, horticulture, geology, botany, zoology, etc.

Age Limit

The required APSC age limit is given below:

Eligibility CriteriaStenographerJunior Administrative AssistantForest Ranger
Age limit21 to 38 years21 to 40 years21 to 38 years
NationalityIndianIndianIndian
DomicileAssamAssamAssam

APSC Application

Application Fee

The following information pertains to the APSC Recruitment 2024 application fee:

CategoryApplication Fees
For General/EWSINR 285.40
For SC/ST/OBC/MOBCINR 185.40
For BPL/PWBD/WomenINR 35.40

Application Steps

The steps to obtain the APSC application form from the official website are listed below.

Step 1: Go to APSC’s official website, Assam Public Service Commission

Step 2: Select the “Online Recruitment Portal” link on the home page.

Step 3: To start the registration process, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Register Here.”

Step 4: Enter your name, and contact information (phone, email, and password), and then click “Generate OTP.”

Step 5: Fill out the captcha, input the OTP you received on the entered mobile number, and click the register button.

Step 6: Use your registered email address, phone number, and password to log in to the portal after successful registration.

Step 7: After logging in, locate the link to the APSC application form and select “Apply Now.”

Step 8: Complete the essential fields and upload the needed files.

Step 9: Pay the application fees and submit your application after providing all the necessary information.

APSC Admit Card

Candidates are required to bring the APSC admission card with them to the testing location. The admit card is often made available a few weeks before the exam. By doing the following, candidates can obtain it from the APSC website:

  • Visit the APSC’s official website.
  • Find the link to the admission card download for the relevant test.
  • Enter the necessary information, including your registration number and password.
  • Once the information is submitted, a screen will show the admit card.
  • Please print out the admissions card after downloading it.
  • Ensure all the information on the admit card is accurate and readable.

Admit Card Details

Here are some of the details typically mentioned on the APSC admit card:

Candidate’s Information:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number or registration number
  • Photograph and signature of the candidate
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.)

APSC Exam Pattern

The Stenographer proficiency test and objective written test are some of the components of the APSC exam for Stenographer Grade-II. Here is a general description of the test format:

Candidates to appear in Stenographer proficiency test at 100 wpm in English and 90 wpm in Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi languages.

Name of the postStenograpghy speedTime for dictation of trial passage Time for dictation of test passage Time for revision of test passage by candidate Time for transcription
Stenographer Grade-II (English)100 wpm2 min5 min10 min60 min
Stenographer Grade-II (Language) 90 wpm2 min5 min10 minStenography speed

The objective written test for stenographer Grader- II shall be of 100 marks and of 2 hours in duration

S.noSubject Marks
1.English50
2.Knowledge and ability to operate a computer20
3.General knowledge 30
(Out of which 10 marks shall be on Assam History)

The Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview are some of the components of the APSC exam. Here is a general description of the test format:

Prelims Exam Pattern

  • The preliminary exam is an objective-type (multiple-choice) exam.
  • The exam consists of two papers: General Studies-I and General Studies-II (Aptitude Test).
  • Each paper is conducted for 2 hours.
  • The marks obtained in the preliminary exam are not counted for the final selection but are considered for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination.

The APSC Preliminary exam pattern is given below:

SubjectMarksDuration
General Studies Paper -1      200 Marks2 Hours
General Studies Paper-2       200 Marks2 Hours
Total400 Marks4 Hours

Mains Exam Pattern

  • The Main Examination is a descriptive-type exam.
  • It consists of written papers and is conducted in conventional (pen and paper) mode.
  • The exam consists of the following compulsory papers:
  • General English
  • General Studies-I
  • General Studies-II
  • Optional Subject (Paper 1)
  • Optional Subject (Paper 2)
  • Each paper is conducted for 3 hours.
  • The marks obtained in the Main Examination, along with the marks in the Interview, are considered for the final selection.

The APSC Mains exam pattern is given below:

PapersPaper NameTotal marks   Time Limit
Paper 1Essay250180 minutes
Paper 2-6General Studies250 (each paper)180 minutes (each paper)
Paper 7Optional subject, Paper 1250180 minutes
Paper 8          Optional Subject, Paper 2250180 minutes
Interview Test Verbal275
Total2275

Interview

The interview assesses candidates’ personalities, communication skills, and suitability for the desired posts. The interview carries a certain weight in the final selection process.

APSC Syllabus

A wide range of topics are covered in the APSC syllabus to gauge students’ knowledge and ability. The Preliminary Examination and Main Examination have different syllabi. Here are a few of the main subjects discussed:

Prelims Syllabus

The following is a detailed syllabus for the APSC Prelims exam:

General Studies Paper-1General Studies Paper-2
●      Current affairs
●      India’s history
●      Indian national movement
●      Geography of India and the world
●      Social and economic development
●      Inclusion, social sector initiatives, poverty
●      General Science
●      Logical reasoning
●      English comprehension
●      Communication and interpersonal skills
●      Decision making
●      General mental ability
●      Problem-solving
●      Analytical ability
●      Data interpretation
●      Basic numeracy

Mains Syllabus

 The following is the APSC Mains exam syllabus:

EssayApplicants must write an essay on the assigned subject in the same language they choose to fill out the application form, using a descriptive style.  
General Studies Paper 1 Indian Heritage, History, Society, and Culture, Geography of India and the World  ●      Indian culture (literature, art forms, and architecture)
●      History of modern India
●      Post-independence reorganization and consolidation of India
●      The role of women issues related to population
●      Features of the world and India’s geography
●      Freedom struggle of India
●      Globalization
●      Urbanization
●      Developmental issues
●      Social empowerment poverty and natural resources
General Studies Paper 2 Social Justice and International Relations, Indian Governance, Indian Constitution●      Union responsibility and functions
●      State legislatures and parliament
●      Separation of power and dispute redressal mechanism
●      People’s act representation
●      Organization and functioning of government judiciaries and departments
●      Government policies and their implementation
●      Welfare schemes for poor people
●      Health and education development
●      The development industry
●      Civil services role in democracy
●      International institutes
●      India’s relation with neighboring countries
●      Organizations and forums
●      Policies and politics of developed countries.
General Studies Paper 3- Technology, Biodiversity, Environment, Economic Development, Disaster Management, and Security  ●      Indian economy
●      Government budgeting, irrigation, and farming methods
●      Major crop cropping patterns
●      Land reforms in India
●      Food processing in India
●      Liberalization effect on the economy
●      Investment models
●      Infrastructure: roads, railways, airports, ports, etc., science and technological adaptation
●      Environmental issues, awareness of IT field and space
●      Disaster management
●      Computer
●      Biotechnology
●      Security forces and agencies
General Studies Paper 4- Ethics, Aptitude, and Integrity     ●      Ethics and human interface
●      Human values
●      Attitude- content, structure, functions, moral and political attitudes
●      Social persuasion and influence
●      Aptitude and foundational values for civil service
●      Objectivity, empathy, compassion and tolerance for poorer section
●      Public and civil services, integrity and non-partisanship
●      Emotional intelligence- concepts and their utilities in civil services, charters, work culture, probity in governance, and challenge of corruption.
General Studies for Paper 5 History, Culture, Geography, Heritage, Politics, Social Justice, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, International Remedies, Security, Disaster Management of Assam.  ●      History culture, literature, tradition & heritage of Assam
●      Dynasties
●      Administrative and revenue system
●      Dances
●      Festivals
●      Religious movement
●      Leading personalities, arts, painting, freedom movement
●      Political awakening and integration
●      Leading personalities
●      Assam’s geography- natural resources, physical features, major physiographic divisions, climate, forests, mines, natural vegetation, population, etc.
●      Political and administration of Assam- chief minister, governor, high court, state information commission, state human rights, election commission, public policy.
●      The economy of Assam- economy, service sector issues, development planning, major agriculture, government welfare schemes, infrastructure, and resources.
●      Biodiversity, security, environment, disaster management, related to Assam.
 
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APSC Result and Cutoffs

APSC Results 2024:

Candidates who took the exam to be considered for APSC recruitment in 2024 can view the APSC results on the organization’s website.

  •  Go to the APSC website.
  • Select the ‘result’ option at this point.
  • Enter the candidate’s roll number in this third step.
  • The fourth step is to submit.
  • Candidates may download the results and store them.

APSC Cutoffs 2024:

The APSC recruitment exam cut-off list for 2024 has not yet been released. Numerous elements affect the APSC cut-off list like the following:

  • A total number of open positions.
  • There were several candidates in total.
  • The test’s level of difficulty.
  • Exam marking criteria
CategoryMaleFemale
General115110
OBC110108
SC10096
ST102100

APSC Salary Structure

The pay scales for candidates chosen for the various positions in the APSC recruitment 2024 vary. The APSC salary schemes are listed below.

PostsSalary
Stenographer Grade-IIRs.22,000 to Rs. 97,000
Junior administrative assistanceRs. 14,000 to Rs. 60,500
Forest rangerRs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000 GP- Rs. 10,300

APSC Preparation Tips

  • Recognize the Exam Syllabus and Pattern: Start by carefully comprehending the exam structure and syllabus for each APSC exam phase. Knowing the exam syllabus will enable you to concentrate on the pertinent subjects and successfully plan your preparation.
  • Make a study schedule: Create a schedule that systematically covers all the subjects and topics. Give each subject enough time, and review frequently to help retain what you have learned.
  • Refer to Reliable Study Materials: Compile trustworthy study materials that conform with the APSC syllabus, such as textbooks, reference books, and online resources. To ensure accuracy and relevance, use resources from reliable sources.
  • Practice Question Papers from the Previous Year: To become familiar with the exam format, time constraints, and question categories, solve the prior year’s test problems.
  • Take practice exams: Practice exams are a great way to determine how prepared you are and to sharpen your time management abilities. Take regular practice exams to improve your performance while simulating the exam environment.

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FAQs

What is APSC?

Ans. The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) advises the state government of Assam for various services like recruitment, assessment of officers for promotion, helping the government with forming rules and regulations regarding the recruitment process, assisting in fixing and protecting pay scale for the officers and government servants appointed, conduct departmental examinations for various positions for government and public sector units across the Assam.

How to prepare for the APSC exam?

Ans. Candidates appearing for the APSC exam should prepare for the exam in the following ways:
1. Candidates should visit the APSC official website regularly and keep checking for notifications related to the post they want to appear APSC CCE exam.
2. The event calendar will help candidates to plan to prepare for the exam, preliminary and mains exam papers, distribution of marks, subjects covered, syllabus, and recommended books to prepare for the exam.
3. Candidates should prepare a proper timetable for daily completing particular topics, and weekly revising completed topics.
4. Candidates should read and listen to current affairs on television, websites, and news channels to prepare for general studies paper I & II.
5. Explore various books on subjects covered in the syllabus and make proper notes to revise on important topics
6. Candidates will need to prepare for at least 6 months, read, and learn a minimum of 6-8 hours per day.
7. Practice on computer-based objective type multiple choice answers for the exam from previous years of questions asked in the APSC CCE exam.
8. There will be an essay and the need to write on 2 topics, hence candidates should able to write error-free grammatically correct sentences for the essay.

How many attempts are allowed for taking the APSC exam?

Ans. There is no limit on number of attempts allowed for the APSC CCE examination, as long as the candidate of the general category should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age, the SC/ST category candidate should be of age not more than 43 years, OBC category candidate should be of age not more than 41 years and person with benchmark disability with age relaxation upto 10 years i.e. 48 years on 1st of January of that particular year when the candidate is appearing for the exam.

How to crack APSC exam?

Ans. Candidates appearing for the APSC CCE 2022 exam should revise the preparation of subjects and topics covered in the syllabus from recommended learning resources like books, magazines, e-learning sites, news channels for current affairs, etc.
Candidates should follow the smart study of relevant topics from previous exam papers and guides and not waste time on irrelevant subjects.
Mock tests on questions will give confidence to candidates while appearing for the interview.
Candidates should learn time management for daily tasks to be completed.
Candidates can enroll themselves in coaching institutes that prepare for the APSC CCE exam and subjects and topics covered in the syllabus.
Finally, candidates should take care of their health by keeping themselves fit to learn longer hours studying the topics, and eating good food giving energy required for better memory.

How to prepare for the APSC exam without coaching?

Ans. Candidates appearing for the APSC exam can prepare for the exam even without attending coaching classes.
Candidates should prepare largely on topics such as economic policies national and state of Assam exclusively, national polity and Assam polity, geography, history, environment, and current affairs – national and Assam. There will be about 30 to 35 percent of topics will be on Assam.
Inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, and international economic policies knowledge should be covered.
Candidates should cover on Assam based topics and prepare for the topics
Cover multiple choice questions from previous exams, create notes and prepare from these notes, and refer to recommended resources on current affairs for Assam and India.

What are the jobs after qualifying APSC exam?

Ans. Jr. Grade officer in Assam Civil Service, Assam Police, Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport officer, Assistant manager of Industries, Asst. Employment officer, Labour inspector, Inspector of Taxes, Inspector of Excise, and sub-registrar are some of the posts candidates can apply after qualifying APSC CCE exam.

What is the qualification required for the APSC exam?

Ans. Candidates applying for the APSC CCE exam should have Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Civil Engineering, or specific position-related skills from a recognized university.

How many exams are there in APSC?

Ans. APSC CCE exam has three phases of recruitment – the APSC CCE preliminary exam with 2 papers, next phase is APSC CCE mains exam with 8 papers, and finally interview process,

What is the salary of APSC?

Ans. The post-APSC CCE exam-qualifying candidates can become qualified for has pay scale as listed below
Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) –  has a pay scale minimum of Rs. 30,000/ to a maximum of Rs 1,10,000 and grade pay of Rs. 13,300.
Sub-Registrar has a pay scale minimum of Rs. 22,000/ to a maximum of Rs. 97,000 and grade pay of Rs. 9,100.

Is Assamese compulsory for APSC?

Ans. There is a language paper in APSC and candidates can write in the Assamese language, however, candidates can keep the language paper as optional. It is not compulsory to know the Assamese language for the APSC CCE 2022 examination