APSC CCE Question Paper 2026, Download Prelims Paper I & II PDF

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is conducting the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims on 5th July 2026. Lakhs of candidates appearing for the exam, as well as future aspirants, are eagerly looking for the APSC CCE Question Paper 2026.
In this article, you can download the direct APSC CCE Prelims Question Paper 2026 PDF for both General Studies (Paper-I) and CSAT (Paper-II) across all sets (A, B, C, and D).

APSC CCE Question Paper 2026

Through this Paper, candidates can analyse the difficulty level, check the Assam GK weightage, and predict the expected cut-off. Once the exam is over, we will provide direct APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 with both shifts provided in the article. Before downloading the PDFs, here is an overview of the APSC CCE Preliminary examination details for the current cycle:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2026
Conducting Body	Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Exam Date	5th July 2026 (Sunday)
Shift Timings	Paper 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paper 2: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR-based)
Question Paper Status	Updating Soon
Official Website	www.apsc. nic.in

Download APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 PDF (Paper I & II)

The APSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2026 consists of two papers conducted on the same day: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). While Paper I evaluates candidates’ knowledge of General Studies and Assam-specific topics, Paper II assesses aptitude, comprehension, reasoning, and decision-making skills.

The direct download links for the APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 PDF (Paper I & Paper II) will be provided below immediately after the respective exam shifts conclude, allowing candidates to review the questions and analyse their performance.

Exam Shift	Paper	Question Paper PDF
Shift 1 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)	General Studies Paper I	Available Soon
Shift 2 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)	General Studies Paper II (CSAT)	Available Soon

APSC CCE 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern

Candidates analysing the APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 should be familiar with the latest Preliminary Exam Pattern and marking scheme. The examination consists of two objective-type papers, each carrying 200 marks. While General Studies Paper I is considered for merit, Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature, and candidates must secure at least 33% marks (66 marks) to qualify. The commission also follows a negative marking system for incorrect answers.

Section	Details
Exam Name	APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026
Stages of the Exam	1. Prelims (Objective) 2. Mains (Descriptive) 3. Interview
Prelims Papers	Paper 1: General Studies (200 Marks) Paper 2: CSAT (200 Marks – qualifying only, 33% required)
Prelims Duration	2 hours for each paper
Mains Papers	Total 8 papers: Essay 4 GS Papers 2 Optional Subject Papers English (Qualifying)
Prelims 2025 Analysis	Focus on Assam-specific topics Many current affairs questions CSAT was lengthier & trickier than previous years
Mains 2025 Analysis	Essay topics related to regional and national issues GS papers had balanced static + dynamic questions
Difficulty Level	Prelims: Moderate to Difficult Mains: Conceptual and Analytical
Trending Topics (Prelims)	Assam Government Schemes, Environment, Indian Polity, International Relations, Budget 2025 Highlights
Preparation Tip	Focus on Assam GK, Current Affairs, and Practice Mock Tests

FAQs

When will the APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 PDF be available?

The APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 PDF will be available immediately after the completion of each exam shift. Candidates can download Paper I and Paper II (CSAT) from this page.