The Assam Public Service Commission has successfully conducted the APSC Combined Competitive Examination – I on 05 July 2026 in multiple exam centres across the state. Thousands of aspirants applied for the Civil Services posts, and after applying, they appeared in today’s exam. Those who did not appear in the exam due to some reasons can get the APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 (Paper 1) from the given article. Paper 2 will be held in the evening.
APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 Out
The APSC CCE Paper 1 has been conducted from 10 am to 12 pm. Now, the APSC will conduct the second shift from 02 pm to 4 pm. Through this Paper 1, candidates can analyse the difficulty level, check the Assam GK weightage, and predict the expected cut-off. 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 |
APSC CCE Answer Key 2026 – Download PDF
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. While Paper I evaluates candidates’ knowledge of General Studies and Assam-specific topics, Paper II assesses aptitude, comprehension, reasoning, and decision-making skills.
For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the direct download link of the APSC CCE Question Paper 2026 (Paper 1) in the article below
What are the Shift Timings?
Here, for the ease of the candidates, we have provided the APSC CCE Written Exam Shift Timings in the table below.
| Exam Shift | Paper |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | General Studies Paper I |
| Shift 2 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) | General Studies Paper II |
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 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: General Studies (200 Marks – qualifying only, 33% required) |
| Prelims Duration | 2 hours for each paper |
| Mains Papers | Total 8 papers:
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| Prelims 2025 Analysis |
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| 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 |
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