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The APSC Prelims Exam 2024 was held successfully on March 18th, 2024. Successful candidates from the prelims exam will called to the APSC Mains Exam 2024. The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced a notification to fill 235 positions in the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for Group A and Group B.
This article contains all the relevant details related to the APSC Notification, including eligibility criteria, selection process, and salary details, please refer to the details provided below.
APSC Exam Date 2024
The APSC Prelims Exam 2024 took place on March 18th, and the APSC CCE Answer Key 2024 was also released on the official website of APSC. Applicants who successfully clear the prelims exam will receive invitations to participate in the APSC CCE Mains Exam 2024. The APSC Mains Exam is expected to be held in June 2024 at various exam centres across Assam state.
APSC Notification 2024
APSC Notification 2024 was released on the official website at www.apsc.nic.in for the recruitment of civil service examination of Assam State Service Examination. The Assam PSC has announced 235 vacancies under the APSC CCE Recruitment 2024 as mentioned below. The official Assam PSC Notification PDF contains the recruitment details. Scroll down to learn more about APSC 2024 Notification below.
APSC Notification 2024- Highlights | |
Name of Conducting Body | APSC |
APSC Full Form | Assam Public Service Commission |
APSC Notification 2024 | Released |
Name of Exam | APSC CCE Exam 2024 |
Name of Post | 235 |
Application Process begins on | January 2024 |
Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
Job Location | Assam |
Official website | www.apsc.nic.in |
Download APSC Notification 2024 PDF
APSC Notification 2024 Important Date
Assam PSC has released the online application dates along with the official notification. The Commission conducted the APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2024 and will release the APSC CCE Mains Exam date on its official website and it will be updated in the table given below.
APSC Notification 2024 Important Date | |
Events | Dates |
APSC CCE Notification released on | 12 January 2024 |
APSC CCE Application Process begins on | 17 January 2024 |
APSC Last Date to Apply Online | 6 February 2024 |
APSC Last Date to Pay Fee | 8 February 2024 |
APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2024 | 18th March 2024 |
APSC CCE Mains Exam 2024 | June 2024 (Expected) |
APSC Vacancy 2024
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released 235 vacancies for various posts in the Combined Competitive Examination CCE). For the unreserved category candidates, Assam PSC has released 107 vacancies and the rest of the vacancies are distributed amongst reserved category candidates such as SC/ST/PwD/OBC/etc. Check the post-wise vacancies in the table below.
APSC Vacancies 2024 Post wise | |
Position | Vacancies |
Assam Civil Service (Junior Grade) | 45 |
Assam Police Service (Junior Grade) | 35 |
Superintendent of Taxes | 1 |
Superintendent of Excise | 1 |
Assam Finance Service | 13 |
Block Development Officer | 6 |
Asstt Registrar of Cooperative Societies | 4 |
Inspector of Labour | 4 |
Inspector of Taxes | 4 |
Asstt. Employment Officer | 1 |
Sub-Registrar | 3 |
Assistant Accounts Officer | 107 |
Inspecting Auditor | 11 |
Total | 235 |
APSC Application Form 2024
The online registration for APSC Recruitment 2024 begins on the official website. The submission of the APSC application form was only through the online portal. The direct link to apply online for APSC Application Form 2024 is provided below for your convenience. It is recommended that you complete the application process before the deadline of 6 February 2024.
Click Here to Apply Online for APSC Application Form 2024 (Window Closed)
Steps to Apply Online for APSC Notification 2024?
Prospective candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for the APSC CCE Exam through the official Assam Public Service Commission portal. The application process involves the following steps:
- Step-1. Visit the official website of the APSC CCE at www.apsc.nic.in.
- Step-2. Scroll down and navigate to the “Important Web-Links” section.
- Step-3. Click on the link for the Online Application Form.
- Step-4. A new webpage will open where you can input your personal and educational details as requested.
- Step-5. Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, and any other required documents.
- Step-6. Complete the payment of the examination fee based on your category, and finally, click on the submit button.
- Step-7. Ensure to take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.
APSC Application Fee 2024
Applicants falling under the General/EWS category are required to pay ₹297.20 for the application process, while those in the SC/ST and OBC/MOBC categories will be charged ₹197.20. Candidates belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL), Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), and Women Candidates will have an application fee of ₹47.20. These fee details provide a comprehensive overview of the charges associated with applying for the APSC CCE 2024 across different categories. Applicants are required to submit the application fee as determined by the commission as follows:
APSC Application Fee 2024 Details | |
Category | Fee Details |
General/ EWS | 297.20 |
SC/ ST | 197.20 |
OBC/ MOBC | 197.20 |
BPL | 47.20 |
PwBD | 47.20 |
Women Candidate | 47.20 |
APSC Eligibility Criteria 2024
The APSC CCE eligibility criteria 2024 encompass various aspects such as educational qualifications, age limits, etc., which are elaborated upon in the following sections.
Age Limit 2024: According to the APSC Notification 2024, candidates must meet the following age criteria to be eligible for the APSC CCE Exam 2024-
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 38 years
Age Relaxation: The age relaxation for APSC CCE is provided below category-wise. Check out the table for age relaxation of APSC CCE:
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/STP/STH | 5 years |
0BC/MOBC | 3 years |
PwBD | 10 years |
Education Qualification: To be eligible for APSC CCE, candidates must possess a degree from a recognized Institution/University. Additionally, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:
- Proficiency in speaking Assamese, the official language, or any of the associate official languages of the State, or any tribal language of the State.
- Registration in a District Employment Office of Assam.
- Original inhabitancy of Assam is a mandatory requirement for candidates applying for APSC CCE.
APSC Selection Process 2024
The selection process for the APSC 2024 Notification consists of 3 stages such as:
- Preliminary Exam: The Prelims Exam consists of two papers and it is qualifying in nature which means that the marks obtained in the Prelims Exam will not be added to the final merit list. The questions in the exam shall be MCQ based and there is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
- Mains Exam: The 2nd stage is the Mains Exam. Those who qualify for the Prelims exam will be called for the Mains Exam. The Mains Exam consists of 6 papers of 250 marks each. The exam is a conventional essay type/objective type in nature. Those who qualify shall appear for the Interview/Personality Test.
- Interview: Candidates who manage to secure good marks in the Mains Exam, will appear for an Interview in a ratio of 1:3 against the advertised vacancies.
APSC Admit Card 2024
The official website will release the APSC Mains Admit Card 2024, which candidates can download from the official website. To retrieve their admit cards, candidates must utilize their login details, specifically their Application Number and Date of Birth. The step-by-step guide below elucidates the process for candidates to download their APSC Mains Admit Card 2024 online. For convenient access, a direct link to the APSC CCE Mains Admit Card 2024 will be provided once released by the official authority.
APSC Salary 2024
The Assam PCS Salary varies across different posts, each with its respective scale of pay and other allowances. Positions such as Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade), Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade), Superintendent of Taxes, Superintendent of Excise, Assam Finance Service (Jr. Grade II), Block Development Officer, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, and more, fall under the Pay Band 4 (PB-4) with a pay scale ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 along with a Grade Pay of ₹13,300.
On the other hand, positions like Inspector of Taxes, Inspector of Labour, Assistant Employment Officer, Sub Registrar, Assistant Accounts Officer (Assam Accounts Service), and Inspecting Auditor in Elementary Education are categorized under Pay Band 3 (PB-3), with a pay scale ranging from ₹22,000 to ₹97,000 and a Grade Pay of ₹9,400. The APSC 29024 Salary Structure reflects the diversity of roles within the Assam Public Service Commission and aims to compensate employees based on their responsibilities and positions.
APSC Salary 2024 | ||
SI. No. | Name of posts | Scale of Pay + Other allowances |
1 | Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade) | PB-4, Pay scale 30,000/–1,10,000/- Grade Pay 13,300/- |
2 | Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade) | PB-4, Pay scale 30,000/–1,10,000/- Grade Pay 13,300/- |
3 | Superintendent of Taxes | PB-4, Pay scale 30,000/–1,10,000/- Grade Pay 13,300/- |
4 | Superintendent of Excise | PB-4, Pay scale 30,000/–1,10,000/- Grade Pay 13,300/- |
5 | Assam Finance Service (Jr. Grade II) | PB-4, Pay scale 30,000/–1,10,000/- Grade Pay 13,300/- |
6 | Block Development Officer | PB-4, Pay scale 30,000/–1,10,000/- Grade Pay 13,300/- |
7 | Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies | PB-4, Pay scale 30,000/–1,10,000/- Grade Pay 13,300/- |
8 | Inspector of Taxes | PB-3, Pay scale 22,000/–97,000/- Grade Pay 9,400/- |
9 | Inspector of Labour | PB-3, Pay scale 22,000/–97,000/- Grade Pay 9,400/- |
10 | Assistant Employment Officer | PB-3, Pay scale 22,000/–97,000/- Grade Pay 9,400/- |
11 | Sub Registrar | PB-3, Pay scale 22,000/–97,000/- Grade Pay 9,400/- |
12 | Assistant Accounts Officer (Assam Accounts Service) | PB-3, Pay scale 22,000/–97,000/- Grade Pay 9,400/- |
13 | Inspecting Auditor, Elementary Education | PB-3, Pay scale 22,000/–97,000/- Grade Pay 9,400/- |