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

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) exam is a state program that hires class “A” and “B” officers for various government jobs in Assam. APSC holds a yearly competitive exam to find qualified candidates who have bachelor’s degrees from good colleges for different positions in state government offices and public sector units. Some of the jobs available for those taking the APSC CCE exam include Assam Police Service, Sub Registrar, Tax Inspector, Labour Inspector, District Transport Officer, Superintendent of Taxes, and Stenographer Grade II.

Latest updates from APSC 2024

• The Assam Public Service Commission has postponed the JE exam for the appointment of junior engineers. Previously, the exam was slated to take place on June 2, 2024.
• The Assam Public Service Commission has issued the Assistant Engineer exam results. The screening test is set for June 9, 2024.
• The Assam Public Service Commission issued the admit cards for the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment exam, which is set for June 2, 2024.
• The Assam Public Service Service Commission declared the results for the position of Junior Manager (Electrical) on May 20, 2024.
• The CCE mains examination will be held from July 26 to July 28, 2024.

• Candidates who succeed in the prelims exam are eligible for the main exam. The 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 official site.

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Exam Summary

Here’s a summary of the exam for different positions like Assam Civil Service (Junior Grade), Assam Land & Revenue Service (Junior Grade), Assam Police Service (Junior Grade), Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport Officer, and Inspector of Taxes:

Organization	Assam Public Service Commission
Post Name	The 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.
Vacancy	235
Exam Date	18th March 2024
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online
Recruitment Process	The recruitment process includes multiple stages such as the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.
Education Qualification	The eligibility criteria and educational qualifications vary for different posts. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or the equivalent.
Age Limit	The age limit for APSC exams generally ranges from 21 to 38 years, with age relaxations provided for reserved categories per government norms.
Salary	The salary scale for APSC officers varies depending on the post and level of service.
Official website	Assam Public Service Commission (APSC.nic.in)

The APSC exam for Stenographer Grade II is as follows:

Organization	Assam Public Service Commission
Post name	Stenographer Grade-II
Vacancy	17
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online
Recruitment Process	Written test and Interview
Education Qualification	Candidates must hold a Degree from an accredited university, or the equivalent.
Age Limit	The age limit for APSC exams generally ranges from 21 to 38 years, with age relaxations provided for reserved categories per government norms.
Salary	INR 22000-97000
Official website	Assam Public Service Commission (APSC.nic.in)

Important Dates

The table below summarizes the important APSC Exam dates 2024.

Event	Important Dates
Release of Official Notification	12th January 2024
APSC Online Application Starting Date	17th January 2024
Last Date for APSC Application	6th February 2024
Last Date for the Payment of Fee	8th February 2024
APSC Prelims Exam	18th March 2024
APSC Mains Exam	26th July to 28th July 2024
Declaration of results	To be Notified

APSC Eligibility

The APSC eligibility requirements are as follows 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.
• Applicants must be able to communicate in Assamese or another state-recognized official language.
• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college/university in India.
• A degree obtained from a distance mode of education will not be eligible.

Educational Qualification

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

Vacancies	Education qualification
Stenographer	Must have a degree from a recognized university
Junior administrative assistant	Must 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 :

Eligibility Criteria	Stenographer	Junior Administrative Assistant	Forest Ranger
Age limit	21 to 38 years	21 to 40 years	21 to 38 years
Nationality	Indian	Indian	Indian
Domicile	Assam	Assam	Assam

APSC Application

Application Fee

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

Category	Application Fees
For General/EWS	INR 285.40
For SC/ST/OBC/MOBC	INR 185.40
For BPL/PWBD/Women	INR 35.40

Application Steps

The steps for filling out the 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 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

The APSC admit card is released by APSC itself and candidates can download the hall ticket by visiting the official website of APSC. Admit card is a crucial document that a candidate must have with them when they visit the exam hall. 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 post	Stenography speed	Time 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 wpm	2 min	5 min	10 min	60 min
Stenographer Grade-II (Language)	90 wpm	2 min	5 min	10 min	Stenography speed

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

S.no	Subject	Marks
1.	English	50
2.	Knowledge and ability to operate a computer	20
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).
• The duration of each paper is 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:

Subject	Marks	Duration
General Studies Paper -1	200 Marks	2 Hours
General Studies Paper-2	200 Marks	2 Hours
Total	400 Marks	4 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:
• Essay
• General Studies-I
• General Studies-II
• Optional Subject (Paper 1)
• Optional Subject (Paper 2)
• The duration for each paper is3 hours.
• The marks obtained in the Mains Examination and in the Interview, are considered for the final selection.

The APSC Mains exam pattern is given below:

Papers	Paper Name	Total marks	Time Limit
Paper 1	Essay	250	180 minutes
Paper 2-6	General Studies	250 (each paper)	180 minutes (each paper)
Paper 7	Optional subject, Paper 1	250	180 minutes
Paper 8	Optional Subject, Paper 2	250	180 minutes
Interview Test	Verbal	275	–
Total	–	2275	–

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 student’s 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-1	General 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:

Essay	Applicants 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 2: Social Justice and International Relations, Indian Governance, Indian Constitution	General Studies Paper 1: Indian Heritage, History, Society, and Culture, Geography of India and the World
●      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, and disaster management, related to Assam.	●      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	●      Indian culture (literature, art forms, and architecture) ●      History of modern India ●      Post-independence reorganization and consolidation of India ●      The role of women’s 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 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, and disaster management, related to Assam.
●      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 the IT field, and space ●      Disaster management ●      Computer ●      Biotechnology ●      Security forces and agencies	●      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.

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

Category	Male	Female
General	115	110
OBC	110	108
SC	100	96
ST	102	100

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.

Posts	Salary
Stenographer Grade-II	Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000
Junior administrative assistance	Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 60,500
Forest ranger	Rs. 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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