The APSC CCE (Assam Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination) is Assam's top state civil services exam. Assam's unique history — Ahom kingdom's 600-year rule, British colonial tea industry, and the Assam Movement — combined with Kaziranga's one-horned rhinos and the mighty Brahmaputra, make APSC preparation intellectually rich and regionally distinct.
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims (GS) | 200 MCQs, 2 hours | 200 |
| Mains Essay + GS I–IV + Language + Optional | Descriptive | Varies |
| Interview | Personality test | 200 |
Ahom Kingdom (1228–1826 CE) — 600 years of uninterrupted rule, never conquered by Mughals (Battle of Saraighat 1671 — Lachit Borphukan defeated Mughal fleet). British acquisition after First Anglo-Burmese War (1826, Treaty of Yandabo). Tea plantations established by British (1840s) — Assam tea now world-famous. Assam Movement (1979-85) — All Assam Students Union (AASU) movement against Bangladeshi immigrants, culminating in Assam Accord signed by Rajiv Gandhi. NRC updates (2019) — continuation of Assam Accord's citizenship verification.
Brahmaputra Valley (main habitation zone), Barak Valley (southern Assam, Bengali-speaking), Hills (Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao). Kaziranga National Park (UNESCO — highest density of one-horned rhinoceroses in world, also tigers, elephants). Manas National Park (UNESCO). Major rivers: Brahmaputra (Luit in Assamese), Barak, Subansiri, Manas. Economy: Tea (produces 55% of India's tea output), petroleum (Digboi — Asia's oldest oil refinery, 1901), silk (Muga silk — golden-coloured, unique to Assam). Majuli — world's largest river island.
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Lachit Borphukan was the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army who defeated the Mughal forces at the Battle of Saraighat (1671) on the Brahmaputra. He is Assam's greatest hero — his gold medal is given annually to the best NDA passing-out cadet. His story is central to APSC history questions.
Majuli is the world's largest river island, located in the Brahmaputra river in Assam. It is a hub of Vaishnavite culture (Satras — monasteries established by Sankaradeva) and is shrinking due to erosion. Majuli became India's first island district in 2016. Its cultural heritage and environmental vulnerability make it a frequently tested APSC topic.
The Assam Accord (1985) was a tripartite agreement signed between the Central Government, Assam Government, and AASU to address illegal immigration concerns. It stipulated that all illegal immigrants entering Assam after March 24, 1971 (Bangladesh liberation date) would be detected and deported. The NRC update (2019) was an implementation step of this accord.
Kaziranga National Park is home to two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinoceroses. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts the highest density of tigers among protected areas globally. Kaziranga is a symbol of successful conservation and is tested in every APSC exam for its biodiversity significance.
Digboi, Assam has Asia's oldest oil refinery (established 1901 by Assam Oil Company, later taken over by IOC). Oil exploration in Assam preceded Bombay High by decades. The entire upper Assam oil belt (Digboi, Duliajan, Naharkatiya) contributes significantly to India's domestic oil production.
प्रारंभिक (200 MCQ), मुख्य परीक्षा (निबंध + GS I-IV + असमिया भाषा + वैकल्पिक), और साक्षात्कार (200 अंक)।
अहोम साम्राज्य, लाचित बोरफुकन (सारायघाट युद्ध), काजीरंगा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान, माजुली द्वीप, असम आंदोलन 1979-85, असम अकॉर्ड, असम चाय उद्योग, डिगबोई तेल रिफाइनरी।
स्नातक ड िग्री अनिवार्य। आयु 21–38 (सामान्य)। असम अधिवास जरूरी।
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