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APSC Question Paper – Download CCE Question Papers (Prelims & Mains)

APSC Question Paper


Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) every year (~) conducts Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for the recruitment of various Grade I officer cadre vacancy i.e., Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport Officer, etc.  under Government of Assam. APSC CCE is considered as one of the most prestigious competitive examination. 
 
Here, we will provide you last fourteen (14) previous years' question paper of APSC and sincerely wish these papers will be highly beneficial for future APSC aspirants.

 
Of late, Assam Public Service Commission released the official notification of Combined Competitive Examination, 2025 ( APSC CCE 2025) for the recruitment of 78 vacancy and CCE 2025 (Preliminary Examination) has been conducted recently on 5th July 2026. 
 

APSC Question Paper Details


Name of examination: Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)

Name of agency: Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) 
 
Question paper available: From 1998 to 2025
 
Question paper format: PDF
 
Office address: Jawahar Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam

So, for all the aspirants, here are the direct download links of last 14 years' APSC Question Papers for both Preliminary and Main examination. If you have faced any problem while downloading these question papers, pl email/ DM us (in Instagram).

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Related Article: APSC CCE Exam 2026 

APSC CCE Exam Pattern


The Combined Competitive Examination consists of following two successive stages :-

(i) The Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

(ii) The Main Examination (Written & Interview Test)

Preliminary Examination: The Preliminary Examination consists of 2 objective type General Studies question paper with 200 marks each.

Main Examination: The Main Examination shall consist of written examination and interview tests. The written examination shall consist of six papers on the subject of General Studies . Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the main examination (Written Part as well as Interview) would determine their final ranking.  
 
More details about the Syllabus of APSC CCE Examination can be found at our article named "APSC CCE Syllabus". 
 

Download APSC Previous Question Paper

 
So looking APSC previous years' question paper ? Here it goes all the question papers of CCE Preliminary Exam for last 14 years. 

APSC Prelims Question Paper

 
APSC Prelims Question Paper
YearPaper IPaper II
2025Click HereClick Here
2024Click HereClick Here
2023Click HereClick Here
2022Click HereClick Here
2020Click HereClick Here
2018Click HereN/A
2016Click HereN/A
2015Click HereN/A
2014Click HereN/A
2013Click HereN/A
2011Click HereN/A
2006Click HereN/A
2001
Click HereN/A
1998
Click HereN/A

Note: Only starting from 2020, APSC opted for new exam scheme of 2 General Studies question paper. Hence, the optional paper makes no sense (N/A) now.
 

APSC Mains Question Paper 

 
Here's the question papers of APSC Mains exam for the year 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.  

APSC Mains Question Paper
YearPaper
2020Essay
2020GS Paper 1
2020GS Paper 2
2020GS Paper 3
2020GS Paper 4
2020GS Paper 5
2022Essay
2022GS Paper 1
2022GS Paper 2
2022GS Paper 3
2022GS Paper 4
2022GS Paper 5
2023Essay
2023GS Paper 1
2023GS Paper 2
2023GS Paper 3
2023GS Paper 4
2023GS Paper 5
2024Essay
2024GS Paper 1
2024GS Paper 2
2024GS Paper 3
2024GS Paper 4
2024GS Paper 5
2025Essay
2025GS Paper 1
2025GS Paper 2
2025GS Paper 3
2025GS Paper 4
2025GS Paper 5
 

Importance of Previous Year Question Papers


Preparing for the APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) requires more than just reading textbooks and memorizing facts. Aspirants need to understand the examination pattern, identify important topics, and develop the ability to answer questions accurately within a limited time. This is where APSC CCE previous year question papers become an essential part of preparation. By solving past question papers, candidates can familiarize themselves with the types of questions asked in the examination, understand the level of difficulty, and identify topics that deserve greater attention. {inAds}

Previous papers also help aspirants recognize recurring areas in Assam history, geography, polity, economy, current affairs, and general studies. More importantly, practicing these papers helps improve time management, accuracy, and confidence before the actual examination. Instead of studying every topic without a clear direction, candidates can use previous year papers to make their preparation more focused and effective. It is advisable to solve the papers under exam-like conditions, analyze mistakes carefully, and revise weaker areas regularly. 

Although previous questions cannot guarantee what will appear in the next examination, they provide valuable insight into the nature of the APSC CCE and help aspirants prepare more strategically. For anyone preparing for the APSC CCE Prelims or Mains, practicing previous year question papers alongside the syllabus, standard books, and Assam-related current affairs can make a meaningful difference in the overall preparation journey.
 

Recommended Books for APSC CCE Exam

 
Here is a list of books for APSC CCE examination 2026. We shortlist the most important book for each section. You may buy these books online or from your nearby book shop.

Rather than purchasing substandard guidebooks, we suggest you to stick to the base books so that you can accumulate knowledge and clear doubts.  
 
First, try to accumulate as many topics/ facts as possible from these base books, make notes and then try to solve questions from above given previous years' question papers.

 

SectionBook
Numerical Ability
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
General EnglishObjective General English by S P Bakshi
ReasoningVerbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning R S Aggarwal
General KnowledgeLucent's General Knowledge
Current AffairsManorama Yearbook 2026 | Assam Tribune E paper
Modern Indian HistoryModern India by Rajiv Ahir
Indian EconomyPratiyogita Darpan General Studies: Indian Economy
Indian PolityIndian Polity by M Laxmikanth
Indian GeographyIndian & World Geography
Computer AwarenessObjective Computer Awareness by Arihant
APSC Question PapersAPSC CCE Prelims Solved Papers (2025 - 1996)
UPSC Question PapersArihant UPSC Prelims Solved Papers (2026 - 1995)
Assam HistoryHistory of Assam by Priyam Goswami
Assam Related TopicsAssam Year Book by Santanu Kaushik Baruah

Important Web Links of APSC Previous Year Question Paper

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APSC CCE Admit CardClick Here
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