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The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has successfully organized the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Examination 2025 on 5 July 2026 in various examination centers in Assam. The candidates who appeared for the examination are hereby advised to download the APSC Question Paper 2026 PDF for General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT) from this page.
The question paper is a very useful tool for the candidates who have appeared in the examination and also for those candidates who are preparing for the APSC CCE examinations. It will help them know about the level of the examination, exam pattern, common questions, and even the score estimation through the answer key.
APSC Question Paper 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Examination | Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2025 |
| Exam Date | 5 July 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Papers | General Studies Paper I & General Studies Paper II |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks Each Paper |
| Duration | 2 Hours Each |
| Question Paper PDF | Available Below |
| Official Answer Key | To Be Released |
APSC Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
Candidates can download the APSC CCE Prelims Question Paper 2026 PDF for General Studies Paper I and Paper II from the links provided below. Solving the official paper is one of the most effective ways to understand the examination pattern and prepare strategically for the next APSC Combined Competitive Examination.
| Paper | PDF Link |
|---|---|
| APSC GS Paper I Question Paper 2026 | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| APSC GS Paper II (CSAT) Question Paper 2026 | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
APSC CCE Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consisted of two objective-type papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies II (CSAT) | 200 | 2 Hours |
Key Highlights
- Offline (OMR-based) examination
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative marking applicable
- CSAT is qualifying in nature as prescribed by APSC
- Paper I is considered for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination
How to Download APSC Question Paper 2026 PDF?
Candidates can download the question paper by following these steps:
- Visit this page after the examination.
- Click on the desired question paper PDF link.
- The PDF will open in a new tab.
- Download and save it for future reference.
- Compare your responses using the official answer key once released.
APSC Answer Key 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission will release the official APSC CCE Prelims Answer Key 2026 after the examination on its official website.
Using the answer key along with the question paper, candidates can:
- Calculate their probable score.
- Check correct responses.
- Evaluate qualifying chances.
- Estimate the expected cutoff.
Preparation Tips After Solving the Question Paper
Candidates preparing for future APSC examinations should:
- Analyze mistakes carefully.
- Revise static General Studies thoroughly.
- Focus on Assam-specific current affairs.
- Practice full-length mock tests regularly.
- Improve time management.
- Solve previous 10 years’ question papers.
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