APSC CEE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 78 Civil Service, Assam Police Service and other Group‑A/B Posts

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially announced the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 recruitment notification on 10 April 2026, inviting applications from eligible graduates for a total of 78 vacancies spread across multiple Group-A and Group-B services under the Government of Assam. This is one of the most anticipated state-level competitive examinations in the Northeast, offering candidates a chance to enter the Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, and a range of other allied administrative posts. This APSC CCE 2026 recruitment drive covers posts such as Assam Civil Service (Junior Grade), Assam Police Service (Junior Grade), District Transport Officer, Superintendent of Excise, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Assam Urban Administrative Service, Inspector of Labour, Inspector of Excise, Assistant Employment Officer, Sub-Registrar, and Research Assistant under the Border Protection & Development Department. With 45 seats alone under Assam Civil Service and 8 under Assistant Employment Officer, this is a significant recruitment cycle for government job aspirants in Assam. To be eligible, candidates must be Indian citizens who are original inhabitants of Assam, hold a recognized graduate degree, be registered at a District Employment Office in Assam, and must be able to communicate in Assamese or another official, associate official, or tribal language of the state. The age window is 21 to 38 years as on 1 January 2025, with relaxations available for reserved categories. The online application window opens on 13 April 2026 at 12:00 noon and closes on 3 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. Fee payment can be completed up to 5 May 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official portal apscrecruitment.in. No offline or alternative mode of application will be accepted. The selection procedure is structured into three stages. The first stage is a Preliminary Examination, which is an objective-type screening test tentatively scheduled for 5 July 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who qualify this stage will appear for the Main Examination, which consists of six descriptive papers. The final stage is a Personality Test or Interview. Only those who clear each stage progressively will be considered for final appointment. Salary structures vary by post. Senior posts like Assam Civil Service and Assam Police Service fall under Pay Band-4 with a pay scale of ₹30,000–₹1,10,000 and grade pay of ₹13,300. Other Group-B posts fall under Pay Band-3 with a pay scale of ₹22,000–₹97,000 and grade pay of ₹9,400. In addition to basic pay, government allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA are also applicable as per state government norms. This APSC CCE 2025 recruitment is a golden opportunity for graduates from Assam seeking a rewarding career in state administration. With diverse post categories, competitive salaries, and the prestige of government service, eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline.