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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
Year	Paper I	Paper II
2025	Click Here	Click Here
2024	Click Here	Click Here
2023	Click Here	Click Here
2022	Click Here	Click Here
2020	Click Here	Click Here
2018	Click Here	N/A
2016	Click Here	N/A
2015	Click Here	N/A
2014	Click Here	N/A
2013	Click Here	N/A
2011	Click Here	N/A
2006	Click Here	N/A
2001	Click Here	N/A
1998	Click Here	N/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
Year	Paper
2020	Essay
2020	GS Paper 1
2020	GS Paper 2
2020	GS Paper 3
2020	GS Paper 4
2020	GS Paper 5
2022	Essay
2022	GS Paper 1
2022	GS Paper 2
2022	GS Paper 3
2022	GS Paper 4
2022	GS Paper 5
2023	Essay
2023	GS Paper 1
2023	GS Paper 2
2023	GS Paper 3
2023	GS Paper 4
2023	GS Paper 5
2024	Essay
2024	GS Paper 1
2024	GS Paper 2
2024	GS Paper 3
2024	GS Paper 4
2024	GS Paper 5
2025	Essay
2025	GS Paper 1
2025	GS Paper 2
2025	GS Paper 3
2025	GS Paper 4
2025	GS 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.

Section	Book
Numerical Ability	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
General English	Objective General English by S P Bakshi
Reasoning	Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning R S Aggarwal
General Knowledge	Lucent's General Knowledge
Current Affairs	Manorama Yearbook 2026 \| Assam Tribune E paper
Modern Indian History	Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
Indian Economy	Pratiyogita Darpan General Studies: Indian Economy
Indian Polity	Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
Indian Geography	Indian & World Geography
Computer Awareness	Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant
APSC Question Papers	APSC CCE Prelims Solved Papers (2025 - 1996)
UPSC Question Papers	Arihant UPSC Prelims Solved Papers (2026 - 1995)
Assam History	History of Assam by Priyam Goswami
Assam Related Topics	Assam Year Book by Santanu Kaushik Baruah

Important Web Links of APSC Previous Year Question Paper

APSC CCE Exam Details	Click Here
APSC CCE Syllabus	Click Here
APSC CCE Result	Click Here
APSC CCE Admit Card	Click Here
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Official Website	Click Here

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