👉 Introduction Are you preparing for the exams taken by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)? Fantastic! Getting that crucial admit...
👉 Introduction
Are you preparing for the exams taken by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)? Fantastic! Getting that crucial admit card is one of your first major steps. To be honest, it's similar to the golden ticket, without an exam hall or admit card. Don't worry, though. With the help of official sources and practical advice, I'll break it down into easy steps. Let's simplify this.
🗓 Important Dates
- Application deadline: April 29, 2025
- Fee payment deadline: May 1, 2025
- Admit card download window: May 15–19, 2025
- Prelims exam date: June 8, 2025
- JAA Screening Test Date: July 6, 2025 (for JAA posts)
- Admit card for JAA- From: June 27, 2025
📑 Application Process
- Register on APSC’s official portal.
- Apply an application for the "Combined Competitive Examination 2025."
- Enter your educational and personal information, making sure to double-check everything.
- Add the required documents, a recent photo, and your signature.
- The application fee must be paid by May 1, 2025. They don't accept late payments.
- For your records, fill out the confirmation form and submit it.
👍 Eligibility Criteria
Details for the Criteria
- Maximum Age – usually between the ages of 21 and 38, depending on the post and category
- Qualifications: graduation from a recognised institution with a BA, BSc, or BCom
- Country of origin – Indian national, preferably from Assam
- Other – No criminal history; in good physical condition for the post
Note: Certain positions, such as Scientific/Junior Scientific Officers or Junior Administrative Assistants (JAAs), may have additional requirements.
🏹 Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Two papers: GS Paper I & II (200 marks each)
- Negative marking: ¼ for wrong answers
- Main Exam (Descriptive)
- Based on subject-specific essays and optional papers
- Interview / Viva-Voce
- A personality test finalizes your ranking
📄 Documents Required
- Admit card (printout)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- Passport-size photos (same as uploaded)
- Confirmation of fee payment
- SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable)
💺 Reservation Policy
- SC- 7.5%
- ST (P)- 10%
- ST (H)- 5%
- OBC/MOBC- As per state norms
- PwD- ~4%
- EWS- 10% (if applicable)
(Exam difficulty and cut-offs change every year.)
🙋♂️ FAQs
Go to the APSC website and click on “Forgot Application Number”. You’ll need your email or mobile number and DOB to retrieve it.
Make sure your application fee was paid successfully. If the issue persists, contact APSC support immediately with your details.
No, once your admit card is generated, changes to exam centers are not allowed under APSC rules.
Immediately report the issue to APSC via email or helpline. Do not try to enter the exam hall with incorrect details.
No electronic gadgets including phones, smartwatches, or calculators are allowed inside the exam hall.
👉 Final Advice
- Download your admit card in advance and verify the information; don't wait until the last minute.
- If you have never been to your exam location before, go there first; being familiar with the location
- Read all of the instructions, including the ones about carrying a photo ID card
- Get enough sleep the night before and drink plenty of water.
- Future officers, good luck! 🍀
🔗 Sources / References
- NDTV on APSC admit cards and notifications
- India Today & Times of India on dates/applications
- Official APSC website & helpline info
- AssamCareer info on JAA admit card
- MoneyControl on download steps & exam protocols
- Careers360 guide on admit card download & documents
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