QUALITIES YOU NEED TO CLEAR APSC PRELIMS EXAMINATION

As you know that, APSC CCE or Assam Public Service Commission, Common Competitive Examination is a highly competitive examination conducted by the APSC in Assam. It is often considered one of the most challenging competitive exams in the state, because it is the gateway to a career in the prestigious Assam Civil Services such as Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade), Assam Land & Revenue Service (Jr. Grade), Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade), Superintendent of Taxes, District Transport Officer, Inspector of Taxes etc.

And hence preparing for the Assam Public Service Commission, Common Competitive Examination can be a daunting task. But if you have the right approach, dedication, and strategic planning towards your preparation phases, it is possible to achieve your goal of getting into the prestigious Assam Civil Services.

So, to succeed in this highly competitive Common Competitive Examination, you will need consistent efforts, well-structured study plans, and a focused approach towards your regular routine. Because it is a long and challenging journey, but yes, it is possible to succeed if you are willing to put your hard work and dedication into your preparation cycle.

THE STEPS WE NEED TO FOLLOW FOR PREPARING APSC CCE PRELIMS

Now to start the preliminary preparation for Assam Public Service Commission, Common Competitive Examination, it is very important for you all to be aware of the exam pattern, so that you can have the proper understanding of the duration of the exam and other such details. The APSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern or the Process is released by the Assam Public Service Commission along with the official notification on its official website.

The APSC CCE is conducted in three stages –> PRELIMS – MAINS – INTERVIEW, the syllabus for all three stages is different from one another. So, it is your responsibility being an aspirant to check the APSC syllabus thoroughly before you begin the preparation for the examination with Best APSC Coaching in Guwahati. And once you go through the syllabus, you should then check the exam pattern with its marking scheme respectively.

SYLLABUS AND PATTERN OF APSC CCE Preliminary EXAMINATION

GENERAL STUDIES – Paper – I (200 marks) – 100 Questions

Exam Duration: Two hours

1. Current events of national and international importance.
2. History of India and Indian National Movement.
3. Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
4. Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public
5. Policy, Rights issues.
6. Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion
7. Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
8. General issues on Environment ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialization.
9. General Science.

Note: 30-35% questions in General Studies Paper I will be related to Assam

GENERAL STUDIES – Paper – II (200 marks) – 80 Questions

Exam Duration: Two hours

1. Comprehension.
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
4. Decision making and problem solving.
5. General mental ability.
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level),
7. Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.) (Class X level)

Also, while preparing for Assam Public Service Commission, Common Competitive Examination, you should refer to the best books recommended for this exam by the experts and toppers of this examination. But be cautious while selecting your study material, because the market is full of varieties and new recommendations. Go for the materials and books which covers your syllabus and the materials or books which are easy to understand for you according to your preference with respect to language, vocab etc. You can refer to this blog to know more about the BEST BOOKS FOR APSC CCE.

The Preliminary Examination (Prelims) consists of two papers - General Studies (GS) Paper-I and General Studies Paper-II (Civil Services Aptitude Test or CSAT). Also, it will consist of the multiple-choice objective types question, with a provision for a negative marking of 0.25 marks. The Prelims are of qualifying nature, and the marks scored in Paper-II are not counted for the Mains exam.

STRATEGY FOR CLEARING APSC CCE PRELIMS EXAMINATION

Now, once you know about the syllabus, pattern and process of this preliminary stage of examination, let’s have some of the following important preparation steps that you can incorporate into your daily study routines to prepare for preliminary examination of APSC CCE, strategically.

Start Early

Start your APSC CCE preparation at least a year before the Prelims exam. To cover the vast syllabus productively, you need time. Understanding takes time!

Know your syllabus

Go through the syllabus of both the Prelims and Mains exams, so that you can understand “what to read and what to leave” while referring to books and newspapers.

Analyze the past few years' question papers

You should practice as much as you can. But at least 5 years previous year apsc question papers you must solve during your preparation phases, to understand the trend of this examination.

Have a strong base

Read the basic recommended NCERT books and then read the standard books for better understanding. Use limited and quality resources, not unlimited materials.

Have a strong hold on current affairs

Start reading a newspaper regularly and make short notes with respect to relevant articles based on APSC CCE syllabus.

Note making

Make short notes for efficient revision. You can make offline or online notes according to your convenience. Make use of the internet and social media for your preparation carefully, to add extra edge to your preparation.

Be consistent

Make a regular timeline of objectives to be achieved, so that you can complete your daily targets and long-term goals productively with proper time management. And in case, you are attending coaching, attend classes regularly and revise the content after class for proper retention.

Know your strength and weaknesses through mock tests and answer writing

Start learning the basics of answer writing in the prelims stage itself. You will have mature level of understanding of the topic needed for next steps of this examination. And also, join a Test Series for Prelims, so that you can learn about your strengths and weaknesses.

Revision

Revise regularly the content you have been reading on a weekly and monthly basis. You can go for mocks tests weekly or monthly for revisions too.

Study hard and stay positive

This examination is about mindset. You become what you think, so take care of your thought process and have a positive people and environment while living this preparation phase.

Best of Luck!

Note: The details with respect to the APSC CCE Exam Cycle, Process and Procedure or Notifications are released by the Assam Public Service Commission only, on its official website.

FAQs on APSC CCE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Q1: What is the exam pattern for APSC Prelims?

The exam consists of two papers. Paper I – General Studies 1 and Paper II – General Studies 2 (CSAT)

Q2: What are the subjects we need to cover for APSC Prelims?

The subjects include – General Studies, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Science and Current Affairs. Refer to our blogs to know more.

Q3: What are the eligibility criteria for APSC Prelims?

You must be at least 21 years old and have a graduate degree from a recognized university.

Q4: How can I stay motivated during Prelims preparation?

Set realistic goals for the day, surround yourself with positive mindset people and reward yourself for small achievements.

Q5: What are some of the common mistakes we should avoid during prelims preparation?

Don’t be ignorant towards your weak areas, revise regularly, set daily targets and never ignore your physical and mental health.