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NCERT Textbooks (Class 6–12)
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The foundation for every general studies syllabus — read these before any reference book.
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Best Books & Mock Tests for APSC CCE 2026
APSC Combined Competitive Examination · Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Recruitment to ACS, APS and allied Assam services. The exam has a preliminary objective test, a descriptive mains and an interview, with a strong focus on Assam-specific general studies.
Best books for APSC CCE — in the order to buy
Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.
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Know Your State: Assam
Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications
State-specific history, geography, economy and culture of Assam — essential for Assam state exams.
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Indian Polity
M. Laxmikanth · McGraw Hill
The standard polity book — questions in UPSC and State PSCs map directly to its chapters.
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A Brief History of Modern India
Rajiv Ahir · Spectrum Books
Concise, exam-focused modern history from 1757 to independence.
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Lucent's General Knowledge
Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra · Lucent Publications
Compact, exam-oriented coverage of static GK asked in almost every objective exam.
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Indian Economy
Ramesh Singh · McGraw Hill
Most-used economy book for civil services.
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Certificate Physical and Human Geography
Goh Cheng Leong · Oxford University Press
Clear fundamentals of physical geography.
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CSAT Paper II Manual
McGraw Hill Editorial Board · McGraw Hill
Comprehension, reasoning and basic numeracy practice for the CSAT qualifying paper.
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Best mock tests & practice sets for APSC CCE
Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.
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State PSC Mock Tests
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Full-length mock tests with solutions for State PSC exams — useful practice for the common sections of APSC CCE.
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Official APSC CCE notification, syllabus & papers
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.
Visit official siteAPSC CCE at a glance
Conducted by
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Level
State
Frequency
Annual
Mode
Offline (OMR + descriptive)
Eligibility
Graduate in any discipline; age limits and domicile rules as per the state notification.
Official website
https://apsc.nic.inDates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.
Exam pattern
- 1Preliminary (objective)
- 2Mains (descriptive)
- 3Interview / Personality Test
Syllabus — key subjects
General StudiesAssam GKPolityHistoryGeographyEconomyCurrent Affairs
How to prepare for APSC CCE
STEP 1
Month 1 — Foundation
Read the official syllabus and solve one previous APSC CCE paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.
STEP 2
Months 2–3 — Concepts
Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.
STEP 3
Month 4 — Mock phase
Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.
STEP 4
Last 30 days — Revision
Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.
APSC CCE — frequently asked questions
Which is the best mock test for APSC CCE 2026?
Start with Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)'s previous year APSC CCE papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.
Which are the best books for APSC CCE preparation?
The most recommended books for APSC CCE are: NCERT Textbooks (Class 6–12) by NCERT; Know Your State: Assam by Arihant Experts; Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth; A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.
What is APSC CCE?
APSC Combined Competitive Examination (APSC CCE) is conducted by Assam Public Service Commission (APSC). Recruitment to ACS, APS and allied Assam services. The exam has a preliminary objective test, a descriptive mains and an interview, with a strong focus on Assam-specific general studies.
What is the eligibility for APSC CCE?
Graduate in any discipline; age limits and domicile rules as per the state notification. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://apsc.nic.in.
What is the APSC CCE exam pattern?
APSC CCE is conducted in the following stage(s): Preliminary (objective); Mains (descriptive); Interview / Personality Test. Mode: Offline (OMR + descriptive).
What is the APSC CCE syllabus?
The main subjects/sections of APSC CCE are: General Studies, Assam GK, Polity, History, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs. Download the detailed syllabus from https://apsc.nic.in.
How often is APSC CCE conducted?
APSC CCE is held once a year. Dates are announced by Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) in the official notification.
How to crack APSC CCE in the first attempt?
(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.
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