The Assam Public Service Commission has published a notification regarding the selection of officers for various services in Assam. They will hold a Competitive Examination in 2017 to select candidates on the basis of merit.
Eligible candidates can apply for the posts before or on the last date. We have discussed in this post all you have to know about this exam.
| Name of the Services and APSC Vacancy 2017 |
1. Assam Civil Service (Jr.Grade)
No of Posts- 95
Reserved for Women-26
Pay scale 12500-40000
Grade Pay 5400
Pay Band PB-4 |
2. Assam Land &Revenue Service (Jr. grade)
No of Posts- 60
Reserved for Women- 15
Pay Scale 12000-40000
Grade Pay 5400
Pay Band PB-4 |
3. Assam Police Service (Jr.Grade)
No of Posts- 03
Reserved for Women- 0
Pay scale 12000-40000
Grade Pay 5400
Pay Band PB-4 |
4. Labour Officer
No of Posts- 03
Reserved for Women- 0
Pay scale 12000-40000
Grade Pay 5400
Pay Band PB-4 |
5. Superintendent of Taxes
No of Posts- 02
Reserved for Women- 0
Pay scale 12000-40000
Grade Pay 5400
Pay Band PB-4 |
6. Asstt. Registrar of Cooperative Societies
No of Posts- 05
Reserved for Women- 01
Pay scale 12000-40000
Grade Pay 5400
Pay Band PB-4 |
7. Inspector of labor
No of Posts- 07
Reserved for Women- 01
Pay scale 8000-35000
Grade Pay 4300
Pay Band PB-3 |
8. Inspector of Taxes
No of Posts- 08
Reserved for Women- 02
Pay scale 8000-35000
Grade Pay 4300
Pay Band PB-3 |
9. Inspector of Excise
No of Posts- 12
Reserved for Women- 04
Pay scale 8000-35000
Grade Pay 4300
Pay Band PB-3 |
10. Asstt. Employment Officer
No of Posts- 10
Reserved for Women- 02
Pay scale 8000-35000
Grade Pay 4300
Pay Band PB-3 |
Conditions for APSC Exam Eligibility 2017
Nationality: To apply for the Public Service Commission, Assam you must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit:
The age limit of the candidates will be calculated on the basis of the Matriculation /HSLC Admit Card/Certificate issued by a recognized Board/Council, and no other document shall be accepted in lieu thereof for the purpose.
APSC age limit for general category is 21 years to 43 years. A candidate must not be less than 21 years and more than 43years of age as on 01.01.2016.
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates i.e. up to 48 years.
There will also be a relaxation of upper age limit in respect of Persons with Disability by 5 years i.e. up to 48 years.
For Assam Police Service category, age limit will be counted as 38 years as on 01/01/2016 (43 years in case of SC/ST and PWD candidates).
Educational Qualification:
The candidate must hold a Degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess such qualification as may be declared equivalent by the Government.
APSC Exam Application Process:
A candidate should not submit more than one application.
Download the APSC application form from here (
this link) and send the duly filled application with the following documents.
- Original Treasury Receipt for payment of fees
- One copy of recent passport size photograph to be pasted on the space provided in the application form. Do not staple the photograph.
- Age- proof certificate (Admit Card / Certificate of HSLC or equivalent exam)
- Degree Pass Certificate
- Caste Certificate in respect of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC community issued by competent authority.
- ID Card/Certificate in respect of PWD candidates issued by competent authority.
The envelope sending the application should be superscripted
‘Combined Competitive (Prel.) Examination,2016’ on the top of the envelope. The size of the form is approximately 21cm× 34 cm.
The applicant shall furnish photostat copies of the above-mentioned documents declared by the candidate himself/ herself as
‘Certified to be true copy of the original’ along with the application.
PWD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates are to inform the Commission in writing, for services of scribe, if required, within one month of the expiry of the closing date for submission of application. Applications not signed by the candidates will be summarily rejected.
Candidates whether in Govt. service or in the service of Govt. undertaking/ Banks/ Corporation/ Bodies/ private employment should forward his/her applications through his/her controlling officer/employer.
Last Date to Apply: Application for the Preliminary Examination duly filled will be received till 09.02.2017 only.
Examination Fees:
To appear in the APSC Combined Competitive (Prelim.) Examination, you have to pay a fee of Rs.300.00 (Rupees Three Hundred only).
For candidates belonging to S.C./S.T. community fee is Rs. 150.00 under the Head of Account viz., ‘NON-TAX REVENUE OTHER NON TAX REVENUE, 0051 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, 102 STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, APPLICATION/EXAMINATION FEE RECEIPT OF ASSAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION’.
Only Treasury challan shall be accepted.
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APSC Exam Pattern:
The Combined Competitive Examination consists of two successive stages:-
- The Preliminary Examination
- The Main Examination (written & interview)
Preliminary Examination:
This Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only. After clearing the Preliminary Examination, a candidate is qualified for admission to the Main Examination. Marks obtained in this exam will not be counted for determining the final order of merit.
The questions will be of objective type with multiple choices. OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) answer sheet will be provided for answering questions. Candidates will have to use ONLY BLACK BALL PEN.
USE OF ERASER, CHEMICAL, CORRECTION FLUID etc. in the OMR answer sheet is prohibited and answer sheets bearing traces of such use shall not be evaluated.
The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers of objective type multiple choice questions of two hours duration each.
Paper-I General studies (Objective type multiple choice question paper)
Total Marks=200
Duration of the test =2hrs
Paper-II One subject to be selected from the list of optional subjects given below:
(Objective type multiple choice question paper)
Total Marks=200
Duration of the test =2hrs
| OPTIONAL SUBJECTS FOR PRELIMINARY PAPER-II |
| Geography | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Anthropology | Electrical Engineering |
| Law | Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Medical Science | Commerce |
| Computer science | Physics |
| Education | Psychology |
| Electronics | Statistics |
| Agriculture | Geology |
| Botany | Mathematics |
| Chemistry | Philosophy |
| Political Science | Sociology |
| Economics | Fishery Science |
| Zoology | Indian History |
| Important Books to Read |
Syllabus of APSC Preliminary Exam:
#1 Syllabus of APSC CC Preliminary Paper I (General Studies):
APSC has published the syllabus for the Paper I in their website apsc.nic.in. This paper tests the General knowledge of a candidate. To pass in this paper you should have knowledge about the current happenings all over the world including India and Specially in Assam.
Here is the syllabus for General Studies paper for Prelims-
- Indian Polity
- Political System in India
- Current events of National and International Importance
- Indian Economy
- Planning Process in India
- Geography of India, Assam and World
- Role of Science and Technology in India
- Culture and literature of Assam, India and World
- History of Assam, and India
- Indian National Movement with special Reference to Assam
- General Mental Ability
#2 Syllabus of APSC CC Preliminary Paper II (Optional Subjects):
Second Paper of APSC Preliminary Exam is a multiple choice objective question paper. There are total 28 Subjects and you have to choose only one. You will get 02 hours to solve the paper of optional subjects for 200 marks.
Each subject has a different syllabus and you have to study thoroughly the subject of your choice.
These syllabuses are of Degree level courses of the Universities of the State of Assam.
1. Agriculture:
Agriculture, its importance in national economy factors determining agroecological zone and geography distribution of crop plants. Important crops of India, cultural practices for cereal pulses, oilseed, fibre, sugar and tuber crops and the scientific basis for these crop rotation, multiple and relay cropping intercropping and mixed cropping. Soil as a medium of plant growth and its composition, mineral and organic constituents of the soil and their role in crop production, chemical, physical and microbiological properties of the soils essential plant nutrients, their functions, occurrence and cycling in soils, principles of soil fertility and its evaluation for judicious fertilizer use. Organic manures and bio-fertilizers, straight, complex and mixed fertilizers manufactured and marketed in India. Principles of plant physiology with reference to plant nutrition absorption, translocation and metabolism of nutrients. Diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies and their amelloration photosynthesis and respiration, growth and development auxins and harmones in plant growth. Elements of Genetics and Plant breeding as applied to improvement of crops, development of plant hybrids and composites, important varieties, hybrids and composites of major crops. Importants fruit and vegetable crops of India, the package of practices and their scientific basis, crop rotation, intercropping and companion crops, role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, post harvest handling and processing of fruits and vegetables. Serious pests and diseases, affecting major crops principles of pest control, integrated control of pests and diseases, proper use and maintenance of plant protection equipments. Principles of economics as applied to agriculture. Farm planning and resource management for optional production, Farming systems and their role in regional economics. Philosophy, objectives and principles of extension. Extension organisation at the stations and responsibilities. Methods of communication, Role of farm organisation in extension service.
2. Anthropology:
I. Physical Anthropology, II. Prehistory, III. Social and Cultural Anthropology,
3. Animal Husbandry & Vety Science:
1. DAIRY AND POULTRY SCIENCE, 2. ANIMAL GENETICS, 3. ANIMAL NUTRITION, VETERINARY SCIENCE, POULTRY DISEASES, Definition Infertile and Sterile, Courses of infertility and sterility in large animals, Detection of heat and insemination of animals.
4. Botany:
1. MORPHOLOGY, 2. ANATOMY, 3. CRYPTOGAMSALGAE, FUNGI, BRYOPHYTES, PTERIDOPHYTES, GYMNOSPERMS, ANGIOSPERMS, PHYSIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, CYTOGENETICS & PLANT BREEDING, EVOLUTION BOTANY and ECONOMICBOTANY.
5. Chemical Engineering:
FUNDAMENTALS & STOICHIOMETRY, MATERIAL SCIENCE AND CORROSION, ENERGY RESOURCES AND UTILIZATION, FLUID FLOW OPERATIONS, and CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (INORGANIC).
6. Civil Engineering:
STATICS, DYNAMICS, KINEMATICS, KINETICS, STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, SOIL MECHANICS, FLUID MECHANICS, and SURVEYING.
7. Chemistry:
Atomic structure, Periociaty of Properties, Valency, Coordination compounds. SECTION - B Classification of organic compounds. SECTION - C Kinetic theory of gases and gas lows, Thermodynamics, Dilute Solutions, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Electro Chemistry.
8.Commerce:
PART : I : ACCOUNTING, PART : II : BUSINESS ORGANISATION AND SECRETARIAL PRACTICE.
9. Computer Science:
1. Data Structures Continuous and Non-continuous data structure Dynamic storage allocations, File organization techniques. 2. Formal Languages and Automata Theory Finite state machines, Push down automata, Finite automata, Context free language, Contact sensitive languages, Turing machine, Decision question and Undecided problems. 3. Computer Organisation Functional components, CPU design, Memory organisation and I/) organisation. 4. Principle of Programming Languages Various programming paradigms Syntax, Semantics, Block structure, Scooping Binding, Object oriented programming Functional programming. Logic and Concurrent programming. 5. Operating Systems Process management, Memory management, File management and I/O management. 6. Software Engineering Life cycle model, Function oriented design, Object oriented design, User interface design, Coding and Testing, Software requirement, Project management, Software reliability and Maintenance. 7. Database Management Concept, Data independence, Difference models, Storage organisation, Query languages, Normal forms, Decomposition, Security, Concurrency, Recovery. 8. Data Communication and Computer Networks Basics of digital communication, Network architecture, Physical layer, Transport layer and Application layer.
10. Economics:
UNIT - I : Economics problem, nature of economics laws, price mechanism, Demand and supply, nature of demand curve Elastic and inelastic demand, Factors determining them, Indifference curves - properties, laws of returns, Superiority over analysis, Cost curves, Fixed and Variable, marginal cost and average cost, their relationship. Equilibrium, conditions of equilibrium under perfect competition monopoly and monopolistic competition. Gross and net national income rent wages, interest and profit, Trade cycles, Characteristics, Phases and causes of trades. Types of unemployment. UNIT - II : National income, estimate and measurement difficulties, different kinds of money, origin of money, supply of money, price level, index numbers, its construction, uses and limitations quantity theory of money, assumption and limitation. Power and functions of central bank, inflation and deflation, causes and remedies. Monetary standards, foreign exchange, its determination. UNIT - III : Nature of public finance, Distinction between public finance and private finance, sources of public revenues, tax and non-tax revenue, direct and indirect taxes includence and burden of taxation, Factors determining taxable capacity, public expenditure and public debt, Effect of tax public expenditure and public debt on production and employment methods of debt, repayment, Distinction between debt redemption and coversion, Fiscal policy and monetary policy, their limitations. Tax Evasion and tax Avoidance, Fiscal policy, its role in a developing economy. UNIT - IV : Developed, under developed and developing countries basic features and characteristics with reference to India, India’s national income during plan-period, contribution of different sectors to national income, population problems- its impacts on economic development, unemployment & capital formation. Agricultural problem, causes of low, productivity, mechanisation of India agriculture, green revolution- its impact Land reforms, agricultural credit, agricultural marketing, slow growth of industries in India- causes and remedies, Industrial policy, Industrial finance- its sources. Public Sector Industries- their role and efficiency, small scale industries, problems and remedial measures. Foreign Trade, Trades-gaps and measures of bridging them, Role of economic planning- objectives, priorities, achievements and failure in India Price Problem - causes and remedies. Poverty eradication measures adopted under Five Year Plans, nationalisation of Commercial Banks- Lead Bank Scheme.
11. Education:
Meaning, definition and scope of education, Aims of education, School and community, Curriculum, Corelation of studies, Discipline, Theories of play, Educational for national integration and international understanding.PART - II Psychology, Physical basis of mental life, Needs, drives and motives, Emotions and instincts, Learning, Attention and interest, Intelligence, and Statistics in education.
12. Electrical Engineering:
Primary and Secondary cells, Dry-accumulators, Solar Cells, Steady state analysis of d.c. and a.c. network, network theorems, network function, Laplace techniques, transient response, frequency response, three-phase network, inductively coupled circuits. Mathematical modelling of dynamic linear systems, transfer functions, block diagrams, stability of control systems. Electrostatic and magnetostatic field analysis, Maxwell’s equations, Wave equations and electromagnetic waves. Basis methods of measurements, standards, error analysis, indicating instruments, cathoderay oscilloscope, measurement of voltage, current, power resistance, inductance, capacitance, frequency, time and flux, electronic motors. Vacuum based and Semiconductor devices and analysis of electronic circuits, single and multistage audio and radio, small signal and large signal amplifiers, oscillators and feedback amplifiers, waveshaping circuits and time base generators, multivibrators and digital circuits, modulation and demodulation circuits. Transmission line at audio, radio and U.H. frequencies reduencies, Wire and Radio Communication. Generation of e.m.f. and torque in rotatiion machine, motor and generator characteristics os d.c. synchronous and induction machines, equivalent circuits, commutation starters, phaser diagram, losses, regulation, power transformers. Modelling of transmission lines, steady, state and transient stability, surge phenomena and insulation coordination, protective devices and schemes for power system equipment. Conversion of a.c. to d.c. and d.c. to a.c., controlled and uncontrolled power, speed control techniques for drives.
13. Electronics:
Basic Circuit Theory, Electronic Devices, Electronic Circuits, Digital Electronic Circuits, Communication, Microprocessor etc.
14. Geography:
SECTION-I Physical, Economical and Human Geography. SECTION - II Geography of the world. SECTION - III Geography of India and North East India.
15. Geology:
GROUP - A General and Structural Geology, GROUP - B Paleontology, GROUP - C Crystallography and mineralogy, GROUP - D Petrology, GROUP - E Economic Geology, GROUP - E Economic Geology.
16. Indian History:
Unit - I Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilisation to Sultan Mahmud and Muhammad of Ghor. Unit - II The Period of the Delhi Sultanate, Unit - III Mughal Empire in India, Unit - IV Modern India.
17. Law:
GROUP - A CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, GROUP - B INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW and GROUP - C LAW OF TORTS.
18. Mathematics:
Algebra, Calculus, Vectors, Trigonometry.
19. Mechanical Engineering:
Statics,. Dynamics, Theory of Machines, Mechanics of Solids, Manufacturing Science, Production, Management(s), Tharmodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Energy Conversion, Environmental Control.
20. Medical Science:
Human Anatomy, Human physiology and biochemistry, Reproduction, Cardiovascular system, Gl system, Haematology, Respiration, Renal Physiology, Nucleic acids, Pathology and Microbiology, Medicine, Surgery,
21. Philosophy:
GROUP - A GENERAL PHILOSOPHY (WESTERN AND INDIAN), GROUP - B LOGIC, PSYCHOLOGY, GROUP - C ETHICS AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY.
22. Physics:
Group A : Newton’s Law of motion, force & impulse, Moment of Inertia, Radius of gyration, Theorem of perpendicular & parallel axes, Moment of Inertia of rod, cylinder, disc and sphere, Simple Harmonic Motion. Kepler’s Laws of planetory motion, Artificial satellites, Elasticity : Hooke’s law, Elastic Constants, Viscosity of fluids Pioseullie’s equation, Surface Tension, Angle of Contact, Velocity of sound. Effect of temperation & pressure on velocity of sound, Vibration of string, Laws of transverse vibration, Longitudinal vibration of strings, Stationery waves in strings and air-column. Group B : Combination of two lenses separated by a distance, Power of a lens, Spherical aberration and chromatic aberration, Interference of light, Determination of wave length by a Biprism, Colours of thin films. Newton’s rings, Diffraction of light, Fresnel class and Fraunhofer class of diffraction. Diffraction grating, Dispersive power of grating, Zone plate, Polarisation of light, Production and analysis of polarised light, Nicol prism, Circular and Elliptical polarisation, Rotation of plane of polarisation, Scattering of light - colour of the sky. Group C : Measurement of temperature, Maximum and Minimum, Thermometer, Measurement of high temperature and low temperature. Expansion of solids and liquids, Coefficients of linear and cubical expansion, Apparent and absolute expansion of a liquid. Expansion of gases, Gas laws, Coefficient of increase of pressure at constant volume, Coeficient in increase of volume at constant pressure. Calorimetry. Two specific heats of gases. Change of state, Latent heat of fusion and vaporisation, Kinetic theory of gases, Perfect gas laws, Rootmean square velocity, Relation between heat and work, First law of square dynamics, Second Law of thermodynamics, Carnot’s cycle, Clausius and Clapeyron’s equation, Heat Engines, petrol Engine, Diesel Engine. Group D : Ohm’s Law (Electricity and Magnetism) Kirchhoffs Laws, Application of Kirchhoffs Laws, Platinum Resistance, Thermometer - temperature, measurement, Thermo-electricity, Peltier and Thomson effect, Thermocouples and measurement of temperature, Chemical effects of current, Electrolysis, Electromagnetic, Induction, Self and Mutual Induction. Verying currents, Growth and Decay of currents, Energy stored up in a circuit. Alternating current, Virtual current, R.M.S. value of current, Peak value of current, virtual volt, Impedance, Reactance, Wattless current. Group E : Cathode Rays, Velocity and e/m of electron, Milikan’s oil drop experiment CRT, X-rays production and properties, Application of X-rays, Bohr’s theory of hydrogen spectra, Photo-electric effect and Einstain’s explanation, Radioactivity, Decay constant, Half-life, Mean life, Isobar and Isotopes, Cyclotron. Electromagnetic radiation, Valves - Diode and Triode, Amplification factor, Ractifiers, Zeeman effect, Raman effect, Cosmic Rays.
23. Political Science:
Unit - I (a) Nature and scope of political science, Its relationship with other social sciences. (b) Origin of the State - Social Contract Theory and Evolutionary Theory. (c) Functions of the State - Leissex Faire and Socialistic. Theories - Welfare State. (d) Democracy and Dictatorship. (e) Sovereignty - Characteristics and kinds. (f) Law - Liberty and Equality. Unit - II (a) Basic features of the Indian Constitution. (b) Indian Parliament - Executive and Judiciary. (c) Governor and Chief Minister of an Indian State. (d) Present Local Self Government in Assam. (e) Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commission. Unit - III Constitutions of U.K. and U.S.A. Unit - IV The Organs of the U.N.
24. Psychology:
1. Nature and Scope of Psychology, Applied fields of Psychology, Methods of Psychology. 2. Nervous System - Central and autonomic nervous system, Localisation of functions in the brain. 3. Genetic and environmental factors in human development, Nature and nature. 4. Sensory processes - Structure and functions of human eye. Structure and functions of human ear. 5. Perceptual processes - Selectivity of perception, Perceptual constancies, Organization and perception, Depth perception, Movement perception, Role of experience in perception. 6. Principles of learning, Classical and operant conditioning, Cognitive learning, learning by modelling. 7. Verbal learning and memory, Input, Storage and retrieval of information, Forgetting. 8. Nature of motivation. Concepts of needs drives, indentives and arousal, Biological and other factor of motivation. 9. Nature of frustration, Reactions to frustration, Defence mechanisms and adjustment. 10. Group behaviours, Group dynamics, Leadership, Roles and expectation. 11. Behaviour disorders, Psychoneuroses, Psychosomatic disorders, Personality disorders. 12. Tests for measuring individual differences - Stanford Binest test, Differential aptitude test, Minnesota Multiphasic inventory.
25. Sociology:
Nature, Scope and Methods of Sociology. Basic concepts, Social Groups, Religion, Social Stratification, Social Processes, Culture, Social Control, Special Change.
26. Statistics:
Unit - I Probability (20 percent weight), Unit - II Statistical Methods (20 percent weight), Unit - III Statistical Inference (20 percent weight), Unit - IV Sampling theory and Design of Experiments (20 percent weight), Unit - V The Series and quantitative economics (10 percent weight), Unit VI Demography and Educational Statistics (10 percent weight).
27. Zoology:
General characters and classification of non-chordates (upto classes) and chordates (upto order) of the following : Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nemathel-minthes, Annelida, Arthropod Mollusca, Echinodermat and chordeta. 2. Anatomical structures and their functions and life history of the following types : Paramlecium, Plasmodium, Euglena, Entamoeba, Sycon, Obelia, Liver, Fluke, Ascaris, Leech, Nereis, Prawn, Cock-roach, Pila, Unio, Starfish, Amphioxus, Scoliodon, Toad, Calotecs, Pigeon and Rat. 3. Structure of an animal cell, Structure and function of cell organelles, Mitosis and Meiosis cell division. 4. Biotic and abiotic factors, Eco-system, Food chain, Pollution in air, water and land. 5. Wild life of India with special reference to N.E. India. endangered species. 6. Comparative study of integument, Pectoral and felvic girdles heart and urinogenital system of vertebrates. 7. Beneficial and harmful insects, Life history and culture of Eri, Muga and Honey Bee. 8. Nucleic acid and biosynthesis of protein. 9. Mendelian Laws of inheritance, Linkage and crossing over mutation. 10. Evidences and theories of evolution. 11. Fossil and fossil dating 12. Nature and function of enzymes. 13. Physiology of digestion, respiration and excretion of mammal. 14. Composition of blood, blood grouping in man and coagulation of blood. 15. Histophysiology of pancrease, pituitary and thyroid glands. 16. Gametogesis. 17. Fertilization, cleavage and gastruletion. 18. Formation of Foetal membrances in chick and mammals. 19. Zoogeographical realms of the world and its fauna. 20. Concept of species and sub-species, Binomial nomenclature and international code.
28. Fisheries:
Basic principles of aquaculture. Origin growth and present global and national scenario. Prospects of aquaculture in relation to the national and state economy.
Status, scope and prospects of freshwater aquaculture in India and North Eastern States. Systems of aquaculture. Concepts of integrated aquaculture systems. Cultivable fin and shell fishes. * Soil and water quality for fish culture. Manuring and fertilization of fish pond. Management of soil quality for aquaculture. * Inland water bodies - physical, chemical and biological properties of water in relation to aquaculture. Biological communities of inland waters. Common groups of phyto and zoo planktons. * Pond for fish culture. Location, design and construction of fish pond, cage and pen. * Fish and shell fish breeding, traditional and modern fish hatching devices. Brood stock and nursery pond management. * Fish feed - natural and artificial. Nutritional requirement of commercially important cultivable fish species. Conventional and non-conventional fish feeds. Feed formulation and processing. * Significance of fish diseases in relation to aquaculture practices, their diagnosis and fish health management. * Economics of fish production system - culture and capture. * Concept and fundamentals of fishery extension education. Present system of fishery extension service. • Fishing gears. Traditional fishing fears of gears and other water bodies of Assam. Modern commercial fishing methods. Traditional and modern methods of fish preservation. Post harvest management of fin and shell fish. Marine capture fisheries.
Main Examination:
After successfully passed in the Preliminary Examination, a candidate has to apply for the main examination in the prescribed application form.
Those candidates selected to appear in the Main Examination will have to pay another Examination fee to be fixed in due course, separately by Treasury challan under the same head of Account specifying the fee as C.C. (Main) Examination Fee, 2016.
Process of APSC Main Examination:
On the results of the Preliminary Examination, the number of candidates to be admitted to the written part of the Main Examination will be 11 to 12 times the number of vacancies notified. The selection will be strictly on the basis of merit adhering to the norms of Vertical and Horizontal Reservation as per prescribed law in force.
The Main Examination consists of-
- Written Examination and
- Interview Test.
Pattern of Written Examination:
The questions of the examination will be of conventional type.
The written examination will consist of the following papers of 3 hours duration each.
| Subject | Total Marks | Duration |
| General English | 300 | 3 hours |
| General Studies | 300 | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject 1 Paper-I | 200 | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject 1 Paper-II | 200 | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject 2 Paper-I | 200 | 3 hour |
| Optional Subject 2 Paper-II | 200 | 3 hours |
| Viva-voce | 200 |
| Grand Total | 1600 marks |
Any two subjects are to be selected from the list of optional subjects given below.
| OPTIONAL SUBJECTS FOR MAIN WRITTEN EXAM |
| Agriculture | Anthropology |
| History | Botany |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics |
| Civil Engineering | Chemistry |
| Medical Science | Philosophy |
| Computer Science | Economics |
| Political Science | Psychology |
| Electrical Engineering | Electronics |
| Statistics | Zoology |
| Geology | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Chemical Engineering | MIL (one)- Assamese, Bengali, English Literature, Hindi, Bodo & Classical Languages, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit. |
| Commerce & Accountancy | Physics |
| Education | Sociology |
| Fishery Science | Geography |
| Law | Important Books to Read |
Candidates WILL NOT be allowed to offer the following combinations of subjects:
- Anthropology and Sociology
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Philosophy and Psychology
- Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Not more than one of the Engineering subjects
APSC Exam Syllabus for 2017 Mains:
APSC has published the syllabus for CC Main Examination 2017 on their official website. There are 06 papers for 04 subjects in the main exam. each subject and paper has a different syllabus.
So, it is important to know the exact and latest syllabus for a better preparation.
Here we have collected the Syllabus for you. You can download from here.
#1 Syllabus of General English:
Essay Writing, Precis writing on unseen passage, Comprehension, and Expression, Correction of Common Error, Usage of Vocabulary, Test of Ability of the candidates to write the substance in correct and precise language avoiding the inessential points.
#2 Syllabus for General Studies:
Indian Polity, Political System in India, Indian Economy and Geography of India and Assam, Role and impact of Science and Technology in India, Planning process in India, Current Events of National and International events, Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India.
#3 Syllabus for Optional Subjects:
There are total 36 optional subjects including 08 MIL. You have to choose only 02. Thes papers are not easy to crack. So, we recommend you to learn the official syllabus and start your preparation as early as possible. You can download the syllabus of your preferable subject
from here.
Process of Viva-Voice Interview:
Total Marks- 200
On the results of the written part of the Main Examination, the number of candidates to be called for interview will be about twice the number of vacancies advertised.
The selection will be strictly on the basis of merit adhering to the norms of Vertical and Horizontal Reservation as per prescribed law in force.
The candidates will be interviewed by a board. The interview, however, will not have any qualifying marks.
The marks scored at the interview will be added to the marks scored in the written Examination (Main) and the ranking of the candidates will be determined on the basis of the total marks obtained.
Admission certificates (ADMIT CARD)
Commission takes up the verification of eligibility conditions only after the candidates have qualified for the Main Examination.
Admission certificate indicating the eligible candidate’s Roll no., venue and program of the exam will be uploaded in the Commission’s website, for appearing in the Preliminary/Main examination.
Candidates must produce a photo identity proof of any of the following in the examination hall:
- Pan Card
- Driving License
- Voters ID card
- Bank Passbook containing photograph
- ID Card issued by the educational Institution where he/she is studying presently
- ID card issued by Government or public sector undertaking.
The Centres for the Preliminary Combined Competitive Exam:
DHEMAJI
DHUBRI
JORHAT
KARIMGANJ
NORTH LAKHIMPUR
SILCHAR
SIVSAGAR
GUWAHATI
HAFLONG
DIBRUGARH
DIPHU
GOALPARA
KOKRAJHAR
GOLAGHAT
MANGALDOI
TEZPUR
MORIGAON
NAGAON
NALBARI
TINSUKIA
The Centres for the Preliminary Combined Competitive Exam:
Guwahati
Date of Preliminary Exam:
Latest updates regarding the current status of the tentative schedule will be published on the website of the Assam Public Service Commission from time to time as and when its website becomes operational. The schedule will be available at www.apsc.nic.in w.e.f. 05.01.2017.
Tentative Schedule is proposed assuming that proper requisition will be received for the concerned posts in stipulated time from the Government.
There may be some more Examinations/Viva-voce during the year, hence, the schedule may change.
Further, the schedule may also change when an opinion from the Government/Legal Expert is received regarding declaration of pending results of some interviews already held.
Date of Preliminary and Main Examination will be notified in due course. However, Examination has been tentatively scheduled in the month of May 2017.
The centers and the date (even after it is notified) for holding examination may, however be changed by the Commission at its discretion.
Candidates admitted to the examination will be informed of the time place or places of examination.
Preparation Methods for APSC 2017:
Less than 10% candidates qualifies in the APSC Exam. So, it is cleare that the level of the exam is to high to achieve.
This is the main reason to prepare for the exam in an extra effort.
You should
collect the study matterials as early as possible. Collect the best study books, practice sets and previous years question papers.
Along with your study according to the latest syllabus, you should solve practice papers regularly. Solving practice sets you can increase your believe level.
Previous years ppers will tell you about the pattern of questions and exact syllabus of APSC.
