The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued a notification confirming the exam schedule for the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2025. As per the notification (No.8PSC/E-10/2026-2027) dated 5th September 2026, the Mains examination will be conducted over three days, from 9 October 2026 to 11 October 2026, exclusively at the Guwahati Centre. This notification is issued in continuation of the earlier notification No.3PSC/E-10/2026-2027 dated 31st July 2026.
APSC CCE Mains Exam Schedule 2026 - Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2025 |
| Notification No. | 8PSC/E-10/2026-2027 |
| Notification Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Reference Notification | 3PSC/E-10/2026-2027 dated 31 July 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 9 to 11 October 2026 |
| Exam Centre | Guwahati Centre only |
| Total Papers | 6 (Essay + General Studies I–V) |
| Roll Number Upload Date | 18 September 2026 |
| e-Admission Certificate Upload Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Earlier notification reference | 31 July 2026 |
| Latest schedule notification issued | 5 September 2026 |
| Exam Day 1 (Paper-1 & Paper-2) | 9 October 2026 (Friday) |
| Exam Day 2 (Paper-3 & Paper-4) | 10 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| Exam Day 3 (Paper-5 & Paper-6) | 11 October 2026 (Sunday) |
| List of candidates with Roll Numbers to be uploaded | 18 September 2026 |
| e-Admission Certificates to be uploaded | 19 September 2026 |
Also Read: Rajasthan SET Admit Card 2026
APSC CCE Mains 2025 Paper-wise Exam Timetable
The examination will be held in two sessions each day forenoon (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and afternoon (1:30 PM to 4:30 PM). The complete paper-wise schedule is given below.
| Date & Day | Forenoon Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Afternoon Session (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2026 (Friday) | Paper-1: Essay | Paper-2: General Studies-I |
| 10 October 2026 (Saturday) | Paper-3: General Studies-II | Paper-4: General Studies-III |
| 11 October 2026 (Sunday) | Paper-5: General Studies-IV | Paper-6: General Studies-V |
How to Download APSC CCE Mains Roll Number / e-Admission Certificate
- Visit the official APSC website: apsc.nic.in.
- Look for the notification link related to Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2025.
- Check the candidates' list with Roll Numbers (available from 18 September 2026).
- Download the e-Admission Certificate once uploaded (from 19 September 2026).
- Keep a printed copy of the e-Admission Certificate for the exam day.
Also Read: Rajasthan SET Admit Card 2026
Important Instructions
- The examination will be conducted strictly as per the schedule given above; no changes are indicated in the notification.
- Candidates must refer only to the official APSC website for Roll Numbers and e-Admission Certificates.
- No e-Admission Certificate will be sent by post candidates must download it themselves.
- This notification is issued in continuation of the earlier notification dated 31 July 2026, so candidates should also refer to that notice for any prior instructions.
APSC CCE Mains Exam Schedule 2026 - Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | CCE Mains 2025 Schedule Notification |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
