APSC Previous Year Question Paper PDF (1998–2024) – Prelims, Mains GSI–GSV & Essay Papers
The APSC Previous Year Question Paper is a crucial resource for candidates preparing for the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). Solving these papers helps aspirants understand exam trends, important topics, and the level of difficulty.
On this page, you can download APSC Prelims Question Papers (1998–2024) and APSC Mains Question Papers (GSI, GSII, GSIII, GSIV, GSV and Essay) from 2020 to 2024.
APSC Previous Year Question Paper Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) |
| Stages | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Prelims Papers | GS Paper 1 & GS Paper 2 (CSAT) |
| Mains Papers | GSI, GSII, GSIII, GSIV, GSV & Essay |
| Years Covered | 1998 – 2024 |
APSC Prelims Previous Year Question Paper (1998–2024)
Download APSC Prelims Question Papers PDF including GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) for recent years.
Latest Prelims Papers (GS Paper 1 & 2)
| Year | GS Paper 1 | GS Paper 2 (CSAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Download | Download |
| 2023 | Download | Download |
| 2022 | Download | Download |
| 2020 | Download | Download |
APSC Prelims Papers (1998–2019)
| Year | Question Paper |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Exam Not Held |
| 2018 | Download |
| 2017 | Exam Not Held |
| 2016 | Download |
| 2015 | Download |
| 2014 | Download |
| 2013 | Download |
| 2012 | Exam Not Held |
| 2011 | Download |
| 2010 | Exam Not Held |
| 2009 | Exam Not Held |
| 2008 | Exam Not Held |
| 2007 | Exam Not Held |
| 2006 | Download |
| 2005 | Exam Not Held |
| 2004 | Exam Not Held |
| 2003 | Exam Not Held |
| 2002 | Exam Not Held |
| 2001 | Download |
| 2000 | Exam Not Held |
| 1999 | Exam Not Held |
| 1998 | Download |
APSC Mains Previous Year Question Paper (2020–2024)
Download APSC Mains Question Papers PDF including GSI, GSII, GSIII, GSIV, GSV and Essay Papers for recent years.
Mains GS Papers (GS I–GS V)
| Year | GSI | GSII | GSIII | GSIV | GSV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2023 | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2022 | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2021 | Exam Not Held | Exam Not Held | Exam Not Held | Exam Not Held | Exam Not Held |
| 2020 | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download |
APSC Essay Question Papers (2020–2024)
| Year | Essay Paper |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Download |
| 2023 | Download |
| 2022 | Download |
| 2021 | Exam Not Held |
| 2020 | Download |
APSC Exam Pattern (Based on Previous Papers)
| Stage | Paper | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | GS Paper 1 | 200 | Objective |
| Prelims | GS Paper 2 (CSAT) | 200 | Objective (Qualifying) |
| Mains | GS Papers + Essay | 1500 | Written |
Why Solve APSC Previous Year Question Papers?
- Understand exam pattern and difficulty level
- Identify important topics for Prelims and Mains
- Improve answer writing for GS and Essay papers
- Boost speed and accuracy
APSC Syllabus (Important for PYQ Analysis)
To analyze these papers effectively, refer to the syllabus:
APSC CCE Complete Syllabus (Prelims + Mains)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where can I download APSC previous year question papers PDF?
You can download Prelims, Mains GS1–GS5, and Essay papers from this page.
Are APSC Mains question papers important?
Yes, they are essential for understanding answer writing and GS paper trends.
How many years of APSC papers should I solve?
At least 10–15 years of Prelims and 5 years of Mains papers.
Does APSC repeat questions?
Topics are frequently repeated though exact questions may vary.
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