What is the Assam Direct Recruitment (ADRE) exam pattern?

The Assam ADRE exam is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) with 100 MCQ questions to be completed in 90 minutes. The four sections are General Studies (Assam & India), English Language, Assamese Language, and Elementary Mathematics. No negative marking applies. Grade III posts require graduate-level qualification while Grade IV posts require Class X or XII pass. The exam is conducted district-wise for various departments.

What posts are filled under Assam Direct Recruitment Grade III?

Grade III posts include Junior Assistant, Stenographer, Accountant Assistant, Computer Operator, LDA (Lower Division Assistant), and similar administrative and clerical roles in various Assam government departments. The posts are in Pay Level 2 and 3 as per the 6th Assam Pay Commission. Candidates are posted across state government secretariat, directorates, and district offices.

How important is Assam GK in the ADRE exam?

Assam General Knowledge carries significant weightage in the ADRE exam. Important topics include Assam history (Ahom dynasty, freedom movement role of Gopinath Bordoloi), geography (Brahmaputra plains, hills districts), national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, Assam tea industry, oil and gas, major rivers, and recent government schemes like Orunodoi, Asom Mala road project, and Chief Minister's Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana.

What is the selection process for Assam Direct Recruitment posts?

Selection is based entirely on the CBT written examination merit. There is no interview for Grade III and IV posts. Final merit lists are prepared category-wise (UR, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST-P, ST-H) and candidates are selected based on vacancy distribution. For posts requiring computer skills, a practical test may be held as a qualifying round after the written exam.

How should candidates prepare for the Elementary Mathematics section?

Elementary Mathematics in ADRE covers topics up to Class X level including Number System, HCF & LCM, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Distance & Speed, Basic Geometry (areas, perimeters), and simple Algebra. Since there is no negative marking, candidates should attempt all Maths questions. Practice with NCERT Class IX–X Maths for concept building and SSC-type practice sets for speed.

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Assam Direct Recruitment Grade 3-4 Preparation Guide

Assam Direct Recruitment Agency (ADRE) / Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for Assam Direct Recruitment Grade 3-4 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks100

Duration90 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Annual

Next Exam Date

February 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Class X/XII pass or Graduate depending on post; age 18–38 years

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction as per Assam government rules

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

English Language

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Assamese Language

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Elementary Mathematics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Focus heavily on Assam GK — study Assam history from Ahom kingdom to post-independence era, Assam geography (Brahmaputra, Barak valleys, hills), and current state government schemes.

For Assamese Language, practise reading comprehension, grammar (tense, voice, karak), and common proverbs; read Assamese newspapers daily to build vocabulary for the exam.

Mathematics should cover Class IX–X level topics — Percentages, SI/CI, Time & Work, and Ratio & Proportion; aim to complete the Maths section in 20–25 minutes using shortcut methods.

For English, focus on Grammar (tense, voice, narration, spotting errors), Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms), and Reading Comprehension; aim to score 85–90% in this section.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	25	25	23 min
English Language	25	25	23 min
Assamese Language	25	25	23 min
Elementary Mathematics	25	25	23 min
Total	100	100	90 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

October 2026

Next Exam Date

February 2027

Conducted By

Assam Direct Recruitment Agency (ADRE) / Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)

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