Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What posts are filled under Assam Direct Recruitment Grade III?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How important is Assam GK in the ADRE exam?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the selection process for Assam Direct Recruitment posts?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How should candidates prepare for the Elementary Mathematics section?

Accepted Answer

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.

Event	Date
Notification Release	October 2026
Application Opens	October 2026
Application Closes	14 November 2026
Admit Card Release	25 January 2027
Exam Date	February 2027
Result Declaration	29 March 2027

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PWD	₹250
Women (some states)	₹250

Assam Direct Recruitment Grade 3-4 Notification 2027 — Official Exam Notice

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