APSC Home Guard Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF & Exam Pattern
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Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has published the APSC Home Guard Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF & Exam Pattern for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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How to Use the Syllabus
- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post Name | Home Guard (Junior Grade, Class I) |
| Total Vacancies | 22 Posts |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Written) |
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) + Descriptive |
| Total Questions | Varies by Paper |
| Total Marks | 400 (Paper I: 200, Paper II: 200) |
| Exam Duration | As per paper (details below) |
| Negative Marking | No (for objective paper; check official) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Physical Test + Interview |
| Exam Language | English / Assamese |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject/Section | No. of Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I : General Ability and Intelligence Test (Objective MCQ) | 200 | As specified |
| Paper II (Part A) : General Studies & Essay | 80 | As specified |
| Paper II (Part B) : Comprehension, Précis & Communication Skills | 120 | As specified |
| Total | 400 | - |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Recommended Books | Author/Publication |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge/GS | Lucent's General Knowledge / Manorama Yearbook | Lucent / Various |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| History & Polity | India's Struggle for Independence / Indian Polity | Bipan Chandra / Laxmikanth |
| Essay & English | Objective General English / Descriptive English | S.P. Bakshi / Others |
| Current Affairs | Pratiyogita Darpan / The Hindu | Various |
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