APSC Recruitment 2026: Official Syllabus and Exam Pattern for Geological and Engineering Posts

Overview of APSC Recruitment 2026

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has published the official syllabus and exam structure for the Screening Test regarding the recruitment of five technical posts under the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam. These positions include Assistant Geologist, Chemist, Drilling Engineer, Assistant Mining Engineer, and Geophysicist. The selection process consists of two distinct papers: a common Paper-I for all candidates and a post-specific Paper-II.

APSC Screening Test Structure

Both papers are objective in nature and carry 100 marks each. Candidates must focus on the subject-specific syllabus provided below to ensure comprehensive preparation.

Syllabus for Paper-I: General Studies (Common)

• Constitution and Political System of India
• Current events of National and International Importance
• Indian Economy and Planning Process
• Geography of India, Assam, and World
• Role of Science and Technology in India
• Culture and History of Assam, India, and the World
• Indian National Movement with specific reference to Assam

Technical Syllabus for Paper-II

Candidates must align their studies with the specific subject requirements defined by the Commission:

• Assistant Geologist: Covers structural geology, mineralogy, thermodynamics, hydrogeology, igneous/metamorphic petrology, geochemistry, economic geology, stratigraphy, and environmental geology.
• Chemist: Based on the Gauhati University curriculum, focusing on inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, analytical methods, spectroscopy, and green chemistry.
• Drilling Engineer: Focuses on mechanical engineering fundamentals including statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and manufacturing science.
• Assistant Mining Engineer: Includes mining terminology, mine development and surveying, geomechanics, surface and underground mining methods, and relevant legislation (Mines Act 1952).
• Geophysicist: Covers gravity and magnetic methods, seismic methods, electrical and electromagnetic methods, remote sensing, GIS, and exploration geophysics.

Preparation Strategy and Important Instructions

• Official Documentation: Always refer to the official syllabus PDF for the most granular details on topic weightage.
• Routine Maintenance: Dedicate separate time slots for Paper-I, as it is common for all candidates, while treating Paper-II as a specialized technical domain.
• Diagrammatic Practice: For engineering and geology subjects, emphasize understanding diagrams and numerical derivations rather than rote learning.
• Previous Trends: Analyze patterns from previous APSC technical screening tests to understand the expected difficulty level of objective-type questions.