Preliminary Examination

1. General Studies-I Total Marks – 200 | Duration – 2 Hours | Type – Objective
   30%-35% questions will compulsorily be related to Assam
2. General Studies-II Total Marks – 200 | Duration – 2 Hours | Type – Objective
   Qualifying nature, shall have minimum qualifying marks of 33%

Main Examination

1. Paper 1: Essay: 250 marks: 3 hours
2. Paper 2 to 6: General Studies: 250 marks: 3 hours each
3. Paper 7: Optional Paper-1: 250 marks: 3 hours
4. Paper 8: Optional Paper-2: 250 marks: 3 hours

Total Written Exam – 2000 marks

• Interview (Personality Test) – 275 marks (After qualifying in Written Examination)

Total Written + Interview marks – 2275 marks