APSC Home Guard 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission has released the detailed syllabus for Home Guard (Junior Grade, Class I) Exam 2026.
Short Information
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is conducting a recruitment for 22 vacancies of Home Guard (Junior Grade, Class I) positions. The exam will be conducted in offline mode with both objective and descriptive papers.
Exam Pattern
| Subject/Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence Test (Objective MCQ) | 200 | To be announced |
| Paper II (Part A): General Studies & Essay | 80 | To be announced |
| Paper II (Part B): Comprehension, Précis & Communication Skills | 120 | To be announced |
| Total | 400 | To be announced |
Important Points:
- Each paper carries 200 marks.
- Qualifying marks: 33% in each paper (66 marks out of 200).
- Paper I is objective-type; Paper II is descriptive.
- Candidates must qualify Paper I to get Paper II evaluated.
- Question paper available in English/Assamese.
- Negative marking: No
Subject-wise Syllabus
Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence Test
- General Mental Ability
- General Science
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- Indian Polity and Economy
- History of India
- Indian and World Geography
Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
General Studies:
- Modern History (Freedom Struggle)
- Geography
- Polity
- Economy
- Knowledge of Security and Human Rights issues
- Analytical Ability
Essay:
- Long narrative form (in Assamese or English)
Comprehension & Language Skills:
- Comprehension
- Précis writing
- Communication/Language skills
- Grammar
How to Download Syllabus
- Visit the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in
- Navigate to the "Recruitment" or "Examination" section
- Look for the "Home Guard (Junior Grade, Class I) Syllabus 2026" notification
- Click on the provided link to download the syllabus PDF
- Save the PDF for future reference
Frequently Asked Questions
You can download the APSC Home Guard Syllabus 2026 PDF from the official APSC website (apsc.nic.in) or from the direct link provided in the notification.
The exam consists of two papers of 200 marks each (Total 400). Paper I: Objective (General Ability). Paper II: Descriptive (GS, Essay, Comprehension).
No, there is no negative marking in the APSC Home Guard exam for the objective paper.
The main subjects in APSC Home Guard syllabus are General Ability/Intelligence, General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension.
The difficulty level of APSC Home Guard exam is Moderate to Difficult. Consistent preparation and practice can help clear it.