The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducted the Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims on 26 March 2023 for 913 vacancies. After the exam, candidates are eagerly waiting for the release of the APSC CCE Prelims Answer Key 2023. As per the official notification, the answer key will be released in the coming days on the official website of APSC, i.e., apsc.nic.in. Using the answer key, candidates can estimate their scores and evaluate their performance in the exam.

APSC CCE Prelims Answer Key 2023: Release Date

The provisional answer key of APSC CCE Prelims 2023 will be published first, and candidates can raise objections to it. After considering the objections, the final answer key will be released. The expected release date for the answer key is 1st April 2023. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website for the latest updates.

APSC CCE Prelims Exam Analysis 2023

As per the feedback received from the candidates, Paper 1 of General Studies was difficult, and most of the questions were from State History and Geography. Paper 2 of General Studies was moderate to difficult, and candidates were able to attempt most of the questions. Overall, the difficulty level of the exam was moderate to difficult. The expected good attempts for General Studies 1 are 130-140 questions, and for General Studies 2 are 120-130 questions. Candidates must secure more than 45% marks to qualify for the exam.

How to Download APSC CCE Prelims Answer Key 2023

Candidates can download the APSC CCE Prelims Answer Key 2023 by following the steps given below:

  1. Visit the official website of APSC, i.e., apsc.nic.in.
  2. Click on the Answer Key link and select the CCE Prelims Answer Key link.
  3. The answer key will be displayed on the screen in the form of a PDF file.
  4. Select the question paper set that you attempted and evaluate your marks.
  5. Download the answer key and take a printout for future reference.

APSC CCE Cut Off Marks 2023

Candidates must secure marks above the cut off marks to qualify for the exam. The expected cut off marks for APSC CCE Prelims 2023 are given below:

Category Wise APSC CCE Cut Off Marks 2023

  • General: 280-290 Marks
  • OBC: 270-280 Marks
  • SC: 250-260 Marks
  • ST: 250-260 Marks
  • EWS: 270-280 Marks
  • PwD: 230-240 Marks

APSC CCE Prelims Result 2023

The APSC CCE Prelims Result 2023 will be declared after the release of the final answer key. Candidates who clear the prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the mains exam, followed by the interview stage. The result will be published on the official website of APSC, and candidates can check their results by entering their roll number and other details.

FAQs on APSE CCE Prelims 2023

Q1. When will the APSC CCE Prelims Answer Key 2023 be released?

Ans. The expected release date for the answer key is 1st April 2023.

Q2. What is the expected cut off marks for APSC CCE Prelims 2023?

Ans. The expected cut off marks for different categories are given below: General – 280-290 Marks OBC – 270-280 Marks SC – 250-260 Marks ST – 250-260

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