The Assam Direct Recruitment 2.0 process is now officially underway with 12,600 vacancies for Grade III and Grade IV posts across various government departments. If you’re an aspirant, this is the perfect opportunity to step into a government job in Assam.
Whether you’ve applied for Class VIII, HSLC, HSSLC, or Bachelor’s Degree level posts, your journey begins with understanding the ADRE syllabus and preparing smartly for the upcoming written examinations.
Let’s break it all down for you—exam pattern, marking system, paper-wise syllabus, and download links to previous year papers!
📌 Quick Overview – ADRE 2.0
- Recruitment Name: Assam Direct Recruitment 2.0
- Total Posts: 12,600
- Post Categories: Grade III & Grade IV
- Exam Mode: Offline (MCQ-based)
- Negative Marking: Yes (0.25 per wrong answer)
- Languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi & Bodo
- Organizing Body: Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA)
🗓️ ADRE Exam Dates 2024
| Category | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Class III | 15th & 29th Sept 2024 |
| Class IV | 27th October 2024 |
🧾 ADRE Syllabus for Grade III Posts
👨🔧 Class III – HSLC or Equivalent (Driver Post)
- Date of Exam: 29th Sept 2024
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Subjects & Distribution:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 30 | 30 |
| General Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Road Transport | 20 | 20 |
🎓 Class III – HSSLC or Equivalent
- Date of Exam: 15th Sept 2024
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 35 | 35 |
| General Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
🎓 Class III – Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
- Date of Exam: 29th Sept 2024
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 175
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 35 | 35 |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| General Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Reading Comprehension & English Language | 25 | 50 |
📝 Note: Questions in the Reading Comprehension section carry 2 marks each.
🧾 ADRE Syllabus for Grade IV Posts
- Date of Exam: 27th October 2024
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Total Questions: 135
- Total Marks: 135
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
✏️ Qualification Categories:
- Class VIII – 1,950 Posts
- HSLC (Class 10) – 1,060 Posts
- HSLC + ITI – 1,990 Posts
🧠 Common Syllabus for All Grade IV Posts:
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| English | Basic Grammar, Comprehension |
| Social Studies | History, Civics, Geography |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic, Number System |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs, Static GK |
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | Puzzles, Series, Patterns |
📝 Note: Difficulty level based on SCERT Class VIII level for Class VIII posts and SEBA HSLC level for HSLC & ITI category posts.
📥 Previous Year Question Papers – ADRE
Solving past papers is one of the best ways to understand the paper structure and boost your confidence. Here’s your quick access to download links:
🔻 Grade III Question Papers
| Paper | Eligibility | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper III | HSSLC or Equivalent | Click Here |
| Paper IV | Bachelor’s Degree | Click Here |
| Paper V | HSLC (Driver Post) | Click Here |
🔻 Grade IV Question Papers
| Paper | Eligibility | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | HSLC or Equivalent | Click Here |
| Paper II | Class VIII | Click Here |
🙋♂️ FAQs – ADRE Syllabus & Exam
Q1. Will the questions be asked in Assamese?
Yes. The paper is available in Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi, and Bodo.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in ADRE?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Q3. How many marks is the Bachelor Degree level paper?
It’s 175 marks for 150 questions. Reading Comprehension questions carry 2 marks each.
Q4. What is the best way to prepare for ADRE?
Start with previous papers, focus on time management, and revise basic concepts from Class 8, 10, 12, and graduation level.