All Exams 2026 — Complete Guide

The Government Competitive Examination is one of the most sought-after government recruitment examinations in India. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the All Exams exam in 2026 — from eligibility and exam pattern to syllabus, cut-offs, and preparation strategy.

Overview

ParameterDetails
Exam NameGovernment Competitive Examination (All Exams)
Conducting BodyAPSC
CategoryGovernment & Banking Exams
RegionAssam
Exam Year2026
Expected VacanciesVaries by notification
SalaryVaries by grade and pay commission
Selection ProcessWritten Exam → Skill Test / Interview → Document Verification

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Varies by post; typically Graduation + Age 18-40 years

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government norms.

Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestionsMarksRemarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550Section 1
General Awareness2550Section 2
Quantitative Aptitude2550Section 3
English / Language2550Section 4

⚠️ Negative Marking: Most sections carry negative marking of ¼ or ⅓ mark per wrong answer. Avoid guessing unless you're fairly confident.

Syllabus

The key subjects covered in All Exams are: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language.

  • Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, series completion, syllogism, direction sense
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, percentage, profit & loss, time-work, simple/compound interest, data interpretation
  • English Language: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, error detection, sentence improvement
  • General Awareness: History, geography, polity, current affairs, science & technology

Expected Cut-offs 2026

Varies each year based on vacancies and competition

Note: Cut-offs vary every year based on difficulty level and number of vacancies. The figures above are indicative estimates based on historical trends.

Preparation Tips

  • Stay updated with current affairs from last 6 months.
  • Practice reasoning and aptitude questions daily.
  • Revise English grammar rules and vocabulary.
  • Solve previous year papers for exam familiarity.

Study Plan

Dedicate 3–4 months for thorough preparation. Spend the first month covering the entire syllabus, the second month revising and solving topic-wise MCQs, the third month taking full-length mock tests, and the final weeks reviewing weak areas and attempting previous year papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there negative marking in All Exams?
A: Yes, typically ¼ or ⅓ mark is deducted per wrong answer.

Q: How many attempts are allowed for All Exams?
A: The number of attempts is governed by the age limit. As long as you are within the prescribed age range, you may appear.

Q: What is the medium of the exam?
A: The exam is conducted in English (and Hindi where applicable).