Assam Direct Recruitment (ADRE) Syllabus &

Exam Pattern 2025

Comprehensive Guide for Grade 3 & Grade 4 Positions

The Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC Assam) is set to release the official Assam Direct Recruitment Notification 2025 for Grade 3 and Grade 4 positions. Aspiring candidates for these offline examinations should meticulously prepare using the prescribed Syllabus & Exam Pattern. The selection process for these posts comprises a written examination followed by a skill test or interview. A detailed breakdown of the Assam Direct Recruitment (ADRE) Syllabus for both Grade 3 and Grade 4 is provided below.

Thorough familiarity with the Assam Direct Recruitment Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025 is crucial for all candidates. A well-structured preparation strategy, beginning with comprehensive knowledge of the syllabus, is essential for success. Key aspects of the ADRE Recruitment 2025 Syllabus are outlined in the table below:

Feature	Details
Conducting Body	Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC Assam)
Post Name	Grade 3 & Grade 4
Category	Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-based answer sheet)
Negative Marking	0.25 mark for 1-mark questions; 0.50 mark for 2-mark questions
Language	Assamese/Bodo/Bengali/English/Hindi
Selection Process	Written Test, Interview/Skill Test
Official Website	https://assam.gov.in/

ADRE Selection Process 2025

The selection of applicants for Assam Direct Recruitment Group 3 & Grade 4 vacancies involves a Written Test and an Interview/Skill Test. The structure for both the Written Test and Skill Test is detailed in the following sections.

Grade	Papers	Level
Grade 4	Paper 1	HSLC level
	Paper 2	Class VIII level
Grade 3	Paper 3	HSSLC level
	Paper 4	Bachelor's Degree level
	Paper 5	Driver posts (HSLC level)

ADRE Exam Pattern 2025

The Assam Direct Recruitment Exam Pattern for all Grade 3 and Grade 4 papers is elaborated below.

ADRE Exam Scheme 2025 Overview

Feature	Assam Direct Recruitment for Grade 3	Assam Direct Recruitment Grade 4
Papers	Paper 3, 4, 5	Paper 1, 2
Exam Level	Paper 3 - HSSLC; Paper 4 - Bachelor's Degree Level; Paper 5 - HSLC Driver posts	Paper 1 - HSLC level; Paper 2 - Class VIII
Total No. of Questions	150 (all papers)	135
Total Marks	Paper 3 - 150; Paper 4 - 175; Paper 5 - 150	135
Marking Scheme	Paper 2 & 5 - 1 mark each; Paper 4 - 125 questions (1 mark each) and 25 questions (2 marks each)	1 mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking	0.25 mark for 1-mark questions; 0.50 mark for 2-mark questions	0.25 mark
Duration	Three Hours (180 Minutes)	2 hours 30 minutes
Type of Questions	MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)	(Multiple Choice Questions)
Type of Answer Sheet	OMR based answer sheet	OMR based answer sheet
Question Paper Language	Assamese/Bodo/Bengali/English/Hindi	Assamese/Bodo/ Bengali/English

ADRE Grade 3 Exam Pattern 2025

The ADRE Grade 3 Exam Pattern covers Paper 3 (HSSLC), Paper 4 (Bachelor's Degree), and Paper 5 (HSLC- Driver posts), detailing sections, number of questions, marks distribution, and negative marking.

ADRE Exam Pattern for Bachelor's Degree Level Post (Paper 4)

Question Distribution: 125 questions of 1 mark each; 25 questions from Reading Comprehension and English Language of 2 marks each.
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect 1-mark question; 0.5 marks deducted for each incorrect 2-mark question.

Topics/Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Social Studies	30	30
General Knowledge	35	35
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability	20	20
General Mathematics	30	30
General English	10	10
Reading Comprehension and English Language	25	50
Total	150	175

ADRE Exam Pattern for HSSLC Level Post (Paper 3)

Question Distribution: 150 questions from Social Studies, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, General Mathematics, and General English.
Marking: Each correct question carries 1 mark.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

Topics/Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Social Studies	30	30
General Knowledge	30	30
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability	20	20
General Mathematics	35	35
General English	35	35
Total	150	150

ADRE Exam Pattern for HSLC Level (Driver Posts - Paper 5)

Question Distribution: 150 questions from Social Studies, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, General Mathematics, General English, and Road Transport.
Marking: Each correct question carries 1 mark.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

Topics/Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Social Studies	20	20
General Knowledge	30	30
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability	20	20
General Mathematics	30	30
General English	30	30
Road Transport	20	20
Total	150	150

ADRE Grade 4 Exam Pattern 2025

Mode: Offline (OMR based).
Total Questions: 135 MCQs.
Total Marks: 135 marks.
Medium: Assamese, Bengali, English, Bodo, and Hindi.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Sections: The exam structure is as follows (all topics combined for 135 questions):

Social Studies
English
Mathematics
General Knowledge
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning

ADRE Syllabus 2025 (Subject-wise Detailed)

The syllabus for Assam Grade 4 posts aligns with the elementary school pass level examination of SCERT (up to Class VIII) and the High School Level Certificate Examination of Board of Secondary Education, Assam (Class 10) or equivalent, along with an ITI pass certificate in relevant trades (Wireman/Electrician/Fitter/Welder/Machinist/Electronics) from a Govt. approved institute for certain positions. The subject-wise ADRE Syllabus for the Assam Direct Recruitment Exam 2025 is detailed below.