Introduction to ADRE exam:
ADRE stands for Assam Direct Recruitment Examination. ADRE exam is a state level exam conducted by State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) in Assam, India to recruit candidates for various Grade lll and Grade lV government posts in different departments.
The key purposes of the ADRE exam :
- Filling government vacancies
- Providing employment opportunities
- Promoting fair and transparent recruitment
- Modernizing administrative systems
- Supporting socio-economic development
ADRE 2026 Syllabus
Each candidate must be familiar with the ADRE exam pattern and syllabus. A well-structured preparation strategy is crucial to ace the exam.
The major excerpts of the ADRE Recruitment 2026 Syllabus have been tabulated below:
| Assam Direct Recruitment Syllabus | |
| Conducting Body | Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC Assam) |
| Post Name | Grade lll & Grade lV |
| Category | Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Type | OMR-based answer Sheet |
Negative marking | 0.25 mark for 1 mark question0.50 mark for 2 mark question |
| Language | Assamese/ Bodo/ Bengali/ English |
| Selection Process | Written Test-Interview/ Skill Test |
| Official website | https://assam.gov.in/ |
ADRE Exam Scheme 2026
| Post | Assam Direct Recruitment for Grade lll | Assam Direct Recruitment for Grade lV |
| Papers | Paper 3, 4, 5 | Paper 1, 2 |
| Exam level | Paper 3- 12th PassPaper 4- Bachelor’s Degree LevelPaper 5- HSLC Driver posts | Paper 1- HSLC levelPaper 2- Class Vlll |
| Total no. of Question | 150 (all papers) | 135 |
| Total Marks | Paper 3- 150Paper 4- 175Paper 5- 150 | 135 |
| Marking Scheme | Paper 3 & 5 -1 mark questionPaper 4- 125 questions- 1 mark each and 25 questions- 2 mark each | 1 mark for right answer |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for 1 mark question0.50 mark for 2 mark question | 0.25 |
| Duration of the exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Type of Questions | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Type of Answer Sheet | OMR based answer sheet | OMR based answer sheet |
| Question Paper Language | Assamese/ Bodo/ Bengali/ Hindi/ English | Assamese/ Bodo/ Bengali/ Hindi/ English |
ADRE Exam Pattern for Bachelor’s Degree Level Post
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Social Studies | 30 | 30 | 3 hours |
| General Knowledge | 35 | 35 | |
| Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| General Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General english | 10 | 10 | |
| Reading Comprehension and English Knowledge | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 175 |
ADRE Exam Pattern for 12th Pass Level
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | 30 | 30 | 3 hours |
| 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)
| Topics/ Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | 20 | 20 | 3 hours |
| 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 2026
- The exam will be conducted in online mode and there will be a total of 135 MCQs for a total of 135 marks.
- The medium of the exam will be Assamese, Bengali, English, Boro, and Hindi.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Duration to complete ADRE Grade 4 Exam is 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Social Studies | 135 | 135 | 2 hours 30 minutes(150 minutes) |
| English | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| General Knowledge | |||
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning |
ADRE Exam Syllabus 2026 (Grade IV)
The ADRE exam for Grade IV posts follows the syllabus based on Class VIII category and High School Level Certificate Examination of Board of Secondary Education, Assam (Class 10) or equivalent examination passed along with ITI pass certificate in trade of Wireman/ Electrician/ Fitter/ Welder/ Machinist/ Electronics from Govt. approved institute. Candidates must meet these qualifications as per SCERT and SEBA guidelines.
Assam Direct Recruitment ADRE Syllabus for General Awareness
The General Awareness section of the ADRE exam includes:
| General Awareness/General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
| Books and Authors New inventions National News (current) International issues National and International current affairs Important Dates History of India Besides, Artists Tourism spots of Historical Importance Geography of India Also, Scientific observations World organizations Famous Places in India National Dance Countries and Capitals Science and innovations Political Science India and neighboring countries Indian Culture Music & Literature Handicrafts |
| Knowledge About Assam | |
| Assam History | Literature of Assam |
| Geography of Assam | Current Affairs of Assam |
| Assamese Writers | Assamese Heroes |
Assam Direct Recruitment ADRE Syllabus for General English
In the General English of ADRE Syllabus questions will be asked from Idioms And Phrases, Active And Passive Voice Rules, Rules and List of Conjunctions, Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension and Spotting the Error etc.
| ADRE Syllabus for General English |
| Idioms And Phrases Active And Passive Voice Rules Rules and List of Conjunctions Cloze Test List of One Word Substitutions Sentence Correction Questions Letter Writing Format Precis Writing Reading Comprehension Spotting the Error Rules For Tenses List of Prepositions List of Synonyms and Antonyms Rules For Prepositions List of Homophones/Homonyms |
Assam Direct Recruitment ADRE Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
In Assam Direct Recruitment ADRE Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude questions will appear from the topics such as Pipes and Cisterns, Permutation and Combination, Percentages, Ratios and Proportions, Arithmetic Aptitude and Probability etc.
| ADRE Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude |
| Time & Speed Mensuration Pipes and Cisterns Permutation and Combination Percentages Ratios and Proportions Arithmetic Aptitude Probability Coding and Decoding Age Problems Averages Number Series Stream Boat Problems Data Interpretation Important Problem Partnerships Mixture and Allegation Pipes and Cisterns Profit and Loss Simple Interest and Compound Interest Inequalities |
Assam Direct Recruitment ADRE Syllabus for Reasoning
The Reasoning section of Assam Direct Recruitment ADRE Syllabus includes topics and subtopics such as Logical Deduction, Logical Games
Essential Part, The Course of Act, Statement and Argument, Logical Problems, Verbal Reasoning, Statement and Assumption and Artificial Language etc.
| ADRE Syllabus for Reasoning |
| Logical Deduction Logical Games Essential Part The Course of Action Matching Definitions Number Series Analyzing Arguments Cause and Effect Verbal Classification Statement and Conclusion Making Judgments Letter and Symbol Series Theme Detection Statement and Argument Logical Problems Verbal Reasoning Statement and Assumption Artificial Language |
Assam Direct Recruitment ADRE Syllabus for Social Studies
The Social Studies Section in the ADRE syllabus covers a mix of topics like Indian and world physical geography, India’s economic and social geography, Assam’s geography, and history from ancient to modern times including the freedom movement.
| ADRE Syllabus for Social Studies | |
| Subjects | Topics |
| History | Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian HistoryFreedom StruggleAssam HistoryImportant Dynasties and their contributionsCultural Heritage of India and Assam |
| Geography | Physical Geography of India and the worldEconomic and Social Geography of IndiaGeography of AssamClimate, Soil, VegetationNatural Resources and their Distribution |
| Civics | Indian ConstitutionPolitical System and GovernancePanchayati RajPublic AdministrationRights and Duties of Citizens |
| Economics | Basic Economic ConceptsIndian EconomyEconomic Planning in IndiaAgriculture, Industry, and ServicesEconomic Reforms and Policies |
Where to begin for ADRE 2026?
1. Know the Syllabus & Pattern-
Understand the subjects and marking scheme for Grade 3 or Grade IV.
2. Make a Study Plan-
Set daily targets and give time for revision.
3. Use Quality Study Material-
Stick to reliable books and Assam-specific GK resources.
4. Practice Mock Tests-
Practice old question papers and attempt mock tests regularly.
5. Stay Updated-
Read current affairs daily and track official notifications.
Begin your preparation early, stick to a routine , and keep revising…
Conclusion
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