In a landmark decision, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Combined Civil Service Examination (Main) will, for the first time, include questions in Assamese alongside English. This significant change will be implemented starting July 26.
The Assam Public Service Commission’s decision aims to enhance accessibility for Assamese-speaking candidates, marking a historic milestone in the State’s education system. This move reflects the government’s commitment to promoting regional languages and making competitive exams more inclusive.
CM Himanta took to social media platform X to share the news, stating, “The Combined Civil Service Examination (Main) starts tomorrow. For the first time in history, all questions will be in Assamese in addition to English, as per Govt of Assam’s instructions. Kudos to the Assam Public Service Commission for this historic move.”