ADRE Syllabus 2026: Grade 3 & Grade 4 Exam Pattern

Targeting: Assam Direct Recruitment Commission (SLRC):The Government of Assam is set to conduct the ADRE 3.0 for thousands of Grade 3 and Grade 4 vacancies. To help candidates prepare, we have provided the subject-wise syllabus and marking scheme for all levels, along with a practical preparation strategy below.

1. ADRE Grade 3 Syllabus (Graduate & HSSLC Level)

The Grade 3 exam varies slightly depending on your educational qualification (Degree or 12th Pass).

• Total Questions: 150 MCQs
• Total Marks: 150 - 175 (Depending on the level)
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Subject	Topics Covered
Social Studies	Indian & Assam History, Geography (Assam & India), Indian Polity, Economics.
General Knowledge	Current Affairs, Books & Authors, Important Dates, Sports, Assam Culture.
Mathematics	Arithmetic (Class 10th Standard), Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics.
Reasoning	Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Series.
General English	Grammar, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Comprehension.

2. ADRE Grade 4 Syllabus (Class 8 & HSLC Level)

The Grade 4 syllabus is based on the SCERT school syllabus (up to Class 10).

• Total Questions: 135 MCQs
• Total Marks: 135 Marks
• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Subject	Focus Areas
English	Basic Grammar, Spelling, Fill in the blanks, Vocabulary.
Mathematics	Basic Arithmetic, Number System, Percentage, Profit & Loss (Up to Class 10).
Social Studies	Basic History of Assam, Geography of Assam, Freedom Struggle.
General Knowledge	Static GK, Current Events of Assam, Famous Personalities.
Reasoning	Simple Logical Patterns, Directions, Analogies.

3. Subject-Wise Topic Details

• Mathematics: Number System, HCF & LCM, Decimal & Fractions, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Time & Work, Mensuration.
• English: Parts of Speech, Tense, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Reading Comprehension.
• Social Science: Ancient/Medieval/Modern Assam History, Ahom Dynasty, Geography of Northeast India, Indian Constitution, Panchayati Raj.
• Reasoning: Number Series, Alphabet Test, Ranking & Order, Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, Mirror Image, Water Image.

4. How to Prepare: A Subject-Wise Strategy

With 150 (Grade 3) or 135 (Grade 4) questions to attempt in a fixed window, accuracy and speed matter equally. Here's how to approach each section:

• Mathematics: Since the level is capped at Class 10 standard, focus on speed-building for arithmetic topics (percentage, profit & loss, simple/compound interest) rather than advanced formulas — these are the most frequently tested areas.
• Reasoning: Practice a mix of verbal (coding-decoding, blood relations) and non-verbal (mirror/water image) questions daily, since both types appear regularly in ADRE papers.
• General English: Build vocabulary through daily reading and revise grammar rules (tense, voice, speech) systematically — these carry consistent weightage every year.
• General Knowledge & Social Studies: Prioritize Assam-specific topics (history, culture, geography, current affairs) since regional questions are weighted heavily compared to generic GK.
• Time management: With negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer, attempt questions you're confident about first, then return to uncertain ones only if time permits.

5. Recommended Study Resources

Along with this syllabus, practicing previous year question papers is one of the most effective ways to understand the real difficulty level and question pattern. Check our ADRE Previous Year Question Papers for year-wise downloadable PDFs with answer keys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ADRE Grade 3 syllabus the same for Degree and HSSLC level candidates?
The core subjects remain the same, but the difficulty level and total marks vary slightly depending on whether you're applying under the Degree or HSSLC category — check your specific post's notification for exact details.

How much time should I dedicate to each subject?
Since all subjects carry roughly equal weightage, divide your study time evenly, but allocate slightly more practice time to Mathematics and Reasoning, as these sections typically take longer to solve under exam conditions.

Is there negative marking in ADRE?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both Grade 3 and Grade 4 exams.

Where can I download previous year question papers for practice?
Visit our ADRE PYQ page for year-wise papers and answer keys.

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