If you are preparing for the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), practising previous-year question papers is an effective way to understand the examination pattern, improve speed and identify important topics. This page brings together information about ADRE Grade III and Grade IV previous papers, answer keys and preparation resources.
ADRE Question Papers – Quick Details
- Exam: Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE)
- Recruitment: Grade III and Grade IV
- Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Previous examination resources: 2022 and 2024
- Format: PDF question papers and answer keys
ADRE Paper Codes and Qualification Levels
Before practising a paper, candidates should select the paper applicable to their post and qualification.
- Paper I: Grade IV – HSLC/equivalent level
- Paper II: Grade IV – Class VIII/equivalent level
- Paper III: Grade III – HSSLC/equivalent level
- Paper IV: Grade III – Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent level
- Paper V: Grade III – Driver-related post
ADRE Question Papers 2024
The 2024 ADRE examination resources are commonly organised according to Paper I to Paper V. Use the relevant paper for your preparation and always verify the answer key against the official source when available.
Grade III – Paper III
HSSLC Level
Use the 2024 Paper III question paper for full-length practice. After completing the paper, check your answers with the corresponding answer key.
Grade III – Paper IV
Degree Level
Practise Paper IV under timed examination conditions and analyse the questions you get wrong.
Grade III – Paper V
Driver-related post
Practise the relevant 2024 paper and revise the topics connected with the post.
Grade IV – Paper I
HSLC Level
Class VIII Level
The 2022 papers are also valuable for preparation because they provide additional questions for practice and help candidates become familiar with the style of ADRE questions.
- ADRE 2024 Paper I: Grade IV practice paper
- ADRE 2024 Paper II: Grade IV practice paper
- ADRE 2024 Paper III: Grade III HSSLC-level practice paper
- ADRE 2024 Paper IV: Grade III degree-level practice paper
- ADRE 2024 Paper V: Grade III driver-related practice paper
PDF resources: Individual downloadable files can be added to this section as the verified question-paper files are uploaded to the website.
How to Practise ADRE Previous-Year Papers
- Choose the paper that matches your qualification and post.
- Set aside uninterrupted time and attempt the complete paper.
- Do not look at the answer key while solving.
- Check every answer after finishing the paper.
- Record your incorrect answers in a separate notebook.
- Revise the topics behind those mistakes.
- Attempt another paper after revision.
Important ADRE Preparation Topics
Assam General Knowledge
- History of Assam
- Geography of Assam
- Assam culture and literature
- Important personalities
- Rivers, national parks and wildlife
- Districts and important places
- Assam government schemes
- Current affairs related to Assam
General Knowledge
- Indian history
- Indian geography
- Indian polity
- Economy
- General science
- Environment
- Sports, awards and important events
Mathematics
- Percentage
- Profit and loss
- Ratio and proportion
- Average
- Simple and compound interest
- Time and work
- Time, speed and distance
- Number system
- Mensuration
- Data interpretation
Reasoning
- Number and alphabet series
- Analogy and classification
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relation
- Direction test
- Ranking
- Calendar and clock
- Venn diagrams
- Logical reasoning
English
- Parts of speech
- Tense
- Articles and prepositions
- Voice
- Narration
- Subject-verb agreement
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- Sentence correction
- Reading comprehension
ADRE Mock Test Strategy
After completing previous-year papers, move to topic-wise practice and full-length mock tests. Try to reproduce examination conditions: use a timer, avoid study material while solving, and analyse every mistake after the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ADRE paper should I practise?
Choose the paper corresponding to the qualification and post for which you are preparing. Grade III and Grade IV papers are organised into different paper categories.
Are ADRE previous-year papers useful?
Yes. They provide additional practice and help you understand the types of questions, difficulty and areas that require revision.
Should I practise both 2022 and 2024 papers?
Practising papers from both examination cycles gives you a broader question set and helps you compare question styles.
How should I use the answer key?
First complete the paper without help. Then use the answer key to calculate your score and prepare a list of incorrect questions for revision.
More ADRE Study Materials
For complete preparation, this page can be expanded with dedicated resources for ADRE Assam GK, Mathematics, Reasoning, English, Current Affairs, Mock Tests, Model Question Papers and Previous-Year Questions with Solutions.
Disclaimer
Question papers and answer keys should be checked against the relevant official recruitment authority or official notification before use. Examination patterns, paper codes and recruitment details may change in future recruitment cycles.