Public Service Commission – Punjab
Public Service Commission – Punjab
📅 Application Deadline: 5th January 2026
🌐 Apply Online: www.ppsc.gop.pk
📞 PPSC UAN: 042-111-988-722
📋 Total Posts: 119 (BS-17) across Provincial Management, Excise & Taxation, and Local Fund Audit
📜 About the Examination
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) to recruit candidates for prestigious BS-17 posts in various departments of the Punjab Government. This advertisement invites applications for three key services under Group “A” of the Provincial Civil Service.
Public Service Commission: Service-Wise Post Distribution
| Service/Post | Total Posts | Open Merit | Minority Quota | Special Persons Quota |
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| Provincial Management Service (PMS) (Services & General Admin Dept.) |
80 | 61 | 16 | 03 |
| Excise & Taxation Officer (Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Dept.) |
25 | 24 | 01 | – |
| Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (Finance Department) |
14 | 12 | 01 | 01 (Visually Impaired) |
Public Service Commission: Eligibility Criteria
📚 Qualification
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Minimum Requirement: Graduate Degree (Second Division) from a recognized university.
🎂 Age Limit
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General: 21 to 30 years as of 1st January 2026.
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Age Relaxation:
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Government Servants: Upper age limit of 35 years for Punjab/Federal Government employees with 4+ years of service.
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Special Persons: Maximum relaxation of 15 years as per Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment Rules, 1976.
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Cut-off Date: Age will be determined as of 1st January 2026.
🏠 Domicile
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Punjab
♀️♂️ Gender
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All (Male, Female & Transgender)
Note: Age and sex of transgender candidates will be determined as per CNIC.
Public Service Commission: Examination Structure
📖 Compulsory Subjects (600 Marks)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks |
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| 1 | English Essay | Subjective | 100 |
| 2 | English (Precis, Comprehension, Translation) | Subjective | 100 |
| 3 | Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Translation) | Subjective | 100 |
| 4 | Islamic Studies / Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | Subjective + Objective | 100 |
| 5 | Pakistan Studies | Subjective + Objective | 100 |
| 6 | General Knowledge (MCQs) | Objective | 100 |
📚 Optional Subjects (600 Marks)
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Candidates must choose 3 optional papers (one from each of Groups A–G).
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Syllabus for optional subjects is available on the PPSC website.
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Minimum standard: Graduate level.
🧠 Psychological Test & Interview (300 Marks)
⚠️ Important Examination Notes
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in the General Knowledge (MCQ) paper.
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Qualifying Marks:
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Minimum 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate (600 marks) to qualify for the interview.
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Minimum 50% in the interview for the final merit listing.
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Subject Selection: No change in optional subjects after online submission.
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Examination Centers: No change allowed after selection.
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Examination Phases: The exam will be conducted in phases.
Public Service Commission: How to Apply
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Online Only: Applications must be submitted online via www.ppsc.gop.pk.
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Application Fee: Pay online via ATM, mobile/internet banking, JazzCash, Easypaisa, UPaisa, or at 1Link member bank branches.
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Required Documents for Interview (if shortlisted):
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Original educational certificates (marks/percentage certificates; CGPA not accepted).
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Equivalence certificate (if qualification is foreign/local equivalent) from HEC/QEDC.
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Registration certificate from the relevant professional body (PEC, PMDC, PMC, etc.).
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NOC/DPC (for in-service candidates).
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Domicile & CNIC.
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🔍 Key Instructions & Warnings
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❗ Incomplete or wrongly filled out optional subject forms will be rejected.
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❗ Only information on the PPSC website is authentic.
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❗ No change in examination center priority after submission.
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❗ Variation in post numbers may be updated on the website without fresh advertisement.
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❗ Semi-government/autonomous body employees are not entitled to an age concession.
📅 Critical Dates
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Advertisement Published: 14th December 2025
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Closing Date for Online Applications: 5th January 2026
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Age Determination Date: 1st January 2026
🧠 Why Appear for PPSC CCE?
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🏛️ Prestigious Career: Join the elite Provincial Management Service and other key departments.
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📈 Stable Government Career: BS-17 position with job security and growth.
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🤝 Service to Public: Direct role in administration, taxation, and finance governance.
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🌍 Provide-Wide Posting: Opportunity to serve anywhere in Punjab.
🚀 Shape Punjab’s Future – Join the Civil Service
This is your opportunity to become part of Punjab’s administrative backbone. Serve the public, influence policy, and grow in a respected government career.
📌 Apply now and take the first step toward a distinguished civil service career!
🌐 Apply Online: www.ppsc.gop.pk
📅 Last Date: 5th January 2026
🏛️ Conducted by: Punjab Public Service Commission
Serving Punjab with Integrity and Excellence
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