The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 for the Provincial Management Service (PMS) and two other BS-17 posts. There are 48 permanent posts in total. Only people with Punjab domicile can apply. One report gives the last date as Monday, 30 November 2026. Here are the posts, who can apply, the exam stages and what the sources do not agree on.
Quick Facts
- Body: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
- Advertisement: No. 12/2026, Case No. 106-RC/2026.
- Seats: 48 permanent posts, all BS-17. Posting is anywhere in Punjab.
- Who can apply: Men, women and transgender candidates with Punjab domicile.
- Where to apply: Online on the PPSC website, ppsc.gop.pk. Type the address yourself.
- Last date: 30 November 2026, midnight, according to PkJobsBank. Opportunity.pk gives no date.
Posts and Seats
| Post | Department | Seats | Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMS Officer | S&GAD Punjab | 45 | Open merit 41, minorities 2, special persons 2 |
| Excise and Taxation Officer | Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control | 1 | Open merit |
| Assistant Director Local Fund Audit | Finance Department | 2 | Open merit |
The pay scale is BS-17 for all posts. No salary figure is given.
Who Can Apply?
- Qualification: A graduate degree in the second division from a recognised university, according to Opportunity.pk. PkJobsBank does not state it.
- Age: 21 to 32 years on 1 January 2027, with a 2-year special relaxation for 2026, according to PkJobsBank. Opportunity.pk says a notification of 2 October 2026 raised the upper limit from 30 to 32 for the 2026 and 2027 exams as a one-time step, and raised the number of attempts from 3 to 4.
- Government servants: Up to 35 years. This covers federal employees with Punjab domicile and Punjab government employees with at least 4 years’ service.
- Special persons: Up to 45 years.
Service in semi-government, autonomous, federal or local bodies does not earn an age concession, according to Opportunity.pk.
Exam Stages
Opportunity.pk and PkJobsBank give a total of 1,400 marks.
- Written exam, 1,100 marks: 10 compulsory papers of 100 marks each and one optional subject of 100 marks.
- Interview, 300 marks.
Compulsory Papers
- General Knowledge (MCQs).
- Mental Ability and Reasoning Test (MCQs).
- English Essay.
- English: precis, comprehension, grammar and translation.
- Urdu.
- Islamic Studies, or Ethics for non-Muslims.
- Pakistan Studies I.
- Pakistan Studies II.
- International Affairs.
- Economy and Development.
Opportunity.pk says Papers 6 to 10 each carry 25 marks of MCQs and 75 of subjective questions.
Passing Marks
- At least 40% in each paper. The Mental Ability test needs 33%, and this may be revised.
- At least 550 marks overall (50%) to qualify for the interview.
- At least 50% in the interview to reach the final merit list.
- Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks off for each wrong General Knowledge MCQ.
Missing any compulsory paper or your optional subject disqualifies you from the remaining papers, according to Opportunity.pk.
How to Apply
- Pay the examination fee. Both sources say to generate a PSID on the PPSC portal and pay by ATM, 1-Bill, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or mobile banking. Keep the challan number.
- Open ppsc.gop.pk and find Case No. 106-RC/2026.
- Click Apply Online. Applications sent any other way are not accepted.
- Fill in your personal, education and domicile details.
- Choose your optional subject and your exam centre. They cannot be changed after you submit.
- Upload a recent photo and a scanned CNIC. PkJobsBank says the photo must be under 25 KB and asks you to upload proof of fee payment too.
- Check everything, submit before the deadline and print the confirmation.
Neither source gives the fee amount. The PSID shows it before you pay.
Optional Subjects
Opportunity.pk lists 30 optional subjects, including Law, Economics, Computer Science, Public Administration, Political Science, Psychology, Geography, History, Mathematics, Statistics and Punjabi. PkJobsBank says you pick three optional subjects, one from each of three groups. The two reports disagree, so read the advertisement for the rule.
Where the Reports Disagree
- Optional subjects: One subject (Opportunity.pk) against three subjects (PkJobsBank).
- Marks: Opportunity.pk says the 10 compulsory papers are 800 marks, but its own table lists 10 papers of 100 marks each. That adds up to 1,000, which with the 100-mark optional subject gives 1,100. So “800” looks like a typing error.
- Age wording: Opportunity.pk writes the range as “21 to 30 years, which it states is 32 years,” which looks muddled. It agrees with PkJobsBank on the upper limit of 32.
- Last date: Only PkJobsBank gives 30 November.
Beware of Fake Fees and Websites
- Apply only through the PPSC website and pay only against your own PSID.
- Do not pay anyone for a seat, a “guaranteed” result or a roll number slip.
- Do not share your CNIC, OTP or form login with an agent.
What I Could Not Confirm
- I could not open the PPSC website or the original advertisement. Everything comes from two third-party reports.
- The last date, since only one report gives it.
- The fee amount, the exam date and the syllabus.
- The number of optional subjects.
- The ProPakistani report on this advertisement (11 November), which did not open.
This is general information, not an official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there?
48 posts, all BS-17: 45 PMS, 1 Excise and Taxation Officer and 2 Assistant Directors.
What is the last date?
30 November 2026, according to PkJobsBank. Confirm it on ppsc.gop.pk.
Who can apply?
Graduates with Punjab domicile who fit the age limit.
What is the age limit?
21 to 32 on 1 January 2027. Government servants go up to 35.
How many marks is the exam?
1,400, made up of 1,100 written marks and a 300-mark interview.
Can I change my optional subject later?
No, not after you submit the form.
Read the official advertisement, pay your PSID and apply well before 30 November.
