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PPSC PCS 2026 – Punjab Civil Service Combined Competitive Exam, 322 Vacancies

Punjab Public Service Commission — Government of Punjab
📋 322 Vacancies 💰 PCS (EB)/DSP: Level 9, Basic Pay Rs. 53,100/month. ETO/Tehsildar/FSO: Level 7, Basic Pay Rs. 44,900/month. Gross with Punjab DA/HRA: Rs. 60,000–80,000 📍 Punjab 👁️ 18 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 26 Feb 2026
Application End Date 08 Mar 2026
Exam Date 2026-04-01

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 322
Category-wise Vacancies

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) conducts the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination for Group A and Group B gazetted posts in the Punjab state government. The current cycle has 322 vacancies. The Preliminary Examination was held on December 7, 2025 and the Main Examination was conducted from April 1–10, 2026.

PostVacancies
Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO)121
Block Development & Panchayat Officer49
Punjab Civil Service — Executive Branch46
Tehsildar27
Assistant Registrar, Co-Operative Societies21
Deputy Superintendent of Police17
Employment Generation, Skill Dev. & Training Officer12
Food & Civil Supply Officer13
Dy. Superintendent of Jails (Gr. II) / Dist. Probation Officer13
Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer3
Total322
Pay Scale PCS (EB)/DSP: Level 9, Basic Pay Rs. 53,100/month. ETO/Tehsildar/FSO: Level 7, Basic Pay Rs. 44,900/month. Gross with Punjab DA/HRA: Rs. 60,000–80,000
Location Punjab
Department Punjab Public Service Commission
Ministry Government of Punjab

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university. No minimum percentage is required for the degree.

Punjabi language requirement: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi language proficiency examination.
Age Limit 21 – 37 years
Age Relaxation General: 21–37 years (as on January 1, 2025). SC/Backward Class of Punjab: up to 42 years (+5). Punjab Government Employees (5+ years service): up to 45 years (+8). Widows/Divorced Women: up to 42 years. Physically Handicapped: up to 47 years (+10).
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹1,500
SC / ST / PH ₹750
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Examination (December 7, 2025, qualifying): Two objective papers — Paper I (General Studies, 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours) and Paper II (CSAT, qualifying — minimum 40% required). Marks NOT counted in merit.
  2. Main Examination (April 1–10, 2026, merit-based): Seven descriptive papers — Punjabi (qualifying), English (qualifying), Essay (150 marks), and General Studies I–IV (250 marks each). Total merit = 1,350 marks from written papers.
  3. Interview / Personality Test: Marks per PPSC notification. Conducted for Mains shortlisted candidates. Assesses administrative aptitude and personality.
  4. Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final-stage verification of certificates and physical fitness.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official PPSC website at ppsc.gov.in once the next PPSC PCS notification is released (the current cycle is at or past the Mains stage).
  2. Register on the PPSC online portal using your email ID and mobile number.
  3. Fill in personal, educational, category, and exam-centre details in the application form.
  4. Upload your photograph and signature as per specified dimensions (JPG format).
  5. Pay the application fee: Rs. 1,500 (General); Rs. 750 (SC/ST/Backward Class of Punjab); Rs. 500 (EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen). Payment via online banking or debit card.
  6. Submit the application and note your application number. Admit card for the Prelims will be available on ppsc.gov.in before the exam date.

📊 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (qualifying):

PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper I — General Studies1002002 hours
Paper II — CSAT (qualifying, min 40%)802002 hours

No negative marking in Prelims. Both papers are objective (MCQ).

Main Examination (descriptive):

PaperSubjectMarksStatus
Paper IPunjabi (Gurmukhi)100Qualifying
Paper IIEnglish100Qualifying
Paper IIIEssay150Merit
Paper IVGeneral Studies I250Merit
Paper VGeneral Studies II250Merit
Paper VIGeneral Studies III250Merit
Paper VIIGeneral Studies IV250Merit
Total Merit (Written)1,150

All Mains papers are descriptive (3 hours each). Language papers (Punjabi, English) are qualifying only.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://ppsc.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The current PPSC Punjab Civil Service cycle has 322 vacancies across 10 posts. The highest vacancies are for Excise & Taxation Officer (121), Block Development & Panchayat Officer (49), and Punjab Civil Service Executive Branch (46). The Prelims was held in December 2025 and Mains in April 2026.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university and must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a subject or pass an equivalent Punjabi language exam. Age: 21–37 years (General). SC/Backward Class candidates can apply up to 42 years; Punjab government employees up to 45 years.

PPSC PCS has three stages: Prelims (2 objective papers — GS 200 marks + CSAT qualifying 40%), Mains (7 descriptive papers — Punjabi & English qualifying, Essay 150 marks, GS I–IV at 250 each = 1,150 merit marks), and an Interview. Final selection is based on Mains + Interview.

Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch) officers are placed at Pay Level 9 (7th CPC) with a Basic Pay of Rs. 53,100 per month. Excise & Taxation Officers, Tehsildars, and Food Supply Officers are at Level 7 (Rs. 44,900). With Punjab state DA, HRA, and other allowances, the gross in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month.

The PPSC Punjab Civil Service application fee is Rs. 1,500 for General category candidates. SC, ST, and Backward Class of Punjab candidates pay Rs. 750. EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen pay Rs. 500. Payment is made online through the PPSC portal (ppsc.gov.in).

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PPSC PCS 2026 – Punjab Civil Service Combined Competitive Exam, 322 Vacancies
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322
Last Date
08 Mar 2026
Pay Scale
PCS (EB)/DSP: Level 9, Basic Pay Rs. 53,100/month. ETO/Tehsildar/FSO: Level 7, Basic Pay Rs. 44,900/month. Gross with Punjab DA/HRA: Rs. 60,000–80,000
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