Examination Title
Combined Competitive Examination – 2026 (PMS)
Departments & Available Posts
- Provincial Management Service (Services & General Administration Department) – 80 Posts
- Open Merit – 61
- Minority Quota – 8
- Special Persons – 11
- Excise & Taxation Officer (Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department) – 25 Posts
- Open Merit – 24
- Minority Quota – 1
- Assistant Director (Local Fund Audit) (Finance Department) – 14 Posts
- Open Merit – 12
- Minority Quota – 1
- Special Persons – 1
Qualification
Graduate Degree (at least Second Division) from a recognized university.
Age Limit
- General: 21 to 30 years on 1 January 2026
- Government employees of Punjab with four years’ service: up to 35 years
- General age relaxation: as per Government of Punjab rules
Gender & Domicile
- Gender: Male, Female & Transgender
- Domicile: Punjab
Place of Posting
Anywhere in Punjab
Written Examination Syllabus
Compulsory Subjects – 6 Papers (Total 600 Marks)
- English Essay – 100
- English (Precis & Composition) – 100
- General Knowledge – 200 (Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies – Objective)
- Islamic Studies or Ethics (for Non-Muslims) – 100
- Urdu – 100
Optional Subjects – 3 Papers (Total 600 Marks)
Candidates must select three optional subjects (not more than one from each group) as per PPSC list.
Psychological Test & Interview
Total Marks: 300
Important Notes
- Apply online only; offline applications will not be accepted.
- Candidates must obtain at least 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate (600 marks) to qualify for interview.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per MCQ wrong answer in objective papers.
- Final merit based on written exam + psychological assessment + interview.
How to Apply
Submit online application via the PPSC website as per instructions in the advertisement.
Closing Date
05 January 2026

