PPSC PMS Jobs 2026 – Apply Online

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore, has announced Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. Applications are invited from eligible male, female, and transgender candidates domiciled in Punjab for various BS-17 positions in different government departments.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for qualified graduates to join the Punjab Provincial Management Service and other government departments through a competitive examination conducted by PPSC.

PPSC PMS Jobs 2026 – Advertisement Details

• Organization: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
• Advertisement Number: 12/2026
• Examination: Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026
• Job Type: Punjab Government Jobs
• Job Scale: BS-17
• Gender: Male, Female and Transgender
• Domicile: Punjab
• Place of Posting: Anywhere in Punjab
• Qualification: Graduation (Second Division)
• Application Method: Online
• Closing Date: 30 November 2026
• Official Website: www.ppsc.gop.pk

Available Positions and Number of Vacancies

1. Provincial Management Service (PMS) – BS-17

• Department: Provincial Management Service, Services and General Administration Department
• Basic Pay Scale: BS-17
• Total Number of Posts: 45
• Open Merit: 41
• Minority Quota: 02
• Special Persons Quota: 02

2. Excise and Taxation Officer – BS-17

• Department: Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department
• Basic Pay Scale: BS-17
• Total Number of Posts: 01
• Open Merit: 01

3. Assistant Director Local Fund Audit – BS-17

• Department: Finance Department
• Basic Pay Scale: BS-17
• Total Number of Posts: 02
• Open Merit: 02

Total Number of Vacancies

• Provincial Management Service (PMS): 45 Posts
• Excise and Taxation Officer: 01 Post
• Assistant Director Local Fund Audit: 02 Posts
• Total Vacancies: 48 Posts

Eligibility Criteria for PPSC PMS Jobs 2026

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Degree (Second Division) from a University recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
• Candidates must possess the required qualification from a recognized university.
• The minimum standard of the question papers will be Graduate Level.

Age Limit

• Male and Female Candidates: 21 to 32 years.
• The general upper age limit has been increased from 30 to 32 years for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026.
• Age will be calculated as of 1 January 2027.
• Government Servants: Upper age limit shall be 35 years for eligible government servants who meet the prescribed service conditions, including at least four years of qualifying service.
• Special Persons: Upper age limit shall be 45 years, including the prescribed 15-year age relaxation.

Gender and Domicile

• Gender: All genders (Male, Female and Transgender) are eligible to apply.
• Domicile: Punjab domicile is required.
• Place of Posting: Anywhere in Punjab.

PPSC PMS 2026 Written Examination Syllabus

The Combined Competitive Examination consists of compulsory and optional subjects. Candidates will have to appear in the following written examination papers:

Compulsory Subjects

• Paper I – General Knowledge: 100 Marks (MCQs)
• Paper II – Mental Ability and Reasoning Test: 100 Marks (MCQs)
• Paper III – English Essay: 100 Marks (Subjective)
• Paper IV – English (Precis, Comprehension, Grammar and Translation): 100 Marks (Subjective)
• Paper V – Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Grammar and Translation): 100 Marks (Subjective)
• Paper VI – Islamic Studies / Ethics for Non-Muslim Candidates: 100 Marks (MCQs and Subjective)
• Paper VII – Pakistan Studies-I: 100 Marks (MCQs and Subjective)
• Paper VIII – Pakistan Studies-II: 100 Marks (MCQs and Subjective)
• Paper IX – International Affairs: 100 Marks (MCQs and Subjective)
• Paper X – Economy and Development: 100 Marks (MCQs and Subjective)

Optional Subject

• Paper XI: One Optional Subject from the prescribed list.
• Total Marks: 100
• Paper Type: Subjective

List of Optional Subjects

Candidates can select one optional subject from the following list:

• Agriculture
• Arabic
• Botany
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering Fundamentals and Engineering Management
• English Literature
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Mass Communication
• Mathematics
• Persian
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Punjabi
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Urdu
• Veterinary Science
• Zoology

Note: The syllabus for optional subjects is available on the official PPSC website.

Marks Distribution for PPSC PMS Examination 2026

• Written Examination: 1100 Marks
• Interview / Viva Voce: 300 Marks
• Grand Total: 1400 Marks

Important Examination Rules

• Negative marking will be applied at the rate of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the General Knowledge (MCQ) paper.
• Candidates must secure at least 33% marks in the Mental Ability and Reasoning Test (Paper II).
• Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks in each of the remaining written papers.
• Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the aggregate of written examination to qualify for the interview.
• Candidates must obtain at least 50% marks in the interview to become eligible for final merit list consideration.
• For Papers VI to X, each paper will consist of 25 marks for MCQs and 75 marks for subjective questions.
• Non-Muslim candidates may opt for either Islamic Studies or Ethics, as prescribed in the advertisement.
• All candidates must appear in all compulsory subjects and one optional subject.
• Candidates who qualify in one paper for any reason will not be allowed to appear in the remaining paper(s).
• The syllabus may be downloaded from the official PPSC website.

How to Apply for PPSC PMS Jobs 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:

• Visit the official Punjab Public Service Commission website: www.ppsc.gop.pk.
• Open the online application section.
• Find Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026.
• Select the relevant post and carefully read the eligibility criteria.
• Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required information.
• Deposit the prescribed application fee through an available online payment method.
• Provide the required information and submit the application form online.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment details for future reference.
• Submit your application before the closing date of 30 November 2026.

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