Short Info : Punjab PPSC has released the notification for Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2025 (331 Vacancies). The candidates who are interested in this Recruitment 2026 can apply online from 03 January, 2026 to 30 January, 2026. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job description, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
03 January, 2025
Last Date For Applying Online
30 January, 2025
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
30 January, 2025
Prelims Exam Date
07 December, 2025
Prelims Exam Admit Card
10 Days Before Exam Date
Prelims Exam Answer Key
08 December, 2025
Prelims Exam Result
10 January, 2026
Mains Exam Date
01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 09, 10 April, 2026
Mains Exam Admit Card
30 March, 2026
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
21-28 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)
Maximum Age
21-37 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules.
Application Fees Info
General / Other State Candidates
1500 Rs./-
SC / ST / BC Category Candidates
750 Rs./-
ESM / PH (Divyang) Category Candidates
500 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info

Punjab PPSC Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2025 (331 Vacancies) - Post & Qualification

Exam NameTotalQualification

Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination 2025

331 (Increased)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any Field from Recognized University.
  • Punjabi as a Compulsory or Elective Subject in Matriculation or Equivalent.

Post Wise Vacancies

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch)

49*

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)

17

Excise & Taxation Officer

121

Tehsildar

33*
Block Development & Panchayat Officer

49

Assistant Registrar Co-Operative Societies

21

Food and Civil Supply Officer

13

Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer

03

Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Officer

12

Deputy Superintendent Jails (DSJ) Grade -2 / District Probation Officer13

Negative Marking : 1/4th

Exam Type : Objective Type

Exam Duration : 04 Hours

Prelims Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectQuestionMarks
Paper IGeneral Studies100200
Paper IICivil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)80200

Mains Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectMarksDuration
Paper IEnglish10003 Hours
Paper IIPunjabi10003 Hours
Paper IIIEssay15003 Hours
Paper IVGeneral Studies I25003 Hours
Paper VGeneral Studies II25003 Hours
Paper VIGeneral Studies III25003 Hours
Paper VIIGeneral Studies IV25003 Hours

Application Process

  • Punjab PPSC Civil Service Recruitment 2025 Application Steps :-

  • Read The Notification : First of All Read the Complete Official Notification Carefully and Check Qualification, Application Fees, Important Dates, Age Limit & Relaxation, Selection Process Etc.
  • Collect Required Documents : Collect The Required Documents Like Eligibility Proof, Mark Sheet, Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Address Details and All The Basic Information For Application.
  • Prepare Scanned Documents : Scan The Documents You Have Collected, Including Your Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Mark Sheet, Address Details and All Others in the Specified Format.
  • Fill The Application Form : Fill out the Form With Accurate & Updated Information. While Filling The Form, Double Check All The Columns Whether All Your Information is Entered Correctly.
  • Check Application Preview : Before Final Submission, Please Preview Your Application Form. Verify That All Details Provided are Accurate and Complete. After This Go To The Next Step.
  • Pay The Application Fees : If Any Fee is Applicable for the Application, Follow The Instructions to Make The Payment. Payment Can be Made Online / Offline as per the Given Steps.
  • Submit Application Form : Once You Have Reviewed The Application Form and Made The Required Fees Payments, Submit the Final Application Form as per the Instructions Given.
  • Print Final Application Form : Follow All The Instructions & After Successfully Submitting Your Application Form, Do Not Forget to Take a Printout Of The Final Submitted Form For Your Records.

Selection Process

  • Stage I : Preliminary Exam (Screening Test) :
    • Consists of two papers (General Studies and CSAT), both objective type (MCQs).
    • Prelims is qualifying in nature, intended to select candidates for the Mains.
    • Usually held in two shifts on the same day.
  • Stage II : Main Exam (Descriptive) :
    • Candidates clearing the Prelims cutoff qualify for the Main Exam.
    • Consists of written, descriptive-type papers.
  • Stage III : Interview :
    • Candidates clearing the Mains are called for a final interview/personality test.
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Important Links

To Download Mains Admit Card

To Download Prelims Result / Merit List

To Download Prelims Gazette Result

To Download Revised Answer Key

To Download Mains Exam Date

To Download Prelims Answer Key

To Download Prelims Admit Card

To Download Revised Exam Date Notice

To Download Vacancy Increase Notice

To Download Prelims Exam Date

To Visit Official Website

For Downloading Notification

For Applying Online

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