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Punjab Public Service Commission · Advt. No. 20263 & 20264
Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) 2026
Register A-II & Register C
Common Screening Test tentatively in September / October 2026 · Merit prepared separately per register
A-II Vacancies: 21
Register C Vacancies: 5
Online Apply by: 30 June 2026
Hard Copy by: 30 July 2026
Overview & Key Dates
Conducting Body
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Exam Mode
OMR-Based Written Test + Interview
Total Vacancies
26 (A-II: 21 | Register C: 5)
Eligibility Cut-off Date
01 November 2025
Official Website
Contact Email
| Last date to submit Online Application + Fee | 30 Jun 2026 · 11:59 PM |
| Last date to submit Hard Copy through proper channel | 30 Jul 2026 · 5:00 PM |
| Tentative Screening Test Date | Sep / Oct 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Conditions Common to Both Registers
Must be a confirmed government employee with minimum 8 years of continuous
service under the Government of Punjab.
Must be under 54 years of age as on 1st November immediately preceding the date of
submission of names (i.e., 01.11.2025).
Must be a graduate of a recognised university.
Employees of Universities, Boards, Societies, PUDA, GMADA, PSPCL, PSTCL, Corporations, etc. are not
eligible.
Register A-II — Who Can Apply?
Ministerial Cadre Only
Group 'A' or Group 'B' employees of the Punjab Government who are holding ministerial appointments not below the level of Senior Assistant.
Verify with your department that your post falls in Ministerial Cadre Group A or B. No change in register type permitted at any stage.
Register C — Who Can Apply?
All Other Group A & B Officers
Group 'A' or Group 'B' employees of Punjab Government who are NOT covered under Register A-I (Revenue Officers/Tehsildars/Naib Tehsildars), A-II (Ministerial), or A-III (BDPOs/DDPOs/AETCs/ETOs).
Confirm with your department that your post does not fall under any of the excluded registers before applying.
Important: No change in the type of register (A-II or C) will be permitted at any stage.
Candidates must submit the hard copy of their online application through the Head of Department (proper
channel) — applications not routed this way will be rejected.
Exam Pattern (Common Screening Test)
Mode
Pen & Paper (OMR)
Duration
2 Hours (120 mins)
Number of Questions
100 Questions
Question Type
Objective MCQ (Multiple Choice)
Medium
English & Punjabi (Bilingual)
Standard
Graduation Level
Per Correct Answer
+ 1
Mark awarded for every right choice
Negative Marking
− 0.25
Penalty deducted for every wrong answer
Final Selection Weightage
50%
Of screening test marks count toward final merit
Unattempted Questions
No Penalty (Safe to skip)
Common Test for Both Registers?
Yes — but merit prepared separately
Minimum Qualifying Marks
30% in Screening Test
Shortlist Ratio
3× vacancies called for Interview
PwD Compensatory Time
+20 min/hour for ≥40% benchmark disability
Selection Criteria & Weightage
Identical for both Register A-II and Register C. Final merit = aggregate of all four components below.
| # | Component | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screening Test (50% of 100 marks scored) | 50 |
| 2 | Length of Service | 15 |
| 3 | Assessment of Service Records (ACRs / APARs) | 20 |
| 4 | Interview | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Length of Service — Marking Scheme
Rate per completed year of service (beyond 8 years)
0.54 marks / year
First 8 years of service
0 marks (minimum eligibility condition)
Example — 27 years beyond 8 (total 35 years service)
14.58 marks
Full marks (15) achieved at
28 years beyond 8 = 36 years total service
| ACR / APAR Grading | Marks Awarded per Year |
|---|---|
| Average | 1 |
| Good | 2 |
| Very Good | 3 |
| Outstanding | 4 |
Note: Last 5 years' ACRs are considered for assessment. Marks scored in the Screening Test are
not disclosed to the Interview panel to avoid any bias.
Syllabus
Identical syllabus for both registers. At least 10 questions per subject are included in the screening test.
Civics
Civic rights, duties and governance fundamentals
Constitution of India
Constitutional provisions, amendments and governance
Indian History
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history
Geography
Physical, political and economic geography of India
General Science
Basic sciences — Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Punjabi
Language comprehension and grammar at Matric level
English
Grammar, comprehension and language usage
History of Punjab
Punjab's history, culture and socio-political development
General Knowledge
Current events of national and international importance
* Syllabus as notified by Govt. of Punjab vide No. G.S.R.37/Const.Art.309/Amd.(II)/2012 dated 24.7.2012.
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Contact & Help
General Enquiry (Phone)
0175-5014821
Technical Issues (Phone)
0175-5014822
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