Combined Competitive Examination · Punjab · 2026

Punjab Public Service Commission PPSC Jobs

The Punjab Public Service Commission announces the CCE 2026 with 48 BS-17 posts: 45 Provincial Management Service (PMS), 1 Excise & Taxation Officer and 2 Assistant Director Local Fund Audit.

📋 Job Summary

Organization	Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Advertisement No.	Advertisement No. 12/2026 (Case No. 106-RC/2026) / SPL-1094
Exam	Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026
Total Positions	3 job titles, 48 posts
Scale	BS-17
Qualification	Graduate (Second Division)
Age Limit	21–32 years (35 for govt. servants, 45 for special persons)
Age Cutoff Date	1 January 2027
Location	Anywhere in Punjab
Employment Type	Permanent (Government)
Date Posted	08 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Apply Through	Online only at ppsc.gop.pk
Source	JobsLeap.com

Please note: Only online applications are accepted. Choose your optional subject carefully, because it cannot be changed after submission. The application fee amount is not stated in the advertisement text, so check the “Important Instructions” on the PPSC website.

Punjab Public Service Commission PPSC Jobs. The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced Advertisement No. 12/2026 (Case No. 106-RC/2026) for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. A special one-time dispensation raises the upper age limit to 32 years and the number of attempts to 4, as per S&GAD Notification No. SOR-I(S&GAD)9-2/2022 dated 02-10-2026.

#	Position	Department	BS	Posts	Salary (PKR)
1	Provincial Management Service (PMS)	Services & General Administration Department	BS-17	45	90,000 – 150,000
2	Excise & Taxation Officer	Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department	BS-17	01	90,000 – 150,000
3	Assistant Director Local Fund Audit	Finance Department	BS-17	02	90,000 – 150,000
Total				48

Actual pay is as per Government of Punjab policy.

🗂️ PPSC – CCE 2026 Posts

Paper	Title	Type	Marks
I	General Knowledge	MCQs	100
II	Logical & Analytical Reasoning (Mental Ability & Reasoning Test)	MCQs	100
III	English Essay	Subjective	100
IV	English (Precis, Comprehension, Grammar & Translation)	Subjective	100
V	Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Grammar & Translation)	Subjective	100
VI	Islamic Studies / Ethics (for Non-Muslims)	MCQs + Subjective	100
VII	Pakistan Studies-I	MCQs + Subjective	100
VIII	Pakistan Studies-II	MCQs + Subjective	100
IX	International Affairs	MCQs + Subjective	100
X	Economy and Development	MCQs + Subjective	100
XI	One Optional Subject (from a list of 30)	Subjective	100
Written Total			1100
Interview / Viva Voce			300
Grand Total			1400

Papers VI to X carry 25 marks for MCQs and 75 marks for subjective questions each.

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

• Mental Ability & Reasoning Test (MART): minimum 33% marks, with negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
• Remaining papers: minimum 40 marks in each paper.
• Aggregate: minimum 550 marks (50%) to qualify for the interview.
• Interview: minimum 50% marks to be eligible for the final merit list.

• General candidates: 21 to 32 years (30 + 2 years), as per S&GAD Notification No. SOR-I(S&GAD)9-2/2022 dated 02-10-2026.
• Government serving officials: up to 35 years (Federal Government officials domiciled in Punjab, and Punjab Government officials with at least 4 years of service).
• Special persons: up to 45 years (maximum 15 years relaxation under the Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment Rules, 1976).
• Cutoff date for age: 1 January 2027.
• Attempts: increased from 3 to 4, as a one-time dispensation for CCE 2026 and 2027.

• Candidates must fulfil all other pre-conditions and qualifications on or before the closing date.
• Original certificates must be produced at the Psychological Assessment and Interview.
• No change, addition, deletion or alteration of the optional subject is allowed after submission.
• Change in priority or selection of examination centres is not allowed.
• A candidate absent in one paper will not be allowed to appear in the remaining papers.
• Non-Muslim candidates may attempt Ethics instead of Islamic Studies.
• In-service candidates must obtain NOC/DPC from their department on or before the closing date.
• Provide marks obtained/total marks or a percentage certificate for all degrees. CGPA is not acceptable.
• An equivalence certificate from HEC/QEDC is required for foreign or local qualifications.
• The examination may be conducted in phases.
• Only information shared on the PPSC website is authentic. Applications other than online are not accepted.

📞 Contact Information

Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)

📍 LDA Plaza, 7-Edgerton Road, Lahore

☎️ UAN: 042-111-988-722

👤 Secretary: Afzaal Ahmad

🔖 Advertisement No. 12/2026 (SPL-1094)

🌐 www.ppsc.gop.pk

Q: How do I apply for PPSC CCE 2026 and what is the last date?

Apply online only at ppsc.gop.pk. The last date is 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

Q: How many vacancies are there?

48 posts: 45 PMS, 1 Excise & Taxation Officer and 2 Assistant Director Local Fund Audit.

Q: What qualification is required?

Graduation in Second Division from a recognized university, with Punjab domicile.

Q: What is the age limit?

21 to 32 years for general candidates, up to 35 for government servants and up to 45 for special persons, counted as on 1 January 2027.

Q: How many attempts are allowed?

Four, as a one-time dispensation for CCE 2026 and 2027.

Q: What is the total marks of the exam?

1400: 1100 written plus 300 interview.

Q: What is the PMS quota distribution?

Open Merit 41, Minority 02 and Special Persons 02.

Q: What is the salary of a PMS officer?

The range shown here is PKR 90,000 – 150,000 per month for BS-17 posts. Actual pay is as per Government of Punjab policy.

Q: What are the qualifying marks?

At least 40 marks in each paper (33% in MART), 550 marks (50%) aggregate for the interview, and 50% in the interview for the final merit list.

Q: Can I change my optional subject later?

No. No change, addition, deletion or alteration is allowed after submission.

Q: Is CGPA accepted?

No. Provide marks obtained and total marks, or a percentage certificate.

Q: Can non-Muslims attempt Islamic Studies?

Non-Muslim candidates may attempt Ethics instead.

Q: Where will I be posted?

Anywhere in Punjab.

✅ Apply Now

Apply online on the PPSC website before the last date.