The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has posted the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-20 on its official website. A total of 322 positions, including Deputy Superintendent of Police, Food and Civil Supply Officer, Tehsildar, Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO), Labor-cum-Conciliation Officer, and others throughout the state, will be filled by the Commission during the recruitment campaign.
Vacancy details:
Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch): 46 vacancies
Deputy Superintendent of Police: 17 vacancies
Tehsildar: 27 vacancies
Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO): 121 vacancies
Food and Civil Supply Officer: 13 vacancies
Block Development and Panchayat Officer: 49 vacancies
Assistant Registrar Co-Operative Societies: 21 vacancies
Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer: 03 vacancies
Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Officer: 12 vacancies
Deputy Superintendent Jails Grade-2 / District Probation Officer: 13 vacancies
Exam pattern:
Prelims Exam:
Two papers, each worth 200 marks, consisting of objective-type (multiple choice) questions.
Paper I: General Studies
Number of Questions: 100
Marks per Question: 2
Total Marks: 200
Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
Number of Questions: 80
Marks per Question: 2.5
Total Marks: 200
Eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates can take the preliminary exam while pursuing the degree, but must provide proof of degree completion to sit for the Main Examination.
Age Limit:
Minimum age: 21 years.
Maximum age: 37 years (as of January 1, 2025).
Application fees:
General Category: ₹1,500
Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) from all states: ₹750
Backward Classes in Punjab State: ₹750
Individuals with Disabilities (PWD): ₹500
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): ₹500
Ex-Servicemen: ₹500
Lineal Descendants of Ex-Servicemen (LDESM) in Punjab State: ₹500
How to apply:
Step 1: Go to www.ppsc.gov.in, the official website.
Step 2: On the homepage, click the PPSC recruitment 2025 link.
Step 3: Enter the necessary information.
Step 4: Submit your application form.
Step 5: Upload all the necessary documents.
Step 6: Download, save and take a print out of the application form for future reference.
Selection process:
Candidates will be chosen for these positions based on their performance in the preliminary and main competitive exams, which will be followed by an interview process. The planned date for the Preliminary Combined Competitive Examination-2025 is April 2025.
