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Punjab PCS
Punjab Civil Service (PCS) Prelims
Punjab PSC PCS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (CSAT). 100 MCQs each, 2 hours each.
Updated 28 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Punjab PCS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 37 years (General)21-37 for General. SC/BC/ST: +5, PwBD: +10, Ex-servicemen Punjab: as per state rules.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Punjabi (in Gurmukhi script) compulsory at Mains for posts in Punjab government departments.
Punjab PCS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~118 – 128 |
| 2023 | BC / OBC | ~112 – 122 |
| 2023 | SC | ~100 – 110 |
| 2023 | ST | ~88 – 100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Punjab PCS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
PCS (Exe) — SDM / DySP / Naib Tahsildar (entry)
Pay Level 9 (Punjab)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹82,000 – ₹95,000 (Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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120 सालों के कुल प्रश्नकुछ वर्षों में पूरा पेपर नहीं, उस पेपर के कुछ प्रश्न हैं — हर कार्ड बताता है कितने।
2025
200 में से 120 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
मॉक टेस्ट
सभी प्रयास →किसी भी मॉक को अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा में दें — मॉक के अंदर भाषा चयनकर्ता का उपयोग करें (हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, बांग्ला और 15 अन्य)।
Punjab PCS — Quick Practice
FULL20 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →Punjab PCS — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL120 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
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Practice by subject & topic
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General Studies (Paper I)
108 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
32 Qs
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Students
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Mocks taken
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Average score
46%
Top score
100%
What can I get from Punjab PCS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1-2% — Elite tier
88–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among highest scorers statewide
- •Punjab Civil Service (PCS) Officer — fast-track promotion prospects
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — capital region postings
- •Direct appointment consideration for sensitive postings
- •Assistant Commissioner (first postings in major districts)
- •Likely final rank in top 50-100 with strong Mains performance
Top 5% — Premium posts
80–88% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent Prelims performance
- •Punjab Civil Service (PCS) — direct IAS-equivalent state cadre positions
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Ludhiana/Amritsar/Chandigarh preferred districts
- •Deputy Excise & Taxation Commissioner — senior revenue posts
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — premium blocks
- •High probability of final selection in Group A services
Highly competitive range
72–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top performers in Prelims
- •Punjab Civil Service (PCS) — Deputy Commissioner cadre track, Group A
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — preferred postings likely
- •Deputy District Attorney — prosecution cadre
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) — revenue cadre
- •Strong foundation for top Group A posts with good Mains + Interview
Strong Mains prospect
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Well above typical General category cut-off
- •Punjab Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A, executive cadre, pay level 10
- •Deputy Excise & Taxation Officer — Group B, revenue administration
- •Assistant Employment Officer — Punjab Employment Generation Department
- •District Attorney — Legal cadre, Group B
- •Good position for final selection with consistent Mains performance
Safe Mains qualification
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortable Mains qualification for most categories
- •Punjab Civil Service (Executive) — Deputy Commissioner office cadre, Group B
- •Treasury Officer — Punjab Finance Department, Group B
- •District Food Supply Controller — Group B, pay level 7
- •Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) — Group B posts
- •Aim for 65%+ to be competitive in final merit
Borderline — Reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
Based on recruitment cycles, the Punjab PCS 2026 notification is expected to be released around October-December 2026 on ppsc.gov.in.
The Punjab PCS 2025 Mains exam was conducted from April 1-10, 2026 with 4,238 candidates appearing for 331 vacancies. Result is expected around July-August 2026 followed by interviews.
Punjab Public Service Commission released the Mains admit card for candidates who qualified the prelims exam held on December 7, 2025.
PPSC released the prelims result with merit list and scorecards, qualifying 4,238 candidates for the Mains examination conducted in April 2026.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Punjab PCS 2025 Mains Admit Card
बीत गयाThu, 26 Mar, 2026
Mains admit card released on March 26, 2026
Mains admit card released (2025 cycle)
बीत गयाFri, 27 Mar, 2026
📍Punjab PCS 2025 Mains Exam
बीत गयाWed, 1 Apr, 2026
Mains conducted from April 1-10, 2026; afternoon shift 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Punjab PCS 2025 Mains Result (expected)
34 दिन बादThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Mains result expected around October 2026 after evaluation; interview for ~3x vacancies to follow
Punjab PCS 2026 Notification (expected)
65 दिन बादSun, 15 Nov, 2026
Next cycle notification expected in late 2026 (October-December 2026)
सिलेबस
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General Studies (Paper I)
Everyday Science
General appreciation of science from observation and experience.
Environmental Studies
Environment, ecology and sustainable development.
Indian Polity
Political theory, Constitution and governance of India.
History of India
Indian history with emphasis on social, economic, political aspects.
Indian and Punjab Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India and Punjab.
Indian Economy
Indian and Punjab economy structure, planning and reforms.
Current Events
Current affairs of national and international importance.
Punjab — History, Society and Culture
Punjab specific history, Sikh history, society and culture.
Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
Reading Comprehension
Understanding and analysing English and Punjabi passages.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Communication, collaboration and interpersonal effectiveness.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, assumption, course of action.
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Situational judgement, prioritisation and ethical decisions.
General Mental Ability
Direction, blood relation, ranking and general mental ability.
Basic Numeracy
Numbers and their relations — Class X level.
Data Interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables and data sufficiency.
Punjabi and English Language
Basic language skills — grammar and usage.