PPSC PMS Jobs 2026 (Advertisement No. 12/2026) | Apply Online for 48 BS-17 Posts

PPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 12/2026): Apply Online for 48 BS-17 PMS, ETO & Local Fund Audit Jobs

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore has officially announced Advertisement No. 12/2026 (SR. NO. 191, Case No. 106-RC/2026) for the Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (CCE/PMS). Eligible male, female, and transgender applicants who hold a Punjab domicile can now apply online for 48 Basic Scale (BS-17) officer posts across three key provincial departments: the Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD), the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, and the Finance Department.

Please keep in mind that PPSC only accepts online applications, and any application sent by post or by hand will be rejected. You can submit your online form up until 12:00 AM (Midnight) on the closing date of 30 November 2026. No applications will be accepted after midnight on the closing date, so candidates are strongly advised to submit their forms early instead of waiting for the last day.

Quick Summary of PPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026

Feature	Official Information
Organization	Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore
Advertisement No.	Advertisement No. 12/2026 (SPL-1094)
Exam Name	Combined Competitive Examination-2026
Serial & Case No.	SR. NO. 191 / Case No. 106-RC/2026
Total Vacancies	48 Posts (BS-17)
Education Required	Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University
Eligible Genders	All (Male, Female & Transgender)
Domicile & Posting	Punjab Domicile / Posting Anywhere in Punjab
Last Date to Apply	30 November 2026 (Up to 12:00 Midnight)
Official Website	www.ppsc.gop.pk

More Information about PMS Applicaton, How to Apply?

Complete Post & Quota Breakdown (48 BS-17 Vacancies)

Under SR. NO. 191 (Case No. 106-RC/2026), PPSC is recruiting for 48 BS-17 vacancies divided across three Punjab government departments as follows:

1. Provincial Management Service (BS-17) – 45 Posts

• Department: Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD).
• Open Merit: 41 Posts.
• Minority Quota: 02 Posts.
• Special Persons Quota: 02 Posts.

2. Excise & Taxation Officer (BS-17) – 01 Post

• Department: Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department.
• Open Merit: 01 Post.

3. Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (BS-17) – 02 Posts

• Department: Finance Department.
• Open Merit: 02 Posts.

Basic Eligibility: Education, Gender, Domicile & Posting

• Required Education: You must hold at least a Graduate (Second Division) degree from a recognized university. The question papers in the written exam will also be set at a minimum of Graduate Level.
• Gender Eligibility: All candidates (Male, Female & Transgender) are eligible to apply.
• Domicile Requirement: Applicants must have a valid Punjab domicile.
• Job Posting Location: Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Punjab.

Age Limits, Special 2-Year Relaxation (32 Years & 4 Chances) & Cutoff Dates

i) General Candidates (Maximum Age: 32 Years)

• Allowed Age Range: 21 to 30 + 02 = 32 years.
• Special Relaxation for 2026 & 2027: According to the Government of the Punjab, S&GAD Notification No. SOR-I(S&GAD)9-2/2022 dated 02-10-2026, the upper age limit for the Combined Competitive Examination held in 2026 and 2027 has been raised from 30 to 32 years. In addition, the number of allowed attempts/chances has been increased from 3 to 4 as a special one-time relaxation in the general rules.

ii) Government Serving Officials (Maximum Age: 35 Years)

• Allowed Age Limit: Up to 35 years.
• Required Service: This 35-year upper age limit applies to employees working in the affairs of the Federal Government who hold a Punjab domicile, as well as employees serving in the affairs of the Punjab Government, provided they have completed at least 4 years of service.

iii) Special Persons (Maximum Age: 45 Years)

• Allowed Age Limit: Up to 45 years.
• Relaxation Rule: Special persons are granted a maximum of 15 years of age relaxation in the upper age limit under the Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976.

Important Rules About Age Relaxation

1. General Age Relaxation Does Not Apply: The standard age relaxation given under Government of the Punjab, S&GAD Notification No. SOR-I(S&GAD) 9-36/81 dated 21-05-2012, and the Punjab Delegation of Powers (Relaxation of Age) Rules, 1961 will NOT apply to posts filled through the PPSC Combined Competitive Examination.
2. No Age Relaxation for Semi-Government or Local Body Staff: Employees working in Semi-Government organizations, Autonomous Bodies of the Federal or Provincial Government, or Local Bodies are not eligible for age relaxation based on their service in those organizations.

Cutoff Dates & Document Verification

• Cutoff Date for Age: Your age eligibility will be calculated as of 1st January 2027.
• Cutoff Date for Education & Other Conditions: All other requirements, including your degree and qualifications, must be fully completed on or before the closing date (30 November 2026) mentioned in this advertisement.
• Checking Original Documents: Candidates must bring their original certificates at the time of the Psychological Assessment and Interview to prove the details they entered in their online application form.

Complete Exam Syllabus & Marks Breakdown (1400 Total Marks)

The PPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2026 consists of a Written Examination carrying 1100 Marks and an Interview/Viva Voce carrying 300 Marks, making a Grand Total of 1400 Marks.

Compulsory & Optional Written Papers

Paper	Subject Name	Paper Format	Marks
I	General Knowledge	MCQs	100
II	Mental Ability & Reasoning Test (Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative & Numerical Processing, Reading & Verbal Comprehension, Decision-Making & Problem-Solving)	MCQs	100
III	English Essay	Subjective	100
IV	English (Precis, Comprehension, Grammar & Translation etc.)	Subjective	100
V	Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Grammar & Translation etc.)	Subjective	100
VI	Islamic Studies / Ethics for Non-Muslim Candidates	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 (Choose one from the list below)	Subjective	100
Total	Written Examination (1100) + Interview/Viva Voce (300)	Grand Total	1400

• Marks Split for Papers VI to X: Each of the papers from Paper VI to Paper X will contain 25 marks for MCQs and 75 marks for subjective questions.
• Detailed Syllabus: You can view and download the full syllabus outline for both compulsory and optional subjects on the PPSC website (www.ppsc.gop.pk).

Full List of 30 Optional Subjects (Choose Any One for Paper XI – 100 Marks)

Every candidate must pick one Optional Subject (100 Marks) from these 30 subjects:

1. Agriculture
2. Arabic
3. Botany
4. Business Administration
5. Chemistry
6. Commerce
7. Computer Science
8. Economics
9. Education
10. Engineering Fundamentals & Engineering Management
11. English Literature
12. Geography
13. Geology
14. History
15. Law
16. Mass Communication
17. Mathematics
18. Persian
19. Philosophy
20. Physics
21. Political Science
22. Psychology
23. Public Administration
24. Punjabi
25. Social Work
26. Sociology
27. Statistics
28. Urdu
29. Veterinary Science
30. Zoology

Passing Marks, Negative Marking & Important Exam Rules

Written Paper Guidelines (Notes i to vi)

• i) Negative Marking in General Knowledge: There will be negative marking in the objective (MCQ) paper of General Knowledge (Paper-I), where 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• ii) Passing Marks in MART (Paper-II): The passing score for the Mental Ability and Reasoning Test (MART) is 33% with negative marking, though the Commission may revise this later based on statistical analysis.
• iii) Choice for Non-Muslim Applicants: Non-Muslim candidates can choose to take either Islamic Studies or ‘Ethics’ (which includes both Subjective and Objective parts).
• iv) Appearing in All Papers: Every candidate must sit for all the compulsory papers and one optional paper.
• v) Rule on Absence: If a candidate is absent in any single paper for any reason, he or she will not be allowed to sit in the remaining papers.
• vi) Syllabus Availability: The complete syllabus outline can be checked on the PPSC website.

Important Exam Notes (a to e)

• a) Required Marks to Pass Written Exam & Interview: To qualify for the interview, a candidate must score at least 33% marks in the Mental Ability & Reasoning Test (MART), 40 marks in each of the remaining individual papers, and 550 marks (50%) in total across all written papers. After that, the candidate must also score at least 50% marks in the interview to be included in the final merit list of successful candidates.
• b) No Changes Allowed in Optional Subject: Once you submit your online application form, you cannot change, add, delete, or alter your chosen Optional Subject, and PPSC will not accept any requests regarding this.
• c) No Changes in Exam Centre: Candidates will not be allowed to change their priority or selection of examination centres once submitted.
• d) Changes in Total Posts: If the government requests an increase or decrease in the number of posts at any stage, PPSC will accept the change without asking for new applications, and the updated number of posts will simply be posted as a notice on the PPSC website.
• e) Exam in Phases: PPSC may conduct the examination in different phases.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Applicants & Fee Payment Methods

1. Read Official PPSC Guidelines: Before filling out your online form, carefully read the “Important Instructions” regarding the Application Fee, Written Test, and Interview available on the PPSC website (www.ppsc.gop.pk).
2. Equivalence Certificate for Local/Foreign Degrees: If your degree is equivalent to the required qualification, you must provide an Equivalence Certificate for your local or foreign degree issued by the Higher Education Commission (H.E.C) or the Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee (Q.E.D.C) of the relevant department. PPSC will treat this certificate as final, and you must present it at the time of the interview or whenever PPSC asks for it; failing to provide it will result in the cancellation of your application.
3. NOC / DPC for Government Employees: Candidates who are already in government service must make sure when applying that they have either obtained or applied for an NOC/DPC from their parent department on or before the closing date, and they must bring it to the interview (if called).
4. Registration with Professional Councils: Where applicable, candidates must ensure that they have obtained or applied for a Registration Certificate from PEC, PNC, PMDC, PMC, PVMC, or another relevant regulatory authority on or before the closing date, and present it at the interview (if called).
5. Marks & Percentage Certificates Required (CGPA Not Accepted): Candidates must provide official certificates showing marks obtained / total marks or exact percentage for all degrees, issued by the Competent Authority, at the time of the interview. CGPA alone is not acceptable.
6. Trust Only Official PPSC Updates: Any information shared by anyone outside of the official PPSC website is not authentic, so candidates should never rely on unofficial sources.
7. How to Pay the Application Fee Online: Applicants must deposit their exam fee online using ONLY the following approved methods: ATMs, Mobile Phone Banking, Internet Banking, Over the Counter (by visiting the nearest 1Link Member Bank Branches), JazzCash, Easypaisa, UPaisa, and other available micro-finance banks. For full payment guidance, visit www.ppsc.gop.pk.