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Punjab PCS
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Punjab Civil Service (PCS) Prelims
Punjab PSC PCS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (CSAT). 100 MCQs each, 2 hours each.
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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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Previous year papers
120 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
120 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 200)
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General Studies (Paper I)
104 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
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Top 5% — premier cadre positions
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Exceptional Prelims performance
- •Punjab Civil Service (PCS) — All Group A posts including premium cadres
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — choice of district postings
- •Sub-Divisional Magistrate — administrative backbone, preferred locations
- •District Social Security Officer / Labour Enforcement Officer — senior Group B Gazetted
- •Strong likelihood of final selection with even average Mains score
- •Candidate for topper ranks if Mains performance matches Prelims
High scorer — top tier contention
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top performers in Prelims
- •Punjab Civil Service (PCS) — Senior posts including DSP, SDM in strong contention
- •Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — Group A executive magistrate, pay level 11
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — preferred postings likely
- •District Food & Supplies Controller — Group A Gazetted
- •Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) — district revenue administration
- •Excellent position for final selection with decent Mains performance
Comfortable qualifying range
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong Prelims clear with margin
- •Punjab Civil Service (PCS) — Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) cadre possible
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Group A Gazetted, pay level 11
- •District Attorney (Punjab) — legal services, Group A
- •Block Development Officer — Group B Gazetted posts across districts
- •Punjab Administrative Service — revenue and administrative roles
- •Good foundation for targeting top Group A posts in Mains
General category qualifying zone
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Likely to clear Prelims (General category cut-off approximately 55-60%)
- •Punjab Civil Service (Executive) — Group A posts in contention
- •District Social Security Officer — Group B Gazetted, pay level 10
- •Labour Enforcement Officer — Group B posts
- •Employment Officer (Punjab) — district-level postings
- •Success depends heavily on Mains and Interview performance
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for Mains in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- •General category cut-off typically higher (~55-60%)
- •Punjab Administrative Service (PAS) — Group B posts possible with strong Mains
- •Block Development & Panchayat Officer — if Mains performance is excellent
- •Requires significant improvement in Mains preparation
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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News & timeline
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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.
Important dates
Punjab PCS 2025 Mains Admit Card
passedThu, 26 Mar, 2026
Reportedprepp.inMains admit card released on March 26, 2026
Mains admit card released (2025 cycle)
passedFri, 27 Mar, 2026
Reportedprepp.in📍Punjab PCS 2025 Mains Exam
passedWed, 1 Apr, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comMains conducted from April 1-10, 2026; afternoon shift 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Punjab PCS 2025 Mains Result (expected)
4 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedMains result expected around October 2026 after evaluation; interview for ~3x vacancies to follow
Punjab PCS 2026 Notification (expected)
35 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
ExpectedNext cycle notification expected in late 2026 (October-December 2026)
Syllabus
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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.