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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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Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~118 – 128 |
| 2023 |
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Outstanding — Top rankers
88–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
| BC / OBC |
| ~112 – 122 |
| 2023 | SC | ~100 – 110 |
| 2023 | ST | ~88 – 100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Excellent Prelims score
80–88% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier Prelims performance
72–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Mains position
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
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.
Candidates who have already submitted their Punjab PCS application forms can now make corrections to basic details through the official portal. The correction facility has been extended by an additional week following multiple requests from aspirants.
Source →The Punjab Public Service Commission has released the official notification for the Punjab Civil Service (PCS) Combined Competitive Examination 2026. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for later this year, with detailed vacancy distribution and reservation roster to be announced in the coming weeks.
Source →The Commission has issued a detailed FAQ addressing queries on age relaxation for reserved categories, domicile requirements, and educational qualification equivalence. Candidates are advised to review the updated guidelines before final submission.
Source →Analysis of the 2025 Punjab PCS Mains results shows a competitive trend with candidates scoring higher in General Studies papers. Coaching institutes suggest this cycle's preliminary examination may see adjusted difficulty levels to ensure optimal filtration for the Mains stage.
Source →Application portal opens
passedThu, 16 Apr, 2026
Online registration begins for Punjab PCS 2026
Last date to apply (without late fee)
2 days awayFri, 29 May, 2026
Final day for regular application submission
Last date to apply (with late fee)
9 days awayFri, 5 Jun, 2026
Extended deadline with additional fee payment
Application correction window closes
16 days awayFri, 12 Jun, 2026
Final opportunity to edit submitted application details
Admit card release for Prelims
62 days awayTue, 28 Jul, 2026
Download hall ticket from official Punjab PSC portal
📌Punjab PCS Preliminary Examination
76 days awayTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Single-day objective test covering General Studies and Mental Ability
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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.
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.
Prelims result announcement (tentative)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026
Declaration of qualified candidates for Mains examination
📌Mains examination (tentative)
194 days awayMon, 7 Dec, 2026
Written descriptive papers for candidates who clear Prelims
Basic Numeracy
Numbers and their relations — Class X level.