Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Punjab Civil Service (PCS) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Mon, 7 Dec, 2026Written descriptive papers for candidates who clear Prelims
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement (tentative)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Declaration of qualified candidates for Mains examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Punjab PCS Preliminary Examination
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Single-day objective test covering General Studies and Mental Ability
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release for Prelims
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Download hall ticket from official Punjab PSC portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026Final opportunity to edit submitted application details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date to apply (with late fee)
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Extended deadline with additional fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date to apply (without late fee)
Fri, 29 May, 2026Final day for regular application submission
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Online registration begins for Punjab PCS 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026