1Basic Scale, Name, Number of Posts & Departments
Total BS-17 Vacancies: 48 Posts
📌 BS-17 Posts🎓 Graduate (Second Division)📍 Punjab
Positions Distribution:
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PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BS-17) — 45 POSTS
Department: Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD).
Quota Breakdown: Open Merit = 41 | Minority Quota = 02 | Special Persons Quota = 02.
Qualification: Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University.
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EXCISE & TAXATION OFFICER (BS-17) — 01 POST
Department: Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department.
Quota Breakdown: Open Merit = 01.
Qualification: Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LOCAL FUND AUDIT (BS-17) — 02 POSTS
Department: Finance Department.
Quota Breakdown: Open Merit = 02.
Qualification: Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University.
2Age Limits & Age Relaxation Pre-Conditions
Age Cutoff Date: 1st January 2027
📌 Age Limit: 21 to 32 Years⚙️ Govt Servants: Up to 35 Years♿ Special Persons: Up to 45 Years
Age Pre-Conditions & Special Rules:
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i) For General Candidates Upper Age Limit
Age limit shall be 21 to 30 + 02 = 32 years. In the light of Government of the Punjab, S&GAD Notification No. SOR-I(S&GAD)9-2/2022 dated 02-10-2026, the Upper Age Limit for Combined Competitive Examination to be conducted in 2026 and 2027 has been increased from 30 to 32 years and the number of chances/attempts from 3 to 4, as a special one-time dispensation in general relaxation to the applicable rules/regulations.
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ii) For Government Serving Officials Upper Age Limit
Upper age limit shall be 35 years. In the case of officials serving in connection with the affairs of the Federal Government, who are domiciles in the Punjab as well as the officials serving in connection with affairs of the Punjab Government having at least 4 years service as such, the upper age limit shall be 35 years.
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iii) For Special Persons Upper Age Limit
Upper age limit shall be 45 years. For special persons, maximum 15 years relaxation in upper age limit shall be allowed as per Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976.
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Important Note on Age Relaxation
The relaxation as per Government of the Punjab, S&GAD Notification No. SOR-III(S&GAD)1-25/94(P) dated 29-11-2012, Punjab Delegation of Powers (Relaxation of Age) Rules, 1961 shall not apply to the posts of the Government required to be filled through Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission. Employees of Semi Government and Autonomous Bodies of Federal Government and those of Local Bodies are not entitled to age concession for the period of their service in such organization.
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Cutoff Date for Eligibility
The cutoff date for determining the eligibility as far as age is concerned shall be the 1st January 2027. However, the candidate must fulfill and complete all other pre-conditions/qualifications for the examination on or before the closing date as given in this Advertisement (30 November 2026). The candidates will produce the original certificates at the time of Psychological Assessment and Interview to authenticate their claim in the application form.
3Syllabus for Written Examination
Total Written Marks: 1100 | Interview/Viva Voce: 300 | Grand Total: 1400
📌 10 Compulsory Papers + 1 Optional📝 Written: 1100 Marks🗣 Interview: 300 Marks
Compulsory Papers Breakdown:
Paper IGeneral Knowledge (MCQs) — 100 Marks
Paper IIMental Ability & Reasoning Test (MCQs) — 100 Marks
Paper IIIEnglish Essay (Subjective) — 100 Marks
Paper IVEnglish Precis, Comprehension, Grammar (Subjective) — 100 Marks
Paper VUrdu Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Translation (Subjective) — 100 Marks
Paper VIIslamic Studies / Ethics for Non-Muslims (MCQs + Subjective) — 100 Marks
Paper VIIPakistan Studies-I (MCQs + Subjective) — 100 Marks
Paper VIIIPakistan Studies-II (MCQs + Subjective) — 100 Marks
Paper IXInternational Affairs (MCQs + Subjective) — 100 Marks
Paper XEconomy and Development (MCQs + Subjective) — 100 Marks
Note: Papers VI to X will have 25 marks each for MCQs and 75 marks each for subjective questions. Paper II includes Mental Ability & Reasoning Test (Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative & Numerical Processing, Reading & Verbal Comprehension, Decision-Making & Problem-Solving).
4Optional Subject & Important Exam Rules
Paper XI: One Optional Subject (Subjective) — 100 Marks
📌 Select 1 Optional Subject⚠️ Negative Marking: 0.25🎯 Passing Aggregate: 550 Marks
List of 30 Optional Subjects (Select One):
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.
Important Written Test Rules:
- Negative Marking: Negative marking will be done and 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective (MCQ) paper of General Knowledge.
- Qualifying Marks: Qualifying marks for the Mental Ability and Reasoning Test will be 33% with negative marking. It may be revised on the basis of analysis subsequently.
- A candidate shall have to obtain 33% marks in Paper of Mental Ability & Reasoning Test (MART) and 40 marks in remaining papers and 550 marks (50%) in the aggregate to qualify for interview. Thereafter, a candidate shall also secure 50% marks in the interview to be held eligible for final merit list of successful candidates.
- Non-Muslim candidates have the option either to attempt paper on Islamic Studies or Ethics (Combination of both Subjective & Objective).
- All candidates shall appear in all compulsory subjects and One Optional Subject. A candidate absent in One Paper for any reason he/she shall not be allowed to appear in the remaining paper(s).
- NO CHANGE/ADDITION/DELETION/ALTERATION OF OPTIONAL SUBJECT MENTIONED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM WILL BE MADE AND NO FURTHER REPRESENTATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
