The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore, has announced PPSC Jobs 2026 through Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026, offering appointments to 48 prestigious BS-17 positions in different provincial government departments. The posts are Provincial Management Service (45 posts), Excise & Taxation Officer (1 post) and Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (2 posts). Candidates holding a graduate degree from a recognized university and possessing a Punjab domicile are encouraged to apply online before the closing date of 30 November 2026.
Jobs Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore |
| Advertisement | Advertisement No. 12/2026 — Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (Sr. No. 191, Case No. 106-RC/2026) |
| Posts | Provincial Management Service (45), Excise & Taxation Officer (1), Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (2) — Total 48 |
| Basic Scale | BS-17 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in Punjab Province |
| Domicile | Punjab |
| Application Method | Online only through the official PPSC website |
| UAN | 042-111-988-722 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for PPSC Jobs
| Post | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Provincial Management Service (BS-17) | Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University |
| Excise & Taxation Officer (BS-17) | Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University |
| Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (BS-17) | Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University |
Available Jobs in Punjab Public Service Commission
Under these PPSC Jobs 2026, the following posts are available:
- Provincial Management Service (BS-17) — Services & General Administration Department — 45 posts — Open Merit 41, Minority Quota 02, Special Persons 02
- Excise & Taxation Officer (BS-17) — Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department — 01 post — Open Merit 01
- Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (BS-17) — Finance Department — 02 posts — Open Merit 02
- Total Posts: 48
- Quota note — If a variation in the number of posts is received at any stage, it shall be accepted by the Commission without inviting fresh applications, and the variation in the number of posts will be reflected at the PPSC website as a notice only
How to apply for PPSC Jobs
- Apply online only through the official PPSC website at ppsc.gop.pk — applications other than online will not be accepted
- Find Advertisement No. 12/2026, Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (Sr. No. 191) on the PPSC website and fill in the online application form
- Read the “Important Instructions” regarding the application fee, written test and interview on the PPSC website before applying online
- Deposit the fee online through ATMs, Mobile Phone Banking, Internet Banking, over the counter (by visiting the nearest 1Link Member Bank branches), Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa, U Paisa, and other available micro-finance banks
- Submit your application by 30 November 2026 — applications received after the closing date will not be considered
- For more information, dial the PPSC UAN 042-111-988-722
Qualification and Experience
- Provincial Management Service (BS-17): Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University
- Excise & Taxation Officer (BS-17): Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University
- Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (BS-17): Graduate (Second Division) from a recognized University
- Equivalence: In case a candidate claims that his/her qualification is equivalent to the prescribed qualification, he/she will be required to submit an equivalence certificate of his/her foreign/local qualification issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) or the Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee (Q.E.D.C.) of the concerned department
- Documents: Candidates must ensure that they will provide the marks obtained / total marks or percentage certificate of all degrees, issued by the Competent Authority, at the time of interview — CGPA is not acceptable
Eligibility Criteria for PPSC Jobs
- Applicants must hold a Graduate (Second Division) degree from a recognized University
- Age limit for general candidates: 21 to 30 + 02 = 32 years — the upper age limit for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 has been increased from 30 to 32 years, and the number of chances/attempts from 3 to 4, as a special one-time dispensation
- Government serving officials: upper age limit shall be 35 years — in the case of officials serving in connection with the affairs of the Federal Government, who are domiciled in the Punjab, as well as officials serving in connection with the affairs of the Punjab Government having at least 5 years service as such, the upper age limit shall be 35 years
- Special persons: upper age limit shall be 45 years — for special persons, a maximum 15 years relaxation in upper age limit shall be allowed as per Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976
- Gender: All (Male, Female & Transgender) are eligible to apply
- Domicile: Punjab is mandatory, and the place of posting can be anywhere in Punjab
- Cutoff date: The cutoff date for determining the eligibility as far as age is concerned shall be 1st January 2027 — however, the candidates must fulfil and complete all other pre-conditions/qualifications for the examination on or before the closing date given in the advertisement
- In-service candidates will ensure, while applying for a particular post, that they have obtained/applied for NOC/DPC from their concerned department(s) on or before the closing date and will provide the same at the time of interview (if called)
- Registration certificates: Candidates will ensure, while applying for a particular post, that they have obtained/applied for a Registration Certificate from PEC/PNC/PMDC/PMC/PVMC or any other relevant regulatory body on or before the closing date and will provide the same at the time of interview (if called)
- No information shared by anyone other than on the PPSC website is authentic — candidates must not trust any such information
Written Examination and Syllabus for Combined Competitive Examination 2026
The selection process includes a comprehensive written examination followed by an interview / viva voce. The written examination carries 1,100 marks, while the interview accounts for 300 marks, making the grand total 1,400 marks.
| Paper | Title | Type of Paper | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | MCQs | 100 |
| II | Mental Ability & Reasoning Test | 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 (list given below) | Subjective | 100 |
- Papers VI to X will have 25 marks each for MCQs and 75 marks each for subjective questions
- Optional subjects (choose one of 30): Agriculture, Arabic, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering Fundamentals & Engineering Management, English Literature, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Punjabi, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Urdu, Veterinary Science, Zoology
- Qualifying marks: A candidate shall have to obtain 33% marks in the Mental Ability & Reasoning Test and 40 marks in the remaining papers and 550 marks (50%) in the aggregate to qualify for the interview; thereafter, a candidate shall also secure 50% marks in the interview to be held eligible for the final merit list of successful candidates
- 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
- Non-Muslim candidates have the option to attempt the paper on Islamic Studies or “Ethics” (combination of both Subjective & Objective)
- All candidates shall appear in all the compulsory subjects and one optional subject
- A candidate absent in one paper for any reason shall not be allowed to appear in the remaining paper(s)
- No change/addition/deletion/alteration of the optional subject mentioned at the time of submission of the online application form will be made, and no further representation will be entertained
- Change in the priority/selection of examination centres shall not be allowed
- The examination may be conducted in phases
- The syllabus for the optional subjects is available on the PPSC website, and the minimum standard for the question papers will be of Graduate level
PPSC Jobs 2026 Advertisement
Conclusion
These PPSC Jobs 2026 are a golden opportunity for graduates across Punjab — 48 BS-17 officer posts through the Combined Competitive Examination 2026, including 45 Provincial Management Service posts, 1 Excise & Taxation Officer post and 2 Assistant Director Local Fund Audit posts, all with a Punjab domicile and posting anywhere in Punjab. If you hold a Graduate (Second Division) degree from a recognized university and fall within the age limits, apply online at ppsc.gop.pk before 30 November 2026. For more government openings in Punjab, browse the Govt Jobs and Punjab categories, and see our other recent posts like FPSC Jobs 2026, Health and Population Department Punjab Jobs 2026 and Punjab Forestry Department Jobs 2026. Best of luck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for PPSC Jobs 2026?
The last date to submit online applications is 30 November 2026, through the official PPSC website at ppsc.gop.pk.
Which posts are announced in PPSC Jobs 2026?
48 BS-17 posts through the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 — Provincial Management Service (45 posts), Excise & Taxation Officer (1 post) and Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (2 posts).
How can I apply for PPSC Jobs 2026?
Apply online only through the official PPSC website at ppsc.gop.pk, under Advertisement No. 12/2026, Combined Competitive Examination 2026, by 30 November 2026. Applications other than online will not be accepted.
What qualification is required for PPSC Jobs 2026?
A Graduate (Second Division) degree from a recognized university, for all three posts — Provincial Management Service, Excise & Taxation Officer and Assistant Director Local Fund Audit.
What is the age limit for PPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2026?
The general age limit is 21 to 30 years, with a two-year general relaxation making the maximum age 32 years. Government servants meeting the prescribed service conditions may receive an upper age limit of 35 years, while special persons are eligible for an upper age limit of 45 years. The cutoff date for age eligibility is 1st January 2027.
What is the exam pattern for the PPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2026?
The written examination carries 1,100 marks across 11 papers — General Knowledge, Mental Ability & Reasoning Test, English Essay, English Precis & Composition, Urdu, Islamic Studies/Ethics, Pakistan Studies-I, Pakistan Studies-II, International Affairs, Economy and Development, and one optional subject — followed by an interview of 300 marks, making a grand total of 1,400 marks.
Where can I read more government jobs in Punjab?
See more openings in the Govt Jobs and Punjab categories, including FPSC Jobs 2026 and Health and Population Department Punjab Jobs 2026.
