Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has officially released the notification for the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2025 (PSCSCCE-2025). The recruitment drive offers a total of 322 vacancies across various Punjab State Government departments. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, ppsc.gov.in, before the deadline of January 31, 2025. The examination is tentatively scheduled for April 2025.
Available Positions and Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment aims to fill multiple positions, including:
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Position |
Number of Posts |
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Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch) |
48 |
|
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) |
17 |
|
Tehsildar |
27 |
|
Excise and Taxation Officer |
121 |
|
Food and Civil Supplies Officer |
13 |
|
Block Development and Panchayat Officer |
49 |
|
Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies |
21 |
|
Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer |
3 |
|
Employment Generation, Skill Development, and Training Officer |
12 |
|
Deputy Superintendent Jails (Grade-II)/District Probation Officer |
13 |
To be eligible, candidates must be between 21 and 37 years of age as of January 1, 2025. Certain relaxations apply:
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Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC) of Punjab: Upper age limit extended to 42 years for services other than Punjab Police and Punjab Prisons.
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Punjab Government Employees: Upper age limit extended to 45 years.
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Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution is mandatory.
Application Process
Interested candidates can follow these steps to apply:
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Visit the official website, ppsc.gov.in.
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Click on the “Open Advertisement” tab on the homepage.
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Select the application window for PCS 2025 posts.
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Register and fill out the application form with the required details.
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Pay the application fee and submit the form.
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Save or print the application form for future reference.
The selection process for Punjab PCS 2025 comprises three stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and an Interview Round. The Preliminary Examination includes two objective-type papers, each carrying 200 marks, with a duration of two hours per paper and no negative marking. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary stage will proceed to the Main Examination, followed by the final Interview Round.
The preliminary examination will assess candidates' knowledge in general studies and other relevant subjects. Detailed information is available in the official notification on the PPSC website.
Direct link to register for Punjab PCS 2025 recruitment
Candidates are encouraged to review the official guidelines and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. For further updates and detailed instructions, visit ppsc.gov.in.
