Hey guys! If you’re a graduate in Punjab and dreaming of a cool government job, listen up! The PPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2025 just dropped today (December 14, 2025) with Advertisement No. 47/2025. This is your shot at awesome BS-17 jobs like Provincial Management Service (PMS), Excise & Taxation Officer, and more.
Everyone’s talking about PPSC PMS 2025 and PPSC CCE 2025 right now. The last date to apply is January 5, 2026, so you gotta move fast! Here’s everything explained in the simplest way possible.
Who’s Running This Exam?
It’s the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) in Lahore.
- Advertisement Number: 47/2025
- Case Number: 36-RC/2025
They make sure everything is fair.
What Jobs Can You Get?
There are 119 posts total! Here’s the list:
Provincial Management Service (PMS – BS-17)
- Department: Services & General Administration
- Total: 80 jobs
- Normal seats: 61
- Minority quota: 16
- Special persons: 3
Excise & Taxation Officer (BS-17)
- Total: 25 jobs
- Normal: 24
- Minority: 1
Assistant Director (Local Fund Audit – BS-17)
- Total: 14 jobs
- Normal: 12
- Minority: 1
- One seat for visually impaired
These jobs are legit cool and come with good pay and respect!
What Degree Do You Need?
Just a Bachelor’s degree with at least second division from any proper university. Doesn’t matter what subject you studied!
How Old Do You Have to Be?
As of January 1, 2026:
- You should be 21 to 30 years old.
- Government employees can go up to 35 if they’ve worked 4+ years.
- Some extra relaxations for special categories.
Domicile Stuff
You need a Punjab domicile. No other province, sorry!
Who Can Apply? Boys, Girls?
Everyone!
- Guys
- Girls
- Transgender
Totally equal chance for all.
What’s the Written Exam Like?
It’s 1200 marks total.
Compulsory Papers (Everyone Has to Do These – 600 Marks)
- English Essay – 100
- English Precis & Composition – 100
- Urdu – 100
- Islamic Studies or Ethics – 100
- Pakistan Studies – 100
- General Knowledge – 100
Basically tests your writing and basic knowledge.
Optional Subjects (Pick 3 – 600 Marks)
You choose three subjects (200 marks each) but only one from each group:
- Group A: Commerce, Economics, Business Admin, Public Admin
- Group B: Agriculture, Vet Science, Botany, Zoology
- Group C: Maths, Computer Science, Stats, Engineering Principles
- Group D: Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography
- Group E: Political Science, History, Law, Mass Communication
- Group F: Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
- Group G: English Lit, Urdu, Arabic, Education, Persian, Punjabi
Pick ones you’re good at!
Interview + Psycho Test
After written:
- A psychological test (just to check if you’re fit for the job).
- Interview worth 300 marks (you need at least 50% here).
Final result = written marks + interview marks.
Important Rules (Don’t Mess These Up)
- Need at least 40% in every single paper.
- Overall 50% in written to go to interview.
- Wrong MCQ answer? Minus 0.25 marks.
- Once you pick optional subjects — no changing them later!
- Exam might happen in parts if too many people apply.
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How to Apply in PPSC Combined Competitive Examination
Only online on the PPSC website:
- Go to www.ppsc.gop.pk
- Make an account or log in.
- Fill the form carefully.
- Choose your optional subjects.
- Upload photo, CNIC, domicile, degree, etc.
- Pay the fee.
- Submit!
That’s it!
Last Date
January 5, 2026
Do it early so the website doesn’t crash on you.
Official Website
Go here for everything — syllabus, old papers, updates.
Quick FAQs
When’s the last date?
January 5, 2026.
How many PMS seats?
80!
Can I change optional subjects later?
Nope.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 for wrong MCQs.
Do I need Punjab domicile?
Yes, 100%.
Where’s the syllabus?
Check the official website for PPSC CCE 2025 syllabus PDF.
If you’re eligible, go apply right now! This could be your big break into a stable, awesome government career. Good luck — you can totally do this! For more job updates, must visit JobZoom.pk
