PPSC officially confirms Punjab PCS exam date 2025. The preliminary exam will be held on 26 October 2025 for 322 vacancies. Know dates, eligibility, fee, pattern!
Punjab PCS Exam Date 2025 Announced – Prelims to be Held on 26 October
Great news for all PPSC aspirants—Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the Punjab PCS Exam Date 2025. The Preliminary Combined Competitive Examination is now officially scheduled for Sunday, 26 October 2025.
If you’ve been waiting patiently for the notification, the long wait ends today. The official notice (advt. no. 20251) is now available on the PPSC website and confirms that the PCS Prelims will take place in October. This is a big step forward in your exam journey.
Key Highlights – Punjab PCS Exam 2025
Prelims Date: 26 October 2025 (Sunday)
Notification Released: 5 August 2025 on PPSC site
Vacancies: 322 posts in state service roles
Application Window Closed: 3–31 January 2025
Selection Process: Prelims → Mains → Interview
Why the Punjab PCS Exam Date News Important
If you’re preparing for State services posts like Tehsildar, DSP, Excise‑Taxation Officer or Civil Service (Executive), this announcement gives clarity to plan your schedule. Knowing the exact date helps in fixing your study timeline, mock test calendar, and revision plan. No more guesswork or anxiety—just structured prep ahead. With clear dates, you can breathe easier.
Also Read – HPSC ADO recruitment 2025.
All About the Punjab PCS Notification & Overview
Notification & Vacancy Details
PPSC notified aspirants on 5 August 2025, offering 322 vacancies across key roles including:
Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch) – 46 posts
Deputy Superintendent of Police – 17 posts
Excise & Taxation Officer – 121 posts (max vacancies)
Tehsildar – 27 posts
Other services like Food & Civil Supply Officer, Block Development, Probation Officer, etc.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Applications were open from 3 January 2025 to 31 January 2025. You need to complete One Time Registration (OTR), upload scanned documents, and pay the application fees online. Fee structure was:
- ₹500 for application (all);
- ₹750 for SC/ST of Punjab / Backward Classes;
- ₹1,500 for General (includes ₹1,000 exam fee).
- Exam Structure & Pattern You Should Know
Punjab PCS Prelims Pattern
Paper‑I: General Studies – 100 questions, 200 marks (2 marks each)
Paper‑II: CSAT (Qualifying) – 80 questions, 200 marks (2.5 marks each); needs minimum 40% to qualify
Each paper is 2 hours. Only marks of Paper‑I count for Prelims selection.
Punjab PCS Mains Pattern
Once you clear prelims, you must prepare for 7 descriptive papers (each 3 hours):
- Punjabi (Gurmukhi) – compulsory – 100 marks.
- English – 100 marks.
- Essay – 150 marks.
- General Studies I – 250 marks.
- General Studies II – 250 marks.
- General Studies III – 250 marks.
- General Studies IV – 250 marks
Then comes a personal Interview (150 marks).
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 37 years (as on 1 Jan 2025)
Upper age relaxation for SC/BC of Punjab (up to 42 years), Govt employees (up to 45), Ex‑servicemen categories, etc., based on norms.
Must have a bachelor’s degree and additional Punjabi qualification in Matric or above.
What’s Next for Candidates? Step-by-Step Guide
- Admit Card Release: Likely 7–10 days before exam (mid‑October 2025).
- Prelims Exam: 26 October 2025.
- Result & Mains Notification: Usually 3–5 weeks after prelims.
- Mains Exam: Scheduled after prelims result (exact date soon).
- Interview: Final round after mains results.
Keep checking the official PPSC site regularly so you don’t miss any updates or admit card uploads.
FAQs: Punjab PCS exam date 2025
Q1: When is the Punjab PCS Prelims Exam 2025?
A: The PPSC has set the Prelims exam for Sunday, 26 October 2025 as per the official notice released on 5 August 2025.
Q2: How many vacancies are there under Punjab PCS 2025?
A: There are 322 vacancies including posts like Excise & Taxation Officer, Civil Service (Executive), Tehsildar, DSP, etc.
Q3: What is the application fee for Punjab PCS 2025?
A: General candidates pay ₹1,500 (₹500 application + ₹1,000 exam fee), while SC/BC/PWD categories pay less.
Q4: What is the age limit and relaxation for PCS 2025?
A: Required age is 21–37 years; relaxations up to 42 or 45 years apply based on category and government service.
Q5: When can I download the admit card for Prelims?
A: Admit cards are expected about 7‑10 days before the exam—so likely mid‑October 2025. Download from the PPSC official site using Reg‑ID and password.
Final Thoughts
This announcement brings clarity and opportunity together. With the Punjab PCS exam date 2025 now official, you have a clear timeline—about 14 weeks to go—so build your study strategy, ramp up mocks and revise smartly.
Streamline your prep using the exam pattern, syllabus and key dates above. Stay updated via ppsc.gov.in, download your admit card when released, and keep confidence high. With steady effort and clarity on what’s coming, you’re already on the right path.