The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced 45 vacancies for Provincial Management Service (PMS) officers in Grade 17. Eligible candidates holding Punjab domicile can submit their applications online by November 30, 2026.
The recruitment has been announced through the Services and General Administration Department. Male, female and transgender candidates are eligible to apply, provided they meet the prescribed educational and other requirements.
The advertisement also includes vacancies for Excise and Taxation Officers and Assistant Directors in the Local Fund Audit Department. Along with the recruitment announcement, the commission has introduced important changes to age limits and the number of examination attempts for the Combined Competitive Examination.
45 PMS Officer Vacancies Announced
The PPSC has advertised 45 PMS Officer positions in BS-17. The vacancies have been distributed as follows:
- Open merit: 41 seats
- Minority quota: 2 seats
- Special persons quota: 2 seats
Candidates must have at least a second-division graduate degree from a recognised university.
Successful candidates may be posted anywhere in Punjab, depending on departmental requirements.
In addition to the PMS vacancies, the advertisement includes three other BS-17 positions:
- Excise and Taxation Officer: 1 vacancy in the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department.
- Assistant Director Local Fund Audit: 2 vacancies in the Finance Department.
Both positions are available on open merit.
Revised Age Limit and Number of Attempts
The PPSC advertisement includes a special one-time relaxation for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 and 2027.
Under a Services and General Administration Department notification issued on October 2, 2026, the maximum age limit has been increased from 30 to 32 years. The number of permitted examination attempts has also increased from three to four.
The revised age requirements are:
- General candidates: 21 to 32 years
- Government employees: Up to 35 years, subject to prescribed service conditions
- Special persons: Up to 45 years under applicable relaxation rules
The age eligibility cut-off date has been fixed as January 1, 2027.
PMS Written Examination and Marks Distribution
The Combined Competitive Examination carries a total of 1,400 marks, including the written examination and viva voce.
The written examination carries 1,100 marks, while the viva voce carries 300 marks.
The written examination includes compulsory and optional subjects. Candidates must appear in 10 compulsory papers carrying 1,000 marks and select one optional subject worth 100 marks from the commission’s approved list.
The compulsory subjects include:
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability and Reasoning
- English Essay
- English Language
- Urdu
- Islamic Studies or Ethics
- Two Pakistan Studies papers
- International Affairs
- Economy and Development
Candidates must also select one optional subject from a list of 28 disciplines. These include Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography and Mass Communication.
Passing Marks and Examination Rules
The PPSC has specified minimum qualifying marks for different stages of the examination.
Candidates must secure at least 33 per cent in the Mental Ability and Reasoning Test. They must also obtain at least 40 marks in each of the remaining written papers.
An overall score of at least 550 marks is required to qualify for the interview.
Candidates must additionally secure at least 50 per cent marks in the viva voce to be considered for the final merit list.
The commission has also announced important examination rules:
- A deduction of 0.25 marks will apply for every incorrect answer in objective examinations.
- Candidates who miss even one written paper will be disqualified from the remaining examinations.
- Applicants must follow the prescribed subject-selection and examination requirements.
Candidates should carefully review the official advertisement to understand the complete examination rules before applying.
How to Apply for PPSC PMS Jobs 2026
Candidates must submit their applications online through the official PPSC website. The examination fee can be deposited through authorised payment channels, including ATMs, internet and mobile banking, 1Link member banks, JazzCash and EasyPaisa.
Applicants with local or foreign qualifications requiring equivalence must provide the relevant certificate issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) or the Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee (QEDC), as applicable.
Government employees must obtain or apply for the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) by the application deadline.
The commission has also clarified that CGPA alone will not be accepted as proof of academic marks. Candidates must provide their obtained marks, total marks and percentage issued by the relevant university or authority.
Last Date to Apply for PMS Jobs 2026
The last date to submit online applications is November 30, 2026. The PPSC online application portal will accept submissions until midnight on the closing date.
Candidates are advised to complete their applications early and carefully check their educational details, examination choices and fee payment before final submission.
The recruitment offers an opportunity for eligible Punjab candidates to compete for BS-17 positions in the provincial government. Applicants should read the official PPSC advertisement for complete instructions and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.
Also read: KP PMS Candidates Get New Exam Date for 2026
