1. Eligibility
Age
Question No. 1: | How is the age of a candidate calculated/determined? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANSWER : | Age of a candidate is calculated from his/her date of birth as given in Secondary School Certificate (Matriculation) or on any relevant certificate and is taken as final. In case the candidate has appeared in any other examination equivalent to Secondary School Certificate such as Senior Cambridge/O-Level and the certificate of such examination does not bear date of birth of the candidate, he/she shall be required to produce;
Example If date of birth of a candidate is 15 August, 1970 and the closing date for receipt of application in the PPSC office is 07-02-1998; the age shall be calculated as under:
Age is calculated on the closing date adding one day of birth. However, in case of Competitive/Combined Competitive Examination the qualify age shall be reckoned as on the 1st of January of the year in which the exam is proposed to be held. This has been done on the ground that a child born on 1st January will be of One year on 31st December in same year. On 1st January of next year, his/her age shall be One year and One day.
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Question No. 2: | How is age relaxation given across the board? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANSWER : | The relaxation in upper age limit is 5 years for males and 8 years for female candidates given by the Secretary of Department shall be given across the broad which will appear as part of the advertisement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Question No. 3: | Can every candidate take advantage from age relaxation? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANSWER : | General age relaxation is for everyone fulfilling the pre-requisite criteria for the post. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Question No. 4: | Can a candidate slightly underage or overage apply for a post advertised by Punjab Public Service Commission? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANSWER : | No. A candidate, underage or overage by even one day, is not eligible for a post advertised by Punjab Public Service Commission. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Question No. 5 | Is there any age relaxation for Government servants? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANSWER : | Yes, there is age relaxation for the Government Servants, if any, is defined in the advertisement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Question No. 6 | What are the criteria of age concession for the employees of Federal Government or Autonomous Bodies of Federal Government or Provincial Government and of Local Bodies? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANSWER : | Employee of Federal Government or Semi Government and Autonomous Bodies of Federal Government or Provincial Government and those of Local Bodies are not entitled to age concession for the period of their service in such organizations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualification
Question No. 7: | How is the eligibility about the Qualification of a candidate determined? |
ANSWER : | Eligibility of a candidate is determined against the prescribed qualification of a post given in the advertisement. However, higher and additional qualification will not be considered if a candidate does not possess advertised essential qualification. |
Question No. 8: | If a Person has more than one Degree with result declared in the same year, for example, M. Phil from P.U and M.Ed from Allama Iqbal Open University, whether both these two degrees would be considered valid by PPSC under the rules, or only one of these two will be considered? |
ANSWER : | Two degrees attained in the same academic years would not be considered. Only one degree would be considered for the applied post. |
Question No. 9: | Is a candidate waiting for result eligible to apply? |
ANSWER : | The candidate must have acquired the prescribed education qualification on or before the closing date for submission of applications. Application of a candidate whose result has not been officially declared/announced by the Controller of Examination of a Broad/University on or before the closing date are not considered. |
Equivalence of Educational Degrees
| Local Academic Institution | |
Question No. 10: | Does PPSC accept equivalence of certificates/degrees issued by the HEC? |
ANSWER : | Yes, the equivalence of local academic qualifications as laid down by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) or other competent Equivalence Committee/Authority like Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee (QEDC) are considered authentic. |
| Foreign Universities | |
Question No. 11: | Does PPSC accept equivalence of educational certificates/degrees awarded by foreign universities? |
ANSWER : | Yes, Commission accepts degrees/certificates/diplomas only of those foreign universities which are recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) or Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) or Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). However, a candidate is required to provide Equivalence Certificate issued by the QEDC/HEC at the time of interview failing which his/her application shall be rejected. |
Experience
Question No. 12: | Does PPSC count internship as experience? |
ANSWER : | No, Internship, training or part time experience is not counted as required experience for a specific post. |
Question No. 13: | How is the eligibility of a candidate vis-à-vis his/her experience is determined? |
ANSWER : | Eligibility of a candidate as far as experience is concerned in accordance with the criteria advertised for the post. Experience shall only be considered if supported by a notification/order issued by Head of Institution/ Appointing Authority concerned. |
District of Domicile
Question No. 14: | Can a candidate bearing domicile of Islamabad apply for the post advertised by PPSC? |
ANSWER : | No the candidate bearing domicile of Islamabad is not eligible for the posts advertised by PPSC. |
Question No. 15: | Can a resident of Azad Jammu and Kashmir apply for the posts advertised by PPSC? |
ANSWER : | Candidates who are permanent residents of Azad Jammu & Kashmir but are also domiciled in Punjab shall be considered on the basis of the domicile of the concerned district of Punjab. |
Question No. 16: | Can a married female candidate apply on her husband’s domicile? |
ANSWER : | A Married Female Candidate may opt for the District of Domicile of her husband provided she surrenders her previous Domicile Certificate and in such a case she shall be required to produce Domicile Certificate of her Husband along with the proof of her marriage. Her pervious Domicile Certificate shall be considered to have been cancelled for any future claim of residence. |
Dual Nationality
Question No. 17: | Can a candidate with dual nationality apply for the posts advertised by PPSC? |
ANSWER : | No, a candidate having a Pakistani Nationality along with any other nationality can not apply for posts advertised by PPSC. |
Quota
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Question No. 18: | What is the criterion for a candidate to be included in the Disability Quota? |
ANSWER : | A candidate shall be considered eligible for a post reserved for Disabled Persons if he /she has been registered as Disabled Person with the Provincial Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled Person of Social Welfare Department and has been declared fit for work of the job applied for. Such candidates are required to produce a certificate to this effect. |
Question No. 19: | Which is the issuing Authority of Disability Certificate? |
ANSWER : | A candidate shall be considered eligible for a post reserved for Disabled Persons if he /she has been registered as Disabled Person with the Provincial Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled Person of Social Welfare Department and has been declared fit for work of the job applied for. Such candidates are required to produce a certificate to this effect. |
| MINORITY | |
Question No. 20: | How is the number of seats for Minorities determined? |
ANSWER : | The number of seats for Minority quota is determined by the Department concerned. PPSC shall follow the distribution of seats as prescribed by the Department concerned. |
| WOMEN | |
Question No. 21: | Is there any fixed quota for women in all posts? |
ANSWER : | No, Usually women quota varies and it is determined by the Department concerned for which the post is advertised. |
No. of Chances
Question No. 22: | How many chances can a candidate avail for a post? |
ANSWER : | For all posts which are to be filled through written test followed by interview or only through interview, the number of chances are restricted to three (03). However, if a candidate qualifies for interview but do not get recommended due to limited vacancies, his chance for that post will not be considered but for the candidate who does not qualify the written test or interview will be considered as availed. For the post of Lecturer in Education Department, a candidate who is an applicant for more than one subject, will be allowed three chances in each subject for which he/she is a candidate according to the above mentioned policy. |
Age Relaxation (Contract/Adhoc Employees)
Question No. 23: | Do Adhoc employees of Punjab Government have age relaxation as regular employees of Punjab Government.? |
ANSWER : | The candidates who are working continuously on adhoc basis in the Punjab Government. are entitled to the following relaxation regarding upper age limit: - a. The period of their continuous service on adhoc basis shall be deducted from their age. This concession is available to a candidate for any post he/she applies in the Commission except for Combined Competitive Examination and Civil Judges-cum- Judicial Magistrates only. b. A candidate who was already granted some relaxation in age at the time of his/her adhoc appointment against a post, shall be allowed to avail such relaxation which shall be in addition to the fresh continuous period of adhoc service provided that: - 1. He/she applies to the Commission for selection to the same post against which he /she was appointed on adhoc basis. 2. He/she submits a certificate from his/her appointing authority to the effect that he /she was appointed on adhoc basis after grant of relaxation in age limit of specific period and further that since then he/she is serving continuously on the same post without any break. (Ref. P.D 8.11) |
Question No. 24: | Do Contract employees of Punjab Government have age relaxation as regular employees of Punjab Government? |
ANSWER : | When a person has rendered services on contract basis or on regular basis under the Punjab Govt. the period spent by him/her in such service shall, for the purpose of upper age limit prescribed under any rule for appointment to any service/post, be excluded from his /her age. Provided that the upper age limit shall not exceed 35 years for recruitment to any post to be filled on the recommendations of the Punjab Public Service Commission, on the basis of the Combined Competitive Examination, as laid down under the relevant rules. Whereas contract appointments are made against posts and the upper age limit for a post to be filled on contract basis has already been enhanced by the Department (e.g., in the case of Education Department etc.) as against the age limit prescribed in the service rules, no relaxation in the upper age limit shall be allowed. (Ref. P.D 8.13) |
2. Online Application Form
Procedure for Submission of Application
Question No. 1: | What is the procedure for submission of Online Application? |
ANSWER : | For online submission, comprehensive procedure is available on PPSC website www.ppsc.gov.pk (at link: APPLYING ON-LINE). In case of any difficulty in online accessibility, candidates may contact through PPSC Help Line on Phone No. 042-99202764. |
Question No. 2: | Does PPSC accept application in any other way apart from Online Application Form? |
ANSWER : | NO, PPSC does not accept application in any other format except through Online Application form. |
Confirmation of Application Submission
Question No. 3: | How can confirmation of submission of online application be made? |
ANSWER : | The submission of online application is instantly confirmed by provision of an “Application Number” and “Edit Token Number” to the candidate. Details are also sent to a candidate on email and in text message. |
Retrieval of Token Number
Question No. 4: | How Token No. can be retrieved to check Detailed Mark Certificate (DMC)? |
ANSWER : | Token No. is sent to the candidate through SMS after successful submission of online application. However, If Token No. is lost, candidate(s) should submit an application addressed to Secretary PPSC along with documentary proof of candidature i.e. Full Name, Roll No. and copy of Valid CNIC in order to retrieve the Token No. |
Editing of Application
Question No. 5: | How to Change/Edit the Application if a Candidate has Mistakenly Added the Wrong Information? |
ANSWER : | To assess the Application Form for editing mistakenly added data, a candidate needs to have an “Application Number” and “Token Number” that is provided to a candidate after the successful submission of an application. Option for “Edit Application” is available on PPSC Website from where changes can be made in following forms: - 1. Preliminary Information 2. Personal Information 3. Qualification sets 4. Education Detail 5. Service Record 6. Bank Receipt Detail This option remains valid till the closing date of receipt of application. Candidate can also seek help where necessary from the PPSC Information Office on Phone No 042-99200161-2 and from I.T. Wing on Phone No. 042-99202740 & 042-99202764. |
Submission of Hard Copies of Documents
Question No. 6: | Does a candidate need to submit hard copies of documents in addition to applying online? |
ANSWER : | No. Hard Copies of Documents are not required to be submitted at the time of application submission for the posts falling in BS-18 or below. However, hard copies of the documents are required at the time of interview for all the posts. However, for posts falling in BS-19 and above, Hard Copies of Online Application Form along with two sets of photocopies of all required documents need to be provided by the candidates to the Commission’s office on or before the closing date. |
3. Fee
Fee Structure
Question No. 1: | What is the fee structure for various posts? | ||||||
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Challan Form
Question No. 2: | How can a candidate get the Fee Challan Form? |
ANSWER : | It can be downloaded from the website of the Commission from the link “Information Desk, downloads”. or Click Here to download. |
Fee Submission
Question No. 3: | Can a Candidate Submit Application Fee in any bank other than NBP? |
ANSWER : | Yes, candidates can deposit the application fee in the State Bank of Pakistan and Treasury Office of the District, in addition to National Bank of Pakistan. |
Fee Exemption
Question No. 4: | Who are Exempted from Application Fee? |
ANSWER : | Candidates with disabilities and PPSC employees are exempted from application fee for both Competitive Examination and one paper MCQ test. |
Fee Refund
Question No. 5: | What is the procedure for Application/Examination fee refund? |
ANSWER : | After a requisition is withdrawn, PPSC may provide an advice indicating the name of the candidate as well as his CNIC number. Thereafter, the Treasury Officer will affix a rubber stamp behind the original Fee Challan of the candidate and put his signature. The candidate will present the original Fee Challan after verification of the Treasury Office/District Accounts office before the State Bank of Pakistan for payment. |
Question No. 6: | On what grounds can a candidate claim for Application/Examination fee refund? |
ANSWER : | Application/Examination fee is refunded only to those candidates, whose claim for refund is based on grounds that the requisitions were withdrawn and no selection process actually took place. (Ref. F.C Minutes held on 29-08-2003) |
Lost of Fee Slip
Question No. 7: | I have lost my fee slip. What should i do? |
ANSWER : | Verified copy of Bank Scroll/Certificate dully Signed and Stamped showing the amount with date, particulars of the candidate and post applied for from the concerned branch of “NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN” where the requisite fee was deposited may be obtained and provided at the time of interview. |
Apply for multiple posts
Question No. 8: | Can I apply for more than one post against any job advertisement of PPSC. If yes, than in this case what is the fee procedure? |
ANSWER : | You can apply for more than one post, however, it is mandatory to deposit requisite fee against each post. |
4. Examination / Tests
Admission Letter
Question No. 1: | How and When can a candidate take print of an Examination/Interview Admission Letter? |
ANSWER : | The link for printing of Admission Letter is provided on PPSC website that could be assessed upon scheduling of the Exam. The candidate can get their Admission Letter printed by simply providing the information about their CNIC No and selecting the post applied for in relevant box available on the screen. |
Change of Centre
Question No. 2: | Does PPSC accept requests for change of Centre? |
ANSWER : | Genuine requests for change of Centre along with proof in support of reason will be acceptable provided candidate makes the request before allocation of Roll Number. |
Documents required to Appear in Examination Centre
Question No. 3: | Which documents are mandatory for candidates to bring if CNIC has expired or lost for written examination/test? |
ANSWER : | In case Computerized Identity Card has expired or is reported lost, the Officer Incharge of the Centre, shall allow such a candidate provisionally to appear in the written examination/test on production of Valid Original Passport or Service Card or any other valid/authentic original document to the satisfaction of the Centre Incharge. Provided further that the Centre Incharge shall obtain an undertaking on the matter from the candidates to the effect that he /she shall produce the original valid CNIC at the time of interview failing which his/her candidature shall be cancelled. The Centre Incharge shall annex such undertaking with the attendance sheet of the candidate. (Ref. P.D 16.22) |
Items Prohibited in Examination Centre
Question No. 4: | Which Items are prohibited in Examination? |
ANSWER : | Bringing of mobile telephones/electronic gadgets, books, purse, arms ammunitions etc. in the Examination Hall is strictly prohibited. |
criteria of negative marking
Question No. 5: | What is the criteria of negative marking in MCQ's type written test? |
ANSWER : | Negative marking will be done and 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer in the Multiple Choice / Objective / MCQ's paper. |
Result
Question No. 6: | What is the expected duration for the result declaration of written examination? |
ANSWER : | There is no fixed duration and it varies depending upon the number of candidates. While usually for MCQ type paper 10 days are expected and for subjective type paper approximately 30 days. |
Provision of Answer Keys
Question No. 7: | Can answer key of the Question Paper be provided to candidates? |
ANSWER : | Detailed Mark Certificates (DMC) are being uploaded for information of the candidates. There is no policy of the Commission for uploading the Answer Key. |
Rechecking / Recounting of Answer Sheet
Question No. 8: | How can a candidate apply for Rechecking/ Recounting of his/her answer sheet? |
ANSWER : | The candidate may submit an application addressed to Secretary (PPSC) after depositing Rechecking Fee of Rs. 200/ under the head of Miscellaneous department “C02101- Organizations of State-Examination Fee realized by the Punjab Public Service” in State Bank of Pakistan/National Bank of Pakistan/Government Treasury and Sub Treasury, along with Bank receipt and necessary identification details i.e. Full Name, Roll No, Application No. and a copy of original Valid CNIC on “Information Desk” either by hand or by post. |
Paper Time for Disabled candidates in combined competitive examination
Question No. 9: | What is the time duration for disabled candidates in Combined Competitive Examination? |
ANSWER : | In pursuance of Commission’s Policy, 10 minutes of an extra time in MCQ type and 15 minutes in subjective type papers shall be given to candidates heaving any disability. |
Conduct of Written Test/Examination at Regional Office
Question No. 10: | When does PPSC conduct Written Test/Examination at its Regional Offices? |
ANSWER : | PPSC conducts Written Test/Examination if feasible, at its all Regional Offices when sufficient number of candidates is available. |
5. Syllabus
Sample Paper
Question No. 1: | Does PPSC provide a sample MCQ paper or past papers? |
ANSWER : | Sample papers or past papers are not provided by the PPSC. |
Percentage of Subjects in MCQ General Knowledge Paper
Question No. 2: | What is the Percentage of Subjects in MCQ General Knowledge Paper? |
ANSWER : | Percentage of subjects in MCQ General knowledge paper varies in different cases. |
6. Interview
Interview Call Up
Question No. 1: | How many candidates are called for interview against one post? |
ANSWER : | The number of candidates to be called for interview depends upon the number of posts however; usually 5 candidates are called for interview against one post. |
Question No. 2: | How is a Candidate intimated/informed about the Interviews? |
ANSWER : | Candidates are Informed/Intimated about Interview through SMS and E-mail. Whereas a general information about interview is also given at the PPSC website. |
Documents Required for Appearing in Interview
Question No. 3: | Which Documents is a candidate required to bring at the time of Interview? |
ANSWER : | A Candidate is required to bring Original CNIC, “Call Up Letter” for Interview and Original Educational Degrees and other Certificates e.g., Domicile, Departmental Permission (if needed), Medical Certificate (if needed), Disability certificate (if needed) etc. |
Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC/NOC)
Question No. 4: | Are Government servants working on Contract and Daily wages required to submit NOC for the posts advertised by PPSC? |
ANSWER : | Yes, Government servants working on Contract and Daily wages are required to submit NOC for the posts advertised by PPSC. |
Medical Certificates
Question No. 5: | Does PPSC accept the revised Medical Certificates if there is some deficiency in the Medical Certificates? |
ANSWER : | In Medical certificate all Physical/visual measurement i.e. Height/Chest/Near & Distant vision must be mentioned as per Advertisement. Any change/alteration in Medical Certificate issued after the closing date is not acceptable. |
Rescheduling of Interviews
Question No. 6: | Does PPSC accept requests for rescheduling of interviews? |
ANSWER : | Date of interview fixed by the PPSC is normally not changed. However, genuine requests of candidates along with proof in support of genuine reason (s) for rescheduling the interview, are accepted. Decision of the Chairman, PPSC to accept or reject such request for change of interview date shall be final. |
Production of Deficient Documents in Case of Provisional Interview
Question No. 7: | How much time is given for fulfilling the requirement mentioned in the letters of undertaking/rejection? |
ANSWER : | Time given to candidates for fulfilling the requirement of undertaking/rejection is up to 07 working days. |
Question No. 8: | What if there is a public holiday on the date of deadline for fulfilling requirement of some document? |
ANSWER : | If deadline for any document submission falls on Public holiday, the next working date/day will be considered the due date/day for submission. |
Claim of Additional Marks
Question No. 9: | Does a candidate get Additional Marks for having a Distinction in Academic Career? |
ANSWER : | No Additional Marks for having a Distinction in Academic Career are given to the candidates. |
Question No. 10: | Does a Candidate Get Additional Marks for Higher Qualification? |
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Rejection
Question No. 11: | Does the PPSC send text messages in addition to rejection email? |
ANSWER : | No, PPSC does not send text message in addition to rejection letter. On the day of interview, rejected candidates are served with Rejection Letter in person. They are also given personal hearing by the Presiding Member if so desired by the aggrieved candidates. |
Interview at Regional Offices
Question No. 12: | When does PPSC conduct interviews at its Regional Offices? |
ANSWER : | PPSC conducts interviews if feasible, at its all Regional Offices when sufficient number of candidates are available. |
7. Right to Appeal / Representation
Reason of Rejection
Question No. 1: | What are the usual grounds of rejection of an application for recruitment cases? |
ANSWER : | An applicant is liable for rejection on any of the following grounds:-
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