The Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2025, conducted by PPSC, aims to recruit candidates for 322 posts across 10 designations, including Punjab Civil Service (46 posts), DSP (17 posts), and ETO (121 posts). Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and Punjabi proficiency at the matriculation level. The selection process includes a Preliminary Exam (April 2025, tentative), Main Exam, and Interview. Application submissions are open until 31 January 2025. The minimum pay will be as per Punjab Finance Department notifications, with no allowances during the 3-year probation. Fees range from ₹500 to ₹1500, depending on the candidate’s category. Applications are accepted online only at ppsc.gov.in.
Age Limit
Category
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2025)
General
21 to 37 years
SC/BC (Punjab)
21 to 42 years (except for Punjab Police and Prisons)
Government Employees (Punjab)
Up to 45 years (except for Punjab Police Service)
Ex-Servicemen (Punjab)
Deduction of service years + 3 years
Widows, Divorced Women, and Certain Women
Up to 42 years (except for Punjab Police Service)
Persons with Disabilities (Punjab)
Up to 47 years (except for Punjab Police Service)
DSP/Deputy Superintendent of Jails
21 to 28 years (SC/BC: 21 to 33 years)
Important Dates
Event
Date
Application Start Date
03 January 2025
Application Submission Deadline
31 January 2025 (11:59 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date
April 2025 (Tentative)
Number of Posts
Post Name
Number of Posts
Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch)
46
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
17
Tehsildar
27
Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO)
121
Food & Civil Supply Officer
13
Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO)
49
Assistant Registrar Co-operative Societies
21
Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer
3
Employment Generation & Training Officer
12
Deputy Superintendent of Jails/District PO
13
Total
322
Educational Qualification
Requirement
Details
Bachelor’s Degree
From a recognized university in any discipline.
Punjabi Language Proficiency
Matriculation exam with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent exam.
Proof of Degree Completion
Must be submitted before the Main Examination.
Pay Scale
Period
Details
Probation Period (3 years)
Minimum pay as per Punjab Finance Department notifications, with no allowances during probation.
