PPSC Exams

3 exams are conducted by PPSC, the notable exams conducted by PPSC includes PPSC JE Recruitment 2020, PPSC Naib Tehsildar Recruitment and PPSC. Upcoming PPSC exams includes PPSC JE Recruitment 2020, PPSC Naib Tehsildar Recruitment and PPSC

PPSC Overview

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) was formerly known as the Joint Public Service Commission. PPSC is a government agency and one of the most important constitutional body of the Government of Punjab. It is mainly responsible for conducting various competitive and civil services examinations, to recruit candidates to different departments and posts, under the jurisdiction of Punjab. PPSC conducts various examinations for the recruitment of the most deserving, eligible and potential candidates for State Services and for other administrative services.
 

Exams Conducted by PPSC

PPSC conducts State Service Examination which comprises of two stages namely, Prelims and Mains. The first stage which is the Prelims stage includes an exam with Multiple Choice Questions and the second stage which is the Mains Exam stage involves a descriptive test. Candidates who shall be successful in qualifying the Mains exam are called for an interview round.

The State Service Examination is for various posts under different departments and administrative fields.

PPSC Exams Calendar

The PPSC Exam dates for the 2020 recruitment are released in the PPSC calendar 2020. A notification was released in April 2020, on the official portal of PPSC with details of all the important dates regarding various banking examinations. Since the PPSC examination dates are subject to change from time to time, hence the candidates are advised to keep checking the official portal for recent updates.

PPSC Exam Dates

Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has recently announced the application for the post of Block Primary Education Officer (BPEO), Principal and Head Mistress/Head Master for several Departments of Punjab. 

The exam is scheduled to be held on 6th December 2020 and the online application process for the same will begin from 23rd October 2020 to 2nd November 2020.

Vacancies for PPSC Exams

The number of vacancies for the current post of Block Primary Education Officer (BPEO), Principal and Head Mistress/Head Master for several Departments of Punjab is 585.

PPSC Exams Eligibility

It is very important to check for the eligibility criteria before applying for the examination. A candidate should be aware of whether he or she does fall under the eligible category so that the application has no chance of getting rejected afterwards. The PPSC Eligibility for various exams is mentioned below:

1. Nationality:  In order to be eligible to sit for the exams, the candidate should be a citizen of India, Nepal or Bhutan. 

2. Age: The candidate with age between 21-37 years can apply for the examination. However, the age limit eligibility and relaxation are different for other categories of applicants.

3. Educational Qualification: The candidate should own a bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution and also must have passed the Matriculation Examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects.

PPSC Exams Pattern

The important stages of the selection process for PPSC exams are as follows:

1. Preliminary Competitive Examination

2. Main Competitive Examination 

3. Interview

The prelims examination is an objective exam consisting of two papers each of 200 marks. The PPSC Mains examination is a descriptive test and includes four General Studies papers.

PPSC Exams Syllabus

1. PPSC Prelims Exam 

Paper 1- General Studies

• General understanding of science concepts

• History of India

• Geography of India and world

• Environmental studies.

• Indian politics

• Economics and financial studies.

• Sports and IT field. 

            Paper 2- Civil Services Aptitude Test

• General and logical reasoning.

• Data interpretation.

• Data analysis.

• Numerical problems.

• Statistics and related problems.

• Problems on heights and measurements,

2. PPSC Mains Exam

1. Punjabi

2. English

3. Essay Writing

4. General Studies Paper 1- Geography, History, Society

5. General Studies Paper 2- Governance and International Relation, Indian Constitution and Political Science

6. General Studies Paper 3- Economy, Statistics and Security Issues

7. General Studies Paper 4- Science and Technology, Environment, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

FAQ’s

Q1. Can a graduate apply for PPSC exam 2020?

Yes, a candidate who is a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university or institution is eligible to apply for PPSC examination.

Q2. What is the salary of a PCS officer?

The salary of a PCS officer depends upon the post of the candidate. The average salary ranges between INR15000 to INR39000 per month with an additional of INR 6000 which includes reimbursement of various bills and expenses.

Q3. What kind of posts are offered in PPSC exams?

There are various posts offered under PPSC exams:

• Punjab Civil Services

• Deputy Superintendent of the Police

• Tehsildar

• Food Supply and Consumer Affairs Officer.

Q4. What is the probation period after PPSC exam 2020?

Once a candidate is selected in the PPSC exam, one has to serve a probation period of 3 years.

Q5. How to prepare for the PPSC Exam?

Go through the Punjab PCS exam syllabus and the exam pattern in a detailed manner. Make a study plan to complete the entire syllabus before the deadline along with the current affairs. Thoroughly revise and take up mock tests to analyse your performance.