PPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025

PPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 – Apply Online (Advertisement No. 47/2025)

Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Examination Overview

• Posts & Departments

• Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit & Domicile

• Written Examination Scheme

• Important Instructions

• Important Dates

• How to Apply

• Paradigm Shift Updates

Introduction

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore has officially announced the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 through Advertisement No. 47/2025. This prestigious competitive examination is conducted to recruit officers for key provincial services of the Government of Punjab. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online only before the closing date.

Examination Overview

• Conducting Authority: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)

• Examination Name: Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025

• Advertisement No.: 47/2025

• Case No.: 36-RC/2025

• Total Written Marks: 600 (Compulsory) + 600 (Optional)

• Interview / Viva Voce: 300 Marks

• Place of Posting: Anywhere in Punjab

Posts & Departments

Provincial Management Service (PMS)

• Department: Services & General Administration Department

• Total Posts: 80

  • Open Merit: 61

  • Minority Quota: 16

  • Special Persons: 03

Excise & Taxation Officer (BS-17)

• Department: Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department

• Total Posts: 25

  • Open Merit: 24

  • Minority Quota: 01

Assistant Director (BS-17)

• Department: Finance Department (Local Fund Audit)

• Total Posts: 14

  • Open Merit: 12

  • Minority Quota: 01

  • Special Persons (Visually Impaired): 01

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Graduation (Second Division) from a recognized university

• Gender: Male, Female & Transgender

• Domicile: Punjab

Age Limit & Domicile

• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as on 1st January 2026

• Age Relaxation:

  • Up to 35 years for Punjab Government employees with at least 4 years of service

  • Up to 15 years for special persons

• Recruitment Policy: As per Government of Punjab rules

Written Examination Scheme

Compulsory Subjects (6 Papers – 600 Marks)

Optional Subjects (3 Papers – 600 Marks)

Candidates must choose three optional subjects, not more than one from any group, as per PPSC syllabus.

Important Instructions

• Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong MCQ answer

• Minimum 40% marks in each paper and 50% aggregate required to qualify for interview

• Examination will be conducted in phases

• No change in optional subjects allowed after submission of application

• Only online applications will be accepted

Important Dates

• Closing Date for Online Applications: 05 January 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PPSC website: www.ppsc.gop.pk

2. Read Advertisement No. 47/2025 carefully

3. Fill out the online application form

4. Deposit application fee through approved channels

5. Submit the application before 05 January 2026

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