The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is conducting the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) Combined Competitive Examination 2025 for 322 officer-level vacancies. The preliminary exam is scheduled for 26th October 2025. Candidates preparing for administrative roles in Punjab should carefully review the Punjab PCS syllabus 2025 and the exam pattern to plan effective preparation.

📌 Punjab PCS Exam 2025 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Exam Name	Punjab Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam 2025
Posts	Various officer-level posts
Vacancies	322
Prelims Exam Date	26th October 2025
Selection Process	Prelims → Mains → Interview
Negative Marking	No negative marking in prelims
Official Website	ppsc.gov.in

✅ Punjab PCS Selection Process

The selection process involves three stages:

Preliminary Competitive Examination (Screening Test)
Main Competitive Examination
Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Marks obtained in the prelims are only for screening; final merit is based on mains and interview.

📖 Punjab PCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

The prelims exam comprises two papers, each objective-type and bilingual (English & Punjabi):

Paper	Subject	Total Questions	Marks	Duration	Notes
Paper 1	General Studies	100	200	2 hours	Merit considered for mains selection
Paper 2	Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)	80	200	2 hours	Qualifying; minimum 40% required

⚡ Persons with disabilities get an additional 40 minutes per paper.

Prelims Syllabus 2025

Paper 1 – General Studies covers:

Everyday Science: States of matter, acids/bases, nutrition, diseases, forces, energy, light & sound, computers & telecom.
Environmental Studies: Atmosphere, solar system, climate change, biodiversity, water, soil, pollution.
Political Theory & International Order: Freedom, rights, duties, UN, IMF, WTO, BRICS, etc.
Indian Polity: Constitution, Panchayati Raj, elections, regionalism, challenges.
History of India & Punjab: Indus Valley, Maurya & Gupta, Mughals, colonial period, freedom struggle, post-independence, Punjab history, Sikh rulers, nationalist movements.
World History: Industrial Revolution, American/French/Russian revolutions, world wars.
Indian Economy & Punjab Economy: Planning, agriculture, industrialization, liberalization, public finance, development, employment.
Geography: Population, resources, human settlements, Punjab geography, crops, water resources.
Current Events: National & international updates.

Paper 2 – CSAT covers:

Punjabi & English comprehension, antonyms/synonyms, grammar
Interpersonal skills & communication
Logical reasoning, analytical & mental ability
Basic numerical skills, percentages, data interpretation, charts, tables

📖 Punjab PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The mains exam comprises 7 papers:

Paper	Marks
Punjabi (12th standard, Gurmukhi Script)	100
English (12th standard)	100
Essay	150
General Studies I (History, Geography, Society)	250
General Studies II (Indian Constitution, Governance, International Relations)	250
General Studies III (Economy, Statistics, Security)	250
General Studies IV (Science & Technology, Environment, Problem Solving & Decision Making)	250
Interview / Viva Voce	150
Total Marks	1500

Mains Syllabus 2025

English Language Paper (100 Marks)

Section A: Comprehension, Precis, Essay, Letter writing, Translation (50 marks)
Section B: Grammar (50 marks)

Punjabi Language Paper (100 Marks)

Comprehension, Summary, Application/Letter, Essay, Translation, Grammar

General Studies Paper I – History, Geography & Society

World & Indian History, Punjab history, modern Indian history, socio-religious reforms, Freedom Struggle
Physical & human geography, Punjab geography, natural resources
Indian society, social issues, human values, welfare schemes, ethics

General Studies Paper II – Constitution, Polity, Governance & International Relations

Indian Constitution, federalism, separation of powers, Parliament & state legislatures, district administration
Governance, e-governance, transparency, ethical governance, international relations, bilateral & multilateral engagements

General Studies Paper III – Economy & Security

Planning, resource mobilization, agriculture, industrialization, employment, skill development, human resources
Public distribution system, food security, land reforms, infrastructure, security challenges, cyber security, law enforcement

General Studies Paper IV – Science & Technology, Environment, Problem Solving

Developments in IT, space, biotech, robotics, genetic engineering, stem cell research
Environmental issues, climate change, water management, natural disasters
Problem-solving & decision-making in civil services, urban/rural development, disaster management, gender sensitization

📝 Punjab PCS Syllabus 2025 | PPSC Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern