PPSC Jobs 2026 - Combined Competitive Examination, 48 Posts

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore has announced the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 for 48 vacancies of Provincial Management Service (PMS), Excise & Taxation Officer and Assistant Director Local Fund Audit in BS-17, as per advertisement No. 12/2026.

The Combined Competitive Examination is held for recruitment to the Provincial Management Service and other BS-17 posts in the Punjab Government. The written examination of 11 papers carries 1,100 marks and the psychological assessment / interview carries 300 marks, making a grand total of 1,400 marks. Candidates must be graduates with at least a second division from a recognized university. The age limit for general candidates is 21 to 32 years as on January 1, 2027, with a higher age limit for Government servants and special persons.

Applications are to be submitted online ONLY at www.ppsc.gop.pk. Applications submitted by any other means will not be accepted. The last date for submission of online applications is November 30, 2026.

For more information, please visit the official PPSC website: https://www.ppsc.gop.pk. Also check Punjab Police Jobs 2026 — 5000+ Constable & Lady Constable Posts.

Male, female and transgender candidates holding a Punjab domicile can apply for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026, provided they are graduates with at least a second division from a recognized university and meet the age limit of 21 to 32 years (general candidates) as on January 1, 2027. Government servants can apply up to 35 years of age and special persons up to 45 years of age. Candidates must be Pakistani citizens domiciled in Punjab. Quotas apply as advertised: 41 posts of PMS on open merit, 2 posts for the minority quota and 2 posts for special persons. Candidates must produce original certificates at the time of psychological assessment and interview.

• Provincial Management Service (PMS): Bachelor's degree (Graduate) with at least 2nd Division from a recognized university. Age 21–32 years (general candidates); up to 35 years for Government servants; up to 45 years for special persons. 45 posts (41 Open Merit, 2 Minority Quota, 2 Special Persons), S&GAD.
• Excise & Taxation Officer: Bachelor's degree (Graduate) with at least 2nd Division from a recognized university. Age 21–32 years (general candidates); up to 35 years for Government servants; up to 45 years for special persons. 1 post (Open Merit), Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department.
• Assistant Director Local Fund Audit: Bachelor's degree (Graduate) with at least 2nd Division from a recognized university. Age 21–32 years (general candidates); up to 35 years for Government servants; up to 45 years for special persons. 2 posts (Open Merit), Finance Department.
• Age relaxation: The relaxation under the Punjab Delegation of Powers (Relaxation of Age) Rules, 1961 does not apply to posts filled through the Combined Competitive Examination. Employees of semi-Government and autonomous bodies of the Federal Government and of local bodies are not entitled to age concession for their service in such organizations.
• Certificates: Candidates must provide marks obtained / total marks or percentage certificates of all degrees issued by the competent authority at the time of interview — CGPA is not acceptable. Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must submit an equivalence certificate from HEC or the Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee (QEDC). Registration certificates from PEC, PNC, PMDC, PMC, PVMC or another relevant regulatory body must be obtained or applied for before the closing date, where applicable.