The PMS (Provincial Management Service) exam conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) in Pakistan. The frequency of the PMS exam varied, and it was typically conducted periodically based on the needs of the provincial government. Usually Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) conducts the PMS exams every year . 

The PPSC would issue advertisements or notifications whenever they planned to conduct the PMS exam. The exam schedule, including the date of the examination, would be mentioned in the advertisement. Generally, candidates were given sufficient time to apply and prepare for the exam.