In Pakistan, PMS stands for Provincial Management Service. It is a competitive examination conducted by the respective provincial public service commissions in each province. The PMS exam aims to select and recruit individuals for various administrative positions in the provincial government.

Each province in Pakistan has its own public service commission responsible for conducting the PMS exam. The main provincial public service commissions are:

1. Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) - for Punjab province
2. Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) - for Sindh province
3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KP-PSC) - for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
4. Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) - for Balochistan province
5. AJK Public Service Commission (AJKPSC) - for Azad Jammu and Kashmir
6. Gilgit-Baltistan Public Service Commission (GB-PSC) - for Gilgit-Baltistan region

The PMS exam is considered a prestigious and highly competitive examination, attracting candidates from various academic backgrounds. It is conducted in multiple stages, including a written examination and interviews. Successful candidates who clear the exam are appointed to various administrative posts in the provincial government, where they play a crucial role in policy formulation, implementation, and public service delivery.