The selection process typically involves a written examination, followed by interviews and sometimes a psychological assessment. The weightage and specific stages of the selection process may vary among provinces.
The selection process for the PMS exam is as follows:
- Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET): The PET is a screening test that is conducted to shortlist candidates for the written exam. The PET consists of a multiple-choice question paper that tests the candidate's knowledge of general knowledge, English, and Pakistan studies.
- Written Exam: The written exam is a compulsory exam that all candidates must pass in order to be considered for the interview.
- Interview: The interview is a compulsory exam that all candidates must pass in order to be considered for the final selection. The interview is a chance for the PPSC to assess the candidate's personality, communication skills, and suitability for the job.
- Medical Examination: The medical examination is a compulsory exam that all candidates must pass in order to be considered for the final selection. The medical examination is conducted to ensure that the candidate is physically fit for the job.
AGE Limit for pms:
i) 21 to 30 + 02 years general age relaxation in upper age
limit = 32 years
ii) For special persons, maximum 15 years relaxation in upper
age limit shall be allowed as per Punjab Civil Servants
Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
1 English Essay (Subjective) 100 Marks
2 English (Precis, Comprehension and Translation) (Subjective) 100 Marks
3 Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension and Translation) (Subjective) 100 Marks
4 Islamic Studies /Ethics (For Non - Muslims Candidates) (Combination of both Subjective & Objective) 100 Marks
5 Pakistan Studies (Combination of both Subjective & Objective) 100 Marks
6 General Knowledge (Objective) 100 Marks
PMS Syllabus - Group A
| Code No. | Subject | Marks |
| 1 | Commerce | 200 |
| 2 | Economics | 200 |
| 3 | Business Administration | 200 |
| 4 | Political Science | 200 |
PMS Syllabus - Group B
| Code No. | Subject | Marks |
| 5 | Agriculture | 200 |
| 6 | Veterinary Sciences | 200 |
| 7 | Botany | 200 |
| 8 | Zoology | 200 |
PMS Syllabus - Group C
| Code No. | Subject | Marks |
| 9 | Mathematics | 200 |
| 10 | Computer Science | 200 |
| 11 | Statistics | 200 |
| 12 | Principle of Engineering | 200 |
PMS Syllabus - Group D
| Code No. | Subject | Marks |
| 13 | Physics | 200 |
| 14 | Chemistry | 200 |
| 15 | Geology | 200 |
| 16 | Geography | 200 |
PMS Syllabus - Group E
| Code No. | Subject | Marks |
| 17 | Political Science | 200 |
| 18 | History | 200 |
| 19 | Law | 200 |
| 20 | Mass Communication | 200 |
PMS Syllabus - Group F
| Code No. | Subject | Marks |
| 21 | Philosophy | 200 |
| 22 | Psychology | 200 |
| 23 | Sociology | 200 |
| 24 | Social Work | 200 |
PMS Syllabus - Group G
| Code No. | Subject | Marks |
| 25 | English Literature | 200 |
| 26 | Urdu | 200 |
| 27 | Arabic | 200 |
| 28 | Education | 200 |
| 29 | Persian | 200 |
| 30 | Punjabi | 200 |
Psychological Test and Interview/Viva Voce: 200 Marks
NOTE:
i) Negative Marking will be done and 0.25 mark will be deducted for each
wrong answer in the Objective (MCQ) paper of General Knowledge.
ii) Non-Muslim candidates have the option either to attempt paper on
Islamic Studies or “Ethics” (Combination of both Subjective & Objective).
iii) All the candidates shall take all the compulsory subjects
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS 3-Papers (Total 600 Marks)
ALL THE CANDIDATES SHALL TAKE THREE OF THE OPTIONAL SUBJECTS. (NOT MORE THAN ONE FROM EACH GROUP)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
a) ACANDIDATE SHALL HAVE TO OBTAIN 40% MARKS IN EACH PAPER AND 50% MARKS IN THE AGGREGATE I.E. 600 MARKS TO QUALIFY FOR INTERVIEW. THEREAFTER, ACANDIDATE SHALL
ALSO SECURE 50% MARKS IN THE INTERVIEW TO BE HELD ELIGIBLE FOR FINALMERITLISTOF SUCCESSFULCANDIDATES.
b) NO CHANGE/ADDITION/DELETION/ALTERATION OF OPTIONAL SUBJECTS MENTIONED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM WILL BE MADE AND NO FURTHER
REPRESENTATION WILLBE ENTERTAINED.
c) INCOMPLETE/WRONGLY FILLED OPTIONAL SUBJECTS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE FINALLY REJECTED. NO FURTHER REPRESENTATION ON THIS ISSUE WILL BE
ENTERTAINED.
d) CHANGE IN THE PRIORITY/SELECTION OF EXAMINATION CENTRES SHALLNOTBE ALLOWED.
