The PPSC CCE 2026 has been announced by the Punjab Public Service Commission through Advertisement No. 12/2026, inviting applications for 48 posts in BS-17 through the Combined Competitive Examination 2026. The vacancies include 45 Provincial Management Service (PMS) posts, 1 Excise and Taxation Officer post and 2 Assistant Director Local Fund Audit posts. Candidates must hold a Graduate degree in Second Division from a recognised university, hold a Punjab domicile, and apply online only through the official PPSC website. The last date to apply is 30 November 2026.
PPSC CCE 2026 official advertisement: 48 BS-17 posts, Advertisement No. 12/2026, last date 30 November 2026.
Job Details
Detail
Information
Organisation
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore
Examination
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026
Advertisement No.
12/2026 (Sr. No. 191, Case No. 106-RC/2026, SPL-1094)
Total Vacancies
48 posts in BS-17
Posts
Provincial Management Service 45, Excise and Taxation Officer 1, Assistant Director Local Fund Audit 2
Qualification
Graduate (Second Division) from a recognised university
Age Limit
21 to 32 years (general); up to 35 years for government servants; up to 45 years for special persons
Age Limit: 21 to 32 years for general candidates; up to 35 years for government servants; up to 45 years for special persons. Age is counted as on 1 January 2027.
Domicile: Punjab
Qualification: Graduate (Second Division) from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission.
Experience: No experience required.
Job Location: Anywhere in Punjab, under the Services and General Administration Department.
Excise & Taxation Officer – BS-17
Vacancies: 01 post (Open Merit 01)
Age Limit: 21 to 32 years for general candidates; up to 35 years for government servants; up to 45 years for special persons. Age is counted as on 1 January 2027.
Domicile: Punjab
Qualification: Graduate (Second Division) from a recognised university.
Experience: No experience required.
Job Location: Anywhere in Punjab, under the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department.
Age Limit: 21 to 32 years for general candidates; up to 35 years for government servants; up to 45 years for special persons. Age is counted as on 1 January 2027.
Domicile: Punjab
Qualification: Graduate (Second Division) from a recognised university.
Experience: No experience required.
Job Location: Anywhere in Punjab, under the Finance Department.
General Requirements
Age dispensation: The upper age limit has been raised from 30 to 32 years and the number of attempts from 3 to 4 as a special one-time dispensation for the Combined Competitive Examinations of 2026 and 2027, under S&GAD Notification No. SOR-I(S&GAD)9-2/2022 dated 2 October 2026.
Gender: Male, female and transgender candidates holding a Punjab domicile can apply.
Pre-conditions: Candidates must fulfil all other pre-conditions and qualifications on or before the closing date of 30 November 2026.
Documents: Original certificates must be produced at the Psychological Assessment and Interview. Marks obtained and total marks, or a percentage certificate, must be provided; CGPA is not acceptable. An equivalence certificate from HEC is required for foreign qualifications.
Government employees: In-service candidates must obtain a No Objection Certificate or Departmental Permission Certificate from their department on or before the closing date.
Optional subject: Candidates choose one optional subject from a list of 30 subjects. No change, addition, deletion or alteration of the optional subject is allowed after submission.
Centres: Change in priority or selection of examination centres is not allowed after submission.
Attendance: A candidate absent in one paper will not be allowed to appear in the remaining papers.
Non-Muslim candidates: Non-Muslim candidates may attempt Ethics instead of Islamic Studies.
Number of posts: The Commission may change the number of posts at any stage without inviting fresh applications.
The PPSC CCE 2026 consists of 11 written papers carrying 1,100 marks, followed by an interview and viva voce carrying 300 marks, bringing the grand total to 1,400 marks. The ten compulsory papers are General Knowledge (MCQs, 100 marks), Mental Ability and Reasoning Test (MCQs, 100 marks), English Essay (100 marks), English Precis, Comprehension, Grammar and Translation (100 marks), Urdu Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Grammar and Translation (100 marks), Islamic Studies or Ethics (100 marks), Pakistan Studies-I (100 marks), Pakistan Studies-II (100 marks), International Affairs (100 marks), and Economy and Development (100 marks). The eleventh paper is one optional subject of 100 marks, chosen from 30 available subjects including Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Political Science, Sociology, Agriculture, History, Law, Geography and Urdu.
The qualifying criteria are strict. Candidates must secure at least 33% marks in the Mental Ability and Reasoning Test, at least 40 marks in each remaining written paper, and a minimum of 550 marks out of 1,100 in the written examination to qualify for the interview. In the interview, candidates must score at least 50% to qualify for the final merit list. The Commission deducts 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the General Knowledge multiple-choice paper. The examination may be conducted in phases.
How to Apply Online
Visit the official PPSC website: Open www.ppsc.gop.pk and find Advertisement No. 12/2026 (Case No. 106-RC/2026) for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026.
Read the Important Instructions: Read the instructions on the application fee, written test and interview carefully before filling the form. The application fee amount is not stated in the advertisement text, so check the Important Instructions on the PPSC website.
Complete the online application form: Fill in your personal, educational and domicile details accurately. Provide marks obtained and total marks, or a percentage certificate, for all degrees.
Select your optional subject carefully: Choose one optional subject from the list of 30. It cannot be changed after submission.
Pay the fee: Deposit the fee online through ATMs, mobile or internet banking, 1Link member banks, JazzCash, Easypaisa, U Paisa or other micro-finance banks.
Review all information: Check every detail carefully before final submission, because no change, addition or deletion is allowed afterwards.
Submit before the last date: Submit the application before 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications other than online will not be accepted, and applications submitted by hand or through the post are not entertained.
After the written examination, for qualified candidates
The PPSC CCE 2026 is the biggest provincial competitive examination of the year, with 48 BS-17 posts and a one-time relaxation that raises the age limit to 32 years and the attempts to four. Graduates with a Punjab domicile should apply online at www.ppsc.gop.pk before 30 November 2026, choose their optional subject with care, and prepare for the 1,100-mark written examination and 300-mark interview. Only information shared on the PPSC website is authentic.
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