PPSC PCS — Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam (Prelims)
Basic Numeracy
Comprehension
Data Interpretation
Decision Making and Problem Solving
General Mental Ability
Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Premium
80
Questions
120 min
Duration
40%
Passing Score
About this Exam
PPSC PCS
PPSC PCS is conducted by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). It is a Offline (OMR/Pen & Paper) exam consisting of 100 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 120 minutes.
There is no negative marking. The minimum qualifying score is Varies by category/annual cut-off.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Current Events of National and International Importance | – | – |
| History of India and Indian National Movement | – | – |
| Punjab History and Culture | – | – |
| Indian and World Geography | – | – |
| Indian Polity and Governance | – | – |
| Economic and Social Development | – | – |
| Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change | – | – |
| General Science | – | – |
| Comprehension | – | – |
| Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills | – | – |
| Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | – | – |
| Decision Making and Problem Solving | – | – |
| General Mental Ability | – | – |
| Basic Numeracy | – | – |
| Data Interpretation | – | – |
| Total | 100 | 100% |
Syllabus Topics
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Punjab history and culture
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Economic and Social Development
- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- General Science
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy
- Data interpretation
PPSC PCS — Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam (Prelims)
Current Events of National and International Importance
Economic and Social Development
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
General Science
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Punjab History and Culture
Premium
100
Questions
120 min
Duration
33%
Passing Score
About this Exam
Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam (Prelims)
| Content Standard | Number of Items | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Current Events of National and International Importance | — | — |
| History of India and Indian National Movement | — | — |
| Punjab History and Culture | — | — |
| Indian and World Geography | — | — |
| Indian Polity and Governance | — | — |
| Economic and Social Development | — | — |
| Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change | — | — |
| General Science | — | — |
| Comprehension | — | — |
| Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills | — | — |
| Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | — | — |
| Decision Making and Problem Solving | — | — |
| General Mental Ability | — | — |
| Basic Numeracy | — | — |
| Data Interpretation | — | — |
| TOTAL ASSESSMENT ITEMS | 100 | 100% |
Question Formats
| Format | Count | Marks Each |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 100 | 1 |
Administered by: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)