PPSC Stands for Punjab Public Service Commission. It is a government body responsible for conducting recruitment exams and selecting candidates for various posts in the state of Punjab, India. The board conducts exams for posts such as clerk, stenographer, data entry operator, and many others in various departments of the Punjab government.
PPSC Recruitment 2023 is primarily for graduates with a computer background who are over the age of 18 and seeking a government job in a clerical position. After passing the written exam, candidates must take a typing test, after which they will be hired based on their performance.
Exam Dates 2023
| 1 | PPSC College Principal Recruitment | Higher Education, Govt. of Punjab | 29/10/2023 (Sunday) |
| 2 | Assistant Electrical Inspector Competitive Exam | Power, Govt. of Punjab | 17/11/2023 (Friday) |
| 3 | Planning Officer Competitive Exam | Town & Country Planning, Govt. of Punjab | 03/12/2023 (Sunday) |
| 4 | Lecturer Medical Lab Technology Competitive Exam | Technical Education & Industrial Training, Govt. of Punjab | 22/12/2023 (Friday) |
Application Process
The PPSC Recruitment Examination will be conducted entirely online. Follow the steps below to complete the application forms:
Step 1: Visit the PPSC official website for more information.
Step 2: Search for the PPSC Recruitment 2023 Notification for more information.
Step 3: Before filling out the application form, double-check your eligibility.
Step 4: Select “Apply Online” from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: Complete the PPSC Recruitment Online Application Form.
Step 6: Upload your signature and image if necessary.
Step 7: Pay the application fees via E-challan.
Step 8: Submit the online application form for PPSC Recruitment 2023.
Application Fee
General – INR 1,000/-
SC/BC/EWS – INR 250/-
Ex-Servicemen & Dependent – INR 200/-
Physically Handicapped – INR 500/-
Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | The minimum and maximum age limit for the job post will be mentioned in the recruitment notification. Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates should have the minimum educational qualification required for the job post they are applying for. The educational qualification requirement may vary for different job posts and departments. Candidates should have completed their education from a recognized board or university. |
| Nationality | Candidates should be citizens of India. |
| Language Proficiency | Candidates should have knowledge of the Punjabi language. |
| Physical Standards | For some job posts, physical standards such as height, weight, and chest measurements may be required. |
PPSC 2023 Cut -Off
| 1. | General | 56.75 |
| 2. | BC | 48.50 |
| 3. | SC | 41.25 |
| 4. | ESM (General) | 50.00 |
| 5. | ESM (BC) | 33.50 |
| 6. | ESM (SC) | 41.75 |
| 7. | Sports (General) | 34.00 |
| 8. | Sports (SC) | 36.25 |
| 9. | Physically Handicapped | 33.25 |
| 10. | Freedom Fighter | 35.75 |
Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates must make sure that they have a thorough understanding of the PPSC Exam Pattern in order to excel in the written test. Knowing the exam pattern ahead of time will help candidates pass the exam on their first attempt. Take a look at the exam pattern for the PPSC recruitment exam listed below:
- The written examination will consist of 100 questions worth one mark each, for a total of 100 marks.
- The candidates will have one hour to complete the test.
- For incorrectly selected answers, the PPSC exam uses a negative marking system.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Unanswered questions do not result in a deduction of marks.
Syllabus
Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
- Syllogisms
- Number Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Symbols and
- Notations Classification
- Symmetry
- Directions
- Visual Ability
- Blood Relations
- Analytical Reasoning
- Alphabet
- Series
- Analogies
- Statements
- Arrangements
- Similarities and
- Differences
- Non-verbal reasoning
Numerical Ability
- Time and work
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple and c
- Number Systems
- Problems of Ages
- Profit and Loss
- Data interpretations
- Averages
- Calendars and Clocks
- Percentage
- Mixture and Alligations
- Boat and Stream
- Problems on trains
- HCF and LCM
- Problems on Trains
- Time and Distance
- Pipe and Cistern
- Discounts
English
- Verb and Adverb
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Error Correction
- Comprehension and Passages
- Fill in the blanks
- Subject-verb Agreement
- Tenses
- Idioms and Phrases
- Articles
- Sentence Rearrangements
- Grammar and Vocabulary
Punjab Language Syllabus
- Comprehension
- Unseen passages
- Vocabulary
- Idioms and Phrases
- Fill in the blanks
- Grammar
- Usage of words
- Antonyms and Synonyms
General Awareness
- History of Punjab and India
- Capitals and countries
- Indian Constitution
- Important dates
- Books and Authors
- Current Events
- Indian National Movement
- Sports
- Innovations and Discoveries
- Science and Technology
- Geography
- Economics
- Abbreviations
- Environment
- Issues
- Events and honours
- Politics
