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Provincial Management Service Examination

Provincial Public Service Commissions (PPSC / SPSC / KPPSC / BPSC)

About Examination

Provincial Management Service (PMS) is the premier administrative cadre examination conducted by Provincial Public Service Commissions (PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC) for recruitment to BPS-17 administrative posts in provincial secretariats and district administrations.

Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme

Written Examination (1200 Marks: 600 Compulsory + 600 Optional) -> Psychological Test -> Interview (200 Marks).

Syllabus Breakdown

Compulsory: English Essay (100), English Précis (100), Urdu (100), Islamic Studies / Ethics (100), Pakistan Studies (100), General Knowledge (100). Optionals: 3 subjects of 200 marks each.

Recommended Preparation Strategy

Focus on provincial affairs, governance policies, Urdu language command, and General Knowledge multiple choice questions.

Quick Facts

Conducting AgencyProvincial Public Service Commissions (PPSC / SPSC / KPPSC / BPSC)
Age Bracket21 to 28 Years
Minimum DegreeGraduation with 2nd division from an HEC recognized university.
Exam FeeRs. 1000 via Treasury Challan / e-Pay
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