{"id":823,"date":"2025-08-06T16:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T10:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=823"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:05:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:35:38","slug":"punjab-pcs-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab PCS 2025, Notification, Exam Date, Exam Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Overview\">Punjab PCS 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Notification\">Punjab PCS 2025 Notification\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Exam_Date\">Punjab PCS 2025 Exam Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Application_Form\">Punjab PCS 2025 Application Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_Exam_2025_Pattern\">Punjab PCS Exam 2025 Pattern\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Eligibility_Criteria\">Punjab PCS 2025 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Attempt_Limit\">Punjab PCS 2025 Attempt Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Syllabus\">Punjab PCS 2025 Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_Study_Material\">Punjab PCS 2025 Study Material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_Online_Courses\">Punjab PCS Online Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_2025_FAQs\">Punjab PCS 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Punjab Public Service Commission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PPSC) will conduct the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2025 (PSCSCCE-2025) to recruit officers for various positions in the state\u2019s government departments. The exam includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. This is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring for prestigious government jobs in Punjab. The <\/span><b>registration process will close on 31st January 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Candidates must review all important details to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and are well-prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed to assess candidates\u2019 proficiency across multiple areas, including general studies, current affairs, and specialized subjects. The exam follows a structured approach, starting with the Prelims, which are followed by the Mains, and finally, the Interview stage. The exam will cover a wide range of topics, such as History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science &amp; Technology, and more. The selection process ensures that only the most qualified individuals are chosen for roles in various Punjab government departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Conducting Body<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officers (Various Grades)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Vacancies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">322<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd Jan 2025 to 31st Jan 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation in any stream<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 to 37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection Process<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims, Mains and Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ppsc.gov.in<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_Notification\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Notification\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official <\/span><b>notification for Punjab PCS 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been released, announcing 322 vacancies for various roles in state government departments. The recruitment process began on 3rd January 2025, with applications closing on 31st January 2025. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for <strong>26 October 2025<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_Exam_Date\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Exam Date<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Punjab PCS Prelims Exam 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is scheduled to take place in September\/October 2025. The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced the important dates for the Punjab PCS 2025 exam. Below are the key dates to remember:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Important Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Events<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release of Punjab PCS Notification 2025 PDF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd January 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commencement of Online Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd January 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last date of Online Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31st January 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab PCS Prelims Exam Date 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>26 October 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab PCS Mains Exam Date 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_Application_Form\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Application Form<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>application process for Punjab PCS 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is entirely online and easy to follow. Interested candidates must submit their forms before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Apply for Punjab PCS 2025:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit the Official Website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Go to ppsc.gov.in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Locate the Application Link<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Find the Punjab PCS 2025 Online Application Link in the &#8220;Announcements&#8221; section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Register Yourself:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using your name, email ID, and mobile number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Log In:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use the provided User ID and Password to access the portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fill Out the Application Form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enter personal and educational details carefully.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upload Documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attach scanned copies of required documents like photos, signatures, and certificates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay the Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Complete the payment through online methods such as credit\/debit cards or net banking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit the Form:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review all details and submit your application. 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Both papers are objective-based. The details are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks\/Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The CSAT paper is qualifying, requiring 40% marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Punjab PCS Mains Examination 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mains exam consists of 7 papers, with descriptive-type questions. Each paper lasts 3 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name of Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjabi (in Gurmukhi Script) Compulsory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Compulsory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper-I (History, Geography, Society)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper-II (Polity, Governance, IR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper-III (Economy, Statistics, Security Issues)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper-IV (Science, Environment, Problem Solving)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Interview<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who clear Prelims and Mains will attend an Interview carrying 150 marks, assessing their communication skills, knowledge, and suitability for the roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eligibility criteria for the Punjab State Civil Services Examination are governed by the Punjab Civil Services Rules, 2009, and related instructions. The table below provides detailed age requirements and relaxation provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years (as of January 1 of the examination year)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Upper age relaxation is provided as per Punjab government rules.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled Castes (SC) &amp; Backward Classes (BC) of Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 42 years (not applicable for Punjab Police Service or Punjab Prisons Service)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab Government Employees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 45 years (includes staff from boards, corporations, commissions, and authorities; not for Punjab Police Service)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State and Central Government Employees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 45 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No relaxation in Punjab Police Service and Punjab Prison Service.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_Attempt_Limit\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Attempt Limit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of attempts available for the Punjab PCS exam is subject to certain conditions, as outlined by the government. Unless otherwise specified by the government in exceptional cases, candidates belonging to the following categories can avail the respective number of attempts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Category <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Six attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Backward Classes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Nine attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheduled Castes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Unlimited attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the purpose of this rule, an attempt includes any participation in the preliminary examination conducted for the Punjab PCS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, candidates from the Ex-Servicemen category are also eligible for the following number of attempts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Ex-Servicemen <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Six attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Backward Classes Ex-Servicemen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Nine attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheduled Castes Ex-Servicemen <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Unlimited attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Punjab PCS Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consists of two main stages: Prelims and Mains. The Prelims focus on testing the general knowledge and aptitude of candidates through objective-type questions. The Mains exam evaluates in-depth knowledge across various subjects, with both descriptive and objective-type papers, emphasizing the applicant&#8217;s understanding of Punjab&#8217;s history, economy, polity, and general studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Punjab PCS Prelims Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prelims exam includes two papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper I (General Studies)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyday Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States of matter, structure of atom, versatile nature of carbon.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Acids, bases, salts, corrosion in metals, action of soaps.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Life on Earth: evolution, marine &amp; terrestrial life.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Human body and life processes: nutrition, diseases (causes &amp; prevention), infectious &amp; lifestyle diseases.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Public health initiatives: immunization &amp; vaccination, AIDS, TB, polio.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Force: laws of motion &amp; gravitation, Archimedes principle.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Energy (kinetic &amp; potential), Light (reflection &amp; refraction), Sound (propagation &amp; reflection), Electric current.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Computers and telecommunication.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composition and structure of the atmosphere.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar system: heat balance &amp; temperature.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmospheric circulation, weather systems, water cycle.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate change: fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, clean development mechanism, carbon credits.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water (oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, groundwater).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodiversity &amp; conservation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil types, crops, food chain.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pollution and toxicity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Theory &amp; International Order<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom, equality, social justice, rights &amp; duties, citizenship, nationalism, secularism.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Nations and its organs\/agencies.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> International organizations: World Bank, IMF, WTO, EU, G20, BRICS.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role in world peace, trade, and development.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Polity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Constitution: basic features, provisions, schedules, key amendments.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panchayati Raj.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elections: People\u2019s Representation Act, electoral reforms.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rise of regionalism and coalition politics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armed challenges to the Indian state since independence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of India\/World History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indus Valley civilization.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aryan and Vedic age.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jainism and Buddhism.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maurya Gupta period.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advent of Islam and Sultanate period.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Bhakti Movement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mughals till Aurangzeb.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming of the European powers and British rule.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Mutiny of 1857.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indian National Movement (1857-1947).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, American Revolution (1776), French Revolution (1789), Russian Revolution (1917), World Wars I &amp; II.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Economy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic development (1950\u20131991): key policies, public sector dominance, bank nationalization.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five-year plans: goals and achievements.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liberalization, privatization, globalization (since 1991).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian economy performance: growth, fiscal deficits, trade, balance of payments, inflation, service sector.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Key challenges: agriculture, industrialization, poverty, infrastructure, health, education.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population: distribution, density, growth, migration (types, causes, consequences).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human development and settlements.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land resources and agriculture.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water resources, minerals, and energy resources.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Industries.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and sustainable development.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Transport, communication, and international trade.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues and problems from a geographical perspective.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Events<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National and international events (from newspapers).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography: Agro-climatic regions, rivers, water resources, demographics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People, Society &amp; Culture: History, religions, literature, folklore, arts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History: Sufis, saints, gurus, Lodhis, Mughals, Sikh rulers, British period, nationalist movement, Punjab in independent India.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Economy: Agriculture, animal husbandry, industries, cooperatives.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper II (CSAT)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjabi and English language comprehension.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antonyms and synonyms.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammar and sentence formation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal Skills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication skills.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical and mental ability.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Numerical Skills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbers, magnitudes, percentages, numerical relation appreciation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Analysis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphic presentations, charts, tables, spreadsheets.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=875&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Punjab PCS Syllabus 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Punjab PCS Mains Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mains exam consists of several papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Syllabus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>English Language Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Section A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Comprehension (Unseen Passage), Precis Writing, Letter Writing, Essay Writing, Translation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Section B<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Grammar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Punjabi Language Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension Passage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary Writing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application or Letter Writing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Essay Writing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies Paper I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>History<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: World history (18th century onwards), Indian culture, Modern Indian history, Socio-religious reform movements, Freedom Struggle, Post-independence consolidation, History of Punjab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Geography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Physical Geography, Distribution of resources, Geophysical phenomena, Geography of Punjab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Society<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Features of Indian Society, Women &amp; Women\u2019s organizations, Globalization, Social empowerment, Human Values, Vulnerable sections, Social sector issues<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Indian Constitution &amp; Polity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Evolution, features, amendments, federal structure, Parliament &amp; State Legislatures, Executive and Judiciary structure, Constitutional bodies, District Administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Regulatory bodies, Government policies, e-Governance, Ethical concerns in governance, Accountability<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>International Relations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India and its neighborhood, International institutions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies Paper III<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Indian Economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, agriculture, subsidies, Food Security, Infrastructure, Human Resource Development, Punjab Economy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Security Issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Development and extremism, Cybersecurity, Security forces, Border security<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies Paper IV<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Science &amp; Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Developments in IT, Space, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Immunity and Vaccination<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Environmental issues, Climate change, Water management, Natural Hazards, Risk reduction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Problem Solving &amp; Decision Making<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Handling natural disasters, public protests, PSU reviving, education, urban issues, sanitation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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It covers all essential topics from General Studies to Current Affairs, ensuring that students have access to relevant and comprehensive resources. The study material is designed to build a strong conceptual foundation while incorporating practice exercises, previous year papers, and model test papers to strengthen problem-solving skills and exam strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_Online_Courses\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS Online Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Punjab PCS Course offered by TheIAShub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a comprehensive platform designed to support aspirants with expert guidance at every step. This course combines online classes, extensive test series, and enriched study material to cover all aspects of the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Punjab PCS Prelims Crash Course&#8217;24<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To assist aspirants in their final preparation phase, TheIAShub has introduced a specialized Punjab PCS Prelims Crash Course for 2024. This course includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20+ thematic GS classes focusing on Punjab\u2019s history, geography, and economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab-specific content enriched with diagrams, case studies, and cultural insights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic current affairs analysis with a focus on Punjab-related updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Course Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Online Batch: \u20b99,999 and Offline Batch: \u20b99,999.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/state-pcs\/punjab-pcs\/punjab-pcs-prelims-crash-course24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checkout the Punjab PCS Prelims Crash Course&#8217;24 here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-822 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-822.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1737959813\"><div id=\"sp-ea-822\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8220\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8220\" aria-controls=\"collapse8220\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the age limit for Punjab PCS 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse8220\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8220\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The minimum age required for Punjab PCS 2025 is 21 years. The maximum age limit for General category candidates is 37 years. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and other specified categories, the upper age limit may be relaxed according to government norms.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8221\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8221\" aria-controls=\"collapse8221\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the attempt limit for Punjab PCS 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8221\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8221\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The number of attempts for Punjab PCS 2025 depends on the candidate's category. General category candidates can attempt the exam up to six times. Backward Classes candidates can attempt the exam up to nine times. Scheduled Castes candidates have unlimited attempts, subject to the age limit provisions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8222\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8222\" aria-controls=\"collapse8222\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the Punjab PCS 2025 Exam Date?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8222\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8222\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Punjab PCS 2025 Prelims exam is scheduled to take place on <strong>26 October 2025, as the <\/strong>date was announced by the Punjab Public Service Commission on its official website.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8223\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8223\" aria-controls=\"collapse8223\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When will the Punjab PCS Pre 2025 admit card be released?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8223\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8223\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since the Pre-exam is tentatively set for <strong>26 October<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a02025<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, expect the admit card release around <\/span><b>10-15 days before<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the exam date.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8224\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8224\" aria-controls=\"collapse8224\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is the Punjab PCS 2025 notification out?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8224\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-822\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8224\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the Punjab PCS 2025 notification was released on 3rd January 2025. 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