{"id":828,"date":"2025-03-10T22:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=828"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:01:25","slug":"punjab-pcs-exam-pattern-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-exam-pattern-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab PCS Exam Pattern 2025, Total Marks, 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-exam-pattern-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >Punjab PCS Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-exam-pattern-2025\/#Total_Marks_in_Punjab_PCS_Exam\" >Total Marks in Punjab PCS Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/punjab-pcs-exam-pattern-2025\/#Punjab_PCS_Exam_Pattern_2025_FAQs\" >Punjab PCS Exam Pattern 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Punjab State Civil Services 2025 (PSCS-2025)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, conducted by the <\/span><b>Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a recruitment process for selecting officers for various positions in Punjab\u2019s government departments. The exam is an opportunity for graduates seeking prestigious government roles in the state. The registration deadline for the exam is <\/span><b>31st January 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Below, we will cover each aspect of the exam, including the structure, marks distribution, and more, as per the 2025 pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_PCS_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab PCS Exam is conducted to recruit candidates to various administrative positions in the state. The exam consists of three main stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preliminary Exam<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mains Exam<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interview\/Personality Test<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>1. Punjab PCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Punjab PCS Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam is a screening test, and its primary purpose is to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam. It comprises two papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Paper 1: General Studies (GS)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper will focus on General Studies, which include subjects such as history, geography, polity, economics, general science, current affairs, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type of Questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper will focus on General Studies, which include subjects such as history, geography, polity, economics, general science, current affairs, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Paper 2: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSAT paper assesses the candidate&#8217;s logical reasoning, decision-making abilities, analytical skills, and comprehension. The qualifying nature of the CSAT means that candidates need to score a minimum of 33% to pass the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 80<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type of Questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Punjab PCS Prelims Exam Pattern:<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subjects Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marking Scheme<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper I (General Studies)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History, Geography, Polity, Economics, General Science, Current Affairs, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 marks for each correct answer<\/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><b>Paper II (CSAT)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning, Decision-making, Analytical Skills, Comprehension, General Mental Aptitude.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 marks for each correct answer<\/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<h3><b>2. Punjab PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who qualify the Prelims are eligible for the <\/span><b>Mains Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which consists of written exams followed by an interview. The written part consists of the following papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Paper I &#8211; Punjabi (Compulsory):<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This paper assesses the candidate&#8217;s proficiency in the Punjabi language, written in the Gurumukhi script. It is a compulsory paper and aims to evaluate language comprehension, writing skills, and the ability to express ideas clearly in Punjabi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Paper II &#8211; English (Compulsory):<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This paper tests the candidate&#8217;s ability to read, write, and communicate in English. It focuses on grammar, comprehension, and written expression, helping to assess the candidate&#8217;s proficiency in the English language.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Paper III &#8211; Essay:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 150<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The essay paper requires candidates to write a detailed essay on a given topic. This section evaluates the candidate&#8217;s ability to organize thoughts, present a structured argument, and demonstrate writing skills in expressing their views clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Paper IV &#8211; General Studies Paper 1 (History, Geography, and Society):<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This paper covers topics related to history, geography, and societal issues. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of India\u2019s history, geographical features, and the social dynamics within the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Paper V &#8211; General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Constitution &amp; Polity, Governance, and International Relations):<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This paper focuses on the Indian Constitution, governance structure, political system, and international relations. It assesses candidates&#8217; knowledge of the political framework, governance challenges, and India\u2019s position in the global arena.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Paper VI &#8211; General Studies Paper 3 (Economy, Statistics, and Security Issues):<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This paper is focused on the economy of India, economic policies, statistical methods, and security issues. Candidates must have a clear understanding of national economic issues, statistical tools, and internal and external security concerns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Paper VII &#8211; General Studies Paper 4 (Science &amp; Technology, Environment, Problem-solving &amp; Decision-Making):<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This paper covers science and technology topics, environmental issues, and tests problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Candidates should be familiar with advancements in science and technology, environmental challenges, and demonstrate their ability to solve complex issues effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Compulsory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English &#8211; Compulsory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper III<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper IV<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper 1 (History, Geography, Society)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper V<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper 2\u00a0 (Indian Constitution and Polity, Governance and International Relations)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper VI<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper 3 (Economy, Statistics and Security Issues)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper VII<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper 4 (Science and Technology, Environment, Problem Solving and Decision-Making)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>1350 marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>3. Punjab PCS Interview<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Punjab PCS Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the final stage of the selection process for the Punjab State Civil Services. After successfully clearing the <\/span><b>Preliminary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Mains Exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates who have qualified will be called for the <\/span><b>Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an essential part of the selection process and plays a crucial role in assessing the overall suitability of candidates for administrative positions in the Punjab government. Unlike the written exams, which evaluate a candidate\u2019s knowledge in various subjects, the <\/span><b>Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on assessing the candidate\u2019s personality, communication skills, decision-making abilities, and aptitude for handling administrative challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Punjab PCS Interview:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 150<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To assess the candidate&#8217;s personality, leadership qualities, clarity of thought, and ability to interact with others in different situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Panel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The interview is conducted by a panel of experienced civil servants and experts who will ask questions on various topics, ranging from current affairs and general knowledge to specific administrative challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nature of Questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The questions during the interview are designed to test the candidate&#8217;s intellectual ability, presence of mind, mental alertness, and logical reasoning. The panel may also ask situational questions, assessing how well a candidate can handle real-life administrative problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Marks_in_Punjab_PCS_Exam\"><\/span><b>Total Marks in Punjab PCS Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Punjab Civil Services (PCS) exam has a total score of 1500, which comprises marks from both the written examination and the interview stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Punjab PCS Marks Distribution<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prelims:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims Exam Total Marks: 400<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(General Studies): 200 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CSAT): 200 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mains:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mains Exam Total Marks: 1350<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper I <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Punjabi &#8211; Gurumukhi Script &#8211; Compulsory): 100 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (English &#8211; Compulsory): 100 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper III <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Essay): 150 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper IV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (General Studies Paper 1 &#8211; History, Geography, Society): 250 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper V<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (General Studies Paper 2 &#8211; Indian Constitution and Polity, Governance and International Relations): 250 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper VI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (General Studies Paper 3 &#8211; Economy, Statistics and Security Issues): 250 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper VII<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (General Studies Paper 4 &#8211; Science and Technology, Environment, Problem Solving and Decision-Making): 250 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interview:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview\/Personality Test: 150 marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1 (General Studies)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2 (CSAT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Prelims exam Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>400<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mains<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I (Punjabi &#8211; Gurmukhi Script) &#8211; Compulsory)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II (English &#8211; Compulsory)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper III (Essay)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper IV (General Studies Paper 1 &#8211; History, Geography, Society)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper V (General Studies Paper 2 &#8211; Indian Constitution and Polity, Governance and International Relations)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper VI (General Studies Paper 3 &#8211; Economy, Statistics and Security Issues)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper VII (General Studies Paper 4 &#8211; Science and Technology, Environment, Problem Solving and Decision-Making)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Mains Exam Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1350<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Interview<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview\/Personality Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>150<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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_Exam_Pattern_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Punjab PCS Exam Pattern 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-830 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-830.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-830.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-830.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-830.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-830.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: 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aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How many Questions are there in the Punjab PCS Prelims exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse8300\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-830\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8300\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Punjab PCS exam includes 180 questions in total: 100 questions in the Prelims (General Studies) and 80 questions in the CSAT paper.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8301\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8301\" aria-controls=\"collapse8301\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What subjects are covered in the Punjab PCS Mains exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8301\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-830\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8301\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Mains exam includes subjects like Punjabi, English, Essay and four General Studies Papers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8302\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8302\" aria-controls=\"collapse8302\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the total marks in Punjab PCS exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8302\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-830\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8302\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The total marks that are counted in the final merit\u00a0 for the Punjab PCS exam are 1500 which includes 1350 marks in the Mains and 150 marks for the Interview.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8303\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8303\" aria-controls=\"collapse8303\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many papers are there in the Punjab PCS Mains exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8303\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-830\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8303\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Punjab PCS Mains exam consists of 7 written papers, covering various subjects, plus an Interview stage.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8304\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8304\" aria-controls=\"collapse8304\" 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 interview format in Punjab PCS?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8304\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-830\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8304\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Punjab PCS Interview assesses personality, decision-making abilities, and communication skills. 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