Punjab Public Service Commission - PPSC 2020: Eligibility, Application Process, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
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Sep 12, 2020
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is a competitive examination conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission. Every year, PPSC announces the number of vacancies in its various departments and organizes PPSC Competitive examination to find the deserving candidates for posts of Class-I and Class-II.
Earlier, PPSC announced its date of examination 2nd April 2020 but in the wake of the current situation in this pandemic COVID-19, the authorities have postponed the date of the examination. It has also extended the date for submitting the application form for appearing in the examination.
In this article, we will provide you complete details of the PPSC examination 2020. So, stay tuned till the end.
Latest Updates
- The last date to apply for PPSC 2020 has been postponed to 30th July 2020.
- The number of attempts for Ex-servicemen and Pwd has been revised.
- The examination date has not been announced yet but authorities will soon release the official notice for this.
PPSC Highlights
| Name of the Examination | Punjab Public Service Commission |
| Conducting Body | Punjab Public Service Commission(PPSC) |
| Website | https://patiala.nic.in/punjab-public-service-commission-h-o-patiala/ |
| Posts | Class-I and Class-II |
| Vacancies | 77 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | Lies between INR 1125-3000 (Depending upon the category) |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Selection Procedure | Three Round 1. PPSC Preliminary Exam 2. PPSC Main examination 3. PPSC Personality Test |
| Job Location | Punjab |
PPSC 2020: Important Dates
PPSC has not yet released the official dates for the conduct of the examination. But here are the tentative dates you can ponder on and fill your application form before the deadline.
| PPSC 2020 release of Notifications | 5th June 2020 |
| PPSC2020 Apply online starting date | 5th June 2020 |
| PPSC application fee start date | 7th June 2020 |
| PPSC Punjab Civil Services last date | 30th July 2020 (11:59 pm) |
| PPSC 2020 application fee last date | 6th August 2020 |
| Release of Admit Card | To be announced soon |
| PPSC 2020- Prelims | September 2020 |
| PPSC 2020- Prelims Result Date | To be announced soon |
| PPSC Main Exam 2020 | To be announced soon |
| PPSC main Exam Result Date 2020 | To be announced soon |
| PPSC Interview Date | To be announced soon |
| PPSC interview call letters | To be announced soon |
PPSC Eligibility Criteria
Punjab Public Service Commission has announced the eligibility criteria for appearing in PPSC 2020 examination along with the notification released in June 2020. The PPSC age eligibility criteria vary according to the category. The detailed information about the PPSC eligibility criteria 2020 is mentioned below:
National Eligibility for PPSC 2020
To be a successful candidate to sit in the examination a candidate must possess any of the nationality given below.
A candidate must be a
- Citizen of India
- Citizen of Nepal
- Citizen of Bhutan
- A refugee from Tibet, China who arrived in India before January 1962 and is a permanent resident of India.
- An Indian origin person who migrated from Pakistan, Sir Lanka, united republic of Tanzania, African countries and is settled or interested in settling in India.
PPSC 2020 Age Eligibility Criteria
The PPSC has prescribed a certain age- limit for the PCS exam. The candidate with age 21-37years can apply for the examination. However, the age limit eligibility and relaxation varies per the category of a candidate.
The detailed description of age eligibility criteria is given below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Employees of Govt. of India, Other state governments and the Punjab Government | Up to 45 years |
| For SC/ OBC in Punjab Police and Prison Services | Up to 33 years |
| For SC/OBC in other services | Up to 47 years |
| For widows, divorced and other categories of women | Up to 42 years |
| For physically handicapped of Punjab | Up to 47 years |
PPSC 2020 Application Process
The detailed instructions to apply online for the Punjab Public Service Commission 2020 is given below:
- Go to the official website https://www.ppsc.gov.in/.
- Click on ‘Recruitment to seventy-seven (77) posts to be filled through Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2020’.
- Click on Apply Online.
- Fill the application form. Make sure to have a valid email-id and a phone number to register successfully.
- Upload scanned passport-sized photograph and a signature with size, not more than 40KB.
- After filling all the credentials, you’ll be directed to the payment link.
- Payment has to be made via challan.
- Now, print the challan and make payment to your nearest SBI branch for the successful submission of the application.
Application Fees of PPSC 2020 Examination
The start date for depositing the application fees started on 7th June 2020. You have to follow certain steps for the submission of the application fees.
- After the successful filling of the application form, select the mode of payment as Offline.
- Generate a fee payment challan for the PPSC2020 application fee.
- Visit any SBI branch to submit the fees before the final date of submission of the application fees.
| Category | Online Application Charges | Examination Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/OBC of Punjab | 500 | 625 | 1125 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab | 5000 | - | 500 |
| EWS Ex-servicemen Lineal Descendents of Punjab and all other such categories | 500 | 2500 | 3000 |
| Pwd Punjab | 500 | 1250 | 1750 |
PPSC Selection Procedure, Exam Pattern
It is very important to know completely about the examination before proceeding further for its application. So, here is the detailed description of the same.
PPSC Selection Procedure
PPSC selects candidates based on their performance in subsequent rounds of the examination. The PPSC examination is conducted in three rounds- Prelims, Mains, and the final Personality Test. Every test filters out the candidates and only the candidates who make it to the final round get selected for further postings.
PPSC Exam Pattern
The examination includes three stages :
- Prelims
- PPSC Mains
- PPSC interview
Paper Pattern for Prelims Examination 2020
The prelims examination is an objective exam that consists of two papers each 200 marks. The duration of Paper-I and Paper-II in the Prelims exam 2020 is 2 hours.
| PPSC Prelims 2020 | Subjects | Total Questions | Weightage of each Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 | 2 marks |
| Paper-II | Civil Services Aptitude Test | 80 | 2.5 marks |
*There is no negative marking in the Prelim Examination Paper-I and Paper-II.
Paper Pattern of Mains Examination 2020
PPSC Mains examination is a long exam that is descriptive. A candidate has to give four General Studies papers for PPSC Mains 2020.
| Subjects In PPSC Mains 2020 | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Punjabi (in Gurmukhi) (till 12th Standard) | 100 |
| English ( compulsory 10+2 standard) | 100 |
| Essay Writing | 150 |
| General Studies Paper-I: Geography, History, Society | 250 |
| General Studies Paper-II: Governance and International Relations, Indian Constitution and Political Science | 250 |
| General Studies Paper-III: Economy, Statistics, and Security issues | 250 |
| General Studies Paper- IV: Science and Technology, Environment, Problem Solving, and Decision Making) | 250 |
| Interview | 150 |
| Total Marks | 1500 |
PPSC 2020 Number of Attempts
Punjab Public Service Commission has given a certain number of attempts for the re-taking PPSC exam. The frequency of the attempts varies as per the category of the examination.
| Category | Number of Attempts allowed |
|---|---|
| General | 6 |
| OBC | 9 |
| SC | Unlimited |
| Ex-servicemen | 6 |
| Backward classes Ex-servicemen | 9 |
| SC Ex-Servicemen | Unlimited |
Syllabus for PPSC Examination 2020
The complete syllabus for PPSC Prelims Examination is given below:
PPSC Paper-I Syllabus (General Studies)
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Everyday Science | States of Matter Life on Earth Force, Energy, Light Sound Communications and Technology Public Health |
| Environmental Science | Atmosphere Soil Water Earth Solar System Climate Change |
| Political Sciences | Basic and international politics |
| Indian Politics | Basic Amendments Election process and reforms Panchayati Raj |
| Indian History | Starting from Indus Valley Civilization to the national Movements of 1857-1947 (History of India from class-6 to class-10th) |
| Indian Economy, Geography and the history of Punjab | Visit the official website for the detailed syllabus. |
PPSC Paper-II Civil Services Aptitude Test
| Reading Comprehensions | Punjabi, and English comprehensions, synonyms and acronyms, basic grammar and sentence correction and formation |
| Skills | Communication skills |
| Logical reasoning | Analytical and mental ability |
| Basic Mathematical Skills | Numbers, magnitudes, percentages and numerical abilities |
| Data Analysis | Graphs, charts, tables, and spreadsheet representation |
Note: Please visit the official website for the complete information about the syllabus of Prelims Paper-I and Paper-II.
PPSC 2020 Admit Card
The admit card for the examination will be released a few days before the date of examination. Candidates are required to download the admit card from the official website. Also, carry one ID proof, photograph along with the admit card to the center of examination for the successful conduct of the examination.
PPSC Result 2020
As soon as the PPSC prelims are over, the Punjab Public Service Commission announces results on the official website. The result list will contain the name of the students who qualify for PPSC Mains.
The final list of the result will contain the name of the students who clear all the three rounds successfully.
PPSC Recruitment Salary and Other Perks
- The candidates who make it to the final round and get successfully recruited in the Punjab Public Service Commission get benefited with various perks.
- The average salary ranges between INR15,000 to INR39,000 with additional pay of INR6000.
- The salary also depends on the post and the area of recruitment.
- Please visit the official website for complete details about the salary for various posts in PPSC 2020.
FAQs
Ques. Can a graduate apply for the PPSC 2020?
Ans. Yes, a candidate who graduated in any discipline with a minimum of 3-years of bachelor's degree or equivalent is eligible to apply for PPSC examination.
Ques. What kind of posts are there in PPSC 2020?
Ans. There are various posts which are mentioned below:
- Punjab Civil Services
- Deputy Superintendent of the Police, Punjab
- Tehsildar
- Food Supply and Consumer Affairs Officer and many more posts.
Ques. What is the salary offered to PCS Officer?
Ans. The salary varies according to the post of the candidate. The average salary ranges between INR15000 to INR39000 per month with an additional of INR6000 which includes various bills and expenses.
Ques. What is the age limit to apply for PPSC?
Ans. The candidates must be between 21- 37 years of age to be eligible for the PPSC examination.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.