Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (PSCSCCE) 2025 – Notification, Vacancies, Syllabus & Apply Online
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the official notification for the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (PSCSCCE) 2025. The exam will be conducted for recruitment to prestigious posts like Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch), Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tehsildar, Excise & Taxation Officer, and others. Recently, an addendum increased the total vacancies from 322 to 331.
📌 PSCSCCE 2025 – Overview
- Recruiting Body: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
- Exam Name: Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: April 2025 (tentative)
- Application Last Date: 31 January 2025
- Fee Payment Extension: 03 September 2025 – 14 September 2025
- Official Website: ppsc.gov.in
📊 Total Vacancies (Updated)
Initially, 322 vacancies were announced. Later, they were increased to 331 vacancies.
| Sr. No | Post | Initial Vacancies | Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 46 | 49 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 17 | 17 |
| 3 | Tehsildar | 27 | 33 |
| 4 | Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO) | 121 | 121 |
| 5 | Food & Civil Supply Officer (FCSO) | 13 | 13 |
| 6 | Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO) | 49 | 49 |
| 7 | Assistant Registrar Co-operative Societies (ARCS) | 21 | 21 |
| 8 | Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer | 3 | 3 |
| 9 | Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Officer | 12 | 12 |
| 10 | Deputy Superintendent Jails / District Probation Officer | 13 | 13 |
| Total | 322 | 331 | |
📑 Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Punjabi language must be passed at Matriculation level.
- Age Limit:
- General: 21 – 37 years
- DSP/DS Jails: 21 – 28 years
- SC/BC (Punjab): up to 42 years (other posts), 33 years (Police/Prisons)
- Govt. Employees: up to 45 years
- PWD: up to 47 years
📚 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Preliminary Exam
- Paper I – General Studies: 200 marks
- Paper II – CSAT (Qualifying, 40% minimum): 200 marks
- No negative marking
Main Exam
- Punjabi (100 marks)
- English (100 marks)
- Essay (150 marks)
- General Studies I-IV (250 marks each)
- Interview (150 marks)
- Total: 1500 marks
Note: Syllabus includes Punjab-specific History, Culture, Economy, Geography, Current Affairs, Ethics, and Governance.
💰 Application & Exam Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Exam Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC of Punjab | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹750 |
| Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PwD, LDESM (Punjab) | ₹500 | Nil | ₹500 |
| All Other Categories | ₹500 | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
🔔 Latest Updates
- Vacancies revised from 322 to 331.
- Fresh category added: Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh Sports Person (Code-84).
- Fee payment window open from 03 Sept 2025 to 14 Sept 2025 for registered candidates.
- No editing of application forms allowed in this window.
📌 How to Apply
- Visit the official website ppsc.gov.in.
- Click on the PSCSCCE-2025 link.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload photograph & signature.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for records.
❓ FAQs
Q1. When will the PSCSCCE 2025 prelims be held?
Tentatively in April 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in PSCSCCE 2025?
A total of 331 vacancies.
Q3. Can I edit my application form?
No, only fee payment is allowed for pending cases.
Q4. Is there any reservation for women?
Yes, 33% reservation for women as per Punjab Govt. rules.
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