LAHORE – The written exam schedule of Provincial Management Services PMS has been shared by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
As per the recent update, PMS written examination will be conducted in two phases; first phase with 100-mark General Knowledge Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper. December 15, 2024 Monday has been picked as date for first test.
PMS Exam December 2024
Candidates who successfully pass General Knowledge MCQ paper will be eligible to proceed to the second phase. PPSC said details regarding the second phase will be shared after completion of the initial assessments.
Provincial Management Service (PMS) in Pakistan is provincial government service for provincial administrative seats. The aspirants must pass a written exam, psychological test, and interview to be appointed as Grade 17 officers.
The officers can be promoted to higher grades under PMS Rules of 2004 and are typically assigned key administrative roles within provincial governments.
PMS Exam Pattern
Components | Marks | Details |
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Written Examination | 1200 marks | – 600 marks for compulsory subjects – 600 marks for optional subjects |
Viva/Interview | 200 marks | Evaluates personality, communication skills, and leadership potential |
PMS Syllabus
Component | Details |
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Number of Subjects | 12 subjects |
Marks per Subject | 100 or 200 marks per subject, depending on the choice of topics |
Mandatory Subjects | Required for all candidates (marks as specified) |
Optional Subjects | Candidates must choose 3 optional subjects (one from each category), totaling 200 marks |
Total Marks for Written Exam | 1200 marks (including both compulsory and optional subjects) |
PMS Subjects
No. | Subjects | Marks |
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Compulsory | ||
1 | English Essay | 100 |
2 | English (Precis, Comprehension, and Translation) | 100 |
3 | Urdu (Precis, Comprehension, and Translation) | 100 |
4 | Islamic Studies / Ethics (For Non-Muslim Candidates) | 100 |
5 | Pakistan Studies | 100 |
6 | General Knowledge | 100 |
Optional