PPSC 2022: Notification, Application Form, Vacancies, Eligibility criteria, Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released an application to complete the recruitment process for the positions of Block Primary Education Officer (BPEO), Principal, and Head Mistress/Head Master in a number of Punjabi departments.

The Punjab Public Service Commission conducted the Punjab Public Service Competitive (PPSC) Exam to select candidates for the Punjab Civil Services. Preliminary written examination, Mains written examination, and interview round are the three stages of the PPSC exam. The examination takes a year from start to finish. Every year, the exam is held. Punjab Administrative Services, Punjab Revenue Services, Punjab Police Services, and other positions are up for grabs in this examination.

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PPSC 2022 Highlights

Examination Name	Punjab Public Service Commission
Oraganising Commission	Punjab Public Service Commission(PPSC)
Website	https://patiala.nic.in/punjab-public-service-commission-h-o-patiala/
Designation	Class-I and Class-II
Vacancies	77
Application Mode	Online
Application Fees	Lies between INR 1125-3000 (Depending upon the category)
Exam Mode	Online
Selection Process	Three Round 1. PPSC Preliminary Exam 2. PPSC Main examination 3. PPSC Personality Test
Location of Job	Punjab

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PPSC Punjab Civil Services Important Dates 2022

The important exam dates for the PPSC 2022 Notification have been released. Below is a list of all the important PPSC exam dates for 2020. PPSC had previously extended the deadline for submitting the application form and paying the application fee. The deadline to apply for the PPSC Exam online is December 30, 2020, and the deadline to submit the application fee is January 6, 2020.

PPSC 2020 Exam Events	PPSC 2020 Important Dates
Release date PPSC notification 2022	to be announced
Commencement ofPPSC application 2022	to be announced
Submission of PPSC application Fee date	to be announced
Last Date to Apply for PPSC Punjab Civil Services	to be announced
Last Date of PPSC application fee submission 2022	to be announced
Release of Admit Card ofPPSC 2022	to be announced
PPSC Prelims Exam date	to be announced
Date of PPSC Prelims Result 2022 declaration	to be announced
Release of Application Form of PPSC Mains 2022	to be announced
Release of Admit Card of PPSC Mains 2022	to be announced
Punjab PCS Mains 2022 Exam Date	to be announced
PPSC Mains 2022 Result	to be announced
PPSC Physical Test	to be announced
PPSC Interview dates	to be announced

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PPSC Recruitment and Vacancy 2021

PPSC has announced 9 vacancies for the 2022 recruitment cycle. The total number of vacancies at the PPSC is 77. The total number of vacancies in the PPSC may be increased or decreased by the government at any time prior to the selection process. The PPSC vacancy increase will not be announced in advance to candidates. In September 2020, the PPSC had begun accepting applications.

Name of Post	No. of Posts
Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch)	20
Deputy Superintendent of Police	26
Tehsildar	5
Food Supply and Consumer Affairs Officer	2
Block Development & Panchayat Officer	2
Assistant Registrar Co-Operative Societies	4
Labour and Conciliation Officer	1
Employment Generation and Training Officer	7
Deputy Superintendent Jails / District Probation Officer (GradeII))	10
Total PPSC Vacancy 2020	77

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PPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates applying for the PPSC exam should review the eligibility requirements before submitting an application for the PPSC exam 2022. The Punjab Public Service Commission holds various examinations to select the most deserving, eligible, and qualified candidates for State Services and other government administrative positions.

• The commission will decide to recruit candidates for certain vacancies in various posts through the PPSC PCS Exam.
• Before applying for this exam, make sure you meet all of the requirements, including nationality, age, educational background, and so on.
• If you do not meet the notification’s requirements, your application will be rejected.

Candidates interested in applying for the position must ensure that they meet the PPSC PSC Age Criteria before applying. Applicants who meet all of the requirements are eligible to apply for the positions. Nationality, age, education, and other factors are used to determine eligibility. Each one has been discussed in detail below.

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PPSC 2022 Age Limit

The following is detailed information about the PPSC age limit, including exceptions:

• The minimum age limit for applying for the PPSC exam is 21 years before 1st January 2022.
• The maximum age limit for applying for the PPSC exam is 37 years before 1st January 2022.

PPSC Age Relaxations

The PPSC Age Relaxations have been given below:

Category	Age Relaxations
Deputy Superintendent Police and Deputy Superintendent Jail/ District Probation Officer (Grade-II) in Punjab Prisons State Service	Minimum Age- 21 yearsMaximum age – 28 years
Government Employees of:Punjab GovernmentOther State GovernmentsGovernment of IndiaBoard/Corporations/Public Sector Undertakings	Upper age limit – 45 yearsNote: No age relaxation is permissible for Punjab Police Service
Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab State only (in case of Punjab Police Service and Punjab Prisons Service)	Upper age limit – 33 years
Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab State only (in case of other services)	Upper Age limit – 42 years
Ex-servicemen of Punjab Domicile	Deduct the Duration of service in the Union Armed Forces from his actual age.If the resultant age does not exceed Max. age limit prescribed for direct appointment to such a post in the Service Rules concerned by more than three years, he will be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age limit.
Women with Widows, Divorced women, and other Categories	Upper age limit- 42 yearsNote: NO age relaxation is permissible for women in case of Punjab Police Services and Punjab Prisons Service.
Physically Handicapped of Punjab State only	Upper age limit- 47 yearsNote: NO age relaxation is permissible in case of Punjab Police Service and Punjab Prisons Service.

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Who is Eligible to Avail a Scribe for the PPSC Exam?

Only candidates with the following disability are eligible for a scribe:

• Blind: Those who are blind have one or both of the following conditions: Complete blindness. With correcting lenses, visual acuity in the better eye should not exceed 6/60 or 20/200 (Snellen). A 20-degree or worse angle in the field of vision is a limitation.
• Candidates with Locomotor Dysfunction and Cerebral Palsy in which the dominant (writing) extremity is affected to the point of slowing function performance (minimum of 40% impairment). The Scribe should not have a 10+2 academic qualification.
• Persons with disabilities must submit the following documents in person to the PPSC office 30 days prior to the written examination.
• Disability Certificate from the Civil Surgeon’s Office.
• Affidavit registered as per the specimen attached for the provision of a scribe.

Note: Candidates who applied for a scribe will be given extra time (20 minutes per hour)..

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PPSC 2022 Educational Qualification

The following are the detailed PPSC educational qualification eligibility criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution is required of the candidate.
• While pursuing the qualifying degree, the candidate may be permitted to take a preliminary examination. However, in order to be eligible to take the Main Competitive Examination that year, the candidate must show proof of completion of the degree course.
• No candidate shall be eligible to sit for the Preliminary Competitive Examination unless he or she has passed the Matriculation Examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects, or any other equivalent Punjabi language examination as determined by the Government from time to time.
• The expression “recognised university” or “institution” shall have the same meaning as it is defined in the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994, for the purpose of exam eligibility.

PPSC Eligibility Criteria 2022 Nationality

• A candidate should be a:
  • Indian Citizenship Holder
  • A subject of Nepal
  • A Subject of Bhutan
  • Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling permanently in India.
  • A person of Indian origin who has moved to India permanently from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania, as well as Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.

• Except for candidates of Indian nationality, a candidate must be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Competent Authority as notified by the Punjab Civil Services Commission.

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How many Numbers of Attempts are Allowed for PPSC Exam 2022?

The following are the details of the PPSC eligibility criteria for the number of attempts:

Name of the category	Name of the category
Name of the category	Number of attempts
General	6
Backward Class	9
Scheduled Class	Unlimited
Ex-servicemen	4

Note: An attempt in an examination includes a candidate’s attempt in the preliminary examination conducted under these rules for the purposes of this rule.

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PPSC 2022 Application Process

The following are the detailed instructions for applying online for the Punjab Public Service Commission 2020:

• Go to https://www.ppsc.gov.in/ to access the official website.
• Select ‘Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination-2020′ for recruitment to 77 Vacancies. 
• Select Apply Online from the drop-down menu.
• Fill out the application form completely. To register successfully, make sure you have a valid email address and a phone number.
• Upload a scanned passport-sized photo and a signature that is less than 40KB in size.
• You’ll be directed to the payment link after filling out all of the credentials.
• Payment must be made in the form of a challan.
• For a successful application submission, print the challan and make payment to your nearest SBI branch.

Application Fees of PPSC 2022 Examination

On June 7, 2020, the application fee submission link will be operational. To submit the application fees, you must follow certain procedures.

After you’ve completed the application form, choose Offline as your payment method.
Make a challan for the PPSC 2020 application fee payment.
To submit the application fees, go to any SBI branch before the deadline.

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

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PPSC PCS Exam Pattern 2022

Candidates studying for the PPSC exam 2022 will follow a detailed exam pattern established by the board. The stages are currently divided into three categories: prelims, mains, and interview examination. The Punjab Public Service Commission holds various examinations to select the most deserving, eligible, and qualified candidates for State Services and other government administrative positions.

• The State Service Exam is divided into three stages: preliminary examinations, main examinations, and an interview round. The commission has decided to recruit candidates for 77 vacancies in various posts through the PPSC PSC Exam.
• Students must ensure that they are completely familiar with the PPSC exam pattern 2022 as they prepare for the examination. Candidates must pass all three stages of the exam to be hired by the Punjab Public Service Commission.
• Candidates will get an idea of the overall question paper and topics that will be asked in the examination with the help of the PPSC exam pattern 2022.

There are three stages to the PPSC State Service Exam. Candidates who pass the first stage are considered eligible to move on to the second. Candidates who pass the second stage of the PPSC 2022 are considered eligible for the third stage. Candidates are encouraged to study the exam pattern in order to better prepare for the exam. The following are the three stages of the PPSC exam:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Interview Round

PPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

The Preliminary Examination is only a screening test to identify candidates who will be eligible to take the Main Examination, and the marks earned in this Exam will not be used to determine the merit of candidates who will be chosen after the Main Examination. Candidates who appear in the Preliminary Examination for the Main Examination must be 13 times the number of vacancies advertised in each category. The standard of questions would be to test the knowledge that would be expected of someone who has completed at least a high school education. Both of the papers in the PPSC Prelims Examination are listed in the table below.

Papers	Name of the Subjects	Questions	Marks for each Question	Total Marks	Duration
Paper –I	General Studies	100	2	200	2 hours
Paper-II	Civil Services Aptitude Test(CSAT)	80	2.5	200	2 hours

Paper I

• Paper I consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about general studies.
• There are 100 questions for a total of 200 marks.
• Each question carries a two-mark weighting.
• Negative marking may be applied to any objections to the Answer Key that are found to be false, frivolous, or not supported by authentic evidence.
• Except for questions where candidates’ language proficiency is to be tested, the question paper will be bilingual and printed in English and Punjabi.

Paper-II

• Paper-II is a multiple-choice (MCQ) test based on the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).
• There are 80 questions totaling 200 marks.
• Each question carries a 2.5-mark weighting.
• Negative marking may be applied to any objections to the Answer Key that are found to be false, frivolous, or not supported by authentic evidence.
• Except for questions where candidates’ language proficiency is to be tested, the question paper will be bilingual and printed in English and Punjabi.

PPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2022

Those who pass the Prelims will be invited to the Mains exam. Candidates who have taken the Main written examination will be chosen, the candidate will called maximum three times of the vacant posts. The mains exam pattern for the PPSC is as follows:

Papers	Subject Name	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper I	General English	100 marks	3 hours
Paper-II	General Punjabi (to be answered only in Gurmukhi Script)	100 marks	3 hours
Paper III	General Essay (to be answered either in English/ Gurmukhi Script)	150 marks	3 hours
Paper IV	General Studies Paper 1 (History, Geography, and Society)	250 marks	3 hours
Paper V	General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Constitution & Polity, Governance and International Relations)	250 marks	3 hours
Paper VI	General Studies Paper 3 (Economy, Statistics, and Security Issues)	250 marks	3 hours
Paper VII	General Studies Paper 4 (Science & Technology, Environment, Problem-solving & Decision Making)	250 marks	3 hours

• The nature of all papers is to be descriptive.
• Seven compulsory papers will be included in the main competitive examination.
• Candidates will have the option of taking all of the papers in Punjabi or English, with the exception of the language papers.
• Candidates who have chosen to answer the questions In addition to the Punjabi language version, papers in the Punjabi language may include an English version within brackets of only the technical terms, if any.
• The question papers, with the exception of the language papers, will be written in English. However, if a candidate chooses to take any of the papers in Punjabi, the question papers will be printed in Punjabi as well.

PPSC Exam Pattern 2022- Interview

Only those who have passed the written exam and meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to an interview. The maximum score for the interview will be 150. The final merit list will take into account the marks obtained in the interview as well as the marks obtained in the written exam.

Note: No candidate will be allowed to appear in the interview unless he or she receives a total of 45 percent in all of the papers (40 percent for candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes), with at least 25 percent in each paper.

The Punjab Public Service Commission holds various examinations to select the most deserving, eligible, and qualified candidates for State Services and other government administrative positions. In order to prepare for the exam, you must first learn the syllabus. Candidates must understand the subject-by-subject syllabus in order to achieve higher scores. Prelims, Mains, and Interviews are the three stages of the PPSC PCS exam.

• The admit card for the Punjab Civil Services preliminary examination is now available. The direct link to download the 2022 admit card can be found further in the article.
• The mains examination registration portal was open on the official website until July 15th, 2020.
• The commission has concluded that the PPSC Exam will be used to fill 77 vacancies for various positions. Those who have applied for the PPSC Punjab Civil Service, DSP, Tehsildar, Block Development & Panchayat Officer, and other vacancies can now start looking for the PPSC Civil Service Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2022.

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Punjab Civil Service Exam Syllabus

For the preparation of any exam the syllabus of the same must be clear the student mind. Knowing the detailed syllabus aids in effective time management and eliminates time and effort waste. To learn more about the syllabus, continue reading this article. Candidates should make a mental note of the information provided in this article for future reference.

Punjab Civil Service Exam Syllabus 2022 – Prelims Paper 1 (General Studies)

Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (Civil Services Aptitude Test) are the two 200-mark papers in the PPSC Prelims exams (CSAT). The following is the PPSC Preliminary Syllabus for 2022:

Punjab Civil Service Everyday Science Syllabus

• States of matter, structure of atoms, versatile nature of carbon. Acids, bases, salts, corrosion in metals, action of soaps. Life on Earth – evolution, marine & terrestrial life. Human body and life processes, nutrition, disease – its causes & prevention, infectious diseases, lifestyle diseases. Public health initiatives, mother and child health, immunisation & vaccination, HIV AIDS, TB, polio etc. Force-laws of motion & gravitation, Archimedes principle. Energy – kinetic & potential. Light – reflection & refraction – concepts and applications. Sound – propagation & reflection- concepts and applications. Electric current – concepts and applications. Computers and telecommunication – concepts and applications.

Punjab Civil Service Syllabus for Environmental studies:

• Composition and structure of the atmosphere. Solar system – heat balance & temperature. Atmospheric circulation & weather system, water cycle. Climate change – fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, clean development mechanism, carbon credits. Water – oceans, rivers, glaciers, lakes, groundwater etc. Biodiversity & conservation. Soil – types, crops, food chain etc. Pollution and toxicity etc.

Punjab Civil Service Political Theory & International Order Syllabus

• Basic concept of freedom, equality, social justice, rights & duties, citizenship, nationalism, secularism etc. United Nations and its organs/agencies, other international organisations like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, EU, G20, BRICS etc. and their role in World peace, trade & development.

Indian Polity Syllabus

• Basic features, provisions, schedules of the Indian Constitution, key amendments. Panchayati Raj. Elections – People’s Representation Act, electoral reforms. Rise of regionalism and coalition politics. Armed challenges to the Indian state since independence

History of India Syllabus

• The Indus valley civilisation. The Aryan and the Vedic age. Jainism and Buddhism. The Maurya Gupta periods. Advent of Islam and Sultanate period (political, social & cultural). The Bhakti Movement. The Mughals (political, social & cultural till Aurangzeb). The coming of the European Powers and the advent of the British rule. The Mutiny of 1857. The British rule and the Indian National Movement (1857-1947) World History: The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution in Europe. The American Revolution 1776. The French Revolution 1789. The Russian Revolution 1917. World Wars I & II.

Punjab Civil Service Syllabus for Indian Economy:

• Indian economic development (1950-1991) – key economic policies, public sector dominance, bank nationalisation etc. Five year plans – key goals and main achievements. Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation era since 1991 – key policies, decisions and results. Performance of Indian economy since 1991 – Growth, fiscal & revenue deficits, trade, commerce & balance of payments, inflation, growth of service sector. Key challenges and responses – agriculture and food security, industrialisation, poverty alleviation & employment, rural & urban infrastructure, social sector – health, education etc.

Punjab Civil Service Geography Syllabus

• Population – distribution, density, growth and comparison. Migration – types, causes and consequences. Human development. Human settlements. Land resources and agriculture. Water resources. Mineral and energy resources. Manufacturing industries. Planning and sustainable development in India. Transport and communication. International trade. Geographical perspective on selected issues and problems.

Current Events of National and International Importance.

Related to the State of Punjab, and the country.

1. Geography: Geographical and agro-climatic regions, rivers, water resources, sharing of waters, demographics, human development indices
2. People, Society and Culture: Major personalities in the history of Punjab, religious movements, major religions & spiritual personalities, Punjabi literature, folklore, performing arts, fine arts and crafts
3. History: Sufis, saints and gurus, Lodhis and Mughals, Sikh rulers, the British period, nationalist movement in Punjab, Punjab in independent India.
4. Economy: Agriculture, animal husbandry, industrial & service sectors, major occupations, development & economic growth, public finance (including central-state fiscal issues), public sector institutions, cooperatives, etc.

Punjab Civil Service Exam Syllabus 2022 – Prelims Paper 2 (Civil Services Aptitude Test)

1. Reading comprehension; Punjabi and English language comprehension, antonyms and synonyms, grammar and sentence formation.
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
3. Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability
4. Basic numerical skills; numbers, magnitudes, percentages, numerical relation appreciation
5. Data analysis; Graphic presentations, charts, tables, spreadsheets.

Note: The topics listed in the syllabus are only for the candidates’ general guidance and should not be considered a complete list.

Punjab Civil Service Mains Syllabus 2022

The PPSC Main Exam consists of seven papers: English, Essay, Punjabi, General Studies I, II, III, and IV, as well as General Studies I, II, III, and IV. The total number of marks on the paper is 1350. The following is a list of the PPSC Mains Syllabus:

Paper 1: General English language

• Vocabulary and grammar
• Verbs, idioms, and tenses
• Phrase corrections
• Sentence completion
• Paragraph writing
• Precis writing
• Translation
• Comprehension

Paper 2: General Punjabi language

• Essay writing
• Letter writing
• Grammatical concepts
• Language quotes and explanations
• Descriptive writing
• Paragraph and precis writing

Paper 3: General Essay

The General Essay Section will be worth 150 marks in total. Candidates will be required to write three short essays on specified topics in English or Punjabi. Subjects will be chosen from a list. Applicants will be expected to stay focused on the essay’s topic, organise their thoughts in a logical manner, and write concisely. The value of the content, as well as the effectiveness and precision with which it is expressed, will be rewarded.

General Studies 1

Section- 1: History

1.1 History of the world : Events from 18th century; industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc. -their forms and effect on society.

1.2 Indian culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

1.3 Modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities and issues.

1.4 Socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Punjab.

1.5 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country with special reference to Punjab.

1.6 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1.7 History of Punjab:

1.7. Ranjit Singh’s rise to power, civil and military administration and relations with the British. The annexation of Punjab with special reference to the causes and consequences of the Anglo-Sikh wars.

Section-2: Geography

2.1 Physical Geography: Salient features of the world’s physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)

2.2 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and icecaps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

2.3 Geography of Punjab:

• Physiographic details of Punjab; Geomorphic features of Punjab, Punjab’s strategic location with reference to International Border;
• Crops of Punjab; Modern concepts of Farming; Problems faced by agriculturists/ Issues in Agriculture: Depletion of groundwater, etc:

Section-3: Society

3.1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

3.2 Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies

3.3 Effects of globalization on Indian society

3.4 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism

3.5 Ethics and Society: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.

3.6 Human Values – Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values; lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders and reformers- Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Guru Nanak; Swami Vivekananda, Jyotibha Phule, Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar and Mahatma Gandhi.

3.7 Vulnerable sections of the population – Welfare schemes by the Centre and State of Punjab and their performance; Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for their protection and betterment.

3.8 Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector- Health, Education, Human Resources; Issues relating to Poverty and Malnutrition.

General Studies-II

Indian Constitution & Polity, Governance and International Relations

Section-1: Indian Constitution & Polity

1.1 Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

1.2 Functions and responsibilities of Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

1.3 Separation of powers between various organs; Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

1.4 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

1.5 Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.

1.6 Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.

1.7 Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

1.8 Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies

1.9 District Administration – Evolution of District Administration; Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.

Section-2: Governance

2.1 Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

2.2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Development processes and the development organizations- the role of NGOs, SHGs, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

2.3 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures; Role of civil services in a democracy; Changing trends in Governance 2.4 Values and Ethics in Governance- Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding.

2.5 Probity in Governance: Concept of Governance; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; corporate governance; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Section-3: International Relations

3.1 India and its neighborhood- relations;

3.2 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests;

3.3 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora

3.4 Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure and mandate.

Note: The candidates are expected to be aware of the current developments related to the topics mentioned above.

General Studies-III

Economy, Statistics & Security Issues

Section-1: Indian Economy

1.1 Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; sustainable development; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting;

1.2 Major crops, cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems; storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce- issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Technology missions; economics of animal rearing.

1.3 Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;

1.4 Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management

1.5 Land reforms in India; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

1.6 Infrastructure- Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc; Investment models

1.7 Human Resource Development:

• Importance of Human capital in economic development
• Nature, types and problems of unemployment in India, Trends of Employment in India, Skill development and demographic dividend

1.8 Punjab Economy: Planning- various aspects of developmental planning; Industry; Infrastructure.

Section-2: Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams

This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatic form and to interpret the same.

Section-3: Issues related to Security

3.1 Linkages between development and spread of extremism;

3.2 Role of external, State and non-State actors in creating challenges to internal security; Challenges to internal security through communication networks; role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges,

3.3 Basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention;

3.4 Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.

3.5 Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

Note: Candidates are expected to be up to date on current events relating to the above-mentioned topics.

General Studies-IV:

Science & Technology, Environment, Problem-solving & Decision Making

Section-1: Science and Technology

1.1 Science and Technology

• Developments and applications of science and technology and their effects in everyday life
• Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
• Recent developments in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, etc.
• Issues relating to intellectual property rights.

1.2 Modern Trends in Life Sciences

• Progress of Agricultural Science and its impact– Introduction to Biotechnology and its applications; Veterinary and Animal Sciences- latest developments.
• Introduction to and applications of Genetic Engineering & Stem Cell Research
• Human Diseases and Microbial infections; Common infections and preventive measures; preventive measures during outbreaks; Immunity and vaccination

Section-2: Environment

2.1 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Issues related to Climate change; environmental impact assessment

2.2 Water management- Issues in India; Present scenario, Methods and importance of water conservation

2.3 Definition, nature, types and classification of disasters

2.4 Natural Hazards: Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, etc., Risk reduction and mitigation measures

Section-3: Situations in Civil Service -Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Tackling situations of Natural disasters/ Major Accidents/ Law and order, Controlling riots, Handling public protests and dharnas, Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation, Designing Projects, Implementation of National Flagship Schemes/ Programmes, Public-Private Partnership ineffective service delivery, Managing and financing Municipal services e.g. Solid waste management, Conservation of natural resources- water, forests, etc, Pollution control, Reviving a loss-making PSU, Planning and target achievement, Gender sensitization and women empowerment, Empowerment of vulnerable sections of the society, Improving Education and Enhancing Skill development, Urban settlement-Slums and Housing issues, Managing Issues related to Urban/ Rural drinking water supply and sanitation, etc.

Note: Candidates will be presented with a well-structured situation, and they will be asked to analyse and propose their own solution to the problem that arises from it.

The Punjab Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2022 will be released by the Punjab Public Service Commission. To take the mains examination, candidates must have their admit card with them. To get the admit card, you’ll need your registration number and password. Candidates who appear for the exam without the PPSC Admit Card 2022 will be unable to take part in it.

• The selection process has been announced as Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and viva voce.
• Applicants who pass the preliminary examination are eligible to take the mains examination.
• Candidates must bring their PPSC Exam Hall Ticket to all of the selection rounds. Punjab Public Service Commission has released separate admit cards for the PPSC Prelims and PPSC Mains exams.
• The mains examination admit card was recently released by the board.
• A hall ticket is a required document to bring with you to the examination centre. The steps for downloading the PPSC Admit Card 2022 are outlined below.

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How To Download PPSC Exam Mains Admit Card 2022?

Candidates should keep in mind that their admit card will be their entry ticket into the PPSC Examination centre at all times. Step-by-step instructions for downloading the admit cards can be found below, or you can use the direct link.

PPSC Exam Mains Admit Card 2022

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• Step 1: Go to the official PPSC website.
• Step 2: Navigate to the “Admit Card” section.
• Step 3: Type in your Username and Password.
• Step 4: Make sure all of the information is correct before submitting it.
• Step 5: The PPSC Admit Card 2022 will appear on the screen.
• Step 6: Save and print the admit card for future reference.

Things to Remember While Downloading PPSC Exam Call Letter 2022

When downloading your PPSC exam 2022 admit card, make sure you have the following items:

• Decent internet connection
• Working printer
• White paper to print on
• Your Registration number, Password, etc

Details Mentioned on PPSC Admit Card 2022

• Candidate’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Exam Venue and Address
• Exam Timing
• Date of examination

Documents Required For PPSC PCS Bank Exam 2022

One of the following IDs, in addition to the PPSC PCS Admit Card, must be carried by the candidate as proof.

• Aadhar Card
• Voter ID
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Employee ID
• Bank Pass Book

In Case of Discrepancy on the PPSC Admit Card 2022

If there is any inconsistency in the information on the PPSC exam Admit Card, a candidate should immediately contact the appropriate authorities for assistance. If you do not notify the authorities prior to the examination, you may face difficulties on the day of the examination.

In the following situations, you must contact the appropriate authorities:

• If the name on your PPSC exam Hall Ticket is misspelt.
• If you are unable to download your PPSC admit card despite completing the registration process.
• If there is any information on your PPSC admit card that is incorrect.

Who to Contact in Case of any Discrepancy?

• Postal Address: Punjab Public Service Commission, Baradari Gardens, Patiala – 147001
• Contact No. 0175-5014825, 5014831

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PPCS CCE Result 2022

The Punjab Public Service Commission posts the results on their official website. Candidates who passed the mains exam are required to attend the interview. On May 2022, the interviews will begin. The authorities will release a detailed schedule soon. Above the PPSC PCS 2022 Recruitment, you should be well-informed.

• Punjab has several vacancies, and to make the merit list, you must score extremely well. Check the PPSC Exam Results 2022 to see if you have demonstrated your merit.
• The result includes a list of students’ roll numbers who passed the mains exam.
• The authorities had previously released the revised preliminary result.
• Make sure you don’t have any doubts about your grades right now because they can’t be changed.
• The Punjab Civil Services Answer Key has also been released in its revised form.
• The Punjab Public Service Commission’s announcement of the results is final and binding.

How to Download the PPSC Civil Services Mains Result?

The mains results have been released in PDF format by the authorities. The steps to check the PPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2022 are listed below.

Step 1: To check the result, go to the above-mentioned direct link.
Step 2: Using CTRL+F, look up your registration number.
Step 3: If your number appears, you’ve been provisionally selected for the 2022 interview exam.
Step 4: Save and download the result for future use.

How to Download the PPSC Revised Prelims Result 2022?

Following the scrutiny of Persons with Disabilities Applicants, the commission has released a revised preliminary result (Blind Candidates). The results are available on the Punjab Public Service Commission’s official website. The following are the steps to check your PPSC result:

Step 1: To check the result, go to the above-mentioned direct link.
Step 2: Using CTRL+F, look up your registration number.
Step 3: If your number appears, you’ve been provisionally selected for the 2022 mains exam.
Step 4: Save and download the result for future use.

How to Download the PPSC Result 2022?

The Punjab Public Service Commission will announce the results after each stage of the examination. The results will be available on the Punjab Public Service Commission’s official website. The following are the steps to check your PPSC result:

Step 1: To check the result, go to the above-mentioned direct link.
Step 2: Using CTRL+F, look up your registration number.
Step 3: If your number appears, you’ve been provisionally selected for the 2022 mains exam.
Step 4: Save and download the result for future use.

What are the Details to be Checked in the PPSC Results 2022?

In the PPSC Result, you must check a number of important details. These details are provided to assist each candidate in improving his or her exam performance. The following are the details provided in the Result pdf for each candidate.

• Candidate’s Roll Number.
• Vacancies

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How to Calculate Punjab Civil Services Exam Marks?

• In the Prelims written exam, there are 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) in paper 1 and 80 MCQ in paper 2.
• Both papers have a total score of 400 marks.
• Each question in Paper 1 is worth 2 points, while each question in Paper 2 is worth 2.5 marks.
• The exam does not have any negative marking.
• Multiply the number of correct answers from Paper 1 by 2 to get the total number of correct answers.
• Multiply the number of correct answers from Paper 2 by 2.5 to get the total number of correct answers.
• Your PPSC exam 2022 marks are calculated as the sum of the number of correct answers.

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PPSC Merit List 2022

In the form of a PDF, the PPSC 2022 cut off will be released by category. The PPSC cut off will be announced in three stages: preliminary, mains, and final. Candidates who score equal to or higher than the PPSC cut off for the prelims will be eligible to take the mains exam. Only those who meet the PPSC 2022 mains cutoff will be allowed to attend the interview. The final PPSC merit list for 2022 will be based on the results of the mains and the interview. Candidates who pass all of the stages will be ranked in the final merit list according to their scores and will be offered a position in this recruitment drive.

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PPSC Cut Off Marks

The candidates can check the cut off marks as per which the prelims result has been prepared.

Category	Cut Off
General	244.5 (Female=237.5)
ESM Punjab	160.5 (Female=137.5)
Sportsperson Punjab	132.5 (Female=131.5)
Blind & Low Vision	151
SC other Punjab	216.5
SC ESM Punjab	118
SC Sportsperson Punjab	135.5
Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh Punjab	189.5
Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh ESM Punjab	140
Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh Sportsperson Punjab	111.5
BC Punjab	243.5 (Female=207.5)
BC ESM Punjab	135.5
EWS	205.5 (Female=195.5)

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How to Prepare for Punjab Civil Services Exam 2022?

The level of examination may be difficult because PPSC PCS is a reputable organisation. Applicants must complete each section completely and carefully. Because marks will be deducted for incorrect answers, it is critical to answer with concentration and care.

• Candidates can get some practise reading books to help them understand the descriptive examinations.
• It’s also important to keep up with current events by reading newspapers on a daily basis.
• For the best preparation in reasoning ability and quantitative aptitude, applicants should solve problems from various books.

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Recommended Books for Punjab Civil Services 2022

For your convenience, some of the experts’ recommended books are listed below. These books are available for purchase on the internet or at a local stationery store. There are many more books available online, but these are a few that have been selected specifically for you.

Book	Section	Publisher	Author
Know Your State: Punjab	General Studies (Punjab Section)	Arihant	—-
Quick learning Objective General English	English	S Chand’s	RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal
NCERT IX & X Books(History, Civics, Geography)	General Awareness	NCERT	—-
A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal	Reasoning Ability	Arihant	by B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Paperback	Quantitative Aptitude	S Chand	RS Aggarwal

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PPSC 2022 FAQs

According to the Punjab Civil Services 2020 -21Notification, there are openings for the following positions:

• Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch)
• Deputy Superintendent of Police
• Tehsildar
• Food Supply and Consumer Affairs Officer
• Block Development & Panchayat Officer
• Assistant Registrar Co-Operative Societies
• Labour and Conciliation Officer
• Employment Generation and Training Officer
• Deputy Superintendent Jails / District Probation Officer (GradeII))

A Punjab PCS Officer’s monthly salary is Rs 45000. Other components of the salary include DA, HRA, different bills, and so on.

Following your selection in the Punjab Civil Services 2020 Exam, you will be on probation for three years.

Punjab PCS age limit is 21 – 37 years for the general category, according to the official PPSC Recruitment 2020 notification.

The Punjab PCS 2020 exam will be held to recruit officers for the state of Punjab, whereas the UPSC exam will be held to recruit officers for the entire country. The difference between the PPSC and UPSC exam patterns is that the Punjab Civil Service Exam has no negative marking.

Shortlisted candidates for the PPSC Mains Exam are 13 times the number of vacancies in each category.

According to the PPSC notification 2020-21, there are a total of 77 vacancies available.