PPSC CCE Jobs 2026 Combined Competitive Exam Apply Online

Job Overview

Looking for Latest Jobs 2026? The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore has announced Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (CCE-2026), Case No. 106-RC/2026.

This is one of the best Government Jobs in Pakistan for graduates. Eligible candidates can Apply Online for BS-17 posts through the official PPSC website.

Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.

About the Organization

The Punjab Public Service Commission is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting suitable candidates for civil service posts in the Government of the Punjab.

PPSC is headquartered at LDA Plaza, 7-Edgerton Road, Lahore. The advertisement was issued under the name of Afzaal Ahmad, Secretary PPSC.

Available Vacancies

A total of 48 posts are advertised under Sr. No. 191 across three BS-17 positions:

• Provincial Management Service (Services and General Administration Department): 45 posts (Open Merit 41, Minority Quota 02, Special Persons 02)
• Excise and Taxation Officer (Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department): 01 post (Open Merit)
• Assistant Director Local Fund Audit (Finance Department): 02 posts (Open Merit)

Eligibility Criteria

• Gender: Male, Female and Transgender candidates can apply.
• Domicile: Punjab.
• Place of posting: Anywhere in Punjab.
• Candidates must fulfil all pre-conditions and qualifications on or before the closing date.

Education Requirements

Candidates must hold a Graduate (Second Division) degree from a recognized university.

Candidates with foreign or local qualifications must submit an equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Commission (H.E.C.) or the Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee (Q.E.D.C.) of the concerned department.

Experience Requirements

No work experience is mentioned in the advertisement. Fresh graduates who meet the education and age conditions can apply.

Age Limit

• General candidates: 21 to 30 years, plus a 2-year relaxation, making the upper limit 32 years.
• Government serving officials: upper age limit of 35 years (at least 4 years of service required, as per the conditions in the advertisement).
• Special persons: upper age limit of 45 years (maximum 15 years relaxation as per Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976).
• The cutoff date for determining age eligibility is 2027-01-01.

Under the S&GAD Notification dated 2022-10-02, the upper age limit for CCE conducted in 2026 and 2027 has been raised from 30 to 32 years, with 4 attempts instead of 3, as a special one-time dispensation.

Salary and Benefits

These are Basic Scale 17 (BS-17) posts. The exact salary figure is not stated in the advertisement, so pay and benefits will be as per government policy.

How to Apply

1. Read the Important Instructions on the PPSC website (www.ppsc.gop.pk) regarding application fee, written test and interview.
2. Visit the official PPSC website and open the online application portal.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully, including the optional subject.
4. Deposit the fee online using ATMs, mobile phone banking, internet banking, over the counter (nearest 1Link member bank branches), Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa, U Paisa or other micro-finance banks.
5. Submit the application before the closing date.

Applications other than online will not be accepted.

Required Documents

• Original educational certificates and degrees.
• Marks obtained and total marks or percentage certificate of all degrees issued by the competent authority (CGPA is not accepted).
• H.E.C. or Q.E.D.C. equivalence certificate, if applicable.
• NOC or DPC from the concerned department for in-service candidates.
• Registration certificate from PEC, PNC, PMDC, PMC, PVMC or another relevant body, where applicable.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a written examination of 1100 marks and an interview or viva voce of 300 marks, for a grand total of 1400 marks.

• Papers I to X: General Knowledge, Mental Ability and Reasoning Test, English Essay, English (Precis, Comprehension, Grammar and Translation), Urdu, Islamic Studies or Ethics for Non-Muslim Candidates, Pakistan Studies I and II, International Affairs, and Economy and Development.
• Paper XI: one optional subject from the list of 30 subjects given in the advertisement.
• Negative marking applies: 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the MCQ paper of General Knowledge.
• A candidate must obtain 33% marks in the Mental Ability and Reasoning Test, 40 marks in the remaining papers and 550 marks (50%) in the aggregate to qualify for the interview.
• Candidates must also secure 50% marks in the interview to be eligible for the final merit list.

Important Instructions

• No change, addition, deletion or alteration of the optional subject will be allowed after submission of the application.
• Change in the priority or selection of examination centres will not be allowed.
• The number of posts may be varied at any stage without inviting fresh applications; changes will be announced on the PPSC website.
• The examination may be conducted in phases.
• A candidate absent in any paper without reason shall not be allowed to appear in the remaining papers.
• Information shared by anyone other than the PPSC website is not authentic.
• Candidates who submit false information risk cancellation of their candidature.

Important Dates

• Advertisement published in newspapers: 2026-11-08
• Closing date for online applications: 2026-11-30
• Age calculation cutoff date: 2027-01-01

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Conclusion

The PPSC Combined Competitive Examination-2026 is a valuable opportunity to begin a rewarding career in the Punjab civil services.

Prepare your documents, visit www.ppsc.gop.pk and apply online before 2026-11-30 to secure your position.