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- Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the notification for Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) Recruitment 2026 for posts to be filled from Register A-II (Ministerial Cadre - Group A and B) and Register-C (Group A and B - Non-Ministerial) vide Advertisement No. 20263 and Advertisement No. 20264 respectively, dated 05 June 2026. A total of 26 vacancies have been announced - 21 posts under Register A-II and 05 posts under Register-C.
- This recruitment is open exclusively to serving Punjab Government employees of Group A and Group B services who fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed under the Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) (First Amendment) Rules, 2011. The online application process has commenced and the last date to submit the online application form along with fee payment is 30 June 2026. The hard copy of the application along with all required documents must be submitted through proper channel (Head of Department) by 30 July 2026.
- Candidates are advised to read the official General Information document carefully to check eligibility criteria, selection process, screening test pattern, syllabus, application fee, and other important instructions before applying online. The direct links to apply online and download the official notification are provided below in this article.
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PPSC PCS (Executive Branch) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
- Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is recruiting 26 Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) posts including Register A-II, Register-C with Graduate pass qualification, last date 30 June 2026.
PPSC PCS (Executive Branch) Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Common Eligibility Conditions for Both Registers (as on 01 November 2025)
- Service Condition: The candidate must be a confirmed hand and must have completed 8 years of continuous service under the Punjab Government.
- Age Limit: The candidate must be below 54 years of age as on 01 November 2025.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must be a Graduate of a recognized university as on 01 November 2025.
- Punjabi Requirement: Proof of having passed Punjabi language up to Matriculation level or its equivalent is required.
- Note on Register Selection: Candidates must carefully verify from their respective department which Register they fall under before applying. No change in the type of register will be permitted at any stage by PPSC.
PPSC PCS (Executive Branch) Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- Important Notes on Fee:
- Fee must be paid through online mode ONLY (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, NEFT/RTGS).
- Fee once paid is non-refundable.
- No change/edit will be allowed after fee submission.
- Candidates claiming fee concession must submit a self-attested copy of the relevant certificate along with the hard copy of the application form. Failure to submit this certificate will result in forfeiture of fee concession.
PPSC PCS (Executive Branch) Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- The selection process for both Register A-II and Register-C consists of four stages with a total of 100 marks:
Selection Criteria & Weightage
- Stage 1 - Screening Test: A Common Screening Test will be conducted for both Register A-II and Register-C. However, merit lists will be prepared separately for each register. Candidates scoring a minimum of 30% marks and ranking within 3 times the number of vacancies (in merit order) will be shortlisted for the interview.
- Stage 2 - Assessment of Service Records (ACRs/APARs): Last 5 years ACRs will be considered. If 5-year record is not available, the preceding year ACRs will be considered.
- ACR Grading and Marks:
- Stage 3 - Length of Service: Maximum 15 marks. For each completed year of service beyond the mandatory 8 years, 0.54 marks are awarded. Full 15 marks are awarded upon completing 28 years of service beyond the initial 8 years (i.e., 36 total years of service).
- Stage 4 - Interview: 15 marks. The interview panel assesses the candidate's suitability based on personal qualities. Screening test marks are not disclosed to the interview panel.
- Final Result: Prepared by adding 50% of screening test marks + ACR marks + Length of Service marks + Interview marks.
Screening Test Syllabus
- The syllabus covers the following 9 subjects with at least 10 questions from each subject:
Documents Required for Hard Copy Submission
- After submitting the online application, candidates must send the following documents through their Head of Department to PPSC Patiala by 30 July 2026:
- 1. Certificate from Head of Department (Annexure-A - Original): Certifying the candidate's service details, group, confirmation status, age, qualification and integrity.
- 2. Service Record Proforma by Head of Department (Annexure-B): Complete service record details verified and certified by the Head of Department.
- 3. Scrutiny Form filled by Candidate (Annexure-C): Self-declared form with personal, educational and service details.
- 4. Proof of Date of Birth: Matriculation/Higher Secondary certificate.
- 5. Graduation Degree Certificate: Copy of degree from a recognized university.
- 6. Punjabi Language Proof: Certificate of having passed Punjabi up to Matriculation level or equivalent.
- 7. Reserve Category Certificate (if applicable): Only for claiming fee concession, issued by the Competent Authority.
- 8. Confirmation Certificate: Proof of confirmation in Punjab Government service.
- 9. UDID Certificate (if applicable): Only for availing compensatory time or scribe facility as per rules.
- Critical Note: Failure to submit the hard copy through proper channel by 30 July 2026 (5:00 PM) will result in outright rejection of candidature.
How to Apply for PPSC PCS (Executive Branch) Register A-II & Register-C Recruitment 2026
- Eligible candidates must apply online through the official PPSC website before 30 June 2026.
- Step 1 - Register Online: Visit www.ppsc.gov.in and click on the relevant advertisement link (Advt. No. 20263 for Register A-II / Advt. No. 20264 for Register-C). Register using your details and note your Registration Number and Password.
- Step 2 - Upload Photo and Signature: Upload your color photograph and signature (file size: 10 KB to 40 KB each) in the designated section. This step is mandatory before proceeding to fee payment.
- Step 3 - Fill Application Form: Enter all required details carefully including personal information, service details, educational qualifications, category, and group. Verify all details before submitting as no changes will be allowed after fee payment.
- Step 4 - Pay Application Fee: Click "Pay Now" and pay the applicable fee via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or NEFT/RTGS. On successful payment, download and save the payment receipt. If the transaction shows "Pending" despite payment deduction, click "Verify Status" for reconciliation.
- Step 5 - Submit & Print Application: After successful fee payment, submit the application form. Take a printout of the complete application form and save the Application Number for future reference including Admit Card download.
- Step 6 - Submit Hard Copy through Proper Channel: Send the printed application form along with all required documents (Annexure A, B, C and certificates mentioned at clauses 5.4.1 to 5.4.9) through the Head of Department to the Office of PPSC, Baradari Gardens, Patiala - 147001 by 30 July 2026 (5:00 PM). Applications not received through proper channel will be rejected.
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Q3. What are the eligibility conditions for PPSC PCS Executive Branch Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must fulfill all three conditions as on the cut-off date 01 November 2025: (a) be a confirmed hand with at least 8 years of continuous service under Punjab Government; (b) be below 54 years of age; and (c) hold a Graduate degree from a recognized university. For Register A-II, the candidate must be in Group A or B ministerial cadre not below Senior Assistant level. For Register-C, the candidate must be in Group A or B but not covered under Registers A-I, A-II, or A-III.
Q4. What is the application fee for PPSC PCS Executive Branch Recruitment 2026?
- The total fee is Rs. 1500/- for General/Other category candidates (Rs. 500 application + Rs. 1000 examination fee), Rs. 750/- for SC/ST (all states) and Backward Classes of Punjab (Rs. 500 + Rs. 250), and Rs. 500/- (application charges only, no examination fee) for Ex-Servicemen of Punjab, EWS, PwD, and Lineal Descendants of Ex-Servicemen of Punjab. Fee must be paid online only and is non-refundable.
Q5. What is the selection process for PPSC PCS Executive Branch Register A-II and Register-C 2026?
- The selection process carries 100 total marks with four components: Screening Test (50 marks - 50% of the 100-mark test), Length of Service (15 marks - 0.54 marks per completed year beyond 8 years), Assessment of last 5 years ACRs/APARs (20 marks - graded as Average 1, Good 2, Very Good 3, Outstanding 4 per year), and Interview (15 marks).
Q7. What is the syllabus and pattern of the PPSC PCS Executive Branch Screening Test 2026?
- The screening test consists of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions of 100 marks in 2 hours, at graduation level, in English and Punjabi. The syllabus covers 9 subjects with at least 10 questions from each: Civics, Constitution of India, Indian History, Geography, General Science, Punjabi, English, History of Punjab, and General Knowledge. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Candidates must score at least 30% to qualify.
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