Punjab PCS 2022 Recruitment, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

Notification Exam Date Application Form Eligibility Pattern

Punjab PCS 2022Punjab PCS 2022: Punjab Civil Services 2022 also known as PCS is a combined competitive examination commenced every year by PPSC or Punjab Public Service Commission. This examination provides the chance to seek various posts in many departments. The candidate will be recruited to several administrative posts and in this regard collect complete information. Collect all the information related to Punjab Civil Services Exam 2022 as follows:

Punjab PSC Notification 2022:

  • Punjab Public Service Commission will release the notification soon.

Punjab PSC 2022: Highlights

Exam Name Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) 2022
Exam Level State Level
Frequency Annually
Application Mode Online
Exam Mode Online
Job Location Punjab
Category Government Jobs
Official Website https://patiala.nic.in/punjab-public-service-commission-h-o-patiala/

Punjab PCS 2022 Exam Date:

Find below the Punjab Civil Services Exam 2022 Date related information such as the Application form available date, the Deadline to submit PPSC Recruitment 2022, the Last date to submit the online fee, etc:

Events Exam Date
Start the online registration date Aug 2022
Last date for Punjab Civil Services Exam Registration Aug 2022
Last Date for Depositing the Application Fees (Offline) Aug 2022
Admit card will release will notify later
Punjab PCS 2022 Exam Date (Prelims) January 2023
Punjab PCS 2022 Exam Date (Mains) January 2023
Result date  will notify later

Punjab PCS Application Form 2022:

The PCS 2022 Application form will be released in July 2022. The interested candidate can fill out the form online. Here are the steps to fill out the form:

  • Visit the official website of PPSC www.ppsc.gov.in
  • First, create a login ID and register yourself.
  • Now login again through your registration ID.
  • Then click on the application form for PPSC civil services exam 2022.
  • Enter your all details like name, contact details, educational qualification, and career details.
  • Then Upload a scanned copy of the candidate’s photograph and candidate signature in a given format.
  • Check your all details carefully and apply.

Application Fee Charges:

  • Online application fee charges for all categories will be Rs 500/-, the Examination fee will be Rs 2500/-
  • Online application fee charges for Physically Handicapped candidates will be Rs. 500/-, the Examination fee will be Rs. 1250/-
  • Online application fee charges for SC/ST of all states and BC of Punjab will be Rs. 500/-, the Examination fee will be Rs. 625/-
  • Online application fee charges for Ex-Servicemen of Punjab will be Rs. 500/- However, there will be no examination fee for this category candidate.

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Vacancies:

The total number of vacancies is 77 for the Punjab Civil Services Exam 2022:

Name of Post Number of Post (Tentative)
Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch) 20
Deputy Superintendent of Police 26
Tehsildar 05
Food Supply and Consumer Affairs Officer 02
Block Development & Panchayat Officer 02
Assistant Registrar Co-Operative Societies 04
Labour and Conciliation Officer 01
Employment Generation and Training Officer 07
Deputy Superintendent Jails / District Probation Officer (Grade II) 10
Total 77

Punjab PCS 2022 Eligibility Criteria:

Find below some steps PCS Exam 2022 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed Graduation from some recognized institute.
  • Those who are appearing candidates may also apply for the examination.
  • Appearing candidates may apply for the Preliminary examination.
  • Candidates may require producing a passing degree of that year to move for the main competitive examination.
  • The candidate must have passed Punjabi till the level of matriculation.
  • The age limit to apply for the examination is 21 to 28 years for DSP (Deputy Superintendent Jails/District Probation Officer) as of 01.01.2022 and for other posts, the age limit should be 21 to 37 years as on 01.01.2022.
  • For the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Grade-II)/ District Probation Officer (Jails).
  • Minimum Height (men) should be 5 feet 7 inches, Chest Measurement should be 33 inches, and expended should be 34.5 inches.
  • Minimum Height (women) should be 5 feet 3 inches.

Punjab PCS 2022 Selection Process:

The selection procedure to fill the posts in various departments of the Punjab Civil Services Exam 2022. The exam will be commenced in three different stages such as:

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Examination
  • Interview

Exam Pattern:

About Punjab Civil Services Exam 2022 Preliminary Exam Pattern:

  • There will be two papers, Paper I includes General Studies 100 Marks (2 Marks Each) for 200 marks.
  • Paper-II will be Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) for 80 Marks (2.5 Marks Each) for 200 marks.

Note: Both the papers will be Objective Type with Multiple Choice Questions. The time duration for both exams will be 120 minutes and extra 20 minutes will be initiated to visually impaired candidates. There will be no negative marking in the written test. The question paper will be bilingual and printed in Roman Script and Punjabi script.

Punjab PCS Main Examination:

  • Paper-I will be for English for 100 marks.
  • Paper-II will be for Punjabi for 100 marks
  • Paper-III will be for Essay    150 marks
  • Paper IV will be for General Studies Paper – I (Geography, History) for 250 marks
  • Paper V will be for General Studies Paper-II (Indian Polity, Constitution) for 250 marks
  • Paper VI General Studies Paper – III (Stat, Economy, Security) will be for 250 marks
  • Paper VII will be for General Studies Paper – IV (Environment, Decision Making, Sci & Tech) for 250 marks
  • Paper VIII will be for Interview for 150 marks
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PPCS Recruitment Physical Test:

If you have applied for the post like Deputy Superintendent of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Grade-II)/ District Probation Officer (Jails) then candidates are required to go through various tasks like Race and for male candidates, it will be 1600 meters race: To be completed within 07 minutes 30 seconds (only one attempt) and for women, it will 800 meters race: To be completed within 04 minutes 45 seconds (only one attempt)

  • Male candidates need to perform Long Jump at least 3.60 meters (Three attempts only) and for female candidates, it is 3.00 meters (Three attempts only)
  • Male candidates need to perform High Jump for at least 1.15 meters (Three attempts only) and female candidates need to go through at least 1.00 meters (Three attempts only)
  • Only male candidates need to perform Vertical Rope which will be 2.0 Meters climb from the ground (Three attempts only)
  • Only female candidates Shuttle need to be done which includes running between two parallel lines 10 meters apart, five times in 20 seconds (one attempt only)

Papers will be descriptive and the duration for each paper will be 180 minutes. Visually impaired candidates will get an extra 30 minutes for each paper. All seven papers are mandatory to attempt.

Punjab PCS Syllabus 2022:

Prelims Exam Syllabus:

Paper –I (General Studies)

Topics Syllabus
Everyday Science
  • States of matter, the structure of atom, versatile nature of carbon.
  • Acids, bases, salts, corrosion in metals, the action of soaps.
  • Life on Earth – evolution, marine & terrestrial life. The human body and life processes, nutrition, disease – its causes & prevention, infectious diseases, lifestyle diseases.
  • Public health initiatives, mother and child health, immunization & 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.
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.
  • Pollution and toxicity etc.
Political theory & international order
  • The basic concept of freedom, equality, social justice, rights & duties, citizenship, nationalism, secularism, etc.
  • United Nations and its organs/agencies, other international organizations like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, EU, G20, BRICS, etc. and their role in the World peace, trade & development.
Indian Polity
  • 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
  • The Indus valley civilization.
  • The Aryan and the Vedic age.
  • Jainism and Buddhism.
  • The Maurya Gupta periods.
  • The advent of Islam and the 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 of 1776.
  • The French Revolution of 1789.
  • The Russian Revolution of 1917.
  • World Wars I & II.
Indian Economy
  • Indian economic development (1950-1991) – key economic policies, public sector dominance, bank nationalization, etc.
  • Five-year plans – key goals and main achievements.
  • Liberalization, privatization, and globalization 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, industrialization, poverty alleviation & employment, rural & urban infrastructure, social sector – health, education, etc.
Geography
  • 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.
  • A geographical perspective on selected issues and problems.
Current Affairs
  • National and international importance
Punjab
  • Geography: Geographical and agro-climatic regions, rivers, water resources, sharing of waters, demographics, human development indices 7
  • 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
  • History: Sufis, saints and gurus, Lodhis and Mughals, Sikh rulers, the British period, nationalist movement in Punjab, Punjab in independent India.
  • Economy: Agriculture, animal husbandry, industrial & service sectors, major occupations, development & economic growth, public finance (including central-state fiscal issues), public sector institutions, cooperatives, etc.
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Paper-II (Civil Services & Aptitude Test)

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

Mains Exam Syllabus:

English

Section Topics Marks
Section A Comprehension (Unseen
Passage)— An unseen
passage followed by
Questions to be answered		 10 Marks
Precis writing— Passage to be summarized to 1/3rd 10 Marks
Letter writing—(200 words) 10 Marks
Essay writing (Any general topic 300 words) 10 Marks
Translation 10 Marks
Section B Grammar 50 Marks
Essay (150 Marks)
Candidates will be required to write three short essays in English or Punjabi on specified topics. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.

Punjabi (100 Marks)

Distribution of Subjects and Topics:

Subject Sections Topics
General Studies–I Section- 1: HISTORY
  1. History of the world: Events from the 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.
  2. Indian culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
  3. Modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, and issues.
  4. Socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Punjab.
  5. The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country with special reference to Punjab.
  6. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
  7. History of Punjab:
  • 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
  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. 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 ice-caps) and flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
  3. Geography of Punjab:
  • Physiographic details of Punjab; Geomorphic features of Punjab, Punjab’s strategic location concerning International Border;
  • Crops of Punjab; Modern concepts of Farming; Problems faced by agriculturists/ Issues in Agriculture: Depletion of groundwater, etc.
Section-3: SOCIETY
  1. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
  2. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems, and their remedies
  3. Effects of globalization on Indian society
  4. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
  5. Ethics and Society: Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
  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.
  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.
  8. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector- Health, Education, Human Resources; Issues relating to Poverty and Malnutrition.
GENERAL STUDIES– II Section-1: INDIAN CONSTITUTION & POLITY
  1. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure.
  2. Functions and responsibilities of Union and the States, issues, and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
  3. Separation of powers between various organs; Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
  4. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
  5. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges, and issues arising out of these.
  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.
  7. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
  8. Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
  9. District Administration – Evolution of District Administration; Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.
Section-2 GOVERNANCE
  1. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
  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
  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 13
  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.
  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
  1. India and its neighborhood- relations;
  2. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests;
  3. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora
  4. Important International institutions, agencies, and fora- their structure and mandate.
GENERAL STUDIES– III Section-1: Indian Economy
  1. Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment; sustainable development; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting;
  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.
  3. Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;
  4. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management
  5. Land reforms in India; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy, and their effects on industrial growth.
  6. Infrastructure- Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc; Investment models
  7. Punjab Economy: Planning- various aspects of developmental planning; Industry; Infrastructure.
  8. 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
Section-2: Statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in a statistical, graphical, or diagrammatical form and to interpret the same.
Section-3: Issues related to Security
  1. Linkages between development and spread of extremism;
  2. Role of external, State and non-State actors in creating challenges to internal security; Challenges to internal security through communication networks; the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges,
  3. Basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention;
  4. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
  5. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
GENERAL STUDIES– IV Section-1: Science and Technology
  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, nano-technology, etc.
  • Issues relating to intellectual property rights.

2. Modern Trends in Life Sciences

  • Progress of Agricultural Science and its impact– Introduction to Biotechnology and its applications; Veterinary and Animal Scienceslatest 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
  1. Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, Issues related to Climate change; environmental impact assessment
  2. Water management- Issues in India; Present scenario, Methods, and importance of water conservation
  3. Definition, nature, types, and classification of disasters
  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, 17 Implementation of National Flagship Schemes/ Programs, 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 sums and Housing issues, Managing Issues related to Urban/ Rural drinking water supply and sanitation, etc.
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Interview:

The Last stage of the Exam will be the Interview. The interview shall be conducted for only those candidates who qualify based on their performance in the main competitive examination and who fulfill the criteria of eligibility. Names of qualified candidates shall be arranged in order of merit according to the aggregate marks obtained in the main written examination and the interview.

PCS Exam Related Post:

Admit Card:

Those who have Punjab PCS Exam 2022-23 Registered and get done with the online application form will seek to admit card a few days before the date of examination. Hall ticket or admit card is easily available on the official website ww.ppsc.gov.in. The admit card consisted of information like name, roll number, exam center, date and time, and personal details.

Punjab Civil Services Exam Result:

The candidate’s name will be arranged according to the merit to attain aggregate marks acquired in the written examination and interview. The merit list will be provided through the official website www.ppsc.gov.in

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14 thoughts on “Punjab PCS 2022 Recruitment, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus”

  8. When i was filling the application, it did not ask me about my exam center preference. How do i know where am i going to give the exam?

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  12. my dob is 21march 1980 with general category and i am working as a computer faculty in govt.school. can i apply for the post of tehsildar

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  13. My DOB is 01Nov1989 with BC category Can i appy for the post of DSP in punjab civil services exam .any age crieteria concession for BC category

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