PPSC CCE 2026 – 48 PMS, Excise & Taxation Officer and Local Fund Audit Posts (BS-17), Apply by 30 November

PPSC CCE 2026 – 48 PMS, Excise & Taxation Officer and Local Fund Audit Posts (BS-17), Apply by 30 November

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 through Advertisement No. 12/2026, opening 48 officer posts in BS-17 across Punjab government departments. The largest share — 45 seats — is for the Provincial Management Service (PMS), with one Excise and Taxation Officer seat and two Assistant Director Local Fund Audit seats. Graduates from any subject with a Punjab domicile can apply online by 30 November 2026, and no prior experience is required. This is the biggest Punjab officer exam of the year, and the details below cover the posts, the eligibility rules and the examination itself.

Quick Facts – PPSC CCE 2026

PPSC CCE 2026 – Post-Wise Vacancies

Appointments will be made on an open-merit basis. PMS officers will serve in the Services and General Administration Department and other provincial departments, the Excise and Taxation Officer will work in the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department, and the Assistant Directors Local Fund Audit will work in the Finance Department. Posting and department allocation follow the commission’s rules and the final merit list.

Eligibility Criteria – PPSC CCE 2026

• Education: a Bachelor’s degree (graduation) with at least a second division from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission, or an equivalent recognised institution. Graduates of every subject can apply — there is no subject restriction.
• Domicile: a Punjab domicile is mandatory.
• Gender: male, female and transgender candidates can all apply.
• Age: 21 to 32 years on 1 January 2027. The general age limit is 21 to 30 years, with a two-year general relaxation raising the maximum to 32 years for the 2026 and 2027 examinations.
• Government servants: serving government officials who meet the prescribed service conditions can apply up to 35 years of age.
• Special persons: the upper age limit is 45 years for special persons.
• Attempts: candidates get 4 attempts instead of 3 under the special one-time relaxation for the 2026 and 2027 examinations.
• Experience: no prior experience is required — fresh graduates can apply.

PPSC CCE 2026 – Examination Pattern & Syllabus

The selection process has two stages. First comes a written examination of 11 papers carrying 1,100 marks, followed by a psychological assessment and interview carrying 300 marks, making a grand total of 1,400 marks.

The compulsory subjects are General Knowledge, Mental Ability and Reasoning, English Essay, English Precis and Composition, Urdu, Islamic Studies / Ethics, Pakistan Studies-I, Pakistan Studies-II, International Affairs, and Economy and Development. Candidates must also select one optional subject from the 30 subjects listed in the advertisement, including Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, History, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics and Zoology.

To qualify for the interview, a candidate must secure at least 33 percent marks in the Mental Ability and Reasoning paper, at least 40 percent marks in every other written paper, and at least 50 percent aggregate marks. Only candidates who clear the written stage move on to the psychological assessment and interview.

Important Dates – PPSC CCE 2026

Documents Checklist for PPSC CCE 2026

Keep these ready before you start the online form, and check the advertisement on ppsc.gop.pk for the full list before you submit.

• CNIC (Computerised National Identity Card)
• Bachelor’s degree and detailed marks certificates (second division or above)
• Punjab domicile certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph (as per the online form’s requirements)
• One optional subject, chosen from the 30 subjects in the advertisement
• Fee payment receipt or transaction record (fee deposited online — see below)
• Service certificate, if you are a government servant claiming the higher age limit
• Disability certificate, if you are a special person claiming the higher age limit

Why Apply for PPSC CCE 2026?

The PMS examination is the main route into Punjab’s senior provincial service, and 45 PMS seats in a single advertisement is a large intake. PMS officers go on to serve as assistant commissioners, section officers and in other senior administrative roles across the province, with a clear promotion path through the provincial service. The Excise and Taxation Officer and Local Fund Audit seats add specialist options for candidates interested in revenue and audit work. The entry bar is deliberately broad — any graduation subject, a second division, and a Punjab domicile — and fresh graduates can apply, so this is the examination to target if you have been preparing for the provincial service. The four-attempt relaxation for 2026 and 2027 also means candidates who have already used three attempts get one more chance.

How to Apply for PPSC CCE 2026

• Open the Punjab Public Service Commission website at ppsc.gop.pk and find Advertisement No. 12/2026, Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (Sr. No. 191).
• Fill in the online application form with your education, date of birth and one optional subject.
• Deposit the fee online through ATM, mobile or internet banking, a 1Link member bank branch, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or UPaisa, as instructed in the advertisement.
• Submit the form online before 30 November 2026. Applications by post or by hand are not accepted.
• Read the full advertisement, the examination syllabus and the fee instructions on ppsc.gop.pk before you submit.

Verification note: the PPSC website could only be read as a stale crawl dated March 2026 at the time of writing, so the advertisement details above are taken from two independent listings published on 8 November 2026 that agree on the post count, the advertisement number, the eligibility rules and the 30 November closing date. Candidates should confirm the fee amount and the optional-subject list on ppsc.gop.pk before paying.

FAQs – PPSC CCE 2026

How many posts are announced in PPSC CCE 2026?

48 posts in BS-17: 45 Provincial Management Service (PMS) officers, 1 Excise and Taxation Officer and 2 Assistant Directors Local Fund Audit, under Advertisement No. 12/2026.

What is the last date to apply for PPSC CCE 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 30 November 2026. Applications by post or by hand are not accepted.

Who can apply for PPSC PMS 2026?

Any graduate with at least a second division from an HEC-recognised university, holding a Punjab domicile, aged 21 to 32 years on 1 January 2027. Male, female and transgender candidates can apply, and no experience is required.

How many attempts are allowed in PPSC CCE 2026?

Candidates get 4 attempts instead of 3 under a special one-time relaxation that applies to the 2026 and 2027 examinations.

What is the exam pattern of PPSC CCE 2026?

A written examination of 11 papers (1,100 marks) followed by a psychological assessment and interview (300 marks). You need 33% in Mental Ability, 40% in each other paper and 50% aggregate to reach the interview.

How do I pay the PPSC CCE 2026 fee?

The fee is deposited online through ATM, mobile or internet banking, 1Link member bank branches, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or UPaisa. Check the exact fee amount in Advertisement No. 12/2026 on ppsc.gop.pk before paying.

Last date to apply: 30 November 2026. Apply online only at ppsc.gop.pk — do not wait for the last day, as the portal can slow down near the deadline.

Fraud warning: PPSC never asks for money through any agent or social media page. Apply only through the official website ppsc.gop.pk and pay the fee only through the official channels named in the advertisement. Anyone who promises you a PMS seat for payment is a fraud — never share your CNIC, password or bank details with them.