The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the date sheet for the Combined Competitive Examination-2023, commonly known as the Punjab Management Service (PMS) exam.
The written tests will be conducted from 18 January to 3 February 2025, covering compulsory and optional subjects.
The compulsory subjects, including English, Urdu, Pakistan Studies, and Islamic Studies, will take place from 18 to 20 January 2025. Optional subject exams are divided into groups and scheduled from 25 January to 3 February. Each day will include morning and afternoon sessions for different papers.
Candidates can download the detailed date sheet from the official PPSC website. The examination is a key opportunity for aspiring civil servants to secure prestigious roles in the provincial government.
The PPSC has advised candidates to review the schedule carefully and prepare accordingly to ensure smooth participation.
Special CSS 2023 written exam results
Last month, The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) released the results for the Special CSS Written Exam 2023.
Out of the 21,947 candidates who applied, 15,245 appeared for the exam, with 519 candidates successfully passing.
The success rate stands at 3.4%. The exam, conducted from October 12 to October 20, 2023, marks the first step in the selection process.
Final merit and allocation seats will be determined after the interview process.
Earlier in May, The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) announced the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2023 on Saturday, revealing a success rate of 2.96%.
This was a significant improvement from the 1.85% pass percentage recorded in 2022. A total of 210 candidates were declared successful, including 126 male and 84 female candidates.
Out of the 13,008 candidates who appeared for the written test, only 401 managed to pass. After a thorough assessment process, 210 candidates received recommendations for appointment. The top three positions were secured by Adil Riaz, Shaher Bano, and Okasha Abrar Rana, respectively. Notably, all of the top 12 candidates opted for the Pakistan Administrative Service.
In terms of regional representation, the top eight candidates hailed from Punjab, while Sohail Khan from Balochistan secured the ninth position. Muhammad Abdullah from Azad Jammu and Kashmir bagged the 19th position, and Siffat Ullah from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claimed the 25th spot. Sami Ahmed from rural Sindh placed 66th, while Zopash Agha from urban Sindh finished 116th. Sohail Afridi, a candidate from the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (ex-FATA), secured the 80th position, and Lubna Hussain from Gilgit-Baltistan earned the 130th spot.
The CSS examination, which consists of 12 subjects—six compulsory and six optional—poses a significant challenge to candidates. Many struggle with time management during preparation, leading to inadequate performance in certain subjects. While the FPSC provides a systematic syllabus and recommended reading materials, candidates often rely on local publications, which can hinder the development of the analytical reasoning skills necessary for success in the exam.
