Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the date sheet for Combined Competitive Examination-2023, commonly known as Punjab Management Service (PMS) Examination.
The written tests will be carried out from January 18 to February 3, 2025, covering mandatory and optional subjects.
Compulsory subjects, including English, Urdu, Pakistani Studies and Islamic Studies, will be held from January 18 to 20, 2025. Optional subject exams are divided into groups and are scheduled from January 25 to February 3 . Each day will include morning and afternoon sessions for different assignments.
Candidates can download the detailed date sheet from the official website of PPSC. The exam is a key opportunity for aspiring civil servants to secure prestigious positions in the provincial government.
The PPSC has advised candidates to review the schedule carefully and prepare accordingly to ensure smooth participation.
CSS Special Written Exam Results 2023
Last month, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) released the results of the CSS 2023 special written exam.
Of the 21,947 candidates who appeared, 15,245 appeared for the exam and 519 candidates passed successfully.
The success rate stands at 3.4%. The exam, held from October 12 to 20, 2023, marks the first step in the selection process.
Final merit and allotment positions will be determined after the interview process.
Earlier in May, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Saturday announced the results of the Central Higher Services (CSS) Examination 2023, which revealed 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 selected, including 126 men and 84 women.
Of the 13,008 candidates who took the written test, only 401 managed to pass. After a thorough evaluation process, 210 candidates received recommendations for appointment. The top three positions were secured by Adil Riaz, Shaher Bano and Okasha Abrar Rana, respectively. Notably, the top 12 candidates opted for the Pakistan Administrative Service.
In terms of regional representation, the top eight candidates came from Punjab, while Sohail Khan from Balochistan bagged the ninth position. Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Muhammad Abdullah was ranked 19th, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Siffat Ullah was ranked 25th. Sami Ahmed of rural Sindh was ranked 66th, while Zopash Agha of urban Sindh finished at 116th rank. . Hussain from Gilgit-Baltistan got 130th rank.
The CSS exam, 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 poor 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 analytical reasoning skills necessary to succeed in the exam.
