Punjab PMS Syllabus and Test Pattern 2026
Punjab PMS / Combined Competitive Examination under PPSC has nine written papers totaling 1200 marks, followed by psychological assessment and interview/viva voce totaling 200 marks.
Key test-pattern points
- Written examination has nine papers totaling 1200 marks.
- Six compulsory subjects total 600 marks.
- Three optional subjects total 600 marks.
- MCQ-type papers carry 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
- Psychological assessment and interview/viva voce total 200 marks.
Punjab PMS Written Examination
The official PPSC manual shows Written Examination (Nine Papers) totaling 1200 marks. Six compulsory subjects carry 600 marks and three optional subjects carry 600 marks. Each optional subject carries 200 marks split into two papers of 100 marks each.
- English Essay - 100 marks
- English Subjective - 100 marks
- Urdu Subjective - 100 marks
- Islamic Studies - 100 marks
- Pakistan Studies - 100 marks
- General Knowledge Objective - 100 marks
Negative Marking and Interview
The official manual states negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in MCQ-type papers. After the written stage, candidates face Psychological Assessment and Interview/Viva Voce totaling 200 marks.
Qualifying Rules
The official manual shows 40% in each written paper and 600 aggregate marks to qualify for interview. It also states 50% in interview to remain eligible for final merit.