The Punjab Public Service Commission has released the updated Punjab PCS Syllabus 2025 along with the latest exam pattern for the combined competitive examination. The new syllabus outlines the subjects, weightage, and structure for both the Prelims and Mains. The detailed framework helps aspirants understand the areas that carry higher scoring potential in the exam. The announcement has been published ahead of the 2025 exam cycle as part of the commission’s annual schedule. According to official updates, the Punjab PCS exam continues to follow a three-stage selection process: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The revised syllabus places a stronger emphasis on Punjab-centric topics, analytical writing, decision-making, and data interpretation. These changes align with the commission’s goal of evaluating conceptual clarity and administrative aptitude.
Punjab PCS 2025: Overview of the Exam Structure
The updated syllabus and pattern provide a clearer picture of marks distribution across the stages. Below is a brief overview.
Overview of Punjab PCS 2025
The syllabus has been structured to test general awareness, Punjab-based knowledge, reasoning, and writing skills.
Punjab PCS Prelims Syllabus 2025: Subject-wise Topics
The Prelims include two objective papers: General Studies and CSAT. Paper I scores are counted for merit, while Paper II is qualifying in nature. Before checking the table, note that the revised topics give higher weight to Punjab history, governance, and economic conditions.
Prelims Paper I: General Studies
Prelims Paper II – CSAT
Punjab PCS Mains Syllabus 2025: Detailed Structure
The Mains include seven descriptive papers. Marks from the Mains and Interview form the final merit.
Language Papers (Punjabi & English) Both papers test comprehension, summarisation, grammar, letter writing, and short essays. Each carries one hundred marks.
Essay Paper Candidates write essays on general topics in three hundred to four hundred words. Total: one hundred and fifty marks.
General Studies Papers
- GS Paper I: History, geography, Punjab’s freedom movement, and social issues.
- GS Paper II: Polity, governance, administration, and international relations.
- GS Paper III: Economy, statistics, agriculture, security, and data interpretation.
- GS Paper IV: Science, technology, environment, decision-making, and public policy.
Mains Exam Pattern
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