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The Punjab PCS 2025 Exam, conducted by PPSC, opens the gateway to prestigious administrative roles across the state. To crack this competitive exam, candidates must be well-versed with the latest syllabus and exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains.
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Punjab PCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025: Overview
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Punjab PCS Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern
Organization Name
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Exam Name
Punjab Civil Service Combined Competitive Exam-2025
Post Name
Officer level posts
Category
Syllabus
Selection Process
Prelims, Mains, Interview
Official Website
https://ppsc.gov.in/
Punjab PCS Detailed Syllabus 2025
To crack the highly competitive Punjab Civil Services Exam 2025, candidates must thoroughly understand the detailed syllabus for each stage—Prelims and Mains. The syllabus not only covers general topics like History, Polity, Geography, Economy, and Environment but also gives special emphasis to Punjab-specific subjects, including its culture, governance, and current affairs.
A clear grasp of the subject-wise syllabus will help aspirants prepare strategically and improve their chances of success.
Syllabus for Punjab PCS Prelims Exam 2025
The Punjab PCS Prelims Syllabus 2025 covers a wide range of topics to test candidates’ general awareness, reasoning skills, and knowledge of Punjab-specific subjects.
Punjab PCS General Studies-I Syllabus
Punjab PCS General Studies-I
Subjects
Topics
Everyday Science
States of matter, structure of atoms, versatile nature of carbon
Acids, bases, salts, corrosion in metals, action of soaps
Life on Earth:evolution, marine & terrestrial life
Human body and life processes, nutrition, disease—its causes & prevention, infectious diseases, lifestyle diseases
Public health initiatives, mother and child health, immunization & vaccination, HIV-AIDS, TB, polio
Force-laws of motion & gravitation, Archimedes principle
Energy kinetics & potential
Light—reflection & refraction—concepts and applications. Sound: propagation & reflection—concepts and applications. Electric current: concepts and applications
Computers and telecommunications: concepts and applications
Environmental studies
Composition and structure of the atmosphere. Solar system: heat balance & temperature
Atmospheric circulation & weather system, water cycle
Water: oceans, rivers, glaciers, lakes, groundwater, etc. Biodiversity & conservation
Soil: types, crops, food chain, etc. Pollution and toxicity
Political Theory & International order
Basic concepts of freedom, equality, social justice, rights & duties, citizenship, nationalism, secularism, etc.
United Nations and its organs/agencies, other international organizations like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, EU, G20, BRICS, etc. and their role in world peace, trade, & development.
Indian Polity
Basic features, provisions, schedules of the Indian Constitution, key amendments
Panchayati Raj. Elections—People’s Representation Act, electoral reforms. Rise of regionalism and coalition politics
Armed challenges to the Indian state since independence
History of India
The Indus Valley Civilization
The Aryan and the Vedic age. Jainism and Buddhism
The Maury and Gupta periods
The advent of Islam and Sultanate period (political, social, & cultural). The Bhakti Movement
The Mughals (political, social, & cultural till Aurangzeb)
The coming of the European powers and the advent of British rule. The Mutiny of 1857
The British rule and the Indian National Movement (1857–1947)
World History
The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution in Europe. The American Revolution 1776
The French Revolution, 1789
The Russian Revolution 1917
World Wars I & II
Indian Economy
Indian economic development (1950-1991): key economic policies, public sector dominance, bank nationalization, etc
Five-year plans: key goals and main achievements
Liberalization, privatization and globalization era since 1991: key policies, decisions and results
Performance of Indian economy since 1991: growth, fiscal & revenue deficits, trade, commerce & balance of payments, inflation, growth of service sector
Key challenges and responses: agriculture and food security, industrialization, poverty alleviation & employment, rural & urban infrastructure, social sector (health, education, etc.)
Geography
Population: distribution, density, growth, and comparison. Migration: types, causes and consequences
Human development. Human settlements. Land resources and agriculture
Water resources
Mineral and energy resources. Manufacturing industries
Planning and sustainable development in India. Transport and communication
International trade
Geographical perspective on selected issues and problems
Punjab-related
Geography: Geographical and Agro-climatic regions, rivers, water resources, sharing of waters, demographics, human development indices
People, Society, and Cultur3: Major personalities in history of Punjab, religious movements, major religions & spiritual personalities, Punjabi literature, folk or performing arts, fine arts and crafts
History:
Sufis, saints and gurus, Lodhis and Mughals, Sikh rulers, the British period, nationalist movement in Punjab, Punjab in independent India
Economy: Agriculture, animal husbandry, industrial & service sectors, major occupations, development & economic growth, public finance (including central-state fiscal issues), public sector institutions, cooperatives, etc.
Current Events of national and international importance
Punjab PCS Prelims Paper II Syllabus
Paper
Topics
Civil Services Aptitude Test
Reading comprehension; Punjabi and English language comprehension, antonyms and synonyms, grammar, and sentence formation
Interpersonal skills, including communication skills
Data analysis: graphic presentations, charts, tables, and spreadsheets
Syllabus for Punjab PCS Mains Exam 2025
The syllabus for each subject included in the Punjab PCS Mains Exam has been discussed in the section below.
English Language Paper
Section
Topics
Total Marks
Section-A
Comprehension (Unseen Passage) (An unseen passage followed by Questions to be answered)
10 Marks
Precis writing (Passage to be summarized to 1/3rd)
10 Marks
Letter writing (200 words)
10 Marks
Essay writing (Any general topic 300 words)
10 Marks
Translation
10 Marks
Section-B
Grammar
50 Marks
Total
100 Marks
Punjabi Language Paper
S. No.
ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ (Topics)
ਅੰਕ (Marks)
1
Comprehension Passage (Read the passage and answer the questions) [ਅਨੁਤਿਨਾ ਪੋਠਾ (ਪੇਪਰ ਨੂੰ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਉੱਤਰ ਦਿਓ)]
10 marks
2
Summary Writing (Write a summary using the given title within the prescribed word limit) [ਸੰਖੇਪ ਰਚਨਾ (ਪੇਪਰ ਦਾ ਭੁੱਖਵਾਂ ਸ਼ਿਰਲੇਖ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਹੋਏ ਇੱਕ ਵਿਹਾਈ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਖੇਪ ਰਚਨਾ)]
10 marks
3
Application or Letter in 200 Words [ਅਰਜੀ ਜਾਂ ਪੱਤਰ 200 ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ]
History of the world: Events from 18th century; industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism
Indian culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century until the present includes significant events, personalities, and issues
Socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Punjab
The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country with special reference to Punjab
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country
History of Punjab: Ranjit Singh’s rise to power, civil and military administration and relations with the British, Annexation of Punjab with special reference to the causes and consequences of the Anglo-Sikh wars
Geography
Physical Geography: Salient features of the world’s physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
Geography of Punjab: Physiographic details of Punjab; Geomorphic features of Punjab, Punjab’s strategic location with reference to International Border
Crops of Punjab; Modern concepts of Farming; Problems faced by Agriculturists/ Issues in Agriculture: Depletion of groundwater
Society
Salient Features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Role of women and women’s organizations, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Effects of globalization on Indian society
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
Ethics and Society: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships
Human Values – Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values; lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders and reformers- Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Guru Nanak; Swami Vivekananda, Jyotibha Phule, Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar and Mahatma Gandhi
Vulnerable sections of the population – Welfare schemes by the Centre and State of Punjab and their performance; Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for their protection and betterment
Issues relating to the development and management of the Social Sector- Health, Education, and Human Resources; Issues relating to Poverty and Malnutrition
Punjab PCS Mains General Studies Paper II Syllabus
Punjab PCS Mains General Studies Paper II Syllabus
Subjects
Topics
Indian Constitution & Polity
Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
Separation of powers between various organs; Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity
Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act
Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
District Administration – Evolution of District Administration; Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies
Governance
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Development processes and the development organizations- the role of NGOs, SHGs, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures; Role of civil services in a democracy; Changing trends in Governance
Values and Ethics in Governance- Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding
Probity in Governance: Concept of Governance; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; corporate governance; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption
International Relations
India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora
Important International institutions, agencies and forum- their structure and mandate.
Punjab PCS Mains General Studies Paper III Syllabus
Punjab PCS Mains General Studies Paper III Syllabus
Subjects
Topics
Indian Economy
Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; sustainable development; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting.
Major crops, cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems; storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce- issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Technology missions; economics of animal rearing
Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management
Land reforms in India; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth
Human Resource Development: Importance of Human capital in economic development, Nature, types and problems of unemployment in India, Trends of Employment in India, Skill Development and demographic dividend
Punjab Economy: Planning Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams
This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in the statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret the same.
Issues related to Security
Linkages between development and spread of extremism; Role of external, State and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security; Challenges to internal security through communication networks; role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges
Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention; Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Punjab PCS Mains General Studies Paper IV Syllabus
Punjab PCS Mains General Studies Paper IV Syllabus
Subjects
Topics
Science and Technology
Developments and applications of science and technology and their effects on everyday life
Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and development of new technology
Recent developments in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, etc
Issues relating to intellectual property rights
Modern Trends in Life Sciences
Progress of Agricultural Science and its impact– Introduction to Biotechnology and its applications; Veterinary and Animal Sciences- latest
developments
Introduction to and Applications of Genetic Engineering & Stem Cell Research
Human Diseases and Microbial infections; Common infections and preventive measures; preventive measures during out breaks; Immunity and vaccination
Environment
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Issues related to Climate change; environmental impact assessment
Water management- Issues in India; Present scenario, Methods and importance of water conservation
Definition, nature, types and classification of disasters
Situations in Civil Service -Problem Solving and Decision Making
Tackling situations of Natural disasters, Major Accidents and Law and order, Controlling riots, Handling public protests, Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation, Designing Projects
Implementation of National Flagship Schemes and Programmes, Public Private Partnership in effective service delivery, Managing and financing Municipal services e.g. Solid waste management, Conservation of natural resources- water, forests
Pollution control, Reviving a loss-making PSU, Planning and target achievement, Gender sensitization and women empowerment Empowerment of vulnerable sections of the society
Improving Education and Enhancing Skill development, Urban settlement-Slums and Housing issues
Managing Issues related to Urban/ Rural drinking water supply and sanitation
Punjab PCS Exam Pattern 2025
The Punjab PCS Exam Pattern 2025 is structured in three phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Each stage assesses different skill sets, with only Mains and Interview marks counting toward the final merit list.
Punjab PCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The Punjab PCS Prelims 2025 consists of two objective-type papers of 200 marks each, conducted in English and Punjabi (Gurmukhi script), except for language questions.
No negative marking in either paper.
Paper I (General Studies) determines merit.
Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying with a 40% minimum cutoff.
Each paper is of 2 hours, with 40 extra minutes for PwD candidates.
Paper
Subject
Total Questions
Marking Scheme
Total Marks
Time Duration
Paper 1
General Studies
100
2 marks for each correct answer
200
2 hours
Paper 2
Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
80
2.5 marks for each correct answer
200
2 hours
Punjab PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The Punjab PCS Mains Exam includes seven papers: Punjabi, English, Essay, and four General Studies papers (I–IV).
Punjabi & English are compulsory, each carrying 100 marks.
Essay Paper is worth 150 marks.
General Studies Papers I–IV carry 250 marks each. Candidates who qualify the Mains will appear for the Interview, which carries 150 marks.
S. No.
Name of Paper
Maximum Marks
1
Punjabi (in Gurumukhi Script) Compulsory (of 12 Standard)
100
2
English Compulsory (of 12 standard)
100
3
Essay
150
4
General Studies Paper-I (History, Geography and Society)
250
5
General Studies Paper-II (Indian Constitution & Polity, Governance and International Relations)
250
6
General Studies Paper-III (Economy, Statistics and Security issues)
250
7
General Studies Paper-IV (Science & Technology, Environment, Problem Solving and Decision Making)
250
8
Interview
150
Total Marks
1500
Punjab PCS Selection Process 2025
The Punjab PCS 2025 selection process is conducted in three key stages: a Preliminary Exam, a Main Written Examination, and a Personal Interview.
The Prelims act as a qualifying round featuring objective-type questions designed to shortlist candidates for the next stage. However, scores from this stage do not contribute to the final ranking.
Candidates who qualify move on to the Mains, which is descriptive in nature, followed by a personal interview.
The final merit list is prepared based on the combined performance in the Mains and Interview rounds.
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