PPSC 2020: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has proposed applications for recruitment to the post of Block Primary Education Officer (BPEO), Principal and Head Master/Head Mistress (HM) in various Departments of Punjab state. The eligible and interested candidates are advised to apply for the posts through official website ppsc.gov.in from 23 October to 02 November 2020. The number of vacancies has been revised to 585 vacancies that are released for various posts for which the written exam will be conducted on 06th December 2020.
PPSC Recruitment 2020: Overview
| PPSC Recruitment 2020 | |
| Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission |
| Posts | Principals, Head Master/Head Mistresses & Block Primary Education Officer |
| Vacancies | 585 |
| Selection process | Written Exam- Personality Test |
| Online Registration | 23 October 2020- 02 November 2020 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 27th November 2020 |
| Exam Date | 06 December 2020 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | ppsc.gov.in |
PPSC 2020 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Starting Date for Apply Online | 24/03/2020 |
| Closing Date for Apply Online (Re-Open) | 02/11/2020 |
| Last date Depositing Application Fee (Re-Open) | 09/11/2020 |
| Admit Card Available | 27/11/2020 |
| Written Exam | 06/12/2020 |
PPSC 2020 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Old Vacancies | Revised Vacancies |
| Principal | 158 | 173 |
| Head Master/Mistresses | 311 | 337 |
| Block Primary Education Officer | 75 | 75 |
| Total | 544 | 585 |
PPSC Principal, HM & BPEO Eligibility Criteria 2020
Educational Qualification
Principals: Should have passed Master’s Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Engineering in any stream from a recognized university or institution.
HM & Block Primary Education Officer: Should have passed Graduation with minimum fifty-five per cent (55%) marks from a recognized university.
Age Limit
The candidates’ age limit should be between 18 to 37 years. Check notification for age limit and relaxation
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the marks scored in the Written Examination & Interview round
Direct Online Link to Apply for PPSC 2020
Click on the direct link provided below to apply for PPSC Recruitment 2020. The online window will end on 2nd November 2020. The candidates who have not applied for the recruitment should apply much before the registration ends.
How to apply Punjab PSC Recruitment 2020 Notification?
- Go to official website ppsc.gov.in.
- Search for the notification “Open Advertisement” find the advertisement “Advertisement No:20205, 20206 & 20207”, and click on the advertisement.
- Notification will open read it and check Eligibility.
- To apply enter your details correctly & make the payment.
- Finally, click the submit button and take the print of the application form.
PPSC 2020: Application Fee
| Category | Fees |
| For SC/ST all states and Backward Classes of Punjab State Only | ₹1125/- (Rs.500 Online Application Charges + Rs.625/- Exam Fee) |
| Ex-Serviceman of Punjab State Only | ₹500/- (Only Online Application Charges) |
| All Other Categories (including Lineal Descendant of Ex-serviceman, Punjab) | ₹3000/- (Rs.500 Online Application Charges + Rs.2500/- Exam Fee) |
| For PWD (Punjab State) | ₹1750/- (Rs.500 Online Application Charges + Rs.1250/- Exam Fee) |
PPSC Admit Card 2020
PPSC has released a notification regarding the exam date and admit card release for PPSC Recruitment 2020. The candidates who have applied for the exam can download PPSC Principal Admit Card 2020 from the direct link. Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) will be releasing the admit card on 27th November 2020.
PPSC 2020 Exam Date
PPSC 2020 exam date has been scheduled for 6th December 2020 for various posts to recruit for total 585 vacancies out of which 173 vacancies are for Principal, 337 for Head Master/ Head Mistresses and 75 Block Primary Education Officer. The candidates should be well prepared for the Written exam. For more details, check PPSC 2020 Recruitment.
PPCS Exam Pattern 2020
Head Master/Head Mistress
| Topics | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 40 | 100 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge including History, General Science, Geography, Polity, Economy, Child Rights and the related regulation, Education Policy of Union & State Govt., Counselling of Students, Administration & Management of Schools, Union & State Govt.’s social welfare schemes, Nutrition, Sanitation &Health and English and Punjabi | 80 | 200 |
| Total questions ( Duration of examination is 2 hours) | 120 | 300 |
| Interview | 40 | |
| Total | 340 |
Principal & BPEO
|
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability |
40 |
100 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge including History, General Science, Geography, Polity, Economy, Child Rights
and the related regulation, Education Policy of Union & State Govt., Counselling of Students, Administration & Management of Schools, Union & State Govt.’s social welfare schemes , Nutrition , Sanitation &Health and English and Punjabi |
80 |
200 |
| Total Number of Questions | 120 |
300 |
| Time Duration | 2 hours |
Pay Scale
As decided by the authority, the pay scale of the posts is as such discussed here.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Principal | Rs.15600-39100+6600 |
| Head Master/Mistresses | Rs.10300-34800+5400 |
| Block Primary Education Officer | Rs.10300-34800+5000 |
Notification Links
For more details about the notification including category wise vacancy, the application process, and more check the below links respective to the post as mentioned in the table below
| Particulars | Links |
| Principal | |
| Head Master/Mistresses | |
| Block Primary Education Officer |
